We’ve come a long way!

The twentieth century has seen some amazing technological advancements, many of which have given rise to an expanded population since the end of the Second World War. Most people before the war lived on family-owned farms and traveled by rail on any long distance excursions. Since WW2, the country we had known had drastically changed to become much more urban in nature, giving rise to larger and larger cities and sub-urban communities as never before seen in the world. By the end of the 1950s, more people lived in and around these larger populated areas than anywhere else and because of expanding economic conditions, the growth of an upwardly mobile middle class took hold. By the time SWIFT started shipping and logistics in 1960, the moving industry had itself experienced a kind of renaissance. Back then our industry was primarily composed of professional freight and transport, some of which had national contracts with the big moving companies like Bekins, Mayflower and United Van Lines. As the American population started to become more and more mobile and urban sprawl developed many new hamlets and towns, the need for professional movers became greater and more robust. Consequently, many so-called “moving companies” sprang up in cities large and small vying for business.

Most only handled local in-town moves but some became larger and provided in-state services but never achieved the ability to serve a nationwide or international demand. SWIFT Shipping and Logistics was different. We knew from the start that if we were going to offer a truly better service than just moving furniture from one location to another, we would have to develop a trained staff of committed individuals capable of handling the logistics of any moving demand. Statewide, National and International Services with global connections providing freight services that went off without a hitch. Internal processes managed by competent professionals who wanted to provide a better customer experience at an affordable price. There is a great deal of work involved in providing that kind of moving experience from moving consultants, job and freight estimators, inventory control clerks, freight and global technicians to drivers, packers, setup and delivery personnel. Homes, offices, businesses, light industrial, freight, military, governmental and municipal transfer, storage and moving service all under one roof and responsible to an unbreakable chain of command.

Here is what keeps us going

• Honesty, Integrity, Affordability

• Ethics

• Safety

• Social Responsibility / Giving Back

• Environmental Sustainability