Caterpillar Logistics Changes Name to Neovia

Third-party logistics firm Caterpillar Logistics Services said Thursday it has changed its name to Neovia Logistics Services.

Los Angeles-based private equity firm for about $750 million, leaving Caterpillar a 35% stake.

The newly renamed Neovia translates to 鈥渁 new path,鈥 said CEO Jos Opdeweegh, who has extensive logistics experience in Europe, Asia and the Americas. He was named to the position in August.

The sale did not affect Caterpillar鈥檚 manufacturing logistics and transportation operations and Cat brand parts distribution, which continue as core businesses as part of Cat Logistics.