MIQ Announcement

DAVID HANLEY JOINS SALES TEAM AT MIQ LOGISTICS

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 18, 2011 - MIQ Logistics is pleased to announce David Hanley has joined the company's Sales team as director Business Development. Hanley is based in Coppell, Texas, and is responsible for strategic account development and new business efforts.

"Dave brings a strong financial background, extensive experience in transportation, distribution and global supply chain initiatives, as well as the technologies that support them," says David Griffith, senior vice president-Logistics. "Few understand our industry as well as Dave Hanley, and this gives him the vision to find strategic solutions which integrate with an account's business objectives. We're delighted to have him on our team."

Prior to joining MIQ Logistics, Hanley was senior director of Business Development for the cargo security company, FreightWatch International. He has extensive experience in the high tech/consumer electronics industry and was CEO of Triangle Services prior to its acquisition by Ryder Integrated Logistics. Hanley has a BSBA in accounting from Ohio State University, is active in CSCMP, and is a member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Workshop-Smart CM.

MIQ Logistics is a global logistics company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., and 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.

LQ's Three New Symposium Speakers: To register visit http://www.LQsummit.com

New Speakers for LQ's Summer Symposium, July 14th

I am pleased to announce delegates attending LQ's Summer Symposium can look forward to three new speakers joining its impressive roster of presenters:

• James H. Bookbinder, Ph.D.,
University of Waterloo

• Chris Kane, VP, Kane is Able

• Douglas R. Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer, Echo Global Logistics, Inc.

Four Finalists for LQ's 2011 Sustainability Awards will be presenting at LQ's July 14th Summer Symposium at the Toronto Board of Trade's Country Club:

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

• GENCO ATC

• IMPERIAL Logistics

• Purolator Inc.

Colin Yankee, Director of Target Canada, will be the moderator of this exciting session. Following these firms' presentations LQ's Panel of Judges will recognize one winner and three finalist firms, based on the score of each firm’s Symposium presentation, as well as on their written submissions.

You are invited to share your insights at LQ's Summer Symposium on July 14th, to join LQ's distinguished circle of leading thinkers and practitioners at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, and participate in this exciting day of peer-to-peer learning and inquiry.

In addition to Breakfast, a Cocktail and Networking Reception as well as lunch, LQ will be holding a Draw on July 14th, for Two Foursomes to play and network over 9 holes of golf at one of Toronto Region’s most scenic courses. This includes two complimentary carts for each foursome, valued at $1,200 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:

• James H. Bookbinder, Ph.D.,
University of Waterloo

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

• Lt. Col John Conrad (DND)

• Abrie de Swardt, Marketing Director at IMPERIAL Logistics

• John Ferguson, President & CEO, SCI Group

• Virginia Garbutt, Director Strategic Network Planning and Improvement, Walmart Canada.

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

• Chris Kane, VP, Kane is Able

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

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

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

• Nikhil Sathe, CFO, Kelron Logistics

• 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

• Douglas R. Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer, Echo Global Logistics, Inc.

• Colin Yankee, Director of Distribution, Target Canada

I would also like to express my gratitude to LQ's Gold Sponsors for making this exciting day possible: BCG Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, GENCO ATC, Kelron Logistics, Purolator Inc., Ryder, Werner Global Logistics and Werner Enterprises. – Fred Moody, LQ

MIQ Announcement

MIQ LOGISTICS RELOCATES ATLANTA FACILITY

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., February 22, 2011 – MIQ Logistics, formerly YRC Logistics, has relocated its Atlanta Global Service Center into a new facility at 1691 Phoenix Boulevard.  Situated immediately south of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and with easy access to I-285 and I-85, the new facility improves MIQ Logistics access to global trade activities to better serve client needs.

“Our new Atlanta facility provides an attractive and highly functional work environment, as well as ample space to handle more business,” says Mike Collins, senior vice president – global operations.  “As we lay the groundwork for future growth, our Atlanta operations are now better able to support the global supply chains of our clients as well as provide an environment that will attract the highest caliber of logistics professionals.”

The MIQ Logistics Global Service Center in Atlanta specializes in import and export services, including customs brokerage and global trade management.  The center also supports bonded warehousing and transportation services, consolidation and distribution activities, air cargo screening and purchase order management.

About MIQ Logistics

MIQ Logistics is a global logistics company headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas 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.

BCG Logistics Group Announcement

BCG Logistics Group Acquires LMT Transportation

Toronto - BCG Logistics Group is proud to announce the acquisition LMT Transportation, an asset-based TL and LTL carrier focused on the transborder market, based in Brantford, Ontario. Combined with BCG Logistics’ strategy to provide a ‘One America Supply Chain Solution’ for international customers, the LMT team will enable BCG Logistics to meet its existing and expanding customer requirements with enhanced efficiencies and cost effectiveness.

BCG Logistics Group and LMT are both focused on providing quality solutions in the U.S.-Canada transborder market. LMT, which will operate as a separate company and continue to use the LMT brand name under the auspices of Toronto-based BCG Logistics Group, is accredited with Canadian and U.S. government commercial clearance designations designed to ensure safety and security while expediting cross-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada. LMT is certified with supply chain security programs such as: Free and Secure Trade (FAST), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).

“The acquisition of LMT is consistent with BCG Logistics’ corporate strategy to expand its portfolio of services and increase its scope of customers and operations in North America,” says Allan Smith, President of BCG Logistics Group, adding: “The staff and current owners at LMT are excited to be part of BCG’s future and we will be incorporating this operation into our BCG Logistics’ non-asset truck load operation over the coming months. This is the start of a strong, fully integrated partnership that will offer BCG Logistics Group’s clients an enhanced portfolio of transborder services to support our customers’ distribution efforts across North America.”

In addition to its position as a fully licensed carrier with insured operations as a U. S. and Canada Customs bonded carrier, LMT conducts business as far as Laredo, Texas, for furtherance into Mexico.

About BCG Logistics Group

BCG Logistic Group develops and manages innovative distribution programs in Canada for its international client base as a full service Canadian 3PL. Its portfolio of services includes: supply chain consulting, U.S. and Canadian transportation management, cross-dock operations (pre 8 a.m. parts distribution), freight audit and payment services. BCG is a complete service provider offering extensive experience in retail, automotive, and agricultural distribution and sequencing for its diverse customer base, with locations in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Brantford and Chicago. Its technical team has developed an innovative, customized, flexible, and user-friendly TMS operating system, which offers complete visibility and accountability of customer supply chains. For more information on BCG Logistics visit: www.bcglogistics.com

About LMT

LMT is a full service international carrier offering a wide range of transportation services throughout North America. LMT’s location in Brantford, Ontario, enables it to serve Southern Ontario as a gathering and distribution point for freight destined for, or arriving from, the United States. LMT serves a number of U.S. destinations weekly as well as offering LTL freight inbound or outbound along the firm’s regular routes. For more information on LMT visit: www.lyonssite.com

For more information contact:

Teena Medeiros

BCG Logistics Group

905-238-3444

www.bcglogistics.com

Damco Announcement

New regional Head of Ocean Carrier Management in Damco

Damco, a global leader in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions announces the appointment of Søren Bülow Andersen as Head of Ocean Carrier Management for Europe, Mediterranean and Africa.

A Danish national, Søren has worked in the logistics and shipping business across the world in Australia, Ghana and Denmark. In his new position, effective from January 2011, he will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark and report to the Global Head of Oceanfreight, Diederick de Vroet.

Søren Bülow Andersen has more than 25 years of experience working for Damco and formerly Maersk Logistics and this long track record is highly qualifying for his new position. Søren will be responsible for the procurement and negotiation process as well as strategic carrier relationships.

“I am excited to assume the responsibility for the Europe/Africa region and take on the challenge to roll out the new carrier strategy for 2011,” says Søren.

“In Damco, we are pleased to promote Søren Bülow Andersen as he has extensive knowledge about the logistics industry and Damco’s business processes”, Diederick de Vroet, Global Head of Oceanfreight in Damco says. “I am sure, that Søren will be a great asset in his new role within our global carrier management team going forward.”

About Damco

Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, offering a broad range of services to customers all over the world. The company has 10,500 employees in over 280 offices across 90 countries and representation in 120 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Middle East, and Latin America.

In 2009, the company had a net turnover of over USD 2 billion, managed more than 2.3 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 60,000 tons.

Damco is an independent business unit within the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.

For more information, please visit www.damco.com

Aspen Logistics Announcement

Aspen Logistics, Inc. Introduces a New Recall Tracking Tool

Salt Lake City, Utah, 10.27.10 – Aspen Logistics tackles the potential threat to customers of a slow or non-compliant product recall response by adding a real-time recall report on MyAspenLive.com. Aspen, who is a third-party logistics (3PL) service supplier, operates the supply chains for many large manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical and pet industries. These industries are susceptible to product recalls and have been placed under scrutiny after a recent rash of tainted products raised calls for an increase in regulations. Aspen created the solution with this issue in mind. It will serve as an instrument to retrieve an accurate, fast, and easily accessible snap-shot essential to a resolution on any materializing recall situation.

The Recall Report is available on the 3PL’s web portal (MyAspenLive.com), which allows it to be run in real-time on any quantity of product. The report, as Aspen puts it, takes a ‘one-stop-shop’ approach at consolidating time-sensitive investigating into a single search. The report filters products according to the company code, SKU, and (optionally) the lot. This offers a customer the ability to view where the questionable product is within their supply chains. If the situation calls for it, the data will be used to quickly pull the inventory before it makes its way to the public.

The solution went live through a beta application a few months ago. After some success with the beta version the solution has been made available to all of those who utilize the MyAspenLive.com customer portal. Aspen expects to see the tool become essential and grow as stiffer regulations are released. Aspen states that with this function there is no longer a need to search through Inbounds, Outbounds, Adjustments, and Inventory separately for recall data.

Aspen Logistics Inc. is a top 100 third party logistics firm who has been in business for over 30 years and operates approximately 3 million square feet of modern refrigerated and ambient warehouse facilities along with their own fleet of trucks. Aspen specializes in a variety of value-added services, including co-packing, pick pack, just-in-time inventory management and time sensitive custom deliveries. Aspen is a specialist in the retail and healthcare supply chain and understanding the details involved with shipping to major retailers and grocery chains has been a key to its successes.