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forward air
Logistics Rail & Road #forward air#logistics
Forward Air secures deal to keep at least 50% of $250M account
Forward Air announced a non-binding agreement to retain at least 50% and up to 75% of a $250 million account from a major customer that had previously planned to exit. The Memorandum of Understanding extends the current contract for at least two years, with the unretained portion transitioning in December and throughout next year.
Jul 21, 2026 1 source
Shipping & Freight #amazon#forward air
Amazon's LTL Gap: Buying Forward Air Could Solve Expedited Tier
Amazon launched a national economy LTL network, but lacks a premium expedited tier. FreightWaves argues that acquiring Forward Air — which operates a scheduled, airport-centric road feeder network — would instantly fill that gap and create a formidable competitor to incumbents like Old Dominion and FedEx Freight.
Jun 11, 2026 1 source