Wednesday, March 30, 2016

ICAT Logistics Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

A leading agency-based freight forwarder welcomes Hann Livingston

Elkridge, MD – March 30, 2016 - ICAT Logistics, Inc. (ICAT), an award-winning and leading agency-based freight forwarder in the U.S., announces today that it has appointed Hann Livingston as its new Chief Growth Officer. Hann brings more than 13 years of expertise in managing expansion into new U.S. and international markets, employee and sales-partner performance objectives and incentives, and vender acquisition and negotiation.

In his new role, Livingston will be responsible for a number of priorities in continuing to grow ICAT’s global presence such as:
•       Working with existing agencies/partners to manage growth;
•       Defining and executing company marketing and sales objectives;
•       Expanding the ICAT Network through new Agency partnerships; and
•       Working with the team to continuously improve ICAT’s best-in-class service offerings.

ICAT President and CEO, Rick Campbell, is enthusiastic about Hann coming on-board, saying, “His track record for company expansion and handling complex logistics will play a critical role in ICAT achieving its 2016 and future goals. Hann will concentrate on intensifying business development efforts, focusing on prospective and current customers alike to promote continued healthy growth. He will also administer the ongoing expansion of our internal sales team, with several new hires planned for 2016. I’m confident he will be a great addition to our team!”

"I'm extremely excited to join the ICAT team,” said Livingston. “My passion is working with agent-owners around the globe to assist them in reaching their goals. ICAT provides an exceptional platform to this end. The team is truly dedicated to the mission of becoming the number-one agency-based freight forwarder in the United States, so I look forward to being a part of that achievement."

Prior to joining ICAT, Livingston served as Executive Vice President/COO of Service by Air in Woodbury, NY. During his tenure at Service by Air, Livingston oversaw domestic and international operations, sales, marketing, compliance, information technology, and supply-chain/warehouse facilities management. He introduced, formulated, and strategically brought to fruition, several company initiatives to fundamentally improve almost every facet of the business, overseeing the largest growth expansion in the company’s history.

Livingston holds MBAs from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore as well as a Masters degree in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism. He is a graduate of Middlebury College.

About ICAT Logistics, Inc.
Established in 1993, ICAT Logistics has become a leading agency-based freight forwarder in the U.S.  ICAT Logistics provides customizable shipping and logistic solutions for each and every customer and is dedicated to helping its agency partners grow more profitably with The Agency Partner Program. The successful Agency Partner Program gives customers complete control of handling their freight while providing the best corporate support in the business. The ICAT Way program has generated a 65% growth rate for Agency Partners and increased opportunities for 2016.

This 65% growth rate is in large part due to the industry-leading turnkey recruiting, training, and development program that delivers critical support and tools to its agency partners in several areas such as sales, marketing, and accounting, known as the ‘ICAT Way.’ This program continues to gain accolades for its demonstrated ability to drive continued growth and success among ICAT’s increasing network of global agency partners.

For additional information about ICAT Logistics please visit: www.icatlogistics.com.

CITT Announcement

CITT Opens Registration for Spring Semester with New & Expanded Course Offerings

Toronto, Ontario – March 29, 2016 - 
CITT has announced that registration is open for its spring semester of logistics and business management courses, including an expansion of the semester due to increasing industry demand.

Last year it was the CITT's most popular spring semester, according to its press release, with more people starting – and continuing – CITT course work towards their CITT-Certified Logistics Professional designation. This year CITT has expanded their spring semester to offer every specialized logistics and business management course in the CCLP program of study.


“Of course we want to accommodate the growing number of learners who want to earn their CCLP designation as quickly as possible,” said Catherine Viglas, CITT President & CEO. “With all of our courses now available in every semester, year-round, people starting this spring can complete the course work required to earn the CCLP designation in as little as 15 months.”


This spring CITT has also added a new course – Accounting: The Fundamentals – to their suite of general business management courses offered in partnership with The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. “The CITT program of study is open to those of all professional and educational backgrounds,” Viglas added. “Learners can fill any gaps in their skill set through courses available through CITT. And those with previous business management education can apply for advanced standing to earn the CCLP designation faster.”


All of CITT’s courses can be taken individually, and each course counts towards the requirements for the CCLP designation. The CCLP designation is held 3:1 over other logistics designations in Canada, and comes highly recommended by industry managers and HR professionals as a career-building foundation for everyone who buys, sells, or manages the flow of goods and product or is impacted by supply chain logistics.


People can learn more about CITT’s courses at www.citt.ca/courses, register directly online via CITT’s website at www.citt.ca or call CITT at 416-363-5696 ext. 0. After the high demand this year, people are encouraged to register for courses early to guarantee their spot. The last day to register for CITT’s Spring Semester is April 20th. Logistics courses start on April 21st, 2016.

CITT is industry's most experienced, valued and respected source of complete, career-long learning and career-path development open for everyone who buys, sells or manages the flow of goods and product, or is impacted by supply chain logistics. CITT provides:
Professional certification in logistics (the CCLP designation) – www.citt.ca/cclp
Courses on logistics and business management – www.citt.ca/courses
Industry’s top-rated annual Canada Logistics Conference – www.citt.ca/conference
SCL Webinar Series - www.citt.ca/webinars
Professional SCL Talent Pool --www.citt.ca/talentpool

CITT learning and professional development offerings are all affordable, accessible online and have the best ROI in the business. Visit the CITT website at www.citt.ca for more information.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

CEVA strengthens sales leadership in North America

Houston TX; USA, 29 March 2016 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has added to the experience and expertise of its contract logistics team in its North America cluster by appointing Stephen Dean as Senior Vice President Business Development – Contract Logistics.  He will be based at the company’s Jacksonville, Florida facility in the USA and will report to Executive Vice President Business Development North America, Casey Fisher.

Dean brings over 30 years logistics industry experience to CEVA – including 25 in contract logistics. He has extensive know-how in leading marketing, engineering and solutions teams based on senior positions held at Menlo Worldwide, Ryder Systems and Con-way.

Speaking of his new role, Dean says: “CEVA is a major player on the international stage with a great reputation and I believe there is significant potential to further enhance our portfolio of services.  My relocation to Jacksonville puts me at the heart of our sales and solutions teams in North America and I’m looking forward to developing our customer offering to further grow the business.”

Dean is also well-versed in LEAN methodologies and practices which underpin all CEVA’s international activities and will focus on developing solutions which meet the needs of both new and existing customers.

Adds Casey Fisher: “Steve is a great addition to our contract logistics team in North America. His proactive approach to maximizing sales opportunities and developing tailored solutions will be a tremendous benefit to the sales function and our customers.”

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Quiet Revolution: Convergence and the Future Automotive Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain today launched its latest white paper, “Quiet Revolution: Convergence and the Future Automotive Supply Chain,” highlighting that the century old way of doing business in the automotive industry is now over. The industry is facing a revolutionary convergence with the tech sector that will transform how it manages its supply chain operations. The white paper has revealed that the increasingly high tech composition of vehicles, driven by growing consumer expectation of product innovation, is propelling this convergence between the two industries. See the news release below for additional detail.


WESTERVILLE, OHIO March 22, 2016: DHL Supply Chain, an Americas’ leader in contract logistics and part of the supply chain division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, launched its latest white paper highlighting that the century old way of doing business in the automotive industry is now over. The industry is facing a revolutionary convergence with the tech sector that will transform how it manages its supply chain operations. The white paper has revealed that the increasingly high tech composition of vehicles, driven by growing consumer expectation of product innovation, is propelling this convergence between the two industries.

The “Quiet Revolution: Convergence and the Future Automotive Supply Chain” white paper by Lisa Harrington, President of the lharrington group LLC, was commissioned by DHL Supply Chain to identify the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive sector globally.

The convergence into a potential single super sector is interlinked with the rise of the global mega supplier as 82% of components used by automotive manufacturers are now sourced from suppliers. This increased dependence, up from only 56% thirty years ago, changes the hierarchy of players away from the traditional power base of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The automotive industry now requires greater standardization, visibility and risk management in supply chain operations to maintain their competitive edge.

Lisa Harrington, President, lharrington group LLC, said, “The old ways of doing business in the automotive industry are over. Gone are the days of siloed industry operations where an OEM had a supplier base solely from within the automotive industry. Today’s average midsize vehicle has approximately 40 to 50 microprocessor-driven systems, which require 20 million-plus lines of code. In contrast, a Boeing 787 has less than 15 million lines of code.

“This demonstrates how intricately linked and therefore dependent the two industries have become,” Harrington notes. “Whilst consumers stand to benefit from increasingly intelligent and tech-savvy cars, manufacturers must face the challenge of greater risk and uncertainty entering their supply chains. Businesses must be proactive and work with suppliers to ensure supply chain practices are fit for a modern operation to avoid business interruption.”

The new automotive supply chain consists of three key pillars; standardization, visibility and risk management. The industry must work to standardize the management of the physical and information supply chain. This will allow OEMs and their suppliers to streamline operations, thereby reducing overall costs. For many companies, this journey towards standardization lies at the core of their strategic plans to transform their global supply chain.

The second pillar, visibility, is underpinned by the latest applications of information technology into supply chain operations. IT has the ability to inject visibility through analytics and tracking systems that record every transaction through the supply chain. This type of visibility allows companies to oversee exactly what’s moving across their global network, at any one time. Visibility enables a more effective risk management strategy, the third pillar, by reducing uncertainty in the supply chain.

Michael Martin, VP Strategic Development Global Automotive, DHL Supply Chain, said, “DHL Supply Chain has decades of experience working in both the automotive and technology industries. We have witnessed how these two industries have converged and seen firsthand the risk and uncertainty it can cause. The infusion of new suppliers into the automotive space means that supplier risk management has taken on new urgency and complexity in the automotive industry. There is newfound risk in competing with other industries, not least the consumer tech industry, for tech supplies. Automotive players need to diversify their supplier base by sourcing locally or near-regionally to reduce dependence and hedge their risk.

“Companies must also ensure they are utilizing the latest risk management solutions to maintain their competitive edge,” Martin continues. “These solutions include supply chain control towers that provide end-to-end visibility and control over the extended supply chain. They also include risk assessment/management tools such as DHL Supply Chain’s Resilience360 software application. Resilience360 is a unique new risk management solution which enables businesses to turn supply chain disruption and global environmental and socio-political volatility into competitive advantage by providing them with a holistic, end-to-end view of their supply chains and real-time risk visibility.”

You can download the “Quiet Revolution: Convergence and the Future Automotive Supply Chain” white paper here: www.dhl.com/auto-convergence.


DHL
DHL is a leading global brand in the logistics industry. DHL’s family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 325,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including e-commerce, technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 56 billion euros in 2014.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Total Quality Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County

March 21, 2016 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Greenville County. The new development is creating an expected 75 new jobs over the next three years.

Established in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Total Quality Logistics has grown into one of the largest freight brokerage firms in North America. With 44 offices nationwide, TQL employs more than 3,800 workers in 20 states. Connecting customers that have freight shipping needs with capable carriers, the firm facilitated the movement of more than one million truck loads last year.

With existing operations in Columbia and Charleston, S.C. – where TQL recently placed first in the South Carolina Best Places to Work survey – the company’s new Greenville County facility will be its third in the Palmetto State and 49th across the country. The new office will be located at 300 Executive Center Drive in Greenville, S.C.

TQL Greenville has a target opening date of May 16, 2016. Hiring for the new positions is underway. Those interested in joining the TQL team should visit the www.tqljobs.com. For more information on Total Quality Logistics, visit www.tql.com.

FIVE FAST FACTS

·         Total Quality Logistics is establishing operations in Greenville County.
·         75 jobs being created over the next three years.
·         TQL was established in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
·         The company’s Greenville County operations will be located at 300 Executive Center Drive, Suite 301 in Greenville, S.C.
·         Those interested in joining the TQL team should visit the company’s careers page online.

About Total Quality Logistics
Total Quality Logistics is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation with 44 offices in 20 states. TQL connects customers needing to move truckload freight shipments with carriers having capacity to move them. TQL is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2015 sales topped $2.2 billion and it employs more than 3,800 people nationwide. Connect with TQL on the web at TQL.com, on Facebook at Total Quality Logistics or on Twitter @TQLogistics.

About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgestone, Continental, Monster.com, Volvo Cars, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. Commerce partners with the S.C Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. Consistently, South Carolina has ranked as one of the top states in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment, according to IBM-Plant Location International and FDI Markets reports. The state won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award from Area Development magazine in 2012, 2014 and 2015. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.

CEVA and Ford extend relationship at Louisville Kentucky plant

 Houston, USA, 21 March, 2016 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading global supply chain management companies, today announced a renewal and an expansion of its services to the Ford Motor Company in which CEVA will provide container management, deconsolidation, metering, sequencing, transportation and inventory control for Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP) in Louisville, Kentucky.

CEVA has served Ford LAP as a Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) provider for the past four years.

CEVA will renew services to include metering, small lot logistics, return container management and just in time transportation to and from the plant. CEVA will also expand its services to provide sequencing to the line various parts in color/type order for ease of installation. CEVA will be investing in improvements to its current facilities by adding capacity in the form of an additional facility and equipment at the LAP site to better serve Ford.

“It is exciting to renew and expand our manufacturing support services to Ford in Louisville.  We appreciate this commitment from one of our largest global customers,” said Kerry Zielinski, CEVA’s Vice President of Business Development for Automotive in North America.  “The Automotive sector is one of CEVA’s largest and we owe our successes to operational excellence and year-over-year service improvements on Ford’s behalf.”

“We value the relationship we have globally with Ford,” said Antonio Fondevilla, CEVA’s Executive Vice President of the Automotive sector.   “We appreciate Ford’s trust in us to provide them with top quality supply chain services assisting day-to-day operational logistics.”

Also in support of Ford, CEVA has recently invested in new facilities in Kansas City and Louisville to support the Kentucky Truck Plant, adjacent to its existing facility – this commenced in July 2015.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Purolator Announcement

Purolator International Wins Best International Logistics Partner at Newegg’s 2016 Eggie Awards


JERICHO, NY – March 15, 2016 – Purolator International, the leading provider of cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Canada, is honored to have won a 2016 Eggie Award as Newegg’s Best International Logistics Partner.

“The success Newegg enjoyed in 2015 comes from our collaboration with valued partners – these efforts helped Newegg deliver the best value to our customers across the globe,” said Merle McIntosh, Newegg’s SVP of Sales and Marketing. “We are delighted to welcome Purolator to our esteemed class of 2015 Eggie award winners.”

Newegg is the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America. Each year, Newegg honors its top vendors and customers that contributed substantially to the company’s continued growth. Newegg has partnered with Purolator International for the past seven years to aid in the delivery of purchases from the U.S. to Canada.

“We thank Newegg for recognizing us with this prestigious award,” said John Costanzo, President, Purolator International. “For online retailers like Newegg, shipping internationally is essential. We’re proud to offer pre-clearance for customs, guaranteed arrival dates for customers in Canada, and real-time status updates to enhance the overall shopping experience.”

A total of 46 Eggie Awards were distributed by Newegg at this year’s awards gala. A complete list of winners and more information on the event can be found at: http://blog.newegg.com/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-12th-annual-eggie-awards/.


About Purolator International
Purolator International is a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest integrated freight, parcel and logistics solutions provider. Purolator International specializes in the air and surface forwarding of Express, Freight and Parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. Purolator International has received numerous industry awards for its superior service and innovative solutions, including “100 Great Supply Chain Projects” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, “Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners” list by Supply Chain Brain magazine, “Top 100 3PL Providers” by Inbound Logistics, and Logistics Management’s “Quest for Quality Award.” In addition to facilities throughout New York, Purolator International has locations in key U.S. markets including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Saint Louis. For more information about Purolator International, visit www.purolatorinternational.com.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

UPS INVESTS $100 MILLION

UPS INVESTS $100 MILLION IN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS, CNG VEHICLES AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE
 
ATLANTA, March 15, 2016 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of UPS’s ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel sources and reduce its environmental impact.

“At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing,” said Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. “CNG is part of a broad investment in a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. Taken together, all of our alternative fuel vehicles represent 6% of the more than 100,000 UPS global fleet, and have driven a 10% annual reduction in use of conventional fuel.”

UPS is working to meet its goal of logging one billion miles with its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet by the end of 2017, using a Rolling Laboratory approach to determine the right alternative fuel solutions to meet the unique needs of route-specific driving environments.    

CNG is made by compressing natural gas to less than one percent of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. The use of natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions six to 11 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.[1]

The 12 new CNG stations will be built by TruStar Energy in Amarillo, Texas; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Columbia, S.C.; El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Reno, Nev.; San Antonio, Texas; Tifton, Ga.; Trinidad, Colo., and Willow Grove, Pa. The new CNG tractors to be deployed in these cities will be manufactured by Kenworth. Agility and Quantum Fuel Systems will provide the CNG storage systems. This investment builds on the company’s existing 18 CNG fueling stations in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia and operates CNG vehicles in Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand.
         
UPS was one of the initial 13 leading companies to take the Obama Administration’s American Business Act on Climate Pledge, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity 20 percent by 2020.

UPS operates one of the largest private alternative fuel and advanced technology fleets in the U.S. Its fleet includes more than 6,840 all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, CNG, LNG, propane and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world.  Learn more about our efforts at ups.com/sustainability. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

Monday, March 14, 2016

CITT Launches NEW Resource to Help Businesses Fill Their Professional Talent Gaps

Toronto, Ontario - March 14, 2016 - Today CITT announced the launch of a new kind of professional SCL Talent Pool – a quick, easy and credible source of professional SCL expertise that employers, HR people, recruiters and everyone else looking to work with proven talent can use.

“Despite the enormous number of people who work in supply chain logistics roles across the country, it can actually be very hard for organizations to find the right staff, partners and suppliers to manage or support profitable and reliable supply chain logistics operations,” said Catherine Viglas, CITT President & CEO. “CITT is trying to make that easier.”

Based on searchable, verified and opt-in databases, it can be used to:

·         Search for certified SCL professionals
·         Verify if someone is a CCLP® designation holder
·         Find potential business partners, service providers or SCL subject matter experts
·         Post employment opportunities that will be promoted to CITT’s community of CCLP designation holders, plus the hundreds of people who are actively working to earn their CCLP designation.

This web-based resource is available via CITT’s website (www.citt.ca/talentpool) and is available on a self-serve basis.

CITT’s community of CCLP designation holders and base of candidates includes professionals across seniorities, roles and Canadian geography. It covers the entire sector, all modes of transportation, shippers, carriers, 3PLs, ancillary service providers, sales people and others. It represents Canada’s range of commercial segments.

“CITT’s new professional SCL Talent Pool will help bring industry the breadth and depth of experience of CITT-Certified Logistics Professionals and CCLP candidates – people truly committed to the supply chain logistics sector – like never before,” said Viglas.


About CITT

CITT is one of the Canadian industry's most valued and respected source of complete, career-long learning and career-path development open for everyone who buys, sells or manages the flow of goods and product, or is impacted by supply chain logistics. CITT provides:
Professional certification in logistics (the CCLP designation) – www.citt.ca/cclp
Logistics and business management courses – www.citt.ca/courses
Industry’s top-rated annual Canada Logistics Conference – www.citt.ca/conference
SCL Webinar Series - www.citt.ca/webinars
Professional SCL Talent Pool --www.citt.ca/talentpool
CITT learning and professional development offerings are all affordable, accessible online and have the best ROI in the business.

Americold Announcement

ATLANTA, Georgia – (March 14, 2016) – Americold (www.americold.com), the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, announced today that Carl Fowler has joined the company as its Senior Vice President, Business Development – Regional Accounts. Fowler will lead Americold’s Regional Business Development team, develop the company’s regional growth strategy, and partner with Americold customers to optimize their supply chains.

Fowler brings more than 20 years of logistics industry experience to Americold, having previously served in roles directing sales, engineering, supply chain solutions, planning and forecasting, transportation management and contract logistics.  In his most recent role as Vice President, Sales and Solutions with XPO/Menlo, he oversaw growth strategy, global sales, solutions process development and product development. Fowler has also worked with Penske Logistics. E. L. Hollingsworth, Inc. and Vemco.  Throughout his career, he has delivered exceptional levels of new business, delighting customers with outstanding supply chain solutions.

“We’re extremely pleased to be bringing on board an individual with as much cross-functional expertise as Carl,” commented Keith Goldsmith, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer with Americold.  “He’s taking on a high-performing Regional Business Development team, and I’m excited for the insight and strategy he’ll use to direct them going forward.”

About Americold

Americold is a global leader in temperature controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, offering the most comprehensive warehousing, transportation and logistics solutions in the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates over 180 temperature-controlled warehouses, with more than 1 billion cubic feet of storage, in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada. Americold’s facilities are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers. Americold serves more than 3,000 customers and employs 11,000 associates worldwide.

More information about Americold is at www.americold.com.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Customs Reauthorization Bill Provides New International Trade Opportunities for U.S. Businesses

Plantation, Fla., March 10, 2016 - The Customs Reauthorization Bill, which goes into effect today, will open up new international trade opportunities for U.S. businesses, regardless of their size.

Also known as the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, the measure puts into law changes that will streamline U.S. Customs procedures, lessen the cost to ship internationally and strengthen trade enforcement at U.S. borders.

“These changes will provide more opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to participate in international exporting and importing, increasing competitiveness with global companies and creating more job opportunities,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S.

DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, played a significant leadership role in shepherding the Customs Reauthorization Bill through the legislative process. The company advocated for the legislation with Congress, both directly through its Washington, D.C., office and indirectly by leading a coalition of partner associations that helped to structure the legislative language.

“As the specialists in international shipping, DHL fully understands the potential impact this bill will have on easing the international trade process and opening up great growth opportunities for U.S. businesses,” continued Hewitt. “This has been a long-term effort of nearly a decade, and well worth it for the doors it will open for our current and future customers.”

Some of the key aspects of the Customs Reauthorization Bill include:

·         reducing paperwork burdens for low-value shipments by increasing the de minimis allowance from $200 to $800
·         modernizing the Customs systems and bringing other border agencies together in a “single window” that supports advanced data and pre-clearance of shipments
·         allowing for duty-free treatment for any exported product returned to the U.S. within three years of being exported and certain U.S. government property returned to the U.S.
·         enforcing obligations in U.S. trade agreements, U.S. intellectual property rights, and antidumping and countervailing duty laws
·         promoting small-business exports by authorizing the state trade expansion program and improving state and federal export promotion coordination

To learn more about international trade laws and opportunities, visit the DHL Express blog.


DHL

DHL is a leading global brand in the logistics industry. DHL’s family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With more than 325,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, they connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including e-Commerce, technology, life science and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 56 billion euros in 2014.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

UPS TO EXPAND FACILITY IN HERNE, GERMANY

HERNE, Mar. 9, 2016 – Today UPS (NYSE: UPS) held an official ground-breaking ceremony to announce plans to expand its package sorting and delivery facility in Herne in the heart of the Ruhr area in Germany. The $80 million project, due to be completed by the end of 2017, will more than double the operating area and sorting capacity of the hub.

“This ground-breaking reaffirms UPS’s commitment to businesses of all sizes in the region and our confidence in the German economy,” said Frank Sportolari, president of UPS Germany. “Herne has been a key location in our network since we opened the original building in 1986, and today’s investment will support our commitment to reliably and efficiently connect our customers to destinations across Germany, Europe and the world.”

After expansion, the Herne facility will have an operating area of 25,000 square meters and be equipped with advanced technology that will increase its package sorting capacity to more than 36,000 pieces per hour. Furthermore, the number of loading and unloading bays for containers will almost double to about 130 and the number of parking positions for those iconic Brown delivery trucks will increase to 180. UPS currently employs 1,100 people in its operation in Herne, and the expansion is expected to create up to 300 new jobs at the hub when the new capacity is fully utilized.

Herne’s Lord Mayor, Frank Dudda, expressed his delight about the investment UPS is making; “This will create important new jobs for the city and the region. At the same time, the expansion strengthens Herne as a logistics and business location. The strong infrastructure and central location of Herne and the Ruhr area position our city as an ideal logistics site.”

Michael Groschek, Minister of Transport North-Rhine Westphalia is also excited about the expansion; “The UPS decision to invest millions in Herne and to create jobs proves that our state is an attractive location for the logistics industry. It is also another great example of the importance of logistics as a motor for the growth of the state’s economy and its labor market.”

UPS has been serving customers in Germany for forty years and has more than 18,000 employees at 83 facilities. In 2014, UPS completed an expansion of its European air hub in Cologne, which enables connections to UPS’s global logistics network.
About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

Farrow Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year

Farrow is proud to be a 2015 Platinum Club member 

March 9, 2016, Windsor, ON – Farrow has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year, making it a 2015 Platinum Club winner.

“This prestigious designation shows that we continually strive to improve our customer’s business experience with our company, even after a century,” said Rick Farrow, Chairman & CEO, Farrow. “I’m extremely appreciative of our staff across all our offices for the hard work they have put in to help our company win this award. I’m confident that we will continue to excel in the future, and we will continue to look for innovative ways to please our customers.”

Farrow is an award winning customs broker with over 100 years of experience that offers a comprehensive range of international trade solutions. Founded in 1911 by Russell Alexander Farrow and currently owned and operated by the third generation of the Farrow family, Farrow has over 1,250 employees and 43 offices and warehouse locations, and continues to see success thanks to continual strategic planning and key acquisitions. Farrow also operates four divisions under the Farrow brand that include Farrow Logistics, Farrow Global Logistics, Farrow Express, and Farrow Consulting.

“I can’t tell you how proud I am of what our staff has been able to accomplish since first winning this award,” said Randy Motley, President, Farrow Canada. “We recognize our staff internally for all of their achievements, but having an external source examine our company and commend our work gives our management team immense satisfaction. We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without our team, and I want to sincerely thank them for their contributions.”

“Best Managed Platinum winners are amongst the elite Canadian-owned and managed companies. They have a proven track record of outstanding leadership, business performance and sustained growth,” said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “I would like to recognize the entire efforts of Farrow. It takes a dedicated effort from an entire team to focus on a core vision, create stakeholder value and excel in the global economy to achieve this level of success.”

2015 winners of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award, along with Requalified, Gold Standard, Gold Requalified winners and Platinum Club members will be honoured at the annual Canada’s Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 12, 2016. On the same date, the Best Managed symposium will address leading-edge business issues that are key to the success of today’s business leaders.

About Farrow

Farrow is a customs broker and logistics provider with over 100 years of expertise in international trade. Owned and operated by the third generation of the Farrow family, with the fourth generation now involved on a day-to-day basis as well.  With over 1,250 employees and 43 offices and warehouse locations, Farrow is among the largest private and family owned customs broker in North America.

In addition to providing customs brokerage services, Farrow also operates four divisions under the Farrow brand. These include Farrow Logistics (North American Logistics), Farrow Global Logistics (International Freight Forwarding and Global Supply Chain), Farrow Express (Expedited Deliveries), and Farrow Consulting (Import/Export and Trade Management Consulting).

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies 

Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices.

The awards are granted on five levels: 

1) Best Managed winner (one of the new winners selected each year);
2) Requalified member (repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review);
3) Gold Standard winner (After three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully reapplied for the designation);
4) Gold Requalified member (Gold Standard winners may requalify for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review);
5) Platinum Club member (winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years).

Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.

Focus on Sustainably Practices Reduces Aviation Location Costs in Germany

On occasion of the international tourism fair (ITB) in Berlin airlines have once again demanded a fast realisation of a long term aviation concept for Germany

Frankfurt, March 9th 2016 - While the worldwide air traffic industry is continuing to grow, Germany is trailing behind this development. The location Germany lacks a clear concept for the future. The airlines operating from and to Germany must be disburdened. The location costs in Germany must be reduced sustainably, also in order to preserve jobs in the long run – the aviation industry remains to be one of the crucial economic factors for Germany’s future”, explains the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) during the international tourism fair, which opens its doors in Berlin today, March 9th 2016, and takes place the following five days.

BARIG General Secretary Michael Hoppe appeals to the federal government to implement the contents of the coalition agreement and make the air traffic location Germany more attractive. This also includes the gradual abolition of the aviation tax, a significant cost reduction of aviation security fees and organisation of security in terms of operating hours at German airports. Further bans on night flights for example must definitely be prevented.

The federal government must finally approach the development of the long discussed air traffic concept for Germany as fast as possible. Otherwise Germany is at risk of losing ground in international competition and thereby threatening the German economy and many jobs. Secretary General Michael Hoppe states, “The worldwide air traffic location competition is currently presenting itself at the ITB in Berlin. The global panel proves to be excellently prepared to gain further market shares and to leave Germany behind in the process of transporting passengers and goods to destinations all over the world. Action is needed now.”

BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) represents the interests of around 100 national and international airlines in scheduled, charter and air cargo business. Since the foundation in 1951 the airline association works for the improvement of frame conditions in the aviation industry in Germany and is the key industry contact for politics, authorities, industry and media. Worldwide the BARIG member airlines transport around 1.7 billion passengers and more than 25 million tons of air cargo to over 1,500 destinations. Every year 175 million passengers are travelling to and from Germany with BARIG airlines. The BARIG Airlines have over 105,000 employees in Germany. The overall aviation industry secures 823,000 workplaces and therefore is a major factor of the German economy. www.BARIG.aero

Trailer Wizards Requalified for Best Managed Companies Program

Organic growth and strategic acquisitions are key success factors in Trailer Wizards requalifying as a Best Managed company.


MISSISSAUGA, ON, MARCH 09, 2016 - Canada’s leader in professional commercial trailer solutions, Trailer Wizards Ltd. announced it has once again been selected as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for excellence in business performance. Trailer Wizards won the Best Managed award in 2014 and requalified for 2015. The Best Managed program recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues of over $10 million, demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieving sustainable growth.

“Best Managed companies embrace innovation, seize opportunities and inspire talent. They really set the bar high,” said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program.

The company attributes its continued success to identifying and executing strategic acquisitions successfully as well as strong customer support which has fostered organic growth. Another key success factor lies in investment in technology. Trailer Wizards migrated their customer relationship management (CRM) tool to Salesforce in 2015 to increase visibility across the organization and, ultimately, improve customer service. The company specializes in commercial trailer rental, leasing, sales, service, parts and storage solutions. Their first trailer was rented in 1963 and, today, the organization has approximately 24,000 trailers, 25 locations and 500 employees.

Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel on overall business performance, including leadership, strategy, core competencies, cross-functional collaboration throughout organization, and talent.

"We are thrilled that Trailer Wizards has once again been selected as a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program," Doug Vanderspek, president of Trailer Wizards, explained. "After winning last year, we set the goal of continuing to improve on our customer-friendly trailer solutions and support of our expanding list of customers. With the hard work of our dedicated employees, we have done just that." Vanderspek continued, "Once again, we thank our customers for their support and our employees for their hard work in accomplishing this achievement."

“CIBC congratulates Trailer Wizards on being named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – a reflection of its strong leadership, sound business planning and focus on growth,” said Jon Hountalas, Executive Vice-President, Business and Corporate Banking, CIBC. “We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and applaud the entire team for their contributions to the Canadian marketplace.”

2015 winners of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award, along with Requalified, Gold Standard, Gold Requalified winners and Platinum Club members will be honoured at the annual Canada’s Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 12, 2016. On the same date, the Best Managed symposium will address leading-edge business issues that are key to the success of today’s business leaders.

The Best Managed program is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on five levels: 1) Best Managed winner (one of the new winners selected each year); 2) Requalified member (repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard winner (After three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully reapplied for the designation); 4) Gold Requalified member (Gold Standard winners may requalify for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 5) Platinum Club member (winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of seven consecutive years). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. For further information, visit http://www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

About Trailer Wizards Ltd.

Trailer Wizards Ltd. is Canada’s largest and only national commercial trailer rental, leasing, sales, service, parts, and storage company. For over 50 years, Trailer Wizards Ltd. has been delivering professional commercial trailer solutions with fast, customer-friendly service while continuously driving out costs. Trailer Wizards was a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program in 2014 and requalified in 2015 maintaining its status as a Best Managed company and provides “Local Service…Nationwide.” For more information, visit http://www.trailerwizards.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Truckload Carriers Association Announcement

Truckload Carriers Association Unveils Overall Winners of 2016 Best Fleets to Drive For:
FTC Transportation and Bison Transport

March 8, 2016 - LAS VEGAS, Nev. – At its Annual Convention, taking place this week at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its partner CarriersEdge announced the names of the overall winners of the 2016 Best Fleets to Drive For. FTC Transportation, Inc., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was selected as the Best Overall Fleet for the small carrier category, an award sponsored by EpicVue, the industry leader in in-cab entertainment services for trucking fleets. Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was selected as the Best Overall Fleet for the large carrier category, an award sponsored by Bose Corporation, manufacturer of the award-winning Bose Ride® system for heavy-duty trucks.

Best Fleets to Drive For is an annual survey and contest that recognizes North American for-hire trucking companies providing the best workplace experiences for their drivers. To participate, fleets must be nominated by a company driver or independent contractor working with them, after which they are evaluated across a broad range of categories reflecting current best practices in human resources. The 20 top finishers are identified as Best Fleets to Drive For and then divided in half according to size. The highest scoring fleet in each category is named overall winner.

This is the fourth time that FTC Transportation, Inc., has landed a spot in the Top 20, and the first time it has been named an overall winner. It was the smallest fleet to get into the Best Fleets Top 20, demonstrating that it’s not necessary to be big in size in order to have big ideas. FTC earned top marks for its employee benefits, combining solid health insurance coverage, 401(k), and above-average vacation allowances – all things that are uncommon in a fleet of FTC’s size.

2016 marks the second time that Bison Transport has been named an overall winner of Best Fleets, and the sixth time the company has been listed in the Top 20. Bison continues to push the limits in every category evaluated for Best Fleets. Even though its size is quite large, the company still manages to keep people engaged through a variety of committees (including equipment spec’ing, workflow efficiencies, wellness, and retention and referrals) and numerous online tools.

Jane Jazrawy, chief executive officer of CarriersEdge, noted that both of this year’s overall winners are providing a winning combination of outstanding programs for their drivers, satisfaction rates above 90%, and low driver turnover under 30%. Both companies were also the 2014 grand-prize winners of TCA’s National Fleet Safety Awards.

“It’s interesting that both of our Best Fleets overall winners are also previous grand champions in the safety arena… it may well be that their safety numbers are outstanding because of all the other things that they do,” she said. “Both have taken a holistic approach to improving fleet operations and working to build a more efficient, more inclusive fleet that all drivers can benefit from. As a result, they have happier drivers, who focus on doing their jobs better, leading to better safety and more efficient operations.”

John Lyboldt, TCA’s president, said, “What happens in a trucking company every day is the biggest opportunity for increasing revenue and net profit. The leaders and their teams who have figured this out are examples for all of us to learn from. The Best Fleets winners raise the bar for all of us to reach for, and they provide a road map of success in building a sustainable workforce. Anyone who loves what they do knows they are valued, important, and respected. Congratulations Best Fleets.”

The Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest was open to any fleet operating 10 trucks or more, regardless of TCA membership status. Nominated fleets were evaluated in areas like driver compensation, pension and benefits, professional development, driver and community support, and safety record.

TESLA CO-FOUNDER JOINS CLEARPATH BOARD OF ADVISORS


Marc Tarpenning joins Clearpath’s Board of Advisors to support self-driving vehicle development

(Kitchener, ON, Canada – March 8, 2016) - Clearpath Robotics is proud to announce Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla Motors, as a member of its advisory board effective today. Tarpenning will provide the Clearpath leadership team with entrepreneurial and technical insight.

“We’re thrilled to have Marc on our advisory board and work with him on a regular basis,” said Matt Rendall, chief executive officer at Clearpath Robotics. “Marc brings experience and insight that will help to guide our team as we accelerate the growth of our business and enter new markets with self-driving vehicle technology.”

Tarpenning co-founded NuvoMedia in 1998, developer of the Rocket ebook - one of the first handheld devices for digital books. In 2003 he co-founded Tesla Motors to build electrical cars and led the development of the Tesla Roadster – the first production automobile to use lithium-ion battery cells. Tarpenning is now an active board member and advisor with numerous esteemed organizations and resides in Portola Valley, California.

"Self-driving technology is clearly on the cusp of a major breakthrough. I'm happy to offer my assistance to Clearpath who, much like Tesla, has ambitious goals for making a meaningful impact on society,” said Tarpenning.
 
About Clearpath Robotics

Clearpath Robotics Inc. develops self-driving vehicles for industry. The company provides hardware, software and services to enable self-driving vehicle development, deployment and fleet operation. Clearpath works with over 500 of the world’s most innovative brands in over 40 countries, serving markets that span industrial materials handling, mining, military, agriculture, aerospace and academia. Clearpath is an award-winning company with recent awards, including Robotics Business Review Top 50 Company, Edison Award for Innovation, Business Insider Top 40 under 40, and Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Visit Clearpath Robotics at www.clearpathrobotics.com.

UPS NAMED ONE OF WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES

ATLANTA, March 8, 2016 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company for the tenth consecutive year by the Ethisphere® Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.


“At UPS, operating as an ethical company means doing what we say we will do, in business conduct, in our impact on the environment and in how we touch the lives of people in the communities where we live and work. Operating with high ethical standards internationally is part of the culture of UPS and this commitment is shared throughout our organization,” said Mohammad Azam, UPS chief compliance officer.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Ethisphere Institute and the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation which recognizes those companies that align principle with action, work tirelessly to make trust part of their corporate DNA, and in doing so, shape future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices today. The Ethisphere Institute will release best practices and insights from the 2016 honorees, including UPS, later in the year through a whitepaper and infographics.

“A common theme among the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies is a drive to improve corporate integrity in a way that impacts the world,” explained Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Erblich. “UPS’s Committed to MoreTM motto is demonstrated not only through their CSR efforts, but by the recognition of their role in the global business community and the value this creates for their investors, customers and employees. Congratulations to everyone at UPS for being recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company!”

UPS has been honored recently with several other corporate citizenship and sustainability distinctions. The company received a perfect score of 100 from the CDP for the second straight year, was a recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Excellence Award, was included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the third consecutive year and was named as one of the “100 Best Corporate Citizens” by CR Magazine for the sixth consecutive year.

The World's Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient™ (EQ) framework. Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%) and provided to all companies who participate in the process.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world.  Learn more about our efforts at ups.com/sustainability. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

About the Ethisphere Institute

The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with the publication of Ethisphere magazine. More information about Ethisphere can be found at: http://ethisphere.com.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Canadian Pacific petitions U.S. Surface Transportation Board for Declaratory Order

CALGARY, March 2, 2016 - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today announced that it has petitioned the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a declaratory order confirming the viability of the voting trust structure CP has suggested as part of its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS).

"Shareholders of both CP and NS have asked that we seek this declaratory order as a means to better understand the STB's views on the proposed voting trust model ahead of any formal application and we have listened to the owners of our respective companies," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's Chief Executive Officer.

"Since we remain convinced that productive discussions about the potential structure and value of a formal bid must take place face to face we hope this show of good faith is met with an equal demonstration on the part of NS," said Harrison.

Earlier this month, CP submitted a resolution to NS shareholders to compel their board of directors to meet with CP to discuss a transaction. CP is confident that such a combination would create a true end-to-end transcontinental railroad that would enhance competition, benefit the public and drive economic growth. NS shareholders can vote on this resolution at the upcoming NS annual meeting.
While the declaratory order presents a hypothetical proposed trust – outside the established STB procedure for seeking formal trust approval - CP is hopeful that the STB will be able to offer clarity that will allow shareholders to make an informed decision on CP's pending resolution.  

Voting trusts have been used in hundreds of transactions involving regulated industries, including 144 transactions overseen by the STB since deregulation of the rail industry in 1980. Trusts, besides protecting against unlawful control violations, are a key means of reducing the risk that the regulatory approval process will either interfere with the marketplace's assessment of a merger or be used as a tool by management to fend off would be acquirers.

CP strongly believes that a combined railroad would offer unparalleled customer service and competitive rates that will support the success of the shippers and industries it serves, and satisfy the STB and Canadian regulators.

For more information on CP's proposal to NS, visit CPconsolidation.com.  

Forward Looking Statement

This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating, but not limited, to CP's proposal to NS regarding a possible business combination, CP's shareholder proposal to NS, the anticipated results and benefits of the proposed transaction and matters relating to regulatory approvals and changes. This forward-looking information also includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions and statements about possible future events, conditions, and results of operations or performance. Forward-looking information may contain statements with words or headings such as "financial expectations", "key assumptions", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "will", "outlook", "should" or similar words suggesting future outcomes.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. By its nature, CP's forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information, including but not limited to the following factors: the ability of the parties to agree to the terms of a proposed transaction; the ability of the parties to obtain the required regulatory approvals; the ability to recognize the financial and operational benefits of the transaction; changes in business strategies; general North American and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks in agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; changes in laws and regulations, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; and various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
These and other factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States. Reference should be made to "Item 1A - Risk Factors" and "Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Information" in CP's annual and interim reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections and it is possible that predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forms of forward-looking information will not be achieved by CP. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Rule 425 Disclosure
This announcement is neither an offer to purchase or exchange nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities. Subject to future developments, additional documents regarding the proposed transaction may be filed with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read such disclosure documents regarding the proposed transaction, if and when they become available, because they will contain important information. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the disclosure documents (when they are available) and other documents filed by CP with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The disclosure documents and these other documents may also be obtained for free from CP at http://www.cpr.ca/en/investors or by directing a request to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, 7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2C 4X9, Attention: Office of the Corporate Secretary.
CP and its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of CP or NS shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about CP's executive officers and directors is available in CP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016. Additional information about the interests of potential participants will be included in any proxy statement filed in connection with the proposed transaction.

About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific

Trailer Wizards Ltd. Announcement

MISSISSAUGA, ON (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2016 - A leading Canadian company in professional commercial trailer rental, leasing, sales, service, parts and storage, Trailer Wizards Ltd., has announced the appointment of Sherry Mossman as vice president, Ontario region effective March 1, 2016.

In this role, Mossman will lead the Ontario management team and be responsible for a fleet of approximately 8,000 trailers, along with the operations, service, parts, and sales for Trailer Wizards’ Ontario locations. Mossman joined Trailer Wizards in 2012 and most recently held the role of branch manager for the Edmonton, Alberta customer care centre.

“Sherry’s experience and dedication to Trailer Wizards’ customers makes her ideal for this role,” said Anne McKee, Trailer Wizards’ chief operating officer. “Her strong record of accomplishment, solid operational experience, team building, and leadership expertise will be an asset to our Ontario team and customers.”

Mossman will be succeeding current vice president, Ontario region, Mike Ciciretto. Ciciretto joined the Trailer Wizards team through the acquisition of GTA Trailer Rentals and Markham Equipment Sales in early 2015. During this time, he has helped to bring together the two organizations and strengthened Trailer Wizards’ Ontario operations. Ciciretto will enjoy an extended personal leave after which he intends to explore a business development role with Trailer Wizards”.


About Trailer Wizards Ltd.

Trailer Wizards Ltd. is Canada’s largest and only national commercial trailer rental, leasing, sales, service, parts, and storage company. For over 50 years, Trailer Wizards Ltd. has been delivering professional commercial trailer solutions with fast, customer-friendly service while continuously driving out costs. Trailer Wizards Ltd. is a 2014 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program and provides “Local Service… Nationwide.”

Old Dominion Freight Line Announces LTL Tons Per Day and Revenue Per Hundredweight for January and February 2016

THOMASVILLE, N.C. March 2, 2016 - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload ("LTL") operating metrics for January and February 2016. LTL tons per day increased 2.0% and 3.2% for January and February 2016, respectively, compared to January and February 2015. These increases reflected growth in LTL shipments per day of 6.4% for January 2016 and 6.1% for February 2016 as compared to the same months in 2015, partially offset by a year-over-year decline in LTL weight per shipment of 4.1% and 2.7% for January and February 2016, respectively.

Old Dominion's LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 1.0% for January 2016 and was flat for February 2016 as compared to the same months in 2015. Excluding fuel surcharges, LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 4.6% for January 2016 and 3.4% for February 2016, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

David S. Congdon, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, "Old Dominion produced solid growth for the first two months of 2016, despite the ongoing impact of a slow economy and a decline in fuel surcharges. We have continued to take advantage of our opportunities to win market share by delivering superior service at a fair price. In addition, we believe the pricing environment remained stable during the first two months of 2016 and our yield trends were consistent with our expectations."

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to be materially different from those expressed or implied herein, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the competitive environment with respect to industry capacity and pricing, including the use of fuel surcharges, such that our total overall pricing is sufficient to cover our operating expenses; (2) our ability to collect fuel surcharges and the effectiveness of those fuel surcharges in mitigating the impact of fluctuating prices for fuel and other petroleum-based products; (3) the negative impact of any unionization, or the passage of legislation or regulations that could facilitate unionization, of our employees; (4) the challenges associated with executing our growth strategy, including the inability to successfully consummate and integrate any acquisitions; (5) the challenges associated with changes in our goals and strategies, which are subject to change at any time at our discretion; (6) various economic factors such as economic recessions and downturns in customers' business cycles and shipping requirements; (7) increases in driver compensation or difficulties attracting and retaining qualified drivers to meet freight demand or grow our fleet; (8) the costs and potential liabilities related to compliance with, or violations of, existing or future governmental laws and regulations, including environmental laws, engine emissions standards, hours-of-service for our drivers, driver fitness requirements and new safety standards for drivers and equipment; (9) our exposure to claims related to cargo loss and damage, property damage, personal injury, workers' compensation, group health and group dental, including increased premiums, adverse loss development, increased self-insured retention levels and claims in excess of insured coverage levels; (10) cost increases associated with employee benefits, including healthcare legislation and regulation; (11) the availability and cost of capital for our significant ongoing cash requirements; (12) the availability and cost of new equipment and replacement parts, including regulatory changes and supply constraints that could impact the cost of these assets; (13) decreases in demand for, and the value of, used equipment; (14) the availability and cost of diesel fuel; (15) the costs and potential liabilities related to various legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of our business, some of which include class-action allegations; (16) the costs and potential liabilities related to governmental proceedings; (17) various risks arising from our international business operations and relationships; (18) the costs and potential adverse impact of compliance with, or violations of, current and future rules issued by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, including its Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative, and other regulatory agencies; (19) seasonal trends in the less-than-truckload industry, including harsh weather conditions; (20) our dependence on key employees and the execution of our succession planning strategies; (21) the concentration of our stock ownership with the Congdon family; (22) the costs and potential adverse impact associated with future changes in accounting standards or practices; (23) potential costs associated with cyber incidents and other risks, including system failure, security breach, disruption by malware or other damage; (24) the impact of potential disruptions to our service center network or our information technology systems, including challenges that may result from system upgrades or enhancements; (25) damage to our reputation; (26) anti-terrorism measures that may disrupt our business; (27) dilution to existing shareholders caused by any issuance of additional equity; and (28) other risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward-looking statements are based upon our beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time the statements are made. We caution the reader not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements (i) as these statements are neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances and (ii) the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and projections about future events may differ materially from actual results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading, less-than-truckload ("LTL"), union-free motor carrier providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services, which include ground and air expedited transportation and consumer household pickup and delivery through a single integrated organization. In addition to its core LTL services, the Company offers a broad range of value-added services including container drayage, truckload brokerage, supply chain consulting and warehousing.

OEC Group Canada Acquires Ryder CRSA Logistics

MONTREAL March 1, 2016Overseas Express Consolidators Canada Inc. (OEC Group), a global leader in the logistics and transportation industry, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Ryder CRSA Logistics in Canada and its affiliated interests in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

The purchase reflects OEC Group’s corporate growth strategy and continued commitment to providing best-in-class, end-to-end logistics services across international markets.  The joining of the two companies creates a strong strategic, experienced partnership, merging best practices and the individual strengths of two industry-leading organizations, specializing in the retail vertical and fulfillment.

CRSA has over 35 years of experience in the logistics industry providing leading retail clients and consumer goods manufacturers with supply chain solutions: BCO/ NVOCC, global hubs, VAS, buyer’s consolidation, real-time visibility tools, and PO management through leading edge technology.

Marc Bibeau, President & CEO of the group welcomes CRSA, now operating under the name CRSA Global Logistics Inc., and its members stating, “This purchase represents a significant value creation opportunity for all stakeholders.  We have acquired a quality portfolio of assets, which complements our existing position in the market and strengthens our specialization in the retail vertical.  Our combined customer base will benefit from increased flexibility in the supply chain, product innovation and a service culture of excellence that is unparalleled in the industry.”

About OEC Canada

Founded in 1984, OEC Group has since developed a dynamic network that spans the globe.  This year, OEC proudly celebrates over 30 years in the industry supporting businesses throughout North America and world.