Atlas Canada Announces Acquisition of Orbit Brokers
Oakville, ON – January 1, 2025 – Atlas Canada, a leader in relocation and logistics services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Orbit Brokers, a respected provider of customs brokerage services. This strategic acquisition, effective January 1, 2025, will enhance Atlas Canada’s ability to deliver seamless customs clearance solutions for clients across Canada and the United States.
Expanding Capabilities and Supporting Atlas Canada’s Agent Network
Orbit Brokers specializes in handling both commercial and personal customs clearance needs, offering efficient and compliant import solutions into Canada. With their expertise in navigating complex Canadian import regulations and providing local delivery services, Orbit Brokers enhances Atlas Canada’s ability to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end logistics solutions.
“We are thrilled to announce that Orbit Brokers has been acquired by Atlas Van Lines, a leader in the industry,” said Clayton Castelino, President of Orbit Brokers. “This exciting new chapter opens incredible opportunities for our team, clients, and partners. We are pleased to join forces with Atlas, and we look forward to combining our expertise and values to provide even more innovative, seamless, and reliable services to our clients worldwide.”
This acquisition not only broadens Atlas Canada’s capabilities in customs clearance but also positively impacts Atlas’ trusted agent network by enabling them to offer expanded services to their clients, including streamlined supply chains and optimized customs processes. As part of this integration, Orbit Brokers will report into Connect Logistics, a division and company of Atlas Canada. This alignment strengthens Atlas’ operational framework, allowing Orbit Brokers to enhance the value provided to Connect Logistics’ current and future clients while contributing to innovative solutions that optimize supply chain efficiency and ensure seamless customs clearance services.
Fred Haladay, President & COO of Atlas Canada, remarked: “Orbit Brokers’ proven track record in customs brokerage perfectly complements our service model, ensuring our agents and clients benefit from an integrated, seamless solution for all relocation and logistics needs.” By integrating Orbit Brokers’ personalized approach, advanced expertise, and technology-driven solutions, Atlas Canada reinforces its commitment to delivering improved delivery options, streamlined processes, and exceptional value to its agents and clients alike.
About Atlas Canada
Since entering the Canadian market in 1963, Atlas Canada has become the nation’s largest long-distance residential and corporate mover, with more than 100 trusted moving agents across the country. Alongside its relocation services, Atlas Canada provides comprehensive logistics solutions, delivering seamless supply chain management and specialized freight handling. This combination of relocation and logistics expertise ensures Atlas Canada meets diverse client needs with unmatched efficiency and reliability. For more information, visit www.atlasvanlines.ca.
About Orbit Brokers
Orbit Brokers, founded in 1988, is a family-owned Canadian company specializing in customs brokerage services, including commercial and personal shipments. Orbit Brokers has been integral to clients’ supply chain strategies across Canada and the US for over 30 years. Their commitment to innovation and tailored solutions has earned them a reputation for excellence in the logistics industry. For more information, visit www.orbitbrokers.ca.
ATLAS VAN LINES ACQUIRES CONNECT LOGISTICS
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (June 5, 2017) – Leading van line Atlas Canada, a subsidiary of Atlas World Group, Inc., has acquired Connect Logistics. Connect Logistics will continue operating under its current name, leadership team and personnel.
Founded in 1999, Connect Logistics is one of the largest logistics companies in Canada. The company offers it’s more than 200 customers specialized product transportation as well as warehousing and distribution services. In recent years, the company has experienced significant growth by forging and maintaining strong partnerships with all parties in the supply chain.
“We are thrilled with the possibilities of this strategic fit,” said Doug Van Fraassen, founder of Connect Logistics. “Our customers will have exposure to the significant asset based infrastructure offered by Atlas in both Canada and the US. New service offerings including a large network of Atlas agents and terminals, warehousing, specialized equipment, white glove service and home deliveries will add to Connect Logistics diverse platform of logistical solutions.”
“Connect Logistics’ business and operations align perfectly with our current logistics structure and will enhance what our team has worked hard to build,” said Barry Schellenberg, president of Atlas Canada. “We are excited about the opportunity to provide additional service capabilities for both the Atlas and Connect Logistics’ customer base and offer accretive value to our strong network of Atlas agents.”
Atlas provides logistics services throughout North America on a truckload or less than truckload basis with the help of the company’s nearly 500 agents across Canada and the United States.
For more information on Atlas Canada, visit www.atlasvanlines.ca.
About Atlas Canada
Atlas Canada, a name known for quality, services the highest percentage of Canada’s consumer household goods moves and corporate relocations. Atlas Canada has138 agents across every province and territory and a network of 360 agents in the US who provide household moving, logistics, special product transportation services and warehousing. Known for innovation, Atlas was the first van line in Canada to pioneer national Back Check and Quality in Motion programs. For more information on Atlas Canada and its services, visit www.atlasvanlines.ca.
About Atlas World Group
Atlas World Group, an Evansville, Ind.-based company, is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. Nearly 500 Atlas interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate relocation, household moving services, supply chain solutions, and specialized transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art, store fixtures and furniture. For more information, visit www.atlasworldgroupinc.com.