Fastfrate Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omnitrans, including its international subsidiaries Metro Customs Brokers Inc. and Omnitrans China Ltd.

The transaction will see one of Canada’s largest privately held transportation and supply- chain providers take 100% ownership of the Montreal-headquartered international freight- forwarding and customs-brokerage firm. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in the spring of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The acquisition significantly expands Fastfrate’s capabilities beyond North America into key global trade lanes. With Omnitrans’ international freight-forwarding operations and offices in China, Fastfrate will support customers moving freight between Asia and Canada, the United States, and Mexico, complementing its existing North American transportation and logistics network.

Fastfrate operates across 46 locations in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, offering intermodal, trucking, drayage, warehousing, and final-mile parcel and package delivery services. The company said the addition of Omnitrans strengthens its ability to manage the entire freight journey — from international origin through customs clearance to final delivery — under one integrated network.

Omnitrans is recognized for its expertise in international freight forwarding and as a licensed Canadian and U.S. customs broker, with a focus on regulatory compliance and tariff optimization. The company’s global forwarding reach spans 230 established trade lanes and includes a local presence in China.

“For six decades, Fastfrate has continued to evolve alongside our customers’ supply chains,” said Manny Calandrino, CEO of Fastfrate. “As global sourcing and cross-border trade become more complex, customers are looking for fewer handoffs and greater accountability. Omnitrans allows us to deliver a truly end-to-end solution from international origin to final destination including customs clearance.”

Ron Tepper, Fastfrate’s executive chairman said the acquisition strengthens the company’s position as a full-service supply-chain partner.

“Omnitrans brings respected expertise in international forwarding and customs brokerage, which complements Fastfrate’s scale, infrastructure, and North American footprint,” he added.

Omnitrans will operate as a standalone division within the Fastfrate Group, maintaining its leadership team and specialized focus, while collaborating closely with Fastfrate’s transportation, intermodal, drayage and warehousing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

“Joining the Fastfrate Group significantly expands what we can offer our customers,” said Stephen Segal, president of Omnitrans. “By combining our international freight-forwarding and customs expertise with Fastfrate’s extensive North American network, we are creating a seamless solution for companies shipping goods from Asia into North America and across the continent.”

Founded in 1966, Fastfrate is one of Canada’s largest privately held freight-transportation and supply-chain companies. Originally established to reposition empty Canadian Pacific Railway boxcars with less-than-truckload freight for Western Canada, the company has grown to offer intermodal transportation, trucking, drayage, warehousing, distribution, logistics and e-commerce solutions. Its network includes Fastfrate, Canada Drayage Inc., Fastfrate Integrated Logistics, ASL Distribution, Challenger Motor Freight and Precision Parcel & Package Deliveries.

Omnitrans is a supply-chain solutions provider serving North American importers and exporters for more than 50 years. The company operates eight hubs across Canada, the United States and China, and is represented in 230 locations worldwide. It provides customized freight-forwarding and customs-brokerage services across industries including fashion and apparel, electronics and appliances, food and beverage, chemical and manufacturing.

Pictured: Omnitrans location at Vancouver International Airport.