Wilson Logistics Moves into U.S. Market

Wilson Logistics Inc., a Toronto-based logistics provider, has moved into the United States.

Wilson Logistics Nevada, the new Wilson company, provides transportation services. It has signed a 10-year contract with Republic Services Inc. of Southern Nevada.

Wilson Logistics Nevada will haul solid waste from various Las Vegas transfer stations to the Republic Apex Landfill.

“The move into the U.S. was a natural step for Wilson Logistics,” James Wilson, chairman and CEO, said. ”We began hauling solid waste from Toronto to Michigan on behalf of the City of Toronto at the beginning of last year and in early December we signed a second contract with the City of Toronto that will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2003.”

In addition to establishing Wilson Logistics Nevada, Wilson also started a new leasing company, Trailcon Leasing North America, to provide trailers and maintenance services to the local market.

Under the terms of the contract with Republic Services of Southern Nevada, Wilson Logistics Nevada will haul 1.7 million metric tons of solid waste per year, approximately 350 truckloads per day.

Republic Services Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale Fla., provides waste management services throughout Canada and the U.S. Wilson Logistics has partnered with Republic as a 3PL logistics provider.