AAIT Worldwide Logistics provides global freight forwarding and end-to-end supply chain services. It moves goods by air, sea, ground, and intermodal options, and also offers warehouse management, cold chain logistics, and customs clearance. It differentiates itself by offering integrated, industry-specific solutions across healthcare, food and beverage, retail, and manufacturing, plus sustainability initiatives like AIT Cares that promote efficiency and lower environmental impact. Its goal is to optimize customers' supply chains with scalable, globally connected logistics solutions.
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Itasca, IL
Founded
1979
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AIT Worldwide Logistics has expanded its global footprint to Oceania with the acquisition of Sydney-based freight forwarder, Connor Anderson International.
AIT to acquire Australia's Connor Anderson International. Freight forwarder operates facilities in Sydney and Melbourne and serves technology companies. November 2, 2026 1:31 PM, EST Key takeaways: AIT Worldwide Logistics agreed to acquire Sydney-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International, expanding AIT's operations in Australia and its reach across Oceania. Connor Anderson International provides ocean, air and road transportation services, as well as customs brokerage, warehousing and project cargo management. The company has facilities in Sydney and Melbourne. AIT - which ranks No. 22 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America - said the acquisition will bolster its specialized services for technology companies shipping cloud computing components and other high-value equipment used in AI applications. "This acquisition, and the rapid integration that will follow, demonstrates our strategic response to customers in the region and serves as the foundation for AIT's long-term expansion to serve Oceania more broadly," AIT Chief Development Officer Ray Fennelly said. CAI's in-house customs brokerage operation also will give AIT additional capabilities for handling shipments entering Australia, Fennelly said. The combined business will support customers in the aerospace, automotive and technology industries. AIT and CAI have worked together since 2011. Founded in 1974, CAI has increasingly focused on specialized logistics services for technology companies operating in Australia and the broader Oceania market. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Assisted by AI.
AIT Worldwide Logistics expands Oceania presence through Connor Anderson International acquisition. Supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics ("AIT") has finalized an agreement to acquire Connor Anderson International ("CAI"), a global freight forwarder based in Sydney. Founded in 1974, CAI delivers comprehensive logistics support, including sea, air and road transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, and project cargo management for customers across a wide range of industries. Notably, CAI's long-tenured team manages a wide variety of specialized cargo while increasingly emphasizing distinctive services for technology companies serving the Australia and broader Oceania markets. The acquisition will strengthen AIT's specialized services for shippers in the technology industry who require world-class logistics support to securely deliver cloud computing components and other high-value, high-touch equipment that enable artificial intelligence functions. "Global transportation logistics is increasingly complex, and AIT remains focused on developing reliable, customized supply chain solutions with the scope, flexibility and scalability to serve our customers' critical growth initiatives," said AIT's Chief Development Officer, Ray Fennelly. "This acquisition, and the rapid integration that will follow, demonstrates our strategic response to customers in the region and serves as the foundation for AIT's long-term expansion to serve Oceania more broadly." "CAI also features an experienced customs brokerage team, an uncommon, value-added aspect that guarantees full service, in-house support for clients with inbound shipments to Australia," Fennelly added. "CAI and AIT have a longstanding collaborative relationship dating back to 2011. Ultimately, CAI's addition will help our customers scale faster in Oceania and execute complex projects with confidence in key industries like aerospace, automotive and technology." "For more than 50 years, Connor Anderson International has put customers first and developed relationships that stand the test of time," said CAI's Director, Theo Pambris. "We recognize those same core values in AIT, which make our teams incredibly compatible. By joining our global networks, we're offering our customers broader capabilities and worldwide support, while maintaining the level of personal service they've come to expect from CAI." In addition to its facility in Sydney, CAI also has a second office and warehouse in Melbourne. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
AIT Worldwide Logistics expands its global presence in Oceania through the acquisition of Australia-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International Last modified 02.11.2026, 05:01
Eva Air green transport pact to cut Microsoft freight emissions by 15,000 tonnes. * August 25, 2026 * Posted by jeff Eva Air and AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a green transport program that will use sustainable aviation fuel from Formosa Petrochemical for Microsoft cloud equipment shipments. The Taiwan-based collaboration is expected to reduce Microsoft's Scope 3 emissions by 15,000 tonnes in its first year.
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Industries
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Itasca, IL
Founded
1979
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