Tuesday, October 5, 2010

UPS Announcement

UPS to Deliver $1 Million to "HandsOn Network" in Celebration of Volunteerism

Atlanta, October 05, 2010 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) employees throughout the world will participate in UPS's eighth annual Global Volunteer Month in October, a month encouraging UPS's more than 400,000 employees to give back through service and organizations that are most meaningful to them.

To kick off the month of volunteerism, UPS is presenting the HandsOn Network, the country's largest volunteer network, a $300,000 grant to support volunteer services and relief efforts in the Gulf of Mexico region as part of a $1 million, two-year contribution.

UPS's new partnership with HandsOn Network will create volunteer boot camps to train individuals to meet community-specific environmental and humanitarian recovery needs from the recent Gulf Coast oil spill. Training will be targeted at such critical areas as job re-training and job search clinics; restoring parks and open spaces; supporting kids with safe after school activities, and assisting small businesses to recoup losses or improve business sustainability.

"In 2009, UPS employees and their family members contributed more than 1.5 million hours of volunteer service, with more than 170,000 hours of their donated time occurring during Global Volunteer Month," said Allen Hill, senior vice president Human Resources. "And giving and volunteering to improve efficiency allows organizations to stretch their dollars further, ensuring resources are used effectively."

About HandsOn Network

HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at about $600 million. For more information, please visit www.HandsOnNetwork.org.

About The UPS Foundation

UPS (NYSE:UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. UPS promotes community involvement through its ongoing volunteerism and grant programs, environmental sustainability and corporate philanthropy. In 2009, UPS's charitable contributions totaled nearly $100 million and UPS employees and their families contributed more than 1.2 million hours of volunteer service. The company can be found on the web at http://www.UPS.com.

Crane Worldwide Logistics Overview of Services

Crane Worldwide Reports on its Service Portfolio

HOUSTON (October 5, 2010) – Crane Worldwide Logistics, a full-service air, ocean, trucking, customs brokerage and logistics service provider based in Houston, Texas and with operations in 22 countries worldwide, has dramatically bucked the global recession since its founding two years ago. Launched in August 2008, Crane Worldwide Logistics has combined tremendous logistics industry experience with an innovative global operating system to deliver tailored supply chain solutions. As industry authority Eye for Transport has declared, despite the global recession and its impact on shippers and logistics providers, “Crane Worldwide is staking its claim as a growing and successful new player in the industry.”

Crane Worldwide opened for operation in August of 2008 from the acquisition of three companies that gave them 12 offices, in 7 countries, and $50M in annual revenue. Two short years later, they now have 58 company owned offices in 22 countries and have annual revenue of $300M. The extensive experience of the leadership team comes from multiple “best in class” companies to create a well balanced organization with expertise in domestic white glove, as well as international air/ocean and trade services.

“At the heart of our growth is our five point value proposition,” explains President John Magee. “We were helped in defining these by our customers through our Customer Advisory Boards and they are what we use to guide our activities every day. Everyone in our organization knows these five fundamental values, and they also know how each one relates to the specific job being done.” A review of these five value propositions demonstrates the reasons for the exceptional growth Crane Worldwide Logistics has experienced.

People. “Now more than ever, enterprises need fresh ways to improve value and execute; and they want organizational and individual accountability from their logistics providers,” says Tim Zubradt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Account Management. Crane Worldwide works with leading companies in a broad diversity of business sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, retailing and technology.

Information Technology. “Unlike other logistics companies that grew through acquisition but failed to properly integrate their legacy computer systems, Crane Worldwide has a single global operating system for better operations management, database accessibility and shipment reporting,” states Keith Winters, Executive Vice President of Operations.

Compliance and Quality. Global supply chain rules and regulations change constantly, and quality expectations continually increase.

Service Execution. At the end of the day, customers want a predictable supply chain and Crane Worldwide feels that can only be achieved if every shipment is measured against the promise to the customer of defect free, on time delivery.

Crane Worldwide believes that it is on track to meet its original milestones of achieving $1 billion in revenue by 2015. The words of the company’s Mission Statement present its strategy for achieving this future growth. “Crane Worldwide is dedicated to becoming the industry’s premier global provider of customized transportation and logistics services by delivering innovative, efficient and cost effective solutions. Our solutions create strategic value and a competitive edge for our global customers; while providing a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest asset, our own employees.”

European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) Announcement

SABIC Signs Long Term Storage Agreement with Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp

Sittard, the Netherlands – October 5, 2010 – At the annual meeting of the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) in Budapest, SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals and plastics industries, yesterday signed a long-term contract with Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp NV for storage services. The agreement, which will go into effect in 2013, will ensure an uninterrupted supply of feedstocks to SABIC’s two major naptha cracking facilities in Geleen, The Netherlands. Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp, based in Belgium, will provide state-of-the-art storage with zero-emission tanks that exceeds Belgian environmental regulations, helping SABIC to ensure a sustainable supply chain. Next to that, a new jetty will be constructed facilitating insuring a very reliable service. This long-term partnership underscores SABIC’s strong commitment to its worldwide customers and service providers as well as to its production facilities at the Geleen site in the southern part of the Netherlands.

“This strategic agreement is an important aspect of SABIC’s new initiative to streamline the logistics of our global supply chain, thus enabling us to respond more quickly to changing customer needs,” said Yousef Al-Zamel, Executive Vice-President Chemicals, SABIC. “At the same time, we are pursuing investments and partnerships, such as the one with Oiltanking Stolthaven, which increase the sustainability of our supply chain. New vapour-recovery storage tanks in Antwerp, high-efficiency, large-capacity tankers and a pipeline with the latest safety features result in an end-to-end supply system that ranks among the most efficient and environmentally responsible in the world.”

Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp is a joint venture between Oiltanking GmbH and Stolthaven Terminals B.V. operating an independent terminal in Antwerp handling petroleum products, chemicals and gases.

“We look forward to the start of a long-term relationship with SABIC and making an important contribution to the company’s strategic goals of enhanced customer service and sustainable practices,” said Luc Jorissen, managing director at Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp.

“Our sophisticated infrastructure and highly skilled and experienced personnel will ensure a reliable supply of critical components for SABIC’s Geleen site. Moreover this new business will further on strengthen our position as the main chemical hub in Antwerp, being well integrated with the surrounding petrochemical industry.”

About SABIC

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) ranks among the world’s top six petrochemical companies. The company is among the world’s market leaders in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene and other advanced thermoplastics, glycols, methanol and fertilizers.

SABIC recorded a net profit of SR 9 billion (US$ 2.4 billion) in 2009. Sales revenues for 2009 totaled SR 103 billion (US$ 27 billion). Total assets stood at SR 297 billion (US$ 79.2 billion) at the end of 2009.

SABIC’s businesses are grouped into Chemicals, Polymers, Performance Chemicals, Fertilizers, Metals and Innovative Plastics. SABIC has significant research resources with six dedicated Technology & Innovation Centers in Saudi Arabia, Europe, the USA and India. The company operates in more than 40 countries across the world with 33,000 employees worldwide.

The company has 19 world-scale complexes in Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, SABIC manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. SABIC’s overall production has increased from 35 million metric tons in 2001 to 59 million metric tons in 2009.

Headquartered in Riyadh, SABIC was founded in 1976 when the Saudi Arabian Government decided to use the hydrocarbon gases associated with its oil production as the principal feedstock for production of chemicals, polymers and fertilizers. The Saudi Arabian Government owns 70 percent of SABIC shares with the remaining 30 percent held by private investors in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Menlo Announcement

Executive brings more than 20 Years’ Experience to Key Leadership Role for Menlo in Asia

SAN MATEO, Calif., and SINGAPORE — Oct. 5, 2010 — Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that Desmond Chan has been promoted to the position of managing director for South Asia.

In his new role, Chan will be responsible for overall business performance and growth in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India and Australia.

“Desmond is a respected and seasoned manager who brings some 22 years of broad-ranging industry experience — including five years at Menlo — to his new position,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “His expertise complements our strategic plans for this region, and we are confident that his leadership and market insight will drive successful growth throughout this key sector.”

Chan, who joined Menlo in 2005, was formerly Menlo’s South Asia director of operations. He came to Menlo following five years at FedEx Express, where he worked in roles including Asia marketing manager and South Pacific regional manager. Previously, he had served as acting general manager for China and senior operations manager for FedEx Logistics, as well as general manager of the logistics subsidiary of Pacific International Lines. Chan is based in Singapore.

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.3 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at: http://www.con-way.com.

Purolator Names Sean Kelly as Western U.S. District Sales Manager

October 5, 2010 – JERICHO, NY – Purolator USA, a leading provider of U.S./Canada cross border logistics, has appointed Sean Kelly to the position of District Manager for the western United States. In his position, Kelly will have responsibility for expanding Purolator’s presence in the region, directing sales and marketing priorities, and for ensuring consistency of process and customer experience.

Kelly assumes his new position after having successfully served as Purolator’s Eastern District Manager. During his tenure in that position, Kelly oversaw the company’s expansion into several key east coast markets, including the opening of a New York–metropolitan processing facility in Farmingdale, NY. Kelly has been with Purolator since 2004.

“Sean is exactly the right person to oversee Purolator’s continued expansion throughout the western United States,” says Director of Sales John Jensen. “Not only does he have extensive experience with cross border logistics and global supply chain operations, but Sean understands the importance of relationship building and customer service.”

U.S. businesses that ship regularly to Canada often find the process to be confusing and bureaucratic. The overwhelming majority of businesses choose to enlist the services of a third party logistics provider, but finding the right carrier can be difficult. This is because not every U.S. carrier has expertise in the Canadian market, or the capacity to offer global supply chain coverage.

“Purolator is increasingly looked to as the ‘go to’ provider for not only service to Canada, but as the source for global logistics solutions,” Jensen noted. “With Sean leading a team of exceptional sales professionals, I am confident that we will grow our business throughout the western U.S., and help to pave the way for businesses looking to expand their operations to Canada.”

As district manager for the western U.S., Kelly will have responsibility for Purolator’s branch office locations in Seattle, Los Angeles and Dallas-Ft. Worth, as well as for several satellite sales offices.

About Purolator USA

Purolator USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Purolator Courier Ltd, Canada’s leading overnight courier company. Purolator USA specializes in the air and surface forwarding of Express, Freight and Parcel shipments, customs brokerage, fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within Canada.

In addition to facilities throughout New York, Purolator USA has locations in key markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham and Toronto.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Agility Announcement

Agility Announces Senior Appointment in North Asia

SEOUL, South Korea - October 04, 2010 - Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has appointed Steve Whittingham as managing director for Korea and Japan as the company strengthens its management team in these important growing markets.

Whittingham comes to Agility with a strong track record in sales, forwarding and general management across Africa, South East Asia and Australia. During his 20-year career he has held senior management and managing director positions with UTI in South Africa/ Zimbabwe, managing director positions with BAX Global in Thailand and Malaysia and was the director and general manager of a retail distribution company in Australia.

Commenting on the appointment, Mick Turnbull, CEO, Australasia and North Asia said, “We are delighted that Steve has joined Agility to lead our business in Korea and Japan where we have a well established client base and many growth opportunities.”

“I am looking forward to the challenge of working in Korea and Japan as Agility expands its presence in the North Asia region,” said Whittingham.

Whittingham will be based in Agility’s Seoul office.

About Agility: Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to $6 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe’s most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike.

Agility’s commercial division, Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), is headquartered in Switzerland and provides supply chain solutions to customers in technology, retail, chemicals, and other industries. Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) offers logistics services to governments, relief agencies and international institutions worldwide. Agility Infrastructure group companies primarily focus on opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, providing infrastructure support in the areas of industrial real estate, customs optimization, and airline services. For more information about Agility, visit www.agilitylogistics.com.



Agility

Agility Announces Senior Appointment in North Asia

SEOUL, South Korea - October 04, 2010 - Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has appointed Steve Whittingham as managing director for Korea and Japan as the company strengthens its management team in these important growing markets.

Whittingham comes to Agility with a strong track record in sales, forwarding and general management across Africa, South East Asia and Australia. During his 20-year career he has held senior management and managing director positions with UTI in South Africa/ Zimbabwe, managing director positions with BAX Global in Thailand and Malaysia and was the director and general manager of a retail distribution company in Australia.

Commenting on the appointment, Mick Turnbull, CEO, Australasia and North Asia said, “We are delighted that Steve has joined Agility to lead our business in Korea and Japan where we have a well established client base and many growth opportunities.”

“I am looking forward to the challenge of working in Korea and Japan as Agility expands its presence in the North Asia region,” said Whittingham.

Whittingham will be based in Agility’s Seoul office.

About Agility: Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with close to $6 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe’s most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike.

Agility’s commercial division, Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), is headquartered in Switzerland and provides supply chain solutions to customers in technology, retail, chemicals, and other industries. Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) offers logistics services to governments, relief agencies and international institutions worldwide. Agility Infrastructure group companies primarily focus on opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, providing infrastructure support in the areas of industrial real estate, customs optimization, and airline services. For more information about Agility, visit www.agilitylogistics.com.