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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

CITT Announcement

CITT Board of Directors

TORONTO, Nov. 16 / The following active members in good standing were elected to the CITT Board of Directors at the 52nd Annual General Meeting of members held on October 30, 2010 as part of Reposition 2010.

CITT Board of Directors

Chair - Warren R. Sarafinchan, CITT, Supply Chain Director, Mars Canada Inc., Vice Chair Administration

Ginnie Venslovaitis, CITT, Director, Transportation Operations, Hudson’s Bay Company


Vice Chair, Development - Andrew Paxton, CITT, Transportation Analyst, Maple Leaf Foods

Vice Chair, Rules - Robert E. Ramsay, CITT, Associate Vice President, CTR Supply Chain, Distribution Services & Regional Operations, Canadian Tire Corporation

Vice Chair, Finance - Michel Tanguay, CITT, President, SAVTAN Inc.

Directors at Large

Geoffrey Barlow, CITT, Manager, Business Development, ContainerWorld Forwarding Services


Gordon Boleen, CITT, Faculty, Operations Management Department, B.C. Institute of Technology

Donald Connolly, CITT, Inventory/Logistics Analyst, Monsanto Canada Inc.

Ajay Gupta, CITT, Director, International Supply Chain Logistics & Operations, Sterling Agility

Gary Hains, CITT, Account Manager, Great Northern Trans-Port Inc.


Perry Lo, CITT, President, Canaan Transport Group Inc.

Valerie McSween, CITT, Vice President, Eastern Region, Mactrans Logistics Inc.

Internal Auditors

Michael Loughman, CITT, Instructor, Champlain College

Ernie D. Solomon, CITT, Consultant, Transportation Logistics and Supply Chain Management

CITT is Canada’s leading professional development organization in the supply chain and transportation logistics sector. We promote professional excellence and advancement for transportation logisticians by offering professional certification, professional development and professional networking opportunities.