OIA Global Logistics

Oregon International Airfreight Co. was founded in 1988 to provide international freight forwarding of perishable foods to/from Asia. Over the next 20 years our services and footprint expanded to the point where the name was no longer accurate. As a result, the company officially changed its name to OIA Global Logistics in 1999. Since then, the company has continued to evolve our service offering with now includes a Creative Packaging Solutions team and a Supply Chain group. This entrepreneurial history founded on providing accurate, fast and reliable service has helped OIA Global Logistics grow into a strong supply chain partner for companies of all sizes.

Overview

• In 1988, Oregon International Airfreight (OIA) was incorporated by shareholders Steve Akre and Junki Yoshida in Portland, OR. The company was established to deal with perishable items destined to be shipped to Asia. A Seattle office opened to ship cherries overseas. OIA is viewed as an expert in expedited international air-freight to Asia.
• In 1989, a Los Angeles office opens with an agreement with Korean Airlines to ship beef overseas.
• In 1990, OIA came to an agreement with a large northwest sportswear manufacturer to airship component parts to factories around the world.
• In 1991, offices in San Francisco and Miami are established to ship perishables overseas.
• In 1992, OIA is granted Customs House Brokerage License.
• In 1993, OIA is granted an Ocean Forwarding license from the Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC") to handle ocean freight forwarding.
• In 1994, OIA is granted a Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier ("NVOCC") license.
  In 1996, OIA launches Cargo Risk Management program and opens a New York office. OIA also launched a fully automated global Radio Frequency ("RF") distribution warehouse to deliver component parts to remote international manufacturers.
• In 1997, OIA’s Brokerage operation expands to the branch offices.
• In 1999, OIA introduces a new name and logo to better communicate our capabilities. OIA Global Logistics (OIA) is introduced on July 1.
• In 2000, OIA achieves International Standard of Organization ("ISO") certification.
• In 2001, OIA acquires the operations of PSD International, Inc. (an international freight forwarder based in Los Angeles), Westrans (a Hong Kong based freight forwarder) and Pacific Shipping Distribution (located in Singapore), which included offices in Bangladesh, Beijing, Hong Kong, Philippines, Shanghai, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Additionally, a Chicago office is established.
• In 2002, OIA establishes an office in Penang, Malaysia.
• In 2003, OIA became C-TPAT validated and launched a global packaging supply chain on a distributed order management platform. This platform links remote suppliers and factories in multiple countries with OIA’s freight and transportation systems via the internet and allows OIA to reduce costs through greater visibility, efficiency and coordination – customers can view their manufacturers’ and manufacturers’ suppliers’ operations. OIA Global Logistics-SCM, Inc. (OIA) is established to provide supply chain management services within the evolving Third Party Logistics (3PL) marketplace. Packaging suppliers are qualified in Taiwan and China.
• In 2004, OIA was awarded the prestigious Top100 3PL from Inbound Logistics as well as Top 100 Supply Chain Partner from Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies. A presence in Brussels, Belgium and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is established through respective joint ventures. OIA expands China operations in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qingdao, Weihai, Zuchang and Yingkou.
• In 2005, OIA launched the Creative Packaging Solutions (CPS) team to provide supply-chain optimization and cost savings through packaging re-design, sourcing and management. Packaging suppliers were qualified in Vietnam and Indonesia.
• In 2006, OIA launches a distribution facility in Columbus.
• In 2007, OIA establishes an office in Bangkok, Thailand.
• In 2008, OIA celebrated its 20th Anniversary, expanded its presence in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, launched a footwear distribution operation in Portland, Oregon and opened an Atlanta office. A packaging supplier was qualified in Thailand.
• In 2009, OIA continues to expand our footprint and our service offering in order to improve our service offering to our growing customer base.