OIA Global Acquires About Freight Worldwide

Strengthening freight forwarding presence across New Zealand and key Asia-Pacific trade lanes.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:23am

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OIA Global, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has announced the acquisition of About Freight Worldwide, a premier freight forwarding and customs clearance provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. This acquisition strengthens OIA Global's New Zealand supply chain capabilities and reinforces its position as a leading logistics partner for customers operating across the Asia-Pacific region.

Why it matters

The acquisition of About Freight Worldwide is a strategic move by OIA Global to expand its presence and capabilities in the New Zealand and Asia-Pacific markets. This will allow the company to better serve its customers with a stronger regional footprint and expertise in managing freight across key trade lanes.

The details

Founded in 2005 by industry veteran Dave Kraakman, About Freight Worldwide has spent two decades delivering precision logistics with a personal touch, earning long-standing customer relationships across the industrial, automotive, consumer, and pharmaceutical sectors. The acquisition will allow OIA Global to leverage About Freight Worldwide's deep expertise in managing freight across New Zealand's key trade lanes, as well as its dedicated team and regional knowledge.

  • OIA Global first made significant investments in Australia and New Zealand through strategic acquisitions in 2024.
  • The About Freight Worldwide acquisition was announced on March 18, 2026.

The players

OIA Global

A leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, delivering resilient logistics services that adapt to a dynamic world.

About Freight Worldwide

A premier freight forwarding and customs clearance provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with over two decades of experience serving businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

Jeff Barrie

Chief Executive Officer of OIA Global.

Michael Parakh

General Manager, Oceania of OIA Global.

Dave Kraakman

Director and Owner of About Freight Worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition is an important milestone for our presence in New Zealand and a testament to the strength of our regional strategy. Dave and his team have built a business that mirrors everything we stand for: exceptional service, trusted customer relationships, and an unwavering commitment to getting it right. We are proud to welcome About Freight Worldwide to OIA Global and excited about what we will build together.”

— Jeff Barrie, Chief Executive Officer of OIA Global

“Welcoming About Freight Worldwide to OIA Global is a proud moment for our team. Dave and his colleagues have built something special in New Zealand, a business grounded in trust, expertise, and genuine care for their customers. That is exactly what our customers deserve, and exactly what we are committed to delivering. We are excited to learn from each other, combine our strengths, and grow together.”

— Michael Parakh, General Manager, Oceania of OIA Global

“After 45 years in this industry and two decades building About Freight Worldwide, this decision came down to one thing: finding an organization that shares our values and will continue the standard of service our customers rely on. OIA Global is that organization. The resources, global reach, and culture they bring will open doors for our team and our customers that simply were not available to us before. I am genuinely excited about what comes next.”

— Dave Kraakman, Director and Owner of About Freight Worldwide

What’s next

OIA Global is fully committed to a seamless transition for all About Freight Worldwide employees and customers. Business operations will continue without interruption, and customers can expect the same level of attentive, responsive service they have always received, with direct, simple communication and no change to their single point of contact.

The takeaway

The acquisition of About Freight Worldwide by OIA Global strengthens the latter's position as a leading end-to-end supply chain partner in the Asia-Pacific region, combining About Freight Worldwide's regional expertise and customer-centric approach with OIA Global's global resources and innovative logistics solutions.