RoadOne IntermodaLogistics acquired Higgins Transport Service LLC, a provider of port drayage and intermodal freight transportation services.
The acquisition expands RoadOne’s drayage and intermodal capacity in the Charleston, S.C., market, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve importers, exporters, retailers and manufacturers moving freight through one of the Southeast’s most important global trade gateways.
“When you work in this industry, you quickly learn who the major players are, and RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is a true leader in our space. Joining their team through this acquisition is an incredible milestone for us. We are proud to have built an operation that attracted a partner like RoadOne, and we are excited about what the future holds as we leverage RoadOne’s national platform to serve our clients and drive future growth,” says Justin Higgins, owner of Higgins Transport Service.
Key takeaways:
· RoadOne will add 15 drivers to its Charleston operations, strengthening local transportation capacity and complementing the company’s growing warehousing and distribution capabilities across the region.
· RoadOne recently opened a 384,000-square-foot facility in Summerville, S.C., strategically located near the Port of Charleston to support the movement, storage and distribution of goods throughout the Southeast.
· Beginning in 2027, RoadOne plans to develop a second 279,700-square-foot warehouse on the property, further expanding its capacity and logistics capabilities in the region.
