The progression into the 60’s was natural and steady, guided by new business needs. With the growing emphasis on overseas markets, PBB implemented an intensive in-house training program, where key staff members became fully qualified in the movement of airfreight and licensed as I.A.T.A. Freight Forwarders. The company also opened what was then known as the Magic Carpet Delivery Service, to offer rapid and reliable local and medium-haul truck service with a radio-dispatched fleet. In the 70’s, PBB grew to become a national organization with offices opening from coast to coast.

The 80’s brought an era of emerging overseas markets and free trade. In 1981, the company was appointed as the sole Canadian member of the World Air Cargo Organization (WACO), joining a global effort to eliminate the complexities of international freight forwarding.

PBB, quick to recognize the need for North American-wide services, led the industry by becoming the first Canadian-owned national brokerage company to venture into the United States. The first U.S. office opened in December 1985, and U.S. operations have since grown to 43 offices.

During this era, PBB introduced customs consulting to assist clients with the ever-changing and complex regulatory environment of world trade. It also made sense to launch a full-scale travel agency to offer customized travel plans for corporations reaching around the globe.

Edward J. Freeland, PBB’s founder who led the company through its growth from infancy to a successful international organization, retired from day-to-day activities in 1985 and became Chairman of the Board, overseeing and advising the future success of the company. Glenn Brown assumed the presidency, and four other senior members of the company formed the management nucleus.

The 90's presented the company with new opportunities as PBB rapidly expanded its services to become a completely integrated global logistics firm, developing new technologies and new partnerships. In 1998, a new executive management team assumed responsibility for the direction of the company. Glenn Brown continued to serve as president, while the four new members - most who had been with PBB for more than 20 years - brought extensive logistics industry experience to the team.

In November 2000, Michael D. Scott was appointed President and CEO of PBB Global Logistics. In this role he continued to promote his vision for the company, employing skilled logistics professionals, delivering superior customer service, accessing new international markets, investing in new technologies and positioning PBB for success.

In Spring 2000, PBB reached new heights in helping facilitate trade with emerging markets, by organizing the first privately led trade mission to China. This mission continues to provide North American firms with a unique opportunity to explore new business opportunities in China.

In the first years of the new millennium, PBB continued to expand its service offerings, integrating Project Cargo into its range of supply chain solutions. The company also introduced its Global Logistics Technologies suite of Internet-based supply management tools, helping shippers reduce costs, improve accuracy and enhance customer service.

In May 2002, PBB went public. PBB's current ownership is a subsidiary of PBB Global Logistics Income Fund (TSX: PBB.UN). Please click here for more information.

In the fall of 2003, PBB acquired Carrier Connection International (CCI) and their subsidiary, Expert Logistics, specialized providers of third-party logistics services for the North American temperature-controlled markets. The acquisition allowed PBB to offer complete logistics and trade solutions for the North American food industry.

In 2003, four vice presidents were appointed to ensure the company's continued position as a leading provider of third-party international logistics services. These individuals were also selected as part of PBB's senior management succession program that took place in 2004. Mike Scott continued to serve as President and CEO.

In July 2004, PBB acquired Clarke Logistics. Clarke Logistics manages the movement of goods through rail, truck and intermodal transport between Canada, the United States and Mexico, as well as domestically in the United States and Canada. The acquisition positioned PBB as a leading force in cross-border North American logistics.

During the summer of 2004, PBB also became a member of the World Freight Alliance (WFA), an organization of freight forwarders with strongly established operations in 200 countries that attracts the best independent logistics and transportation firms in every marketplace throughout the world. The company serves as a North American partner and the sole Canadian representative in the alliance.

In the winter 2005, PBB made a move to increase its market share in both the customs brokerage and third party logistics segments of its business by acquiring Unicity Customs Services and Unicity Integrated Logistics.

Following the retirement of Mike Scott in March 2005, Kenneth Chalmers, was appointed President & CEO.  PBB’s year of change lead to a management re-structuring in 2005.