Rock-it Cargo Acquires SOS Global

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Rock-it Cargo, a Global Critical Logistics (GCL) company has acquired North Carolina-based freight forwarder, SOS Global, from NEP Group, the company announced on Feb. 1. The acquisition closed on Jan. 31, and the details were undisclosed.

SOS president Ed Reno will remain with the company, reporting directly to GCL president and CEO, Daniel Rosenthal.

“Today we bring together two trusted brands with a combined 83 years of experience,” Rosenthal said in a statement. “For 38 years, customers have known they can ‘SOS’ their most valuable goods via a 24/7/365 operational hub. SOS’s legacy will be strengthened as part of Rock-it Cargo, with expanded services and global access via our unrivaled network. I have been thrilled to get to know Ed Reno and the SOS team, and I cannot wait to grow our business and serve our customers better together. The breadth, depth and skills of Rock-it and SOS is unparalleled in global live performance touring and live sporting events.”

Reno added, “Our team is very excited to combine forces with Rock-it. SOS brings a robust domestic network and operational capabilities designed to meet the needs of our sports and broadcast clients. Joining a larger international specialty logistics leader will be good for our customers and good for our team.”

GCL recently acquired Dell Will Customs Brokers last October to help with customs brokerage for international shipments. Rock-it Global has been nominated and won the Pollstar Award for Transportation Company of the Year in previous years.