LSI acquires Five Rivers Distribution, expanding Arkansas River Terminal services

Logistic Services Inc. (LSI) announced the acquisition of substantially all assets of Five Rivers Distribution, LLC (Five Rivers), strengthening LSI’s inland waterways operations and expanding its presence on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

Five Rivers operates two strategically located multimodal terminals at the ports of Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas. The terminals provide barge, rail, and truck connectivity for a diversified mix of agricultural, industrial, and bulk commodities.

LSI operates intermodal bulk and breakbulk locations across the inland waterways network, offering barge, rail, storage, packaging, and logistics services for a wide variety of cargo.

Through this transaction, Five Rivers’ terminals, operations, and employees will be integrated into LSI. The acquisition positions LSI to continue to expand its customer-focused services while better serving its partners and the communities in which it operates.

“Five Rivers is an outstanding inland river operator with strong assets, deep customer relationships, and a proven track record of safe, efficient operations,” said Meghan Weinman, president of the Conventional Division of Carrix, the parent company of LSI. “This acquisition aligns with LSI’s strategy to grow its inland rivers network, expand customer solutions, and invest in assets that support long‑term, sustainable growth.”

“We are proud of the business we’ve built at Five Rivers and are excited about what comes next as part of LSI,” said Marty Shell, the owner of Five Rivers. “LSI shares our commitment to customers, employees, and the communities we serve. Joining LSI positions the business to continue growing while maintaining the operational focus and relationships that have defined Five Rivers for decades.”