OIA Global acquired Sandford Freight, solidifying its commitment to providing comprehensive supply chain management solutions worldwide.
"This strategic acquisition enhances our competitive strength and underscores our commitment to sustained growth, network expansion, investments in growth verticals, and high-touch customer service," says Youssef Annali, CFO of OIA Global.
"We are delighted to welcome Sandford Freight into the OIA Global organization. The acquisition aligns with our long-term growth strategy to support our customer’s diverse networks, providing reliable local support. Sandford Freight has an impressive presence in Ireland, and the team has a long history of supporting the unique needs of customers in the electronics, healthcare, and retail and lifestyle vertical markets,” says Jeff Barrie, CEO of OIA Global.
Key takeaways:
- The integration of Sandford Freight unites two organizations with the shared value of delivering peace of mind to customers.
- The acquisition expands OIA Global's European network to include Ireland, while enhancing its reach to 27 countries with over 50 owned offices worldwide.
"Having spent the last 45 years as a privately owned and managed independent forwarder, Sandford Freight and all our valued staff are to become part of an exciting new adventure presenting many new opportunities within transportation services, contract logistics, packaging design, raw material management, and technology solutions with OIA Global, who are leaders in supply chain management,” says Brían Falvey, managing director of Sandford Freight.
