Logistics Firm AIT Worldwide Acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group

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AIT Worldwide Logistics, a top 30 freight forwarder in the United States, has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group. The deal allows The Jordan Company, L.P., which had acquired AIT in 2021, to cash in on its investment. AIT has dramatically expanded its global footprint, acquired 14 businesses, and increased gross revenue by more than 300% under The Jordan Company's ownership.

Why it matters

The acquisition by Greenbriar Equity Group will help fuel AIT Worldwide's aggressive expansion plans as part of its 2030 strategy, which calls for accelerated growth both organically and through further acquisitions. The deal highlights the continued consolidation and investment activity in the logistics industry.

The details

Under The Jordan Company's ownership since 2021, Itasca, Illinois-based AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired 14 businesses and increased its gross revenue by more than 300%. Last year, AIT bought Miami-based forwarder GSDMIA Inc. and Krupp Trucking, a small St. Louis-based forwarder specializing in high-value goods transport. AIT is currently the 27th largest U.S.-based logistics provider based on 2024 projected gross revenue of $2.6 billion.

• Greenbriar Equity Group acquired a majority stake in AIT Worldwide Logistics on February 16, 2026.
• The Jordan Company, L.P. had acquired AIT Worldwide Logistics in 2021.

What’s next

The acquisition by Greenbriar Equity Group is expected to help fuel AIT Worldwide's aggressive expansion plans as part of its 2030 strategy, which calls for accelerated growth both organically and through further acquisitions.