building that allows us to expand, renovate, and grow operations,” says Mestroni. “It’s reassuring to have our forever home here in Huntsville where all operations can function under one roof.” ADAPTING TO ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY As North Atlantic approaches its third decade of operations, the company is weathering economic headwinds by balancing growth ambitions with financial prudence. “One of our primary focus areas is expanding our prepaid customer segment,” says Mestroni. “We’re developing systems to efficiently serve clients without established credit while maintaining service quality and minimizing collection exposure.” Transportation industry analysts project modest 2-3% growth for logistics providers in 2025, with higher performance potential for companies offering specialized services or flexible payment structures. This makes North Atlantic’s prepayment strategy particularly timely, as approximately 22% of small businesses report decreased credit availability compared to pre-pandemic levels. “Many potential customers simply don’t have the credit scores they need in today’s economy,” Mestroni explains.“By creating pathways for these businesses to access quality logistics services through alternative payment models, we can expand our customer base without taking unnecessary financial risks.” 131 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06 NORTH ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
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