Delivering Excellence for 30 Years and Counting

Delivering Excellence for 30 Years and Counting

From humble beginnings to a global presence, ICAT Logistics has remained committed to innovation, efficiency, and reliability. Together, let's look back on our journey and look forward to a brighter future.

August 311992
Rick Campbell Opens a Forwarding Franchise

Rick Campbell starts an agency with a network that is no longer in business. Seeing the opportunity to continue with a passion and mission to help all those we touch grow positively, Rick starts ICAT Logistics and brings on Steve Briggs to handle operations.

November 041993
ICAT Logistics is Incorporated

ICAT becomes a corporation and continues to serve their client base with the highest level of service and a major focus on customer satisfaction.

February 011994
ICAT Receives Their IATA Certification

For over 60 years, IATA has developed the commercial standards that built a global industry. Today, IATA represents some 300 airlines in over 120 countries. Carrying 83% of the world's air traffic, IATA members include the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines.

July 011994
ICAT DTW Joins the ICAT Network

The Detroit office, led by Dan Cser and Chris Cser, is the first agency to come onboard to ICAT Logistics. They will celebrate 30 years with us next year!

January 011999
The ICAT Expo Division is Created

ICAT Expo is established as a separate division of ICAT Logistics to serve a specific subset of customers with specific logistics needs in the event, meeting, and trade show sector.

January 012000
ICAT Expands Their Technology with CATS 1.0

ICAT expands their technology with the incorporation of the Airtrak Operating System—known internally as CATS. This new platform pivots the abilities of the operations team and allows them to utilize an enhanced electronic system to store all pertinent shipment information for their customers.

May 072002
ICAT Joins the SCN Network

ICAT is the 10th company to join the SCN network—a global alliance of independent international freight forwarders who work together to offer superior service to shippers for their cargo at both the origin and destination ports.

February 172003
ICAT PDX Joins the ICAT Network

Todd Benner and his team join the network and make a presence in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on serving customers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

January 012004
ICAT is Named a Fast-Growing Company

SmartCEO Baltimore Magazine features ICAT Logistics as one of Baltimore's 50 Fastest Growing Companies.

August 012004
ICAT Becomes NVOCC Licensed

By becoming an NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) through the Federal Maritime Commission, ICAT is able to book ocean freight in larger quantities, passing on lower rates to shippers.

January 012005
ICAT is Named a Fast-Growing Company a Second Year in a Row

SmartCEO Baltimore Magazine features ICAT Logistics as one of Baltimore's 50 Fastest Growing Companies for the second consecutive year!

July 012005
ICAT EWR Joins the ICAT Network

Nancy Murray and Ted Rosamilia join ICAT and establish their team in New Jersey with a heavy focus on serving the retail industry—specifically POP displays.

October 012005
ICAT Welcomes ICAT Transport!

Through a joint venture with ICAT Logistics, ICAT Transport, one of the largest agents representing North American Van Lines, provides an additional level of service offerings to ICAT's brand.

June 062006
ICAT Wins a Spot on Inc. 500

ICAT is a proud recipient of the Inc. 500 Award, coming in #352 out of the 500 fastest-growing, privately held companies across the United States.

June 302006
Rick Campbell Named Entrepreneur of the Year

Ernst & Young (E&Y) names President and CEO Rick Campbell the Entrepreneur of the Year in the Services category! E&Y recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who build and lead dynamic and growing businesses.

January 102006
ICAT Becomes C-TPAT Certified

ICAT receives its C-TPAT certification which recognizes a company's commitment to a rigorous set of standards that contribute to protecting U.S. borders.

January 012007
ICAT CMH Joins the ICAT Network

ICAT acquires an agency in Columbus, Ohio, and with it, launches the ICAT Residential brand to meet the needs of home delivery customers looking for final mile and white glove solutions.

February 072007
The ICAT Home Office Moves!

The ICAT Corporate Office moves locations and finds its new home in their own building at 6805 Douglas Legum Drive in Elkridge, MD!

May 022007
ICAT MKE Joins the ICAT Network

Nick Honeck and his team join the ICAT Logistics network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to fully service their accounts in various industries.

January 012007
ICAT is Named a Fast-Growing Company for a Third Time

SmartCEO Baltimore Magazine features ICAT Logistics as one of Baltimore's 50 Fastest Growing Companies for the third time!

November 012009
ICAT Becomes a SmartWay Partner

ICAT joins the SmartWay program to focus on creating a greener environment and reducing their overall carbon footprint. Launched in 2004, the SmartWay Program is a voluntary joint green initiative developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and helped companies advance in supply chain sustainability.

April 212011
ICAT's First Employee Wins the SmartCXO Award

Steve Briggs wins SmartCEO's 2011 SmartCXO award! This particular honor was created by SmartCEO to recognize hardworking management team members across the Mid-Atlantic region.

June 012012
SmartCEO Names ICAT Logistics as the Best Run Company

ICAT is awarded Best Run Company by SmartCEO. This program recognizes companies based on their leadership and management excellence, as well as their involvement in their communities.

January 102013
ICAT is Selected as a Winner of SmartCEO's Future 50

ICAT Logistics is selected as a winner in Baltimore SmartCEO's 2013 Future 50 Awards Program, recognizing 50 of the area's fastest-growing companies based on employee and revenue growth over a three-year period.

August 122013
ICAT Logistics Lands the Cover of FORWARD Magazine

FORWARD Magazine features ICAT Logistics on the cover of their summer edition, celebrating their 20th anniversary in business and their successes throughout the years.

August 162013
ICAT Makes the '100 Great Supply Chain Partners' List

The 'Great Supply Chain Partners' List—developed by SupplyChainBrain—recognizes 100 companies in the industry that have shown excellence in the delivery of their overall supply chain operation. The companies that make the list are voted in by their customers and those they have impacted.

November 042013
ICAT Celebrates 20 Years

Twenty years later and ICAT is still going strong with three of the original team member still at the company!

January 052014
ICAT Replaces a Technology Legacy

ICAT switches out its 12-year-old operating platform and establishes the new CATS 2.0 system, which is utilized to move shipments globally.

November 032014
ICAT BNA Joins the ICAT Network

Mark Holt and Jerry Patrick come onboard and establish their presence in the Nashville market with a focus on helping their customers in the Audio/Visual sector.

January 012015
ICAT Launches Their Customs Brokerage Division

ICAT Logistics launches its new subsidiary, ICAT Customs Brokerage, to expand and enhance the company's services. With this new division, ICAT can now transmit its own Importer Security Filings (ISF's) required for all inbound ocean shipments to customs directly.

August 62015
ICAT Makes the '100 Great Supply Chain Partners' List for a Second Time

The 'Great Supply Chain Partners' List, developed by SupplyChainBrain, recognizes 100 companies that have shown excellence in the delivery of their overall supply chain operation. The companies selected are based on voluntary responses from customers and others that vote.

November 302015
ICAT Makes the 'Who's Who in Airfreight Forwarding' List!

This annual list by Inbound Logistics helps navigate the dynamic airfreight forwarding industry, listing leading players of all sizes.

August 222016
ICAT DEN Joins the ICAT Network

Bill Thompson and his team come onboard in the Denver market and secure a location with a warehouse in order to provide storage solutions for some of their larger clients.

December 042016
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace"

This is the first year ICAT participates and wins a spot on the Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market! The companies that make the list are voted in by their own employees and the feedback they provide.

October 272017
ICAT Launches a New Website

After having the same website for over 15 years, ICAT Logistics updates their website to a more modern look and feel all while creating a better experience for its visitors.

December 032017
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Second Year in a Row

For the second year in a row, ICAT Logistics wins a spot on the 2017 Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market!

February 012018
ICAT BO1 Joins the ICAT Network

Lead by Kevin Brissette and Kerri Appleton, the Boston agency hits the ground running in the Northeast with a big focus on assisting their U.S.-based customers with international logistics solutions.

March 162018
ICAT CVG Joins the ICAT Network

Chris Rabe and his team join the network in Cincinnati, OH, and bring on their clients throughout different industries.

November 042018
ICAT Celebrates 25 Years

After 25 years in business, three of the original team members are still onboard! ICAT continues to grow and expand in various markets across the country with the addition of new agencies and customers.

November 302018
ICAT Makes the 'Who's Who in Airfreight Forwarding' List for the Second Time!

This annual list by Inbound Logistics helps navigate the dynamic airfreight forwarding industry, listing leading players of all sizes.

December 022018
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row, ICAT Logistics wins a spot on the prestigious Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market!

January 012019
ICAT Focuses on Their Presence in the Government and Defense Sector

With the strategic hiring of Miguel Patino (EVP of Defense and Aerospace Solutions) and Phil Roth (VP of BWI), ICAT makes their presence in the Government and Defense industry and successfully serves major sub and prime contractors, the DoD, and the Department of State.

December 012019
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Fourth Year in a Row

ICAT Logistics wins a spot on the 2019 Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market for the FOURTH time in a row! 

June 042020
ICAT JAX Joins the ICAT Network

Gary Wozniak and his team join the network in sunny Jacksonville, FL, with a focus on building their international-based business!

October 012020
ICAT LA1 Joins the ICAT Network

Esper Constantino and her team join the network and make a presence in the Long Beach, CA which is strategically placed in a retail-heavy area—a big industry for their team!

October 152020
ICAT MFE Joins the ICAT Network

David Sotelo and Sasha Torres come onboard and establish a presence in the McAllen, TX market! Their team serves several industries, including Automotive and Aerospace.

December 062020
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Fifth Year in a Row

Can you believe it?! For the FIFTH year in a row, ICAT Logistics wins a spot on the Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market!

January 012021
ICAT Logistics Launches New Website Focused on Customer Experience

With ICAT's CX initiative and focus, the website is revamped and relaunched to enhance the UX and better serve our customers and their needs.

April 302021
ICAT LAX Joins the ICAT Network

Terry Isles and his team of experts join the ICAT network and do big things in Los Angeles, especially in the Sports Entertainment and Government & Defense sectors!

December 052021
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Sixth Year in a Row

ICAT Logistics continues to rock it and makes the Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market for the SIXTH year in a row!

July 182022
ICAT ABQ Joins the ICAT Network

The ICAT Albuquerque team, led by David Rossi, join the network and establish themselves in the Southwest! 

December 042022
ICAT Logistics Named a "Baltimore Sun Top Workplace" for the Seventh Year in a Row

Woo hoo! You guessed it! ICAT Logistics once again secures a spot on the Top Workplaces List for the Baltimore market for the SEVENTH year in a row!

October 112023
ICAT Logistics is Named Best North American Agent by SCN

ICAT Logistics, the 10th member to join SCN in 2002, is named the "Best North American Agent 2023" by Security Cargo Network (SCN) at their 19th Annual International Conference in Vietnam.

October 302023
ICAT ATL Joins the ICAT Network

Chris Captino, Sean Webb, Scott Goodson, and their team open an agency in the Atlanta area and bring on their customers throughout various sectors with a big focus on serving the carpet, flooring, and textile industries.

  ICAT Celebrates 30 Years!

ICAT Celebrates 30 Years!

Join us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and reflect on our journey of delivering quality logistics services to clients worldwide.

Thank you for being a part of our success story!