US supply chain services company, OIA Global has acquired US-headquartered international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm, Cargo Services, Inc. (CSI).
Indianapolis, Indiana-based CSI has deep roots in key Midwest manufacturing and industrial markets and brings established local relationships and regional expertise, strengthening OIA’s ability to serve clients across the US.
Founded in 1992 by John Rowe and Steve Fugate, CSI brings over three decades of expertise in ocean and airfreight, customs brokerage, and warehouse services.
This acquisition establishes a direct OIA Global presence in Indianapolis and advances the company’s strategy to grow its owned network in key domestic markets.
Jeff Barrie, chief executive of OIA Global, said: “Indianapolis is one of the most connected logistics cities in the country, and the Cargo Services team has spent over 30 years earning the trust of customers across the region. That kind of track record speaks for itself. We are proud to welcome them to OIA Global.”
Mabel Rodriguez, managing director, Americas of OIA Global, noted: “At OIA, service is everything—and what stood out about Cargo Services is that they operate the same way. You can see it in how long their customers have been with them. Connecting that with OIA’s global network is going to create real value for customers on both sides.”
Steve Fugate, director of CSI, commented: “John and I built this company on a simple belief: take care of the customer, take care of your people, and take care of your community. When we met the OIA Global team, it was clear they operated by the same principles. This is the right next chapter for CSI.”
John Rowe, managing director of CSI, added: “What excites me about OIA Global is that they value what we’ve built—our people, our relationships, and our business model. Our customers will still reach the same team they have trusted for years, now with a global network behind them.”
OIA Global said it is committed to a seamless transition for all CSI employees and customers, and business operations will continue as normal.
