General Logistics Systems (GLS) is planning to acquire Rosenau Transportation Ltd., the official business name of the major Alberta-based carrier that is technically called Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd. The acquisition is being touted by GLS as a business move that will expand their operations throughout North America.
Rosenau Transport is a big name in Alberta and has operations that extend far beyond the Province’s borders. Known for their light green trucks and long combination vehicle operations, the carrier’s well-established presence was seen as an opportunity for GLS to move firmly into Canada’s logistics market.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics has boomed as transportation has been hit with extreme demands. Vehicle and labour shortages are problems that many carriers are citing as reasons why they are unable to meet this new demand, but many well-established larger companies have been seeing tremendous growth and increased opportunities. As a result, 2021 has seen some significant acquisitions in Canada as large corporations move to cash in on the supply chain boom. At the start of 2021, TFI International purchased UPS Freight, and more recently Bison Transport was acquired by James Richardson & Sons.
The supply chain – and especially trucking – has also seen a boom in awareness from the general public. Seen by many as the quiet, hardworking frontline heroes keeping the world moving while the virus ran through populations, truck drivers have enjoyed increased prestige and recognition.
As 2021 begins to draw to a close, it is clear that business leaders in logistics are looking to the future and making key investments to expand their influence and ensure their sustainability. And given the increased demand for 24/7 shipping and next-day deliveries, it doesn’t appear that this will be slowing anytime soon.
