Rockfarm Acquires Majority Stake In Global Distribution and Logistics
4th February 2016
Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, the Illinois-based (US) Logistics Service Company, has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics, LLC. An international Forwarder headquartered in Elgin, IL, Global Distribution & Logistics will be integrated into the Rockfarm family of companies. Founder and President of Global Distribution & Logistics, John Yarwood, will lead Rockfarms international growth initiative as both the President of Global Distribution & Logistics and a key shareholder.
As a startup Logistics Services Company in 2008, Rockfarm has continued to grow through our organic offering and acquisitions. As the newest member of the Rockfarm Family of Companies, Global Distribution & Logistics strengthens our International Forwarding and Customs Brokerage service offering and allows us to better offer integrated International Services to our client base, said Todd Colin, CEO of Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions.
This latest acquisition for Rockfarm adds to their portfolio of services within the managed transportation segment of Third Party Logistic Services. Rockfarm says it is now better positioned to provide global visibility to its client base and tailor customer specific solutions across its portfolio of clients. Rockfarm provides supply chain engineering, integration & consulting, transportation management, control tower planning & execution, truckload fulfillment, provider sourcing & procurement, freight claims management, and 4PL managed services for its diverse customer and client base.