OIA Global acquires Cargo Services, Inc.

OIA Global announces the acquisition of Cargo Services, Inc. (CSI), an established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1992 by John Rowe and Steve Fugate, CSI brings over three decades of expertise in ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, and warehouse services, along with longstanding customer relationships across key manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Strengthening the U.S. Midwest network

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. CSI's long-tenured customer relationships and high-touch service model reflect the kind of operational excellence that defines OIA's approach.

Jeff Barrie, Chief Executive Officer 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.”

A shared commitment to service and community

CSI has built an impressive operation guided by its "3-C culture": customer-focused, creative solutions, and community-driven. These values closely mirror OIA Global's core values of flexibility, ambition, togetherness, and excellence.

Steve Fugate, Director of Cargo Services, Inc., 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 Cargo Services, Inc., 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 is committed to a seamless transition for all Cargo Services employees and customers. Business operations will continue without interruption, and customers can expect the same attentive service they have always received.