Swiss-based Bertschi has announced expanding its global reach by partnering with U.S.-based A&R Logistics to form a new joint venture, named Alliance Logistics. Globally asset-based companies will back Alliance ­Logistics enabling the new company to offer supply chain solutions in North America, Europe and Worldwide. A&R Logistics and Bertschi presently offer door-to-door services. The new company will be based in Switzerland.