GTI

The GTI Group is a North American logistics and transportation company headquartered in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the firm has established itself as a provider of specialized transport services through a history of strategic mergers and acquisitions. This growth strategy has included the acquisition of companies like Precision Specialized, Jetco Delivery, and Foxconn Logistics, which expanded its service capabilities and geographic footprint. A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by Canada Cartage in a deal that positioned the combined entity to generate over $1 billion in annual revenue and marked Canada Cartage's entry into the U.S. market. The company is led by President & CEO, Richard Lafreniere.

GTI operates as a comprehensive, single-source logistics provider, offering a wide array of services to a diverse client base that includes the pulp and paper, aerospace, power, and renewable energy sectors. The company’s business model is built on providing integrated solutions through its various operating units. Revenue is generated from a mix of asset-based trucking, freight brokerage, managed transportation solutions, international air and ocean services, and warehousing. GTI specializes in complex logistics, particularly over-dimensional and heavy haul transportation, moving items like wind farm components and solar panel batteries.

The company's service portfolio is extensive, covering ground transport, brokerage, and managed transportation. Its asset-based trucking services span across North America, handling open deck, heavy haul, van, and intermodal drayage. Through its logistics division, GTI partners with third-party carriers to manage supply chains for clients, from single loads to total freight management. For clients seeking to outsource their logistics operations, GTI's managed transportation solutions combine logistics professionals with modern technology to act as the client's dedicated supply chain team. The company also offers specialized warehousing, storage, and handling to improve supply chain efficiency.

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