Residential and corporate moving company Atlas Van Lines has acquired customs clearance firm Orbit Brokers, in a bid to grow its cross-border business between Canada and the U.S.

Atlas bills itself as the largest long-distance residential and corporate mover in Canada, while also offering logistics services and supply chain management for specialized freight handling. Orbit Brokers — which handles commercial and personal customs clearances — will merge into the logistics division of Atlas, and help streamline the company's customs processes. 

"Orbit Brokers’ proven track record in customs brokerage perfectly complements our service model, ensuring our agents and clients benefit from an integrated, seamless solution for all relocation and logistics needs," Atlas president and COO Fred Haladay said in a December 31 news release. 

"This exciting new chapter opens incredible opportunities for our team, clients, and partners," Orbit Brokers president Clayton Castelino added. "We are pleased to join forces with Atlas, and we look forward to combining our expertise and values to provide even more innovative, seamless, and reliable services to our clients worldwide."