AIT Worldwide Logistics expands into Oceania with Australian acquisition
AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalised an agreement to acquire Sydney-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International (CAI), expanding its presence in Australia and establishing a platform for broader growth across Oceania.
The acquisition will strengthen AIT’s capabilities in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and specialised cargo handling. It will also expand the company’s support for technology customers transporting cloud computing infrastructure and other high-value equipment used in artificial intelligence applications.
Founded in 1974, Connor Anderson International provides sea, air and road freight services, alongside customs clearance, warehousing and project cargo management. The company operates from Sydney and maintains an additional office and warehouse in Melbourne, serving customers across several industries.
The Australian forwarder has increasingly focused on specialised logistics requirements for technology businesses operating in Australia and the wider Oceania region. Its services include the handling of sensitive and high-value equipment that requires coordinated transportation and delivery arrangements.
AIT said the transaction builds on an established working relationship between the two companies dating back to 2011. The acquisition is intended to combine CAI’s local market experience and customs brokerage capabilities with AIT’s international logistics network.
“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, Chief Development Officer of AIT Worldwide Logistics.
Fennelly said the acquisition would provide a foundation for the company’s longer-term expansion across Oceania. He also highlighted CAI’s in-house customs brokerage operations as an important addition for customers managing imports into Australia.
Beyond technology logistics, AIT expects the expanded network to support customers in sectors including aerospace and automotive, where international transportation frequently involves specialised equipment and complex project requirements.
“For more than 50 years, Connor Anderson International has put customers first and developed relationships that stand the test of time,” said Theo Pambris, Director of Connor Anderson International.
Pambris said joining AIT’s global network would provide CAI’s customers with access to broader international capabilities while maintaining its existing approach to customer service.
The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition. No additional information was provided regarding the transaction’s closing timetable or the operational changes expected following integration.
