AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Sydney Freight Forwarder Connor Anderson International

AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalized an agreement to acquire Connor Anderson International, a global freight forwarder based in Sydney, the company said in a Business Wire announcement. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. AIT is a non-asset-based global freight forwarder operating more than 150 offices across more than 30 countries, according to company records.

AIT's Connor Anderson International Deal

Connor Anderson International was founded in 1974 and provides sea, air and road transport, customs brokerage, warehousing and project cargo management for customers across a range of industries. The forwarder has a facility in Sydney and a second office and warehouse in Melbourne. AIT said the acquisition will strengthen its specialized services for technology shippers that need to deliver cloud computing components and other high-value, high-touch equipment that enable artificial intelligence functions.

"Global transportation logistics is increasingly complex, and AIT remains focused on developing reliable, customized supply chain solutions with the scope, flexibility and scalability to serve our customers' critical growth initiatives," said Ray Fennelly, AIT's Chief Development Officer. "This acquisition, and the rapid integration that will follow, demonstrates our strategic response to customers in the region and serves as the foundation for AIT's long-term expansion to serve Oceania more broadly."

Fennelly said Connor Anderson International also features an experienced customs brokerage team, which he described as an uncommon, value-added aspect that guarantees full service, in-house support for clients with inbound shipments to Australia. He said the two companies have had a collaborative relationship dating back to 2011. Theo Pambris, a director of Connor Anderson International, said joining the global networks offers its customers broader capabilities and worldwide support while maintaining the personal service they expect.

AIT's Acquisition Record

AIT completed 14 acquisitions during its partnership with The Jordan Company between 2021 and 2026, according to akta.pro company records. In February 2026, Greenbriar Equity Group acquired a majority stake from The Jordan Company in a deal described as one of the largest private acquisitions in the global freight forwarding sector, bringing more than $15 billion in capital commitments to support AIT's 2030 growth strategy. The same records list a 2024 projected gross revenue of $2.6 billion for AIT.

Earlier AIT Deals in Europe and the US

AIT completed its acquisition of Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics firm, adding Lubbers' 350 employees across nine hubs and nine freight locations, AETOSWire reported; the deal was announced November 17, 2023. AIT also acquired U.K.-based Mach II Shipping, a freight forwarder specializing in pharmaceuticals, including a Netherlands subsidiary and a global network of life sciences partners, according to AETOSWire. AETOSWire reported that AIT completed its acquisition of St. Louis-based Krupp Trucking effective January 1, 2025; Krupp ships nearly 2.5 million kilograms annually and will operate as AIT's St. Louis office with a 115,000-square-foot facility and more than 60 trucks.