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.
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
Deliver Innovation
Provide Service
Company History
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.
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.
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.
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.
2010
AJC Logistics received accreditation from AIB (American Institute of Bakers) for the newly opened Jacksonville facility, which has been proudly maintained since then.
2012
The Jacksonville facility underwent an 8,000 sq. ft. expansion of temp-controlled space to support the growing demand from customers requiring refrigeration.
2019
Continued growth in the Puerto Rico trade resulted in a second expansion of the refrigerated capacity at the Jacksonville warehouse.
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.
2025
Tradecon Logistics, now part of the AJC family, brings over 10 years of cross-border logistics expertise to strengthen our presence along the U.S.–Mexico trade corridor. By partnering with AJC Freight Solutions—one of AJC Logistics’ key operating companies—we’re expanding our capabilities with enhanced transportation, customs, and warehousing services. Backed by the global reach of AJC Group, this integration ensures more efficient, reliable, and connected logistics solutions across North America, all with our continued commitment to “Service in Every Shipment.”
Experienced Management Team
Chris Swartz
Senior 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.
