Rand Logistics is a leading provider of marine bulk freight shipping, ship repair and logistics services throughout the Great Lakes Region. With our fleet of fourteen vessels and our dedicated team of professionals, we provide unique and comprehensive supply chain solutions to the marketplace. We are the market leader in the River Class segment. Through our subsidiaries, Grand River Navigation in the U.S. and Lower Lakes Towing in Canada, our Company is the only carrier able to offer significant domestic port to port services in both Canada and the U.S. on the Great Lakes. In addition, ship repair, fabrication and industrial maintenance services are offered by Conneaut Creek Ship Repair and Lower Lakes Ship Repair in the Great Lakes Region and beyond. We take pride in our world class safety record, exemplary maritime and technical expertise, and the unmatched efficiency and flexibility of our operations.
Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Rand Logistics was formed in 2004 and began operations in the maritime industry in 2006 through acquisition of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. which was established in 1994. Rand became a publicly traded company in 2011. Rand was acquired by American Industrial Partners in March 2018, becoming a privately held company.
OUR VISION
To be recognized and valued as the premier marine transportation provider for bulk commodities in the Great Lakes region through commitments to safety, reliability and operational excellence.
OUR MISSION
To provide safe, reliable, efficient, and innovative marine transportation solutions for our bulk commodities customers who drive manufacturing and infrastructure development in the Great Lakes region. We are dedicated to delivering excellence through innovation, operational integrity, and environmental stewardship, ensuring our fleet provides a seamless flow of essential resources while building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our commitment is to empower employees, strengthen supply chains, and support economic growth across the Great Lakes region.
Our values
- A culture focused on safe, reliable operations is central to our people, our customers, and our ability to succeed.
- We believe in the power of our employees, including both our vessel crew members and our shoreside staff, to build solid relationships, demonstrate a rigorous work ethic, and to take ownership of and learn from mistakes.
- Doing the right thing, whether or not anyone is looking, drives overall business performance, personal growth and professional satisfaction.
- We work together with trust, transparency and inclusiveness, across business units and geographies, to achieve our mission.
- Customers are the center of our business purpose and that continuous improvement to our customer service drives our daily plans and the company’s strategic direction.
Overseeing the bulk freight shipping and ship repair operations and various shoreside functions.
