GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) ("Forward") announced today the release of its updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, providing a detailed overview of its ESG commitments, goals and progress.

The 2024 ESG report includes data that is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and Global Reporting Initiative guidance. The report and ESG website are accessible through Forward's investor relations site here.

Shawn Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We remain focused on doing the right thing for our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. Whether it's supporting an inclusive culture for our teams, or helping customers reach their sustainability goals, we are committed to operating in a way that makes a positive impact on those around us."

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at .

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