About Us

Our Mission

As a unified, multi-cultural team, we provide the most efficient and competitive supply chain solutions for our customers and suppliers worldwide.

AJC Freight Solutions combines domestic freight and international shipping services into one entity.

Our Promises to You

Through our international ocean freight shipping or various trucking services, every shipment will receive experienced, professional, individualized attention—from order through pickup and delivery. If humanly possible, your goods will arrive on time, intact, every time.

What you should know about us:

  • Solid financial resources and reserves

  • Decades of experience with refrigerated products

  • Single points of contact for efficient operations and accurate billing

  • 99%+ satisfaction rate

  • Commitment to exceeding customer expectations

AJC Service Promise

We will exceed expectations by delivering efficient and professional service every day.

Our Values

For our team, suppliers, vendors, and customers, we commit to:

 

Perform with Integrity

Build Relationships

Embrace Teamwork

AJC Freight Solutions delivers innovation for our team of suppliers, vendors, and customers.

Deliver Innovation

Provide Service

 

Company History

 
AJC International logo.

1972

Initially focused on the protein trade from mainland US to Puerto Rico, AJC International was founded in Atlanta, GA. Since then, they have built an unparalleled network of experts around the globe, serving the world's food suppliers and customers with diverse products and services that help them grow their business

1998

AJC International expanded their service capabilities in Puerto Rico by entering into an exclusive contract with Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club to develop a program from mainland US to the island.

Logo for Wayne Farms.

2000

AJC International began another exclusive program—this time with US poultry producer, Wayne Farms, to manage their refrigerated exports from the US to China.

Logo for AJC Logistics.

2001

After almost 30 years of success in the food trade segment, AJC International leveraged their knowledge, experience and strength in international logistics by launching AJC Logistics to provide full 3PL (third party logistics) services.

Logo for FedEx Freight.

2009

AJC Logistics was nominated as the exclusive agent for FedEx Freight in Puerto Rico, opening a 55,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art warehouse in Jacksonville, FL featuring 4 temp zones to support the distinct needs of our Puerto Rico clients.

AJC Freight Solutions is inspected by AIB International.

2010

AJC Logistics received accreditation from AIB (American Institute of Bakers) for the newly opened Jacksonville facility, which has been proudly maintained since then.

Interior shot of AJC’s 8,000 square foot Jacksonville, FL warehouse.

2012

The Jacksonville facility underwent an 8,000 sq. ft. expansion of temp-controlled space to support the growing demand from customers requiring refrigeration.

Exterior entrance of the SeaWide Express building.

2019

Continued growth in the Puerto Rico trade resulted in a second expansion of the refrigerated capacity at the Jacksonville warehouse.

Logo for AJC Freight Solutions, white letters on a blue background.

2022

AJC Freight Solutions was established as the newest AJC Logistics brand. AJC Freight Solutions consolidates our domestic freight and international shipping services into one entity. Our long-term team members and valued relationships with shippers and carriers will continue to solve the logistics and transportation issues for our customers.

Experienced Management Team

 
Headshot for Chris Swartz, Vice President of Transportation Logistics.

Chris Swartz

Vice President Transportation Logistics

Chris Swartz has 29 years of experience working in Ocean, Rail, Trucking, and Logistics industry with an emphasis on international markets.   He has been with the AJC Group for 15 years. Chris is now serving as VP of AJC Group and is Managing Director for AJC Logistics. His primary responsibilities include managing AJC’s global transportation and leading its logistics subsidiary, AJC Logistics. Previously Chris spent 4 years with CSX Railroad serving as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for their logistics subsidiary TRANSFLO and Director of Chemicals Marketing for CSX Transportation. Chris started his career with Sea-Land Services and spent 12 years working in the Atlantic Division, Pacific Divisions, Buyers & Shippers, and finally Sea-Land’s domestic services as GM of Sales for the US East Coast. He currently serves on the Board of Polivka International. Chris is a graduate of Florida State University with a BS degree in Economics. He has been married 25 years to his wife Shana and has a 19-year-old son who is a freshman in college and a 14-year-old daughter starting high school.  He loves golf, baseball, and the Florida State Seminoles. 

 

Randolph Page

General Manager, AJC Freight Solutions – USEC Jones Act & NVOCC

Randolph Page boasts 30+ years in the logistics industry, including international ocean and air, domestic ocean, and trucking experience. Randolph began his career in 1987 working for Carolina Freight, an LTL trucking company in his hometown of Savannah, GA. In 1989, he pursued an opportunity with Sea-Land Services in Charlotte, NC, managing and developing sales territories throughout the Southeast for both the Far-East and Trans-Atlantic arenas. After the acquisition of Sea-Land Services by Maersk a decade later, he assumed the role of Customer Service Manager in Atlanta, GA until he accepted a position with Horizon Lines. During his tenure at Horizon Lines, he held several key commercial management positions, focused on selling the Jones Act Markets of Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii/Guam. After 25+ years with ocean carriers, Randolph joined the AJC Logistics family in 2013. As the General Manager, he oversees the sales and operations teams supporting the Domestic NVOCC and International NVOCC divisions. He recognizes the importance of building long-term partnerships with customers and vendors—leading by example and recently winning the AJC Logistics Leadership Award. Randolph is happily married to his wife of 30+ years and the proud father of two children. As avid fan of Furman University’s Paladin football, he is often found traveling to Greenville, SC to cheer for his team in the fall.

 

Phil Mitchell

General Manager, AJC Freight Solutions

Phil Mitchell is the General Manager of AJC Freight Solutions, part of the AJC Group. Based in Atlanta, he leads the freight division in North America’s strategic direction and operations. Phil joined AJC in July 2020 as Regional Sales Manager and was promoted to General Manager in November 2022. Before AJC, he held key roles at Werner Enterprises, including Regional Sales Manager and Sales Team Manager. Phil started his career at C.H. Robinson and interned at Georgia Ports Authority. He holds Bachelor's Degrees in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing from Georgia Southern University. Phil is dedicated to driving growth and innovation in the logistics and transportation industry.

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