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Forward Air Corporation Announces New LTL Service in Wichita, KS
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, such as its ongoing LTL network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions of complementary businesses. Today, Forward announced that it will now offer expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) along with pickup and delivery (PUD) services in Wichita, KS.\n\nForward LTL will cross-utilize space and resources with the Company’s Final Mile operation in Wichita to bring a larger service offering to the area. The new Wichita facility is Forward’s first LTL terminal in Kansas.\n\nThe cohabitation of Final Mile and LTL operations allows Forward to grow organically, with less investment than a traditional new market expansion. This expansion is part of Forward’s ongoing journey to evolve its national LTL network for broader market coverage, beyond its airport-to-airport footprint.\n\nTom Schmitt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “As we continue to expand our national footprint, we look for opportunities to create efficiencies – and Wichita is a perfect example. We have a strong Final Mile presence throughout Kansas and high customer demand for LTL in the region, so we can flex our muscle and bring our world-class expedited LTL service to Wichita and the greater Kansas market.”\n\nForward enters the market as the fastest expedited LTL carrier in and out of Wichita. With a portfolio of premium freight management services in LTL, full truckload, intermodal drayage, and final mile delivery, Forward significantly improves freight options for businesses of every size and type in the Wichita region.\n\nAbout Forward Air Corporation\n\nForward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company. We provide LTL, final mile, truckload and intermodal drayage services across the United States and in Canada. Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, Forward operates approximately 200 facilities across the country and employs more than 5,200 people nationwide. We are more than a transportation company. As a single resource for your shipping needs, Forward is your supply chain partner. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.\n\nThis press release may contain stateme...