Transmodal Associates was formed in 1967 at the direct request of several large American manufacturers who were looking to move their production centers from domestic factories to overseas facilities. As a result, they found themselves facing new global challenges that required logistics solutions that were both reliable and cost-effective.

Founded by Mr. Max Margolin and Mr. Henry Kantzer, Transmodal Associates worked quickly to establish an international network of agents and associates, enabling them to meet their new clients’ transportation needs efficiently and economically.

Initially, the primary markets of Spain, Brazil, Italy, and Asia were the focus of the company’s efforts. Heavy investment was made in both property and in the complete range of logistics technologies available at the time. These included proprietary Warehouse Machinery, Packaging Machinery, Labeling and Sorting Machinery, and the earliest of computer driven information systems.

Although the investments were initially aimed at the retail garment and footwear industries, the company adapted easily to the efficient servicing of the toy, electronics, pharmaceutical, textile, and non-perishable food industries.

In 1984, the NVOCC, today referred to as an OTI, was established and named Freight Savers Shipping co. Ltd., a company dedicated to offering services on both a wholesale and retail basis. In 1996, Mr. Max Kantzer, Henry’s son, assumed the position of President and has been successfully operating the companies ever since.

Today, 35 years after the creation of Transmodal Associates, Freight Savers Shipping continues to strive for excellence and still offers clients the very best in logistics solutions.