Expanding freight forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities in the U.S. Midwest.

Acquisition: About Freight Worldwide. Strengthening OIA's freight forwarding presence across New Zealand and key Asia-Pacific trade lanes. 17 March 2026 OIA Global is proud to announce the acquisition of About Freight Worldwide, a premier freight forwarding and customs clearance provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The About Freight Worldwide acquisition strengthens OIA Global's New Zealand supply chain capabilities and reinforces its position as a leading end-to-end supply chain partner for customers operating across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Founded in 2005 by industry veteran Dave Kraakman, About Freight Worldwide (AFW) has spent two decades delivering precision logistics with a personal touch, earning long-standing customer relationships across the industrial, automotive, consumer, and pharmaceutical sectors. With deep expertise managing freight across New Zealand's key trade lanes, AFW brings a proven track record, a dedicated team, and the regional knowledge to support customers wherever their supply chains take them. Expanding across Asia-Pacific. This acquisition is the latest step in OIA Global's accelerating expansion across Australia and New Zealand, where the company has made significant investments through strategic acquisitions since 2024. Bruce Ning, Managing Director, APAC, and Michael Parakh, General Manager, Oceania, have together built a powerful, cohesive platform across the region, bringing customers closer to local experts while delivering the global reach and resources of a world-class supply chain organization. "This acquisition is an important milestone for our presence in New Zealand and a testament to the strength of our regional strategy. Dave and his team have built a business that mirrors everything we stand for: exceptional service, trusted customer relationships, and an unwavering commitment to getting it right. We are proud to welcome About Freight Worldwide to OIA Global and excited about what we will build together." A shared commitment to service excellence. About Freight Worldwide's values align closely with OIA Global's core values of flexibility, ambition, togetherness, and excellence. Their reputation for responsiveness and hands-on client relationships in the New Zealand market reflects the high-touch service model that defines OIA Global's approach worldwide. Michael Parakh, General Manager, Oceania of OIA Global, noted, "Welcoming About Freight Worldwide to OIA Global is a proud moment for our team. Dave and his colleagues have built something special in New Zealand, a business grounded in trust, expertise, and genuine care for their customers. That is exactly what our customers deserve, and exactly what we are committed to delivering. We are excited to learn from each other, combine our strengths, and grow together." Dave Kraakman, Director and Owner of About Freight Worldwide, commented, "After 45 years in this industry and two decades building About Freight Worldwide, this decision came down to one thing: finding an organization that shares our values and will continue the standard of service our customers rely on. OIA Global is that organization. The resources, global reach, and culture they bring will open doors for our team and our customers that simply were not available to us before. I am genuinely excited about what comes next." OIA Global is fully committed to a seamless transition for all About Freight Worldwide employees and customers. Business operations will continue without interruption, and customers can expect the same level of attentive, responsive service they have always received, with direct, simple communication and no change to their single point of contact. Company Bios About Freight Worldwide. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, About Freight Worldwide is a trusted freight forwarding and customs clearance specialist with over two decades of experience serving businesses across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Known for its precision, responsiveness, and deeply personal approach to customer service, AFW has built lasting partnerships with businesses across the industrial, automotive, consumer, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company operates on the region's most active trade lanes, including China and Australia to New Zealand. OIA Global. OIA Global is a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, delivering resilient logistics services that adapt to a dynamic world. Its company's mission is to deliver peace of mind. Through proven solutions and exceptional service, OIA goes above and beyond to find the path to success for every customer. OIA's capabilities extend beyond traditional transportation management to include comprehensive road, ocean, and air services, as well as contract logistics, project logistics, and customs brokerage. OIA Global Ltd also offer innovative packaging solutions, raw materials management, and 4PL supply chain orchestration. By integrating automation, innovation, and AI into daily operations, OIA transforms data into actionable intelligence, enabling smarter decision-making and providing customers with better visibility and agility. OIA maintains expertise in several key industries: automotive and mobility, electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, and retail and lifestyle, but also provides services in many others. Founded and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, the company now operates in 30+ countries with more than 1,200 employees across 60+ offices. For more information, connect with OIA on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, or YouTube. Media Contact Media Contact. Michelle M. Morgado, Director of Global Marketing P: +01 305 205 0085

OIA Global names Todd Earls Chief Supply Chain Officer. Press release date 10-21-2025. OIA Global announces the appointment of Todd Earls as Chief Supply Chain Officer, leading the future of supply chain through technology and innovation. Todd is a visionary leader who sees technology not just as a tool but as a catalyst for transformation." - Jeff Barrie, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ - OIA Global is accelerating its technology-driven growth strategy with the appointment of Todd Earls as Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). In this new role, Earls will lead the company's Supply Chain Management (SCM) business segment, which includes packaging solutions, raw material management, and 4PL orchestration. He will remain a key member of OIA's Executive Team and continue reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Barrie. Todd brings more than 28 years of experience in developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions at global organizations, including Eaton, Stryker Corporation, and Procter & Gamble. As OIA's Chief Information Officer (CIO), he has transformed the company's IT function into a strategic, data-driven business partner, one that not only improves internal productivity but also delivers seamless, digitally enabled customer experiences. Under Todd's leadership, OIA has embraced automation, digitalization, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled solutions and Robotic Process Automation to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and enable smarter decision-making. His appointment as CSCO reflects OIA's commitment to redefining supply chain management through technology, ensuring that innovation, data, and digital solutions remain at the core of how the company serves its customers. Jeff Barrie, Chief Executive Officer: "Todd is a visionary leader who sees technology not just as a tool but as a catalyst for transformation. His leadership has reshaped how we approach innovation, positioning OIA to deliver smarter, faster, and more connected solutions for our customers. As Chief Supply Chain Officer, his expertise will continue to shape the future of our business and the value we deliver." Todd Earls, Chief Supply Chain Officer: "Our customers' challenges are evolving, and so must the way we deliver solutions. By embedding automation, AI, and data-driven intelligence into the heart of supply chain management, we can build services that anticipate needs, deepen customer partnerships, and clearly differentiate OIA in the market. This is the next chapter of how we deliver peace of mind." Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University. OIA Global is a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, delivering resilient logistics services that adapt to a dynamic world. Our company's mission is to deliver peace of mind. Through proven solutions and exceptional service, OIA goes above and beyond to find the path to success for every customer. OIA's capabilities extend beyond traditional transportation management to include comprehensive road, ocean, and air services, as well as contract logistics, project logistics, and customs brokerage. We also offer innovative packaging solutions, raw materials management, and 4PL supply chain orchestration. By integrating automation, innovation, and AI into daily operations, OIA transforms data into actionable intelligence, enabling smarter decision-making and providing customers with better visibility and agility. OIA maintains expertise in several key industries: automotive and mobility, electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, and retail and lifestyle, but also provides services in many others. Founded and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, the company now operates in 30+ countries with more than 1,100 employees across 60+ offices. For more information, please visit oiaglobal.com or connect with OIA on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, or YouTube. For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Michelle M. Morgado, Director of Global Marketing P: +01 305 205 0085 E: [email protected] Michelle M. Morgado OIA Global +1 305-205-0085 email us here EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.