“Supply Chain Solutions Since 1966” - our motto, albeit a fun alliteration, is more than a grammar tactic. It’s an honest phrase on which Aqua Gulf prides itself.
Over the past 57 years, the logistics and supply chain industry has experienced its fair share of changes. Digitization, globalization, and integration are just a few ways the industry has transformed – and Aqua Gulf never missed a beat. In fact, Aqua Gulf has been a pioneer in the industry in terms of efficiency, transparency, and modernization.
So, when you see the phrase “supply chain solutions since 1966,” here’s what that really means:
1960’s
1966: Bob Browne founds Aqua Gulf in Staten Island and operates a single truck himself. This is also when the logistics industry begins utilizing truck transport in conjunction with rail transport.
1970’s
1970: Aqua Gulf’s first warehouse in New Jersey opens as Aqua Gulf’s trucking operation expands into the Northeast.
1980’s
1980: Aqua Gulf becomes one of the largest warehousing facilities on the east coast, while simultaneously becoming one of the pioneers of international LTL consolidation.
1987: More freight terminals are opened in the Northeast to service New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
1990’s
1990: Aqua Gulf forms the Key Cargo Marine division to standardize warehousing operations across the eastern coast of the United States.
1992: Innovative safety programs - like the transport logistics industry has never seen before - are introduced and implemented company-wide.
1995: Aqua Gulf moves its headquarters to Deerfield Beach, Florida
1999: Aqua Gulf expands to include refrigerated cold storage in the Caribbean, air-freight services, international freight forwarding, and freight broker services. Resources are dramatically increased to transport cargo to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
2000’s
2000: Aqua Gulf introduces computerized cargo reports, as the Internet expands database capabilities
2010’s
2010: Aqua Gulf hones in on dedicated supply chain solutions from raw materials to store shelves
2016: Aqua Gulf celebrates 50 years in business
2023: Aqua Gulf continues to innovate and grow
When you work with Aqua Gulf, you can understand that our success was built, not bought. We provide skilled, seasoned expertise in every aspect of supply chain management. With over 56 years of providing logistics services, you can trust that your cargo is in the most capable hands. Contact us today to learn how our team of industry experts can use their experience to help your business.