Forward Air rolls out New Jersey-based intermodal drayage operations

Greenville, Tenn.-based asset-light freight and logistics services provider Forward Air announced earlier today that it is expanding its intermodal drayage service offering in the New York and New Jersey area, establishing Linden, NJ-based operations.

Company officials said that the Forward Intermodal unit will operate a secure container drop yard in the area, at an existing company LTL terminal which they said is expected to create transloading efficiencies and improve speed for its customers. And they added that the intermodal operation is expected to move into a new building in the coming months and create around 35 driver and support staff jobs.

This will be Forward Intermodal’s 30^th terminal, with the company observing that its shipper customers can rely on Forward Intermodal’s expertise in servicing major port markets such as Port Newark and gain access to its massive LTL network for expansive shipping options.

“Customer demand continues to drive growth within our intermodal business,” said Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, for Forward Air, in a statement. “Our new facility in Linden will give customers access to all our services to help them win more business. The partnerships we build with our customers and the local communities in North America are an important part of our growth strategy.”