— BlueGrace Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces the official July 23, 2018 opening of their new Chicago office in the iconic Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 W. Jackson Blvd. The BlueGrace Logistics recruiting staff is currently deep into their search for both experienced sales professionals and recent college graduates in Chicago who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity in the rapidly growing Chicago market, which the industry’s Journal of Commerce described as a high-tech logistics magnet.

BlueGrace Logistics is grateful to Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his warm welcome as we establish our downtown presence to best serve new and existing customers.

“In opening their Chicago office, BlueGrace Logistics recognizes that they will have access to world-class talent,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “Chicago’s innovation and talent pipeline ensures that companies doing business in the city can benefit from our globally-connected, diversified economy.”

Applications are being accepted for 80 new employees who will be occupying the Chicago Board of Trade office over the next year, more than doubling BlueGrace’s workforce in the Chicago metropolitan area. These sales professionals will support the nationwide operations for the company. BlueGrace Logistics’ Itasca, Ill. office will also remain open and currently has 65 employees.

“We’re excited to be downtown and bullish on Chicago because it’s a rich source of talent and resources for BlueGrace Logistics,” said Bobby Harris, CEO. “Being in the Board of Trade gives us greater access to college grads who want to work and live in a vibrant city. Plus, as the nation’s logistics hotbed, Chicago has a deep pool of experienced tech and sales professionals to serve our customers and to fuel our growth, not just in the metro area, but nationwide,” he added.

The freight industry continues to increase in complexity with tightened capacity and other shipping requirements. Because of this, more companies are seeking BlueGrace’s industry expertise and ability as a 3PL provider to access to many different carriers, routes, and modes of transport at competitive prices. Increasing customer needs offer huge opportunities for talent in the logistics industry from sales to information technology. Chicago has long been a hotbed for both of these industries, making the downtown location perfect for their rapid growth.

About BlueGrace Logistics:

Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics is one of the largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the United States.  With over 500 employees and working with over 10,000 customers to provide successful shipping solutions, the company has achieved explosive growth in its nearly 10-year operating history.  Backed by a $255 million investment by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, the company operates 11 locations nationwide, and its headquarters are in the sunny Tampa Bay area of Florida.