BMO Experience & Expertise
We’ve been financing transportation companies for nearly 200 years, which is why we understand the complexities involved in transporting goods from point A to point B quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Because our experienced team is dedicated to financing companies in your industry, we know that your supply chain plays a critical role in your success, and how dynamics such as fuel costs, tariffs, capacity fluctuations, driver shortages, port delays and industry cyclicality can impact your bottom line.
Whether you need to invest in resources, people, facilities, new equipment or technology, our team works closely with you to gain insights into your operation’s unique requirements. That’s why you can be confident you have a partner that will develop the right financial solutions to help you meet your goals and take advantage of new opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to improve your operating ratios, adopt new technologies, manage your fuel costs or make buying decisions on new equipment, our team of experts can help deliver the financing, treasury and risk management solutions that help your operation meet its goals.
When you work with our dedicated team, you’re partnering with experts who understand how industry dynamics like port congestion and container capacity, as well as the interplay with railroad capacity and driver shortages, can impact your bottom line. We’ll work with you to create strategies and solutions to help you meet your objectives.
We understand the factors that can greatly impact maritime commerce, such as infrastructure spending, port congestions, available tonnage, brown water shipping and the evolving offshore wind farms. Our experts can help you capitalize on the opportunities these types of issues present.
Managing freight capacity, implementing new technologies and navigating an increasingly competitive landscape are just some of the issues that logistics providers face. Our team can help you navigate the ever-changing dynamics of this vital industry.
From supply chain issues to labor challenges, our team of experts understands the challenges involved in distribution and warehousing. We’ll work with you to help mitigate the risks and capitalize on the opportunities.
Logistics, Rail and Shipping Experts
Bill Thomson
Managing Director
As head of BMO Commercial Bank’s Logistics, Rail and Shipping group, Bill Thomson leads a team of banking professionals across the U.S. serving the needs of c…(..)
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