OUR STORY

It begins with a single grocery delivery truck

We Exist To Empower The Sucess Of Our People Customers Network

Continental Logistics is a Logistics Solutions Provider. We take pride in solving difficult logistics challenges when our customers need solutions the most. From Full Truckload, to LTL, Intermodal, and Drayage, our team has the experience and knowledge to meet our customer’s needs. As a company that got our start in the food vertical, Continental Logistics is well versed in the stringent requirements of all major national and local food distribution centers. Our experience, speed of service, and focus on compliance have provided the groundwork for our team to handle any challenge, big or small, in any market

1954
Port Jersey Logistics is founded

Founder Bob Russo purchases his first truck and operates as a pickup and delivery carrier serving the grocery industry throughout New York and New Jersey. This is the foundation of Continental Logistics' parent company, Port Jersey Logistics.

1967
Expansion into public warehousing

Bob Russo partners with Tony Becker, a friend he met while working side-by-side in a New Jersey National Guard truck depot, bringing Port Jersey Logistics into the public warehousing business.

1983
Continental Logistics is founded

Initially developed as a transportation solution for shipments from Port Jersey Logistics warehouses to destinations outside of the Northeast region (which wasn't being covered by Port Jersey Logistics' existing transportation operation). Continental Logistics filled in service gaps by providing nationwide transportation coverage and enabling Port Jersey Logistics and their clients to grow.

1984
Tyler Distribution is founded

Port Jersey Logistics expands its public warehousing reach with a new public warehousing operation, Tyler Distribution, which today operates 1,000,000 sq. ft. of space throughout Central New Jersey.

2004
A new generation inherits the family business

Rob Russo, the founder’s son, becomes president, and along with his team continues in the entrepreneurial tradition of our founders – challenging the status quo and creating value added solutions that make sense and bring value to our clients’ supply chains.

2011
Branching out

Continental grows into a full-service transportation management and logistics services provider, becoming the sole transportation offering service to clients outside of Port Jersey Logistics.

2016
New growth

Continental launches a logistics services division alongside a new logo and website to further solidify their place as a premium transportation provider.

2018
35th Anniversary

Throughout its history, Continental Logistics has focused on consistently growing its carrier-base and service offerings while maintaining strict compliance and client satisfaction levels. This has lead to 35 of years of successful transportation service.

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