ATS International Services Named Thomassen VP
Jay Thomassen assumed the role of Vice President and General Manager at ATS International Services on Sept. 1, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
ATS International Services appointed Jay Thomassen as Vice President and General Manager effective Sept. 1, 2026. Thomassen brings over 35 years of experience in the international and ocean transportation sectors to his new leadership position.
Why it matters
The appointment positions an industry veteran to oversee commercial and operational functions at the company. His leadership aims to bridge international freight forwarding with core capabilities such as ocean transport and warehousing services.
Thomassen possesses 35 years of industry experience, following a 21-year tenure at Trailer Bridge and six years of service in the United States Navy.
The players
Jay Thomassen
He is the newly appointed Vice President and General Manager of ATS International Services.
ATS International Services
The company specializes in international freight forwarding, ocean transportation, and warehousing solutions.
The details
In his new capacity, Thomassen manages the strategic planning and business development functions for the company. He previously served as the firm's Vice President of Commercial Services, a role he held since 2023.
Timeline
Thomassen served in the United States Navy during the 1990s and 2000s.
Thomassen joined ATS International Services as Director of Sales in 2012.
Thomassen was named Vice President of Commercial Services in 2023.
Thomassen assumed the VP and General Manager role on Sept. 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership appointment aligns with the broader logistics sector trend toward integrating freight forwarding and warehousing services under unified strategic management. The move strengthens the firm's competitive positioning by streamlining operational functions across its diverse transportation portfolio.
Clients and partners of the firm may experience changes in how their logistics services are coordinated across ocean freight and warehousing channels. Business development contacts should look for new communication workflows as the company implements its updated strategic planning.
The takeaway
The appointment emphasizes the value of long-term industry tenure when scaling complex operational infrastructure. Companies looking to integrate disparate services often prioritize candidates with deep technical backgrounds across both public service and private logistics.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by American Journal of Transportation | AJOT | 1-800-599-6358.
