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Maersk completes acquisition of Pilot
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has completed its acquisition of US forwarder Pilot Freight Services in a deal worth $1.7bn.As a result of the acquisition, international and domestic supply chain provider Pilot Freight Services will be rebranded to Pilot – A Maersk Company.The transaction price of $1.7bn equals to an ...
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Maersk swoops on Pilot to expand US forwarding presence
Shipping giant AP Moller Maersk has swooped on US forwarder Pilot Freight Services as it continues to expand its logistics presence.The transaction price is $1.7bn and the deal is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2022. The current owners of Pilot are private equity firm ATL Partners ...
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Pilot Freight Services expands presence in North America
Logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has acquired franchise stations in "strategic markets" in North America.Pilot said the franchises, which are in Oregon in Washington, and Oklahoma, will be integrated into its organisation "with no disruption in service offerings or senior management".The company said in a statement: "[The franchises] serve a ...
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NewsPilot Freight Services names general manager Europe
Image: Pilot Freight ServicesLogistics provider Pilot Freight Services (PFS) has promoted Eduardo Sanjurjo into the role of general manager, Europe.Sanjurjo, who has worked at PFS since 2013, was previously manager Spain and e-commerce director — roles in which he helped to launch the company's e-commerce network, as well as its ...
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NewsOngoing US ocean delays to keep air charter operations busy
Delays to container shipping supply chains in the US, which are resulting in increased air cargo charter flights, could continue into the summer, according to Tom Pelliccio, executive vice president international at freight forwarder Pilot Freight Services (PFS).Pelliccio said that ocean shipping services are currently facing delays of around five ...
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NewsPollock takes up CEO role at Pilot Freight Services
Logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has appointed Zach Pollock into the role of chief executive officer.He succeeds Gordon Branov, who recently retired from the company.Pollock joined Pilot Freight Services in 2005 and his previous roles at the company have included: district manager, regional vice president, executive vice president of corporate ...
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NewsPilot Freight Services names newest board member
Logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has appointed Teresa M Finley to its board of directors.Finley currently serves as a senior advisor to Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, where she provides transportation and logistics expertise.Finley has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and most recently ...
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Pilot Freight takes over franchise as part of growth efforts
Pilot Freight has acquired its Metro New York franchise as part of efforts to capitalise on the growing e-commerce market.The forwarder said that the franchise is a strategic asset due to the high concentration of deliveries for the Pilot system and the sustained sales growth across all service offerings.The leadership ...
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NewsPilot Freight Service appoints non-executive chair
Logistics provider Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) has appointed Jerome Lorrain as non-executive chair, as well as a member of the company board.Lorrain, who replaces former non-executive chair Don DeFosset, has more than 20 years' of experience in supply chains, logistics and transportation.DeFosset will remain a member of the board of ...
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Pilot expands in US and Mexico with acquisitions
Logistics and transportation provider Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) has expanded its presence in the US Midwest and along the US-Mexico border with the acquisition of five franchise stations.The integration took place on July 1 with no disruption to Pilot's service offerings.The acquired franchise stations offer solutions for the automotive, healthcare, ...
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Pilot Freight hubs facilitate e-commerce delivery times
Transportation and logistics provider, Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), is supporting the retail and e-commerce sectors with its multi-client warehouses in Chicago, Columbus, Orlando and Salt Lake City in the US.The warehouses enable clients to move their products through Pilot’s ground transportation network close to retailers, as well as positioning e-commerce ...
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NewsAir cargo coronavirus relief effort continues over the weekend
A wrap up of air cargo's response to the coronavirus outbreak over the weekend starting April 10--------------- April 14, 13:30pm BST -----------------------------------------Heathrow Airport has revealed stats showing increases in the number of cargo flights it has handled in recent weeks as it uses its available capacity to prioritise cargo flights ...
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NewsWilson scoops new role at Pilot Freighter Services
Rochelle Wilson, Pilot Freight ServicesFreight forwarder Pilot Freight Services has promoted Rochelle Wilson to vice president, field sales.In this newly-created role, Wilson will be responsible for growing local sales and working closely with the regional vice presidents and local sales team to increase productivity and results.The company said that Wilson ...
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NewsPilot Freight Services promotes Brian Flower
Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) has promoted Brian Flower to vice president of operations.In his new role, Flower will be responsible for setting all operational policies and key performance indicators as well as defining standardized station procedures.Additionally, he will establish pricing protocols, manage vendor relationships, and oversee TSA compliance.Prior to his ...