Overland Container Transportation Services
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Overland Container Transportation Services - overview
Established
1990
Location
-, AB-Alberta, Canada
Primary Industry
Logistics & Distribution
About
Overland Container Transportation Services (OCTS) offers specialized container transportation solutions, focusing on first and final mile delivery of cargo via rail, truck, and vessel. Founded in 1990 in Canada, Overland Container Transportation Services specializes in container transportation and logistics. The company has undergone no significant changes in its business strategy or operations since its inception. It operates out of Alberta, with a focus on serving clients in multiple regions including British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.
The company was acquired by Pender West Capital Partners in December 2013, with financial terms undisclosed. The founder's history and previous ventures are not publicly available. Overland Container Transportation Services (OCTS) specializes in comprehensive container transportation solutions, emphasizing first and final mile delivery of cargo through rail, truck, and vessel. Their core services include container delivery, storage, transloading, and repair, tailored to meet the needs of various industries.
With operations designed to address logistical challenges, OCTS ensures timely delivery of loaded and empty containers across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories, serving industries, steamship lines, and logistics firms. OCTS generates revenue through a structured transactional model that meets various shipping and logistics needs. The company's B2B revenue model relies on partnerships with major freight and logistics companies, ensuring a steady business flow. Clients engage OCTS for drayage, warehousing, and transloading services, which often involve long-term contracts to facilitate the efficient movement of goods and predictable revenue streams.
With the recent acquisition by Pender West Capital Partners, OCTS is poised for future growth. Although specific new products or services have not been publicly announced, the company plans to enhance its market presence across Canada. The funding from the 2013 acquisition is expected to be utilized to support operational expansions and optimize service offerings, although no specific details were disclosed regarding the targeted markets or regions for expansion.
Current Investors
Pender West Capital Partners
Primary Industry
Logistics & Distribution
Sub Industries
Trucking
Website
http://www.octs.ab.ca/
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Overland Container Transportation Services - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Overland Container Transportation Services | - |
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Overland Container Transportation Services - employee data


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