RK Logistics Group Adds Experienced Finance, Business Development Executives to Management Team
David Blandford assumes leadership role as Chief Financial Officer; Peter O’Donnell joins company as Vice President of Business Development.
RK Logistics Group Promotes James Bryant to Chief Operating Officer
James Bryant, new COO at RK Logistics Group
RK Logistics Group adds to its Arizona-based operations, with acquisition of Tempe-based facility
By Jeff Berman | August 20, 2024 Earlier this month, Fremont, Calif.-based RK Logistics Group, a Silicon Valley provider of warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, recently announced it acquired a Tempe, Az.-based facility and assets from warehousing and expedited transportation services provider Southwest Supply Chain Solutions. RK Logistics said it will now take […]
Technology, imports drawing logistics investment to Phoenix
William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor | Aug 20, 2024, 4:33 PM EDT Rising cross-border trade with Mexico and the growth of high-tech manufacturing in Arizona, including semiconductor plants, is injecting more logistics investment into the Phoenix area, already a key inland hub for US imports headed east from California. BNSF Railway in June announced plans […]
RK Logistics Group Acquires Facility and Assets from Tempe’s Southwest Supply Chain Solutions in Southwest Arizona
Company acquires 79,000 square feet, fully climate-controlled warehouse, other assets in Tempe Positions RK to support growing logistics needs of expanding “Silicon Desert” operations as semiconductor manufacturing ramps up. Complements recent expansions in California, Michigan, Texas and New York supporting lithium-ion battery, EV, and semicon manufacturing sectors. EDITOR’S NOTE: This news release has been […]
RK Logistics Joins City of Fremont at “Battery Summit,” Promotes City’s Leading Role in Lithium-Ion Battery Production, Distribution
BATTERIES R US — (APRIL 30, 2024) – The City of Fremont is rapidly emerging as the nation’s hub for lithium-ion batteries. Pictured at a recent city-sponsored Battery Summit are (L-R) Rock Magnan, senior vice president and James Bryant, chief operating officer, RK Logistics; Lily Mei, Mayor, City of Fremont; Michael Powell, director, business development, […]
RK Logistics joins wave of ‘tuck-in’ acquisitions to reach East Coast
Journal of Commerce by S&P Global William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor | Feb 28, 2024, 9:13 AM EST A soft freight market is creating opportunities for accretive, or “tuck-in,” acquisitions of smaller trucking and brokerage companies as buyers seek means to expand territory and services and sellers seek capital and resources they need to survive […]
RK Logistics Holdings Acquires New York’s On Time Trucking
Acquisition expands company’s operations into the northeast U.S. Positions RK to offer lithium battery and specialized material storage capabilities to support energy transition clients on the East Coast. Complements recent regional expansions in Michigan, Texas and Arizona supporting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. Company founder Daniel Leitgeb retained as President of On Time Trucking. FARMINGDALE, […]
Grand Opening – RK in Whitmore Lake, Michigan
RK Logistics recently held a grand opening event to commemorate the launch of its new facility in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, a suburb of Ann Arbor. Attending were local officials and news media, RK executives and members of the Michigan business community. Michigan has emerged as a key region for the development and manufacturing of electric […]
RK Logistics Taps Industry Veteran Antonio Tejeda to Lead Expansion of EV Supply Chain Services
Proven logistics operator promoted to Director of Account Management – EV Services. Brings nearly 10 years of supply chain experience in solar energy and electric vehicle logistics to new role. Will build upon RK’s more than 10 years providing dedicated warehousing, inventory control, supply chain support services for EV automotive manufacturing. FREMONT, CA – […]