Toronto — Fastfrate Group has acquired 100% of Jardine Transport Group from SeaFort Capital Inc. and certain members of the Jardine Transport Group executive team. Jardine Transport Group includes Jardine Transport, R.E.M. Transport, Gil Trucking, Quality Transportation and K&T Transport. This deal further strengthens Fastfrate Group as one of Canada’s leading transportation and supply chain providers.
The acquisition marks another transformative moment in Fastfrate Group’s ambitious growth strategy, significantly strengthening its truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), logistics, warehousing, and distribution capabilities while expanding its presence across key Canadian markets. By bringing together Jardine Transport Group’s trusted regional expertise with Fastfrate Group’s extensive North American transportation and supply chain network, the combined organization will deliver even greater value to customers through enhanced capacity, broader geographic reach, expanded service offerings, and fully integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions.
Jardine Transport Group, headquartered in the Maritimes, has built a respected reputation for dependable transportation, exceptional customer service, and operational excellence. Operating a fleet of more than 200 power units, the company provides a comprehensive range of transportation services, including Flatbed and Dry-Van solutions, supporting both domestic and cross-border freight movements across a diverse range of industries.
“Jardine Transport Group has earned an outstanding reputation for customer service, reliability, and operational excellence,” said Ron Tepper, Executive Chairman of Fastfrate Group. “This acquisition also positions Fastfrate Group to capitalize on the significant opportunities emerging across Canada as governments work to reduce interprovincial trade barriers and invest in the infrastructure needed to unlock the country’s full economic potential. We believe these initiatives will create a more connected, competitive Canadian economy, and Fastfrate Group will be well positioned to help businesses move goods more efficiently from coast to coast while supporting the next generation of economic growth.”
“Joining Fastfrate Group marks an exciting new chapter for Jardine Transport Group, our employees, and our customers,” said Dion Cull, President of Jardine Transport Group. “Throughout our fifty-year history, we’ve built our business on strong customer relationships, dependable service, and the dedication of our people. Those values are shared by Fastfrate Group, making this a natural fit.”
Jardine Transport Group will continue to operate under its established brands within Fastfrate Group, maintaining its experienced leadership team while leveraging the scale, resources, and complementary services available across the Fastfrate family of companies. Manny Calandrino, Fastfrate Group’s CEO, highlights that “Jardine Transport Group’s strong regional presence, extensive transportation capabilities, and customer-focused logistics solutions complement Fastfrate Group’s existing portfolio of companies and further enhances our ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end transportation and supply chain solutions for customers across Canada and North America.”
(Photos from FastFrate and Jardine Transport)