Forward Air Corporation, including its various subsidiaries, functions as a streamlined transportation and logistics enterprise throughout the United States and Canada, operating ...
The company's core service provides consistent and reliable transit for expedited freight. It utilizes a network of over 90 terminals located at or near major airports, 12 regional sort centers, and a central hub in Columbus, Ohio, to facilitate the rapid handling and movement of freight across North America.
Price Range: Variable based on freight weight, distance, speed, and market demand.
Pain Points: High costs of air freight, transit delays, lack of shipment visibility, and potential for damage during traditional ground transport.
Solutions: Scheduled, time-definite delivery with high intact-delivery rates and national geographic coverage.
Target Users: Freight forwarders, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, integrated air cargo companies, and airlines.
Provides dedicated transport for high-volume shipments across the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as cross-border services into Canada and Mexico. This service handles high-security and temperature-sensitive goods.
Price Range: Variable based on lane distance, capacity availability, and cargo specifications.
Pain Points: Need for dedicated capacity, protection of high-value/sensitive goods, and complex cross-border logistics.
Solutions: Scalable capacity for large volume shipments and secure transportation for specialized freight.
Target Users: Large retailers, manufacturers, and logistics partners requiring bulk freight movement.
Focuses on the transportation of intermodal containers between ports/rail terminals and warehouses or distribution centers, optimizing the import and export supply chain process.
Price Range: Variable based on container size, mileage, and port/rail access fees.
Pain Points: Port congestion, complexity of coordinating container movement, and supply chain bottlenecks at ports.
Solutions: Streamlined transfer of freight from maritime or rail transport to ground delivery.
Target Users: Importers, exporters, retailers, and 3PL companies.
