April 17, 2017

Darien, IL – ITS Technologies & Logistics, LLC (“ITSTL”) is pleased to announce the purchase of certain rail terminal assets of World Distribution Services (“WDS”), an intermodal services company, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, and a division of the World Group companies.

ITSTL assumes the operation of five Norfolk Southern intermodal rail terminals previously operated by WDS, located in Cincinnati, OH (2 terminals), Louisville, KY (2 terminals), and Greensboro, NC.

“WDS’ five rail terminals are a perfect fit for ITSTL as part of our overall growth strategy,” said Steve Rubin, CEO of ITSTL.  “WDS is a well-respected rail intermodal operator, and the addition of these five terminals will bring ITSTL’s total to over 50 rail terminals operated in the U.S. and Mexico.”

According to a Company spokesperson, all parties have carefully engineered the transaction to ensure that WDS’ customer will not experience any changes in the handling of its account, operations, or services that it currently receives from WDS.

“Due to our strategic focus on providing customized solutions directly to the beneficial cargo owners, we feel the transition of these five operations to ITS is in alignment with our overall corporate direction,” said Frederick Hunger, President of the World Group companies.

ITSTL is the industry-leading provider of rail intermodal terminal, container depot, and auto loading and unloading services via its operating units In-Terminal Services, ConGlobal Industries, and American Auto Works.  Serving North America’s Class I railroads and the world’s largest steamship lines, container leasing companies, and chassis pool operators, ITSTL operates at over 90 facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica with 3,000 employees.

All of ITS ConGlobal’s operations in Houston are open, including its two depots in La Porte (1802 Hwy 146 North, La Porte, TX) and Galena Park (500 Mayo Shell Road, PO Box 72, Galena Park, TX), its intermodal terminal operations at BNSF Pearland (Intermodal), UP Houston (Settegast), UP Englewood, KCS Rosenberg, and Port Houston Barbours Cut, and its rail automotive operations at BNSF Pearland (Automotive).

“Employees are on site, facilities are back online, and we are operational,” said Bill Hamlin, Chief Operating Officer.

ITS ConGlobal is providing much needed storage for an excess of wheeled containers currently on the market.  ITS ConGlobal is working with a North Carolina-based start-up SecurSpace,  by offering parking and yard slots to space-constrained shippers.  Rod Stewart, manager for the Los Angeles ITS ConGlobal shipping yard, says “the import surge and low vacancy at warehouses has left shippers scrambling for temporary storage.” Click Here to read the full story.

ITS Conglobal opened our second container depot in the Oakland port area to provide our Customers with a much needed location for the storage and maintenance of intermodal equipment.  The CGI Burma Rd Depot is a 16 acre paved, fenced, and lighted facility located in the Oakland Global Logistics Center at the intersection of Maritime St and Burma Rd where ITS Conglobal is operating environmentally friendly Tier4 Lift Machines and Electric Hostlers.  The Burma Rd Depot is focused on dry container and chassis storage and maintenance, and container sales.

The added capacity at Burma Rd Depot opened up space at the CGI Maritime St Depot to focus on a primary mission of storing and pre-tripping refrigerated containers and pool chassis.  The Maritime St Depot is adjacent to CoolPort Oakland, a state-of-the-art climate controlled intermodal transload and consolidation facility which opened in Fall 2018.

Both CGI Oakland Depots are managed by Yvette Donalaya (ydonalaya@cgini.com) with 30 years of experience in meeting the requirements of our Customers

ITS ConGlobal is pleased to announce the opening of our new wheeled storage facility on January 1, 2020, located at 1198 Intermodal Parkway, Haslet Texas, which is less than ½ mile away from BNSF’s Alliance Intermodal Facility.

Details of our new facility:
• 5 acres
• Concrete surface
• 171 painted wheeled slots
• 24/7 service.

For additional information, please contact Jeff Loucks, ITS ConGlobal National Director Sales & Marketing, at 912.704.9518 or jloucks@cgini.com.

ITS Conglobal Phoenix is celebrating 20 years, 2.2 million lifts and 0 injuries.

Congratulations to this team for 20 years of safety!

ITS ConGlobal has executed a new ten-year lease agreement for our Charleston facility.  In connection with this, we have committed to a multi-million dollar investment for an improved and significantly upgraded facility infrastructure – shop, office building, fencing, and facility surface.

We are excited about our long-term commitment to provide best-in-class depot services to our clients in the Charleston market.

For additional information, please contact Jeff Loucks, ITS ConGlobal National Director Sales & Marketing, at 912.704.9518 or jloucks@cgini.com.

March 23, 2020
For Immediate Release – Darien, Illinois

ITS ConGlobal announces the appointment of Brant Ring as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2020.

Mr. Ring joins ITS ConGlobal from BNSF Railway, where he was most recently Vice President, Executive, and a member of the leadership team reporting to the CEO and President.

He has 25 years of industry experience at BNSF, where he has held a variety of senior management roles focused on both operations and strategic leadership.

Mr. Ring replaces ITS ConGlobal Board member and interim CEO Mike Baldwin, who will step into the role of Chairman.

Mr Baldwin said, “Brant’s unique experience and skills, which are highly developed across finance, operations, commercial, and strategy, make him the ideal candidate to lead ITS ConGlobal into the next stage of its growth. As a proven innovator, he has led company-wide programs that leverage technology to accelerate performance improvement across business functions.”

“In addition, Brant’s sharp customer focus, combined with his background in the intermodal rail industry, bring valuable experience to lead the company forward for long-term success.”

August 3rd, 2020
For Immediate Release – Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON, MA — ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”), North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle and depot services terminals has today announced a new partnership with ClimaCell, the world’s most advanced weather intelligence platform, to leverage its predictive weather insights and decision assist tools at ITSC’s services which span more than 120 locations across North and Central America.

The partnership further demonstrates ITSC’s continued focus on delivering employee safety, customer service and operational efficiency.

“Weather and its influence on our business is a significant input to our operating plans – and the decisions we make – every day,” said Brant Ring, CEO of ITS ConGlobal. “ClimaCell’s capabilities and service offerings are the best in the market.  ClimaCell has proven its ability to combine its one-of-a-kind weather and climate forecasting platform with our operating protocols, decision trees and action plans in a way that allows our operating teams to be more proactive and confident when it comes to making weather related operating adjustments.  We are incredibly impressed with both ClimaCell’s technology and team, and we look forward to partnering with them to help us deliver on our every day mission to take care of our employees, take care of our customers and take care of our business.”

The intermodal and supply chain industry is one of the most exposed sectors to weather. The ability to automate and understand weather impacts in a more precise, predictive way offers a superior operational advantage.  From a volume and scale perspective, ITSC loads/unloads ~8M intermodal shipments and 2M finished vehicles, annually, and has capacity to store nearly 200K TEUs across its depot network.  While ClimaCell offers more than 50 different weather parameters to track historically, in real-time and forecasted down to the street level, the most significant elements for the team at ITSC includes intensity and duration of wind speed, temperature, precipitation, and severe weather of any kind.

“The team at ITS ConGlobal is world class in their ability to operate safely and efficiently, at scale,” said Shimon Elkabetz, CEO of ClimaCell. “Using ClimaCell to more precisely predict weather, optimize, and automate operational planning, fits perfectly with ITSC’s safety, service and efficiency initiatives.  We’re thrilled to partner with Brant and the team to break new ground in the industry.”

December 10, 2020 – Fort Worth, TX

FORT WORTH, TX — ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”), North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot services terminals, has today announced a strategic partnership with Phantom Auto (“Phantom”), the leading remote operation software provider, that enables humans to remotely operate all types of industrial and logistics equipment.

This unique partnership, which includes strategic investment by ITSC in Phantom’s most recent round of fundraising, positions ITSC to take steps – now and well into the future – to further execute its commitment to delivering industry-leading employee safety, customer service, and operational efficiency. “We operate in complex, industrial terminal environments, making human insight and control of our equipment critical to workplace safety and operational productivity – and we expect that to remain true for many years to come,” said Brant Ring, CEO of ITS ConGlobal.

ITSC loads and unloads ~8 million intermodal shipments and 2 million finished vehicles annually and handles nearly one million containers & chassis through its depot network each year.  Phantom Auto provides vehicle and network agnostic software that enables logistics companies, such as on-demand delivery company Postmates, to remotely operate vehicles using all types of wireless networks.  Phantom’s interoperable Control Center software platform enables enterprise customers like ITSC to add remote operation capabilities across multiple fleets and operating environments—including forklifts, yard trucks, robots, and other vehicles.

“With COVID, everyone is talking about remote work to curb the spread of this disease, but remote work has traditionally only been possible for people who are not doing physical tasks.  The people who operate vehicles and machinery — many who are now appropriately deemed essential workers — have never been afforded the opportunity to similarly work remotely. With Phantom’s software, ITSC’s equipment operators can be afforded that same opportunity,” said Elliot Katz, Co-Founder of Phantom Auto.

For example, ITSC will begin utilizing Phantom’s remote operation software to train their yard truck operators to manually and remotely drive while remaining socially distanced. Typically, a trainer and trainee would sit together inside the cab of a truck. Now, trainers can be inside the truck’s cab, while trainees will sit at remote Operator Consoles observing, listening, and at times remotely driving the truck.  After a period of time, the trainer and trainees can then switch positions.

Ring stated: “We are excited about the deployment of Phantom’s technology to more safely train truck operators.  In addition to our number one priority, which is protecting our employees, Phantom’s long-range remote communication software enables multiple trainees from across North America to be trained from a single control center.  With several hundred trucks in our fleet, this is a very important step for us.”

“ITS ConGlobal’s operational expertise, 120 plus locations across North America, and equipment profile make them a perfect fit for Phantom Auto,” said Shai Magzimof, Co-Founder of Phantom Auto. “We’re thrilled to partner with the ITS ConGlobal team to deploy Phantom’s remote operation software in the intermodal freight and logistics sector.”

About ITS ConGlobal

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals.  With operations in over 120 locations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations.  ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes.  For more information about ITSC, please visit itsconglobal.com or connect with ITSC on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Phantom Auto

Phantom Auto specializes in remote operation of all types of unmanned vehicles — including forklifts, trucks, robots, cars, and more.  Phantom’s vehicle-agnostic software and Control Center Platform enables humans to remotely operate vehicles from up to thousands of miles away. Founded in 2017 with headquarters in Silicon Valley and an R&D Center in Tel Aviv, Phantom serves enterprise customers throughout the US and EMEA.

December 2020 – ITS ConGlobal has achieved a GRESB 5 Star Rating in the 2020 GRESB Benchmark

ITS ConGlobal has achieved a GRESB 5 Star Rating in the 2020 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. This is the highest GRESB Rating and a recognition for being an industry leader.

Each year GRESB assesses and benchmarks the ESG performance of real assets worldwide. The GRESB Assessments are guided by what investors and the industry consider to be material issues in the sustainability performance of real asset investments and are aligned with international reporting frameworks, goals and emerging regulations.

” With accelerating sustainability risks, accessing standardized and reliable ESG data and benchmarks has never been more important to investors,” said Sander Paul van Tongeren, Co-founder and Managing Director at GRESB. “It’s inspiring to witness the collective industry effort from around the world to improve ESG transparency and advance sustainable real assets.”

See the 2019 GRESB report for ITSC.

About GRESB

GRESB is a mission-driven and investor-led organization providing standardized and validated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data to the capital markets. Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world. In 2020 alone, more than 1,200 real estate portfolios reported to GRESB covering more than 96,000 assets. Our coverage for infrastructure includes more than 540 infrastructure portfolios and assets. Combined, the reported assets represent US $5.3 trillion AUM. The data is used by more than 100 institutional and financial investors to monitor investments across portfolios and navigate the strategic choices needed for the industry to transition to a more sustainable future.

Learn more at GRESB.com.

Fort Worth, Texas – January 12, 2021 – 

Establishing their North Texas presence, the company is rolling out real-time commercialization of the latest in logistics technology

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”), America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle and depot services terminals, announced today the opening of their 5,000-square-foot office within AllianceTexas’ Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ), establishing their presence in North Texas. ITSC offers its customers tailored intermodal solutions and is deeply interconnected within North America’s intermodal and container supply chain infrastructure. The MIZ was launched as a first-of-its-kind “do tank,” leading the nation in smart infrastructure deployment to create a digital and physical commercialization environment for partner companies.

“Some of the most advanced transportation companies and industrial operations in the world are located at AllianceTexas,” said Brant Ring, CEO of ITS ConGlobal. “Multiple corporate headquarters have relocated to North Texas because of the robust infrastructure, access to a skilled workforce, and the area’s support of growth and innovation, and Mobility Innovation Zone offers everything we were looking for.”

Choosing AllianceTexas because of its direct access to world-class transportation infrastructure, including the Alliance Global Logistics Hub, economic growth, and the environment for driving innovation, the office’s opening comes after announcing ITSC’s strategic partnership with Phantom Auto, the leading remote operation software provider that enables people to operate various types of industrial and logistics equipment remotely.

“We are honored to welcome ITS ConGlobal, one of the nation’s top technology companies in the logistics industry, to the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone,” said Russell Laughlin, executive vice president of Hillwood, developer of AllianceTexas. “We’re looking forward to seeing how the company will leverage all the MIZ has to offer as it operates in complex industrial terminal environments.”

The AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone is a unique landscape built on collaboration and opportunity. That combination works to connect people, places and ideas that push innovation in surface and air mobility forward. By leveraging its one-of-a-kind infrastructure, the MIZ offers mobility visionaries full access to an unparalleled testing ecosystem, resources and partnerships essential to comprehensively test, scale, and commercialize the latest technologies. AllianceTexas itself is an unparalleled 27,000-acre regional success story and has transformed the North Texas economy by connecting it to global industry. Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development is anchored by the world’s first dedicated industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and hosts one of the nation’s premier intermodal hubs. AllianceTexas is also home to more than 525 companies which have built more than 50 million square feet and created over 62,000 jobs.

About ITS ConGlobal

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations in over 120 locations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes. For more information about ITSC, please visit itsconglobal.com or connect with ITSC on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About AllianceTexas

AllianceTexas is an unparalleled regional success story that has transformed the North Texas economy and connected the area to global industry. Consisting of 27,000 acres, the Hillwood development is anchored by the world’s first dedicated industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and hosts one of the nation’s premier intermodal hubs. AllianceTexas is home to more than 525 companies which have built more than 50 million square feet and created over 62,000 jobs. The development’s estimated cumulative impact since 1989 is more than $84 billion for the North Texas region. AllianceTexas boasts corporate headquarters, healthcare providers, higher education centers, shopping and entertainment destinations, and vibrant residential communities. From the newest homeowner to the most well-known of Fortune 500 companies, opportunity thrives at AllianceTexas. For additional information, please visit www.alliancetexas.com.

January 20, 2021 – 

Global Safety Consulting Firm DEKRA, Inc. to Perform Operational Assessment

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC) has engaged global consulting firm DEKRA Inc. to conduct a complete assessment of the factors that influence Terminal Operator safety performance.

The assessment is an important element of ITSC’s every day mission to take care of its employees, its customers and its business.

DEKRA’s assessment of ITS ConGlobal will begin in January and is expected to be completed by Spring 2021.

“We are looking forward to this independent, expert assessment and using learnings from that work to align our safety initiatives, programs and performance with the expectations of all key stakeholders including our employees, our customers and our owners”, said ITSC’s Chief Executive Officer Brant Ring.

About ITS ConGlobal

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations in over 120 locations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes. For more information about ITSC, please visit itsconglobal.com or connect with ITSC on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About DEKRA

Since it was founded in 1925, the DEKRA promise has been: We ensure the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment. Since then, the Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V. has become one of the world’s leading expert organizations. DEKRA SE is a wholly owned subsidiary of DEKRA e.V. and manages the Group’s operating business. DEKRA generated revenues totaling more than €3.4 billion in 2019. The company currently employs 44,000 people in over 60 countries on all six continents.

Haslet, TX – February 10, 2021

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”), America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle and depot service terminals, announced today the opening of their 22-acre ‘super CY’ (container yard) in Haslet, Texas.

With over 50 years of experience, ITSC is more excited than ever to add capacity to their growing depot/container yard footprint. Rene Etcharren, Senior Vice President of Depot Operations, states, “we chose to expand to North Texas because of the direct access to world-class transportation infrastructure, strong economic growth in the area, and our location sits in an environment known for driving innovation.”

Freight transportation is a crucial component in the DFW regional economy. ITSC’s new facility is within the Alliance Global Logistics Hub, one of the world’s premier inland ports, offering multi-modal transportation options via ground, rail, and air. With immediate access to the heavyweight corridor, FM156, Hwy 114, and I35, within 48 hours, cargo can reach ninety-eight percent of the US population from this region by truck.

Rene also shares, “our 24/7 facility sits adjacent to the rail ramp, and we are collaborating closely with all of our regional and area neighbors, all of whom represent global leaders in transportation & logistics.” This site provides customers with access to the rail ramp along with concierge services like rapid-dispatch, drayage to warehouse docks, onsite container sales, leasing, maintenance, and repair services.

ITSC’s ‘super CY’ boasts 4,500 TEU stacked capacity and more than 280 wheeled storage slots and offers flexible and competitive storage pricing.

ITS ConGlobal provides safely-delivered service and solutions for companies who need transportation support, unlike any other single-service provider.

For Immediate Release – March 2, 2021 –

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC), North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals announced the acquisition of the cy/depot division of ContainerPort Group, Inc (CPG®). The transaction is scheduled to close on March 15, 2021.

One of ITSC’s key objectives is to strengthen its North American presence through organic growth and acquisitions. The acquisition of CPG’s cy/depot division supports this objective by filling critical geographic gaps in ITSC’s existing network and meeting our current client demand for container sales, leasing, and maintenance and repair.

ITSC’s Senior Vice President Depot Operations, Rene Etcharren, comments, “We are very pleased to welcome the CPG cy/depot division into the ITS ConGlobal family. CPG’s reputation in the industry is outstanding. The acquisition of their cy/depot division will enable us to provide a national network of cy/depot solutions to our customers, unlike any of our competitors.”

Joining Forces
We are acquiring operations in the following locations across the Midwest: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, and St. Louis, specializing in inland depot services to the international and domestic shipping sector.

According to Marc Bumgarner, ITSC’s VP Sales and Marketing, the two companies’ services portfolios perfectly complement each other. “By adding to our existing portfolio, we can serve our customers better and with more complete solutions compared to what each of us could do on our own,” he says. “Four of the acquired locations are adjacent to ITSC existing rail operations allowing us to explore new technology and services, such as the remote operation of industrial and logistics equipment.”

Michael Smith, CEO of CPG’s parent company, World Group, comments: “This transaction is really about strategic focus –for ITS Conglobal it’s about geographic expansion of its inland terminal and CY business; for CPG it’s about being laser focused on our core activity as a national, leading drayage provider to the international shipping community.”

About ITS Conglobal:
ITS ConGlobal (ITSC) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes.

About ContainerPort Group:
ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in intermodal drayage. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and founded in 1971, the company provides comprehensive trucking and logistics services for customers throughout North America. With a focus on customer needs and a network of over 2,000 transportation experts, including a safe and dependable fleet of over 1,300 independent contract drivers, CPG has the tools, talent, and experience to move your freight. To learn more, visit their website: www.containerport.com

March 29, 2021 – For Immediate Release

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC), North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals, announced our second Oakland depot/container yard on Burma Road within the Prologis Oakland Global Logistics Center is moving on April 1, 2021.

Mid-March, the Port of Oakland reported an unprecedented import surge, with volumes soaring 26.2% in February following lower January totals. In cooperation with the leading industrial real estate company, Prologis, and the Port of Oakland, ITS ConGlobal has agreed to move operations from 11 Burma Road to 189 Burma Road, Oakland, CA. 94607.

“We are proud to be centrally located in the Bay Area near the 5th busiest container port in the United States,” shares Jeff Loucks ITS ConGlobal’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Our new gate is only 100 yards from the current entrance and compliments our Maritime facility located 2 miles away within the Port. The move makes way for a new warehouse facility that will provide a better environment for the entire port community. That’s good news because the Port reported it had the busiest February in its 94-year history.”

Our new location is a 16-acre paved, fenced, and lit facility near Maritime St and Burma Rd’s intersection. Our customers can expect the same service level with container sales, the storage of dry containers, pre-tripping for refrigerated units, and access to chassis pools. ITSC will continue to offer full-service maintenance and repair by our trained and certified in-house staff.

ITSC’s Oakland depot/container yards are mobility hubs with a full suite of service options. For more information about services at either ITSC Oakland facilities, contact manager Yvette Donalaya (ydonalaya@cgini.com) or get a sales quote online https://bit.ly/oaklandsales.

About ITS Conglobal:

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes.

STOCKTON, Calif., October 29, 2021— ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) celebrates Energy Awareness Month by announcing the full replacement of diesel-powered yard hostlers with electric vehicles (EVs) at BNSF Railway’s Stockton Intermodal Facility.

This effort highlights BNSF and ITS ConGlobal’s proactive pursuit of opportunities to test and deploy technology and equipment that protects the environment in the communities where they operate.

In 2018, ITS ConGlobal pursued incentive dollars under California’s Proposition 1B to replace diesel-powered equipment and HVIP, CORE programs to help offset the upfront cost of purchasing an EV vehicle and installing charge infrastructure. The EV pilot program began in Stockton when ITSC took delivery of six EV trucks and three charging units in 2019.

When additional incentive dollars became available under CORE in February of 2020, ITSC applied for funding to help purchase 15 additional BYD hostlers. BNSF committed support for the pilot program by investing in 15 Heliox charging units to add fast and efficient electric charging capabilities for the hostlers. The hostlers and chargers are now onsite, making BNSF’s Stockton location one of the first electrified intermodal yard fleets.

ITSC will continue to explore total reliance on EVs and phase out older hostlers as feasible while keeping a limited number on reserve to ensure operational uptime.

BNSF has transported freight in California since 1883 and has strong ties to the area.  Rail freight moves 40% of all U.S. products and only contributes 2.3% of transportation greenhouse gases.

As one of the largest transportation support companies in the United States, ITS ConGlobal has an essential responsibility to build a more sustainable supply chain. Our EV pilot programs in California have laid the groundwork for deploying even more net-zero solutions across our operating network of terminals and depot/container yards.

“Sustainability is embedded in our business strategy, culture, and mission,” shared ITSC CEO Brant Ring. “In addition to our EV equipment, we are investing in smart, connected technologies that further optimize our processes. From load planning to telematics, we are reducing vehicle run and idle times while improving equipment maintenance.”

About ITS Conglobal

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and over 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to terminal operations expert. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes.

The company is rolling out real-time commercialization of the latest in logistics technology by partnering with Phantom Auto

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC), America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle and depot services terminals, announced today that the company is rolling out remote trucking operations within the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) powered by Phantom Auto (Phantom). Developed with worker safety and efficiency top of mind, ITSC’s expansion of their Phantom partnership enables workers to train and operate heavy machinery remotely.

“Over the last year and a half, we’ve seen the strain the COVID-19 pandemic has put on the supply chain, and in order to become more resilient, efficient and future-ready, we have fast-tracked our testing and roll-out of technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote operations and automation,” said Rene Etcharren, senior vice president of ITSC. “ITSC’s partnership with Phantom enhances safety, customer service, operational efficiency and resilience.”

ITSC’s container depot is strategically located in AllianceTexas and is being used as a proving ground to deploy Phantom-powered yard trucks for distanced driver training and testing remote operations. Phantom’s low latency streaming platform allows ITSC to onboard and train new drivers. Through the distanced driver training program, expert trainers can see and hear everything inside and outside the truck. The two-way dialogue feature gives in-cab trainees the experience of sitting next to their trainer, even if they are thousands of miles apart. Remote operations use the same streaming platform enabling workers in an ITSC office to operate the same truck remotely.

“ITSC embodies the type of trailblazing company Hillwood has always envisioned leveraging the MIZ,” said Russell Laughlin, executive vice president of Hillwood, developer of AllianceTexas. “ITSC’s operations at AllianceTexas clearly illustrate how the MIZ platform can accelerate the commercialization of next-generation supply chain and logistics technologies, while also improving intermodal efficiency, resiliency and safety. Their implementation of remote equipment technologies, in partnership with Phantom, is a giant leap forward for the industry.”

In less than three years since launching, the AllianceTexas MIZ has quickly become one of the premier global destinations for pioneers advancing next-generation supply chain technologies, including Wing, Bell, TuSimple, Gatik, and many more. Hillwood has partnered with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to work with these industry leaders to scale and commercialize their technologies within the MIZ’s unique ecosystem.

About ITS ConGlobal

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations in over 120 locations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and more than 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to experts in terminal operations. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes. For more information about ITSC, please visit itsconglobal.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

About the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone

The AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) is a unique landscape built on collaboration and opportunity. That combination works to connect people, places and ideas that push innovation in surface and air mobility forward. By leveraging its one-of-a-kind infrastructure, the MIZ offers mobility visionaries full access to an unparalleled ecosystem, resources and partnerships essential to comprehensively test, scale, and commercialize the latest technologies. AllianceTexas itself is an unparalleled 27,000-acre regional success story and has transformed the North Texas economy by connecting it to global industry. Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development is anchored by the world’s first dedicated industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and hosts one of the nation’s premier intermodal hubs. AllianceTexas is also home to more than 533 companies which have built more than 53 million square feet and created over 63,000 jobs. For more information, please visit alliancetexasmiz.com and alliancetexas.com.

We’ve compiled our top tips and tricks for buying a shipping container like a pro—despite the recent global shipping crisis..

Shipping containers are the lifeblood of world trade. Virtually every product and part circulates through the global economy travels across the seas, railroads, and highways.

Thanks to the pandemic, the humble shipping container has turned into one of the hottest items on the planet. If you are playing around with the thought of buying a shipping container, it won’t take many online searches to figure out the world of containers can be overwhelming.

But don’t let that discourage you. As a leader in the container industry since 1968, we know containers. With strategic locations near ports and inland distribution hubs across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica, our inventory and access to equipment owners allow us to source containers for consumers, corporations, government, and military institutions.

Below is our 5-step-guide chock full of insider knowledge to help you get the container(s) you want and need for reasonable prices.

Step 1—Find a seller you can trust.

Now and then, buyers can find a good deal on a shipping container from individuals. In some cases, these containers can be in great shape, and because of the motivation to sell, the price may be much lower than a retail option. Whether you are browsing available containers on an online marketplace such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay, thoroughly inspect the unit before completing the sale. It’s unlikely that the previous owner will take it back if you discover some damage after the sale.

If you live near a major city with a shipping port or rail hub, there may be a variety of ‘retired’ containers that are no longer in the circuit for their primary purpose. Consumers can purchase directly from steamship lines through e-commerce platforms. In most cases, the buyer is responsible for arranging pick up from a designated site within a defined timeline of around seven days.

The advantage of buying a storage container from a national or local container yard or depot is access to a more extensive inventory of equipment, competitive pricing, and top-notch customer service for new, used, or modified containers. Not only will your purchase support local business, but in most cases, you can view your exact container through online photos or in person, so there are no surprises upon delivery. And companies like ITS ConGlobal can arrange delivery within 5-7 days, and we back every box with a guarantee. Find a location near you.

Step 2—Choose the right container for your needs.

If you are in the market for a shipping container, whether for moving, shipping, storage purposes, or something more creative, you may have noticed many options.

Knowing what type of container will fit your needs, literally, will give you a head start in the purchasing process and keep you from struggling with using the box in the future.

Standard containers will be either 20’ or 40’ in length and are 8’6” in height. High Cube containers are also 20’ and 40’ in length but are 9’6” in height. Occasionally 10’, 45’, 48’, and 53’ containers are also available.

The most common container types are 20 ft and 40 ft standard containers, high cubes, reefer or refrigerated containers, units with double or side doors, open-top, hardtop, flat rack containers, insulated containers, or tank containers.

ITSC can special order custom lengths, heights, and door openings. We can help select what container size or type best fits your needs.

Step 3—Accurately assess the container’s condition before buying.

When you’ve figured out which container type is right for you, it’s time to decide which grading and condition you should choose. While there is no universal grading system for shipping containers, shipping companies use the structure and aesthetics of containers to grade and assign abbreviations that explain the overall condition.

Other Grades to be aware of are:

Just because a shipping container is ‘used’ doesn’t mean it is in bad condition. Many refer to containers as sea crates or Conex boxes, and they are durable, structurally sound, and designed to withstand harsh conditions while protecting their contents.

Generally, shipping containers spend 10-12 years at sea, and if maintained properly, they can last upwards of 25 years or longer. The lifespan depends on the condition of the container and the environment, and usefulness can be cut short by wetter, saltier climates. You can preserve shipping containers by storing the box off the damp ground so it can’t absorb moisture, removing rust, and keeping the unit primed and properly painted.

ITS ConGlobal performs modifications and repairs in our dedicated shops by highly trained and certified technicians. Maintenance and repair work consists of repairing dents, container floors, leveling container walls, replacing door seals, and patching holes or cracks. Our knowledgeable staff can convert a shipping container to any specification—conversions into homes, office spaces, or commercial spaces. Our modification abilities include adding entry and exit doors, rollup door access, windows or skylights, heating, ventilation, cooling, insulation, electrical lights, outlets, data and phone lines, affixed shelving, and locking mechanisms.

ITS ConGlobal strongly recommends that buyers request condition photos of the exact container or come to one of our container yard/depot locations and inspect it in person. We’ve created an inspection checklist [insert cross link] to help identify warping, corrosion, and other damage that could leave your goods vulnerable to damage or theft.

Step 4—Understanding container pricing and getting the right deal.

Container pricing depends on your choices up to this point—the container type, grading, geographic location, desired modifications, and the cost of delivery. A used container can range between $1,500 and $6,000, whereas new and one-trip containers are usually more expensive, $3,000 to $7,000.

As is the case for most products, storage container prices vary based on supply and demand. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains with lockdown regulations, staff shortages, and stranded containers on ships waiting outside ports or within inland hubs, causing a scarcity of shipping containers. Inadequate supply means peak pricing for shipping containers. However, ITS ConGlobal’s expansive network allows us to source, sell, and lease containers at reasonable prices.

Please don’t be shy about shopping around or rejecting a container based on its condition. Our experienced sales team is here to help you get the best quality for your money, and we can provide a detailed quote in 24 hours or less.

Step 5—How to get ready for your shipping container to arrive.

Shipping containers, in most cases, are delivered on tilt-bed-style trucks. These trucks slide the containers off the rear of the trailer. Containers are set on the ground in your predetermined location.

Before scheduling your delivery, we recommend that you consider:

Buy shipping containers quickly and easily.

After reading our 5-step-guide to buying a shipping container, it’s not always easy to find the containers you need at the right price in the right location.

But ITS ConGlobal is here to help! Our experienced sales representatives are ready to help you throughout the container-buying process. Find a sales rep near you.

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FORT WORTH, TX, March 31, 2022—ITS ConGlobal (ITSC), North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals, announced today that Mr. Mike Baldwin, ITSC’s co-founder, and Chairman, has decided to retire.

Mr. Baldwin has been instrumental in growing ITS ConGlobal. He’s dedicated his professional career operating and managing companies in highly competitive industrial environments advancing ITS ConGlobal as the industry’s go-to expert in terminal services. Mr. Baldwin will present his namesake “Leadership in Action” award at the ITS ConGlobal Employee Awards and Appreciation Gala on April 8, 2022 and close out his time following the 1Q Board meeting on April 27th.

“Creating and leading ITS ConGlobal has been the honor of my life, and it would not have been possible without the help of an incredible team,” said Mr. Baldwin. “I want to thank everyone at ITS ConGlobal, past and present, for helping advance our mission over the years. I could never have imagined our impact, and I will forever be proud of our accomplishments. Providing solutions for customers has been a privilege and something that I’ve dedicated my life and career to do. But it’s the relationships I’ve developed with customers and employees alike that will be my greatest takeaway.”

Mr. Baldwin began his lengthy career in the intermodal industry with the ITEL Rail Corporation. After several managerial and executive positions, Mr. Baldwin led a management buyout of ITEL Terminals from ITEL Rail Corporation, later named Global Intermodal Systems. Under his leadership, the company grew and merged with its largest competitor to quickly become the largest depot services company with locations spanning across the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

In 2014, Mr. Baldwin sold ConGlobal Industries, LLC to the Carlyle Group, and in 2017 AMP Capital, an Australian investment firm, closed on its largest North American deal buying ITS ConGlobal. Mr. Baldwin continued to champion ITS ConGlobal’s success as a non-executive Director on the board and served as a strategic advisor to AMP Capital.

In 2019, Mr. Baldwin stepped in as interim CEO, determined to provide leadership and steady guidance towards a promising future. As Mr. Baldwin looks at the business now, he’s convinced that ITSC has a strong foundation and the expertise needed to deliver even more value to its employees, customers, and investors.

Mr. Baldwin shared, “I believe ITSC is on track to achieving its strategic plan. I have the utmost confidence in the executive team and their march toward an exciting, prosperous future.”

While direct engagement through his recent Chair role will transfer to another, Mr. Baldwin’s wisdom, knowledge, experience, and history with ITSC will remain through his ongoing advisory role with AMP Capital.

About ITS Conglobal:

ITS ConGlobal (ITSC) is North America’s leading operator of intermodal, finished vehicle, and depot service terminals. With operations across the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica and over 50 years of industrial experience, ITSC serves as the industry’s go-to terminal operations expert. ITSC’s service and product offerings anchor on complementing specialized industrial equipment operations with advanced, technology-enabled systems and processes.

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