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Forward Air Announces Chicagoland Expansion with New Bolingbrook Terminal
GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) is executing a growth strategy that involves
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[{"type":"text","content":" GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nForward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) is executing a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, including its ongoing less-than-truckload (LTL) network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, such as the recently-signed acquisition of Land Air Express, Inc. Today, Forward announced that it will expand its expedited LTL service offering in the Chicagoland area with a new terminal in Bolingbrook, IL, near Midway International Airport (MDW).\n\nThe new facility is Forward’s third LTL location in Chicago – an area in which the Company has experienced strong growth. In addition to bringing best-in-class transit times with the ability to hit tight time windows to the southwest side of Chicago, the Bolingbrook operation is expected to increase Forward’s same-day delivery capabilities throughout the Chicagoland area. From the Bolingbrook facility, approximately 4.4 million people can now enjoy same day or next day delivery services.\n\nTom Schmitt, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer said, “We continue to make investments that help our customers win more business. Our Bolingbrook facility is another example of how we do it. The combination of speed and the lowest damage rates in the industry is a differentiator for companies looking to grow.”\n\nAbout Forward Air Corporation\n\nForward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer final mile services, including delivery of heavy-bulky freight, truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services; and intermodal, first-and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.\n\nThis press release may contain statements that might be considered as forward-looking statements or predictions of fut...