Rock-It Cargo

Opportunity

Calera partnered with Rock-It Cargo after more than eighteen months of collaboration with founder and CEO David Bernstein to refine and develop the company’s growth strategy.

• Identified the opportunity to expand Rock-It Cargo’s high-touch freight-forwarding model into adjacent verticals and new global markets 
• Built conviction around a strategy that combined organic growth, joint ventures, and targeted acquisitions 
• Highly aligned approach, with the founder and management rolling over 60% of their equity alongside Calera’s investment 

Calera Supported Initiatives

In partnership with the founder and management, Calera helped scale the platform, diversify its markets, and build the infrastructure to support rapid growth:

• Entered New Vertical Markets: Expanded the core freight forwarding model into fine art, specialty automotive, and temporary power — markets with similar high-consequence logistics requirements
• Expanded Geographically: Opened offices and launched JVs in key global markets, including South America, Australia, Japan, Mexico, and China — dramatically extending global reach
• Led Strategic Acquisitions: Supported multiple acquisitions, including the high-impact acquisition of Tait, a leader in set design and construction for live entertainment. Tait’s further add-on of Stage Tech expanded the offering into permanent installations and created a new vertical growth engine
• Strengthened Leadership & Infrastructure: Worked in partnership with the CEO to further build the management team, implement critical new systems, and develop the infrastructure and best practices needed for growth

Results

Rock-It Cargo developed into a stronger, more diversified global platform. Over the course of Calera’s investment:

• EBITDA grew by more than 5x  
• The company expanded into new markets, built a global operational footprint, and improved margins, all while staying true to the company’s culture and customer-first mindset