Our Journey
Our journey began in 1983, when three friends – Ed Kaplan, Joe Wyson, and Harvey Waite – shared a dream to pioneer a new approach in supply chain logistics. Their Vision: to create an innovative, flexible global logistics company that works in a true partnership with its clients.
Starting out as a small air export firm, OCEANAIR built our reputation by providing our clients with exceptional customer service, innovative solutions to their unique international transportation challenges, and a commitment to educating our clients on international trade and regulatory compliance. With the addition of our Perishables and Pharmaceuticals divisions and the opening of our second location in Portland, Maine, we quickly grew to become one of the region’s leaders in international logistics management and supply chain solutions.
Today, we continue to provide traditional Freight Forwarding services, but the needs of our clients are much different than they were in 1983. The reliance on foreign-sourced products and the advent of e-commerce left a gap in the supply chain, so we committed to being more than just a Freight Forwarder. To protect our nation’s supply chain, we became CTPAT certified and opened a Certified Cargo Screening Facility. We empowered our clients to make informed decisions about their supply chains by providing valuable Business Intelligence when we adopted best-in-class technology solutions. To help our clients meet the rising demands stemming from e-commerce, distribution, and order fulfillment, we became a premiere Logistics Service Provider by opening our Warehousing and Distribution Center. And we optimized logistics execution when we expanded our service offerings with the addition of our Truckload Brokerage division.
Through our dedication and commitment to strategic planning and innovation, OCEANAIR will help you navigate the demands of the modern economy and the ever-changing world of global logistics.
Because Your Business Matters to Us
Times have changed, but our purpose hasn’t.
Relationships
We’re committed to building long-lasting relationships that make a difference. We take the time to clearly understand your business needs and create solutions to help you grow your business and increase profit.
Communication
We believe that communication is the key in building trust. We communicate openly and honestly with our customers to ensure that their needs are met and their supply chains are kept running smoothly and efficiently.
Performance
Our objective is to maintain excellent quality standards in every area of our business. We are proactive and flexible in creating solutions and delivering services that drive real value for our clients.
People
Our people make the difference. Because the success of your business matters to us as much as it does to you, we live for the satisfaction of delivering what we promise on each and every consignment.
