LQ's Summer Symposium at the Country Club

LQ’s Invitation to its July 14th, 2011, LQ Summer Symposium: http://www.LQsummit.com

You are invited to join LQ's distinguished circle of leading thinkers and practitioners on July 14th, at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club. (LQ has revised its Symposium date to July 14th to accommodate its speakers and enjoy the summer season at one of Toronto's most scenic clubs.)

Along with Breakfast, a Cocktail and Networking Reception as well as lunch, LQ will be holding a Draw on July 14th, for Three Foursomes to play and network over 18 holes of golf at one of Toronto Region’s most scenic courses. This includes two complimentary carts for each foursome, valued at $1,800 at this members-only private course.

As seating is limited to 100 executives, I invite you to register today at: http://www.LQsummit.com .

Some of the executives and academics who will guide our discussions on this exciting day include:

• Steve Raetz, Director of Logistics Solutions, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

• Jason Boyce, Sustainability Manager, Nature's Path Foods, Inc.

• David J. Closs, Ph.D., Michigan State University and LQ Executive Editor

• Lt. Col John Conrad

• Abrie de Swardt, Marketing Director at IMPERIAL Logistics

• John Ferguson, President & CEO, SCI Group

• Thomas Goldsby, PhD., University of Kentucky and LQ Executive Editor

• Richard P. Kane, President and CEO, Kane is Able, Inc.

• Greg Nault, Logistics Manager, Nature's Path Foods, Inc.

• Steve Phillips, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Werner Enterprises

• Thomas Schmitt, President and CEO, Purolator Inc.

• Nicholas Seiersen, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.B.A., P. Log., LQ Executive Editor

• Bob Simon, Director of Process Solutions, GENCO ATC

• Colin Yankee, Director of Distribution, Target Canada

LQ's Gold Sponsors, which have made this exciting day possible, include:BCG Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, GENCO ATC, Purolator Inc., Ryder, Werner Global Logistics and Werner Enterprises.

For further information, please contact: Fred Moody at fmoody@LogisticsQuarterly.com | Editor & Publisher | LQ Magazine | LQ Inc. | Tel: 800-843-1687 

CEVA Announcement

CEVA launches Saturday Night Expedite service enhancement to Consolidated Border Truck program

 

Leading logistics company provides true Just in Time delivery

 

Houston, Texas, 26 April 2011 – CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, today announced the addition of Saturday Night Expedite to its Consolidated Border Truck (CBT) program. The new offering provides services for Saturday deliveries into the U.S. from Mexico that need to arrive in the Midwest or Ontario, Canada by Monday morning.

 

Saturday Night Expedite is the latest addition to a variety of services offered through CEVA’s CBT program.  Originally developed for freight from the U.S./Mexican border to support Just in Time plants in the Midwest and in Canada, the program has since evolved into a flexible and customizable solution based on customer feedback.  The Saturday Night Expedite service was designed to answer new delivery demands, as automotive companies, in particular, find that if freight is not delivered on time, the plant could face significant production costs.

 

“2011 looks to be another outstanding year as our border truck program has started very strongly and we are adding valuable new services like the Saturday Night Expedite,” said Ron Wituski, Manager of Business Development for Domestic Premium and Expedited Services for CEVA. “We are pleased to be able to meet and exceed our customers’ needs by optimizing deliveries and ultimately saving them time and money.”

 

Saturday Night Expedite is generating strong early customer interest and already accounts for a significant piece of the CBT program. “CEVA continues to break new barriers by offering these types of integrated solutions that illustrate our strong commitment to our customers,” added Wituski.

CEVA - Making business flow

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies. Approximately 50,000 employees are dedicated to delivering effective and robust supply chain solutions across a variety of sectors and CEVA applies its operational expertise to provide best-in-class services across its integrated network, with a presence in over 170 countries. For the year ending 31 December 2010, the Group reported revenues of €6.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.cevalogistics.com

 

 

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LQ's Executive Exchange Invitation: www.LQsummit.com

You’re Invited to LQ’s June 9th, 2011, Symposium: http://www.LQsummit.com

LQ has begun to measure companies' good deeds, and celebrate their achievements, based on LQ's inaugural annual Third-Party Sustainability Study and Awards Program 2011.

You are invited to join LQ's top firms, and distinguished circle of leading thinkers and practitioners - the Finalists of LQ's Study and Awards Program – who will be presenting on best practices in Sustainability in the Supply Chain, June 9th, at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club.

LQ will be recognizing one firm and its client with LQ’s Excellence in Sustainability Award, and celebrating the achievements of three Finalists on this exciting day, based on the quality of these firms' achievements.

LQ’s Sustainability Study and Awards Program is designed to enable 3PLs as well as their clients to enhance their sustainability awareness. LQ’s impartial team of evaluators, David Closs, PhD, Michigan State and Thomas Goldsby, PhD, University of Kentucky, will share their insights on the overall landscape of sustainability based on the information LQ has garnered in its inaugural annual sustainability study.

LQ’s Symposium offers a superb context to take a fresh look at new ways to make our business practices more effective. Today, perspectives on sustainability practices are quickly changing discussions in boardrooms, classrooms and executive mind-sets.

As seating is limited to 100 executives, I invite you to register today at: http://www.LQsummit.com

Some of the executives and academics who will guide our discussions on this exciting day include:

• Steve Raetz, Director of Logistics Solutions, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

• David J. Closs, Ph.D., Michigan State University and LQ Executive Editor

• Casey Chroust, Executive Vice President, Retail Industry Leaders Association

• Abrie de Swardt, Marketing Director at IMPERIAL Logistics

• Thomas Goldsby, PhD., University of Kentucky and LQ Executive Editor

• Richard P. Kane, President and CEO, Kane is Able, Inc.

• Clifford F. Lynch, President, C.F. Lynch & Associates

• Steve Phillips, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Werner Global Logistics

• Thomas Schmitt, President and CEO, Purolator International

• Nicholas Seiersen, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.B.A., P. Log., LQ Executive Editor

• Bob Simon, Director of Process Solutions, GENCO ATC

• Colin Yankee, Director, Target Canada

LQ’s June 9th 2011 Symposium will be its fourth carbon-neutral Executive Exchange.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the Toronto Board of Trade's Country Club.

Port of Hamilton Announcement

More than $200 million in port investment spurs growth

May 5, 2011 Hamilton, ON – The Port of Hamilton is well on its way to reaching the goal of becoming the Great Lakes port of choice by 2020. An ambitious 2008 strategic plan developed by the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) targeted $500 million in infrastructure investments and improvements to the port to reach that goal. At a recent HPA general meeting, directors were thrilled to announce that 2010 saw the port surpass projected development growth. In fact, 47 per cent of investments outlined in the strategic plan are now completed, committed or in negotiation.

Road, rail, building and security improvements have now been completed port-wide.  The latest major project completed was the renovation of the 450 Sherman Avenue property. Six tenants are currently operating from this facility, including Hamilton-based hauler and warehousing operator Fluke Transport, as well as Sunlogic, a solar panel manufacturer who will create up to 200 new jobs.

HPA is focused on cargo diversification, with the intent of doubling the volume of non-steel related commodities moving through the port. New facilities by Parrish and Heimbecker, as well as McAsphalt Industries, are enabling bulk throughput capacity growth, as is the movement of oversized project cargo including the Molson fermentation tanks, windmill blades and pressure vessels. The port projects it will surpass the 4 million tonne mark in non-steel cargo by 2020.

“Development in the past year has created new capacity and elevated the port across the country and internationally, benefiting business across Hamilton and the broader region," said HPA president and CEO Bruce Wood.

The past year also saw the HPA partner with the City of Hamilton to undertake a major dredging project in the east harbour which saved the city over $4 million. Hamilton also welcomed its first passenger cruise vessel into the port, which resulted in a Tourism Hamilton Award.

The port’s strategic location and multimodal capability including marine, truck and rail, provide a sustainable system of moving a variety of commodities in the dry, liquid bulk and project cargo sectors. 

About the Port of Hamilton:

The Port of Hamilton is the largest Canadian port on the Great Lakes in terms of both size and cargo handled. The Hamilton Port Authority’s strategic vision is to be the Great Lakes port of choice.

MIQ Logistics Announcement

MIQ LOGISTICS MOVES TO NEW VANCOUVER DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

New location meets growing need for company’s contract logistics expertise

TORONTO, May 3, 2011 – MIQ Logistics, formerly YRC Logistics, relocated its Vancouver distribution centre into a new facility at 16131 Blundell Road in Richmond, British Columbia.  The new facility significantly increases the available space for contract logistics operations and can support client supply chains throughout Canada.

“In addition to more space, our new Vancouver site has the attributes which clients desire for keeping their supply chains nimble,” says John Carr, president and chief operating officer.

Carr explains that the building has 35 dock doors, which means trailers can be unloaded and loaded rapidly.  Its location and nearness to major highways ensures easy access to container terminals in this strategic port city.  The facility also features the latest in warehouse management and transportation management systems to assist clients.

The MIQ Logistics Vancouver distribution centre offers domestic Canadian distribution, local fleet delivery, national transportation management, cross-docking services, just-in-time manufacturing support, quality control verification, repackaging, and customized packaging.

The facility is built for energy efficiency, using T-5 lighting. It also offers the latest in integrated security and fire protection technologies.

For more information on the services and capabilities of the MIQ Logistics Vancouver distribution centre, visit miq.com or call 604-214-9200.

About MIQ Logistics

MIQ Logistics is a global logistics company with offices in North America, Asia, Europe and South America.  MIQ Logistics enables companies to improve their transportation network and overall supply chain efficiency by offering flexible logistics solutions supported by Web-native technology and global logistics management capabilities.

Ryder Charitable Foundation Announcement

Ryder Supports American Red Cross Response to Recent Tornadoes in Midwest and Southern U.S.

Miami, April 28, 2011 — Financial support from Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) through the Ryder Charitable Foundation is enabling the American Red Cross to help residents impacted by the band of tornadoes that recently made their way through Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia, by offering a safe place to stay, a hot meal, and a shoulder to lean on.

In the days and weeks to come, the Red Cross will be coordinating with emergency officials and local community partners to help people impacted by the tornadoes get back on their feet. The Red Cross will keep shelters open as long as needed, in addition to providing mobile feeding and mental health support to those affected by the storm.

“Thanks to the generosity of our Annual Disaster Giving Program members like Ryder, the Red Cross is able to mobilize supplies and staff to provide help to people and communities in need,” said Neal Litvack, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “These contributions, along with the support of the American public, are critical during floods and similar disasters because they enable the Red Cross to rush immediate relief to disaster victims before the first donation has been given.”

Weather forecasters with the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center say that the United States will experience a very active tornado season this year. According to The National Severe Storms Laboratory, about 1,000 tornadoes hit the U.S., yearly. Tornado season generally is in the spring when tornadoes are more prevalent from April through July, with May and June being the peak months.

Since the Annual Disaster Giving Program’s inception in 1997, members have pledged donations to the Red Cross in advance of major disasters to ensure an immediate response will meet the needs of people who are affected by disasters of all sizes, at no cost and regardless of income.  

“As a member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, Ryder helps to ensure the Red Cross can be on the scene of a disaster at a moment’s notice,” said Bob Brunn, Vice President of Investor Relations and Public Affairs, and Ryder Charitable Foundation Executive Director. “We are proud to stand beside the Red Cross as they help those affected by disaster.”

Individuals can join forces with companies who are members of the Annual Disaster Giving Program and help provide food, shelter, emotional support and other assistance to the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the recent tornadoes, either by going to www.redcross.org or calling 1-800- RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make a donation.  

Other members of the Annual Disaster Giving Program include major leading companies such as 3M, Altria, Aon, Cisco Foundation, ConAgra Foods, Darden Restaurants, Inc, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, FedEx Corporation, GE Foundation, The Home Depot Foundation, John Deere Foundation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kraft Foods, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Merck, Morgan Stanley, Nationwide Insurance Foundation, Northrop Grumman, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, State Street Foundation, Target, The TJX Companies, Inc., UnitedHealthcare, UPS  and Walmart.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions company.  Ryder’s stock is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as the top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2010  “50 Green Partners” listing.  Ryder also ranked 114 out of the top 500 U.S. companies and sixth in its industry sector in the 2010 Newsweek Green Rankings.  Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector.  Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts.  For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

CON-WAY INC. Announcement

CON-WAY INC. NAMES STEPHEN K. KRULL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — April 27, 2011 — Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) announced today that Stephen K. Krull has been named executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Mr. Krull, 46, joins Con-way from Toledo, Ohio-based Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), where he most recently served as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for this $5 billion global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials.

“We’re pleased to welcome Steve to the Con-way team,” said Douglas W. Stotlar, Con-way president and CEO. “He brings valuable background and business experience to the organization and we look forward to his contributions.”  He will be based at Con-way’s corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich.

As Con-way’s chief attorney, Mr. Krull assumes responsibility for management of the company’s legal staff, external legal resources, securities law compliance, corporate governance, ethics and compliance matters, financial transactions and general corporate legal matters. He also serves as the company’s Chief Privacy Officer and is a member of the executive management team.

Mr. Krull served as a senior vice president and Owens Corning’s chief legal counsel since 2003. Over a 15-year career with Owens Corning he advanced through a series of increasingly responsible positions including division counsel, general counsel, North American Building Materials; vice president and general counsel of operations; and vice president, corporate communications.

Prior to Owens Corning, Mr. Krull was corporate counsel for A. B. Dick Company, Chicago, and an associate attorney with Sidley & Austin, a Chicago law firm where he specialized in commercial transactions.

Mr. Krull received his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law where he graduated with high honors and was an editor of the Kent Law Review. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Among his philanthropic activities, Mr. Krull previously served as overall campaign chairman for the United Way of Greater Toledo in 2008, the board of Habitat for Humanity of Ohio and currently serves on the board of St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy in Toledo, Ohio.

Mr. Krull succeeds Jennifer W. Pileggi as Con-way’s executive vice president and chief legal counsel.  With the recent relocation of corporate functions to Ann Arbor, and the subsequent closing of

Con-way’s former San Mateo, Calif., headquarters, Ms. Pileggi elected to conclude her career with the company and remain on the West Coast. She continues for an interim period in an advisory capacity to ensure effective transition of general counsel duties to Mr. Krull.

“I want to thank Jennifer for her professionalism, strong leadership of our legal operations and her notable contributions to Con-way’s growth and development over a well-regarded 15-year career with our organization,” said Stotlar. “On behalf of the Board and her colleagues, we wish her the best in her future endeavors.”

About Con-way

Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) is a $5.0 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. A diversified transportation company, Con-way delivers industry-leading services through three primary operating companies: Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics. These operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload and full truckload freight transportation, as well as logistics, warehousing, multimodal and supply chain management services, and trailer manufacturing. Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries operate from more than 500 locations across North America and in 20 countries. For more information about Con-way, visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.