Halifax, NS – July 6th, 2009 – A new “Less than Container Load” (LCL) consolidation service is being launched for local exporters. This new LCL service will provide exporters in the Atlantic region with a proximate and efficient link for their shipments to mainland Europe.
This service is a partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries, Agriculture and Aquaculture, the Halifax Port Authority, and international transportation and logistics specialist Kuehne + Nagel Ltd. to offer more efficient and cost effective access to European markets for local area exporters.
“Currently, goods exported from Nova Scotia are sent to central Canada, consolidated there and then shipped to Europe,” said Scott Hosking, Director of Marketing with the Departments of Agriculture and Fisheries and Aquaculture. “This new service will put local exporters on a competitive playing field by eliminating a step in the process.”
“We are pleased that this partnership enables us to assist local exporters and the region’s 3rd party logistics companies to better utilize the Port of Halifax to meet their shipping needs,” said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. The Port of Halifax currently connects exporters to over 150 countries via 16 shipping lines.
The Halifax Port Authority and Kuehne + Nagel will work with exporters and local forwarders to consolidate their shipments of dry freight on a guaranteed weekly service bound for Bremen, Germany, which will act as the hub to provide coverage within continental Europe and beyond. Today will mark the first shipment of the North American Gateway Express LCL Service.
“Kuehne + Nagel is proud to be partnering with the Port of Halifax. This new service will provide a timely and cost effective less than container load alternative to access the Northern European Markets and we look forward to providing our expertise and service in this venture,” comments John Levin, President and CEO of Kuehne + Nagel Ltd.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
DHL LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT LCL SERVICES FROM THAILAND TO USA, GERMANY AND JAPAN
Direct Services Enhance Speed and Benefits Thai Businesses Trading With Key International Markets
Bangkok, 8 July 2009 – DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, announced the launch of its guaranteed weekly direct Less than Container Load (LCL) services connecting Bangkok to Los Angeles, USA; Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo, Japan. Through Danmar Lines, DHL’s in-house carrier, the new weekly direct LCL services enables shipments to arrive up to a week earlier.
The launch of the new service taps into the key trade lanes for businesses in Thailand. United States of America (USA) is Thailand’s largest export market, with revenue for 2008 totaling over US$20.2 billion; followed closely by Japan, which generated US$20 billion; while Germany generated US$3.2 billion in export revenue[1]. In 2008, computers with accessories and parts were the top exports to USA and Germany from Thailand, while the top exports to Japan were electronic integrated circuits, followed by computers and accessories[2].
LCL services refer to smaller amounts of ocean freight cargo that are insufficient to fill a Full Container Load (FCL). The service is widely used by customers across many industries as it offers the flexibility of shipping smaller quantities in a timely manner.
Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Global Forwarding, South Asia Pacific, said, “In the current economic climate, LCL services are in demand among customers seeking ways to ensure greater cost efficiencies for their shipping needs. DHL operates the world’s largest LCL network with more than 2,000,000 cubic meters of LCL freight handled annually via 45,000 point-pairs. The introduction of these new direct services underlines our efforts to reduce transit times for customers. With over 20 origin terminals in South Asia Pacific, we offer our customers complete coverage for their freighting needs.”
Thomas Tieber, Managing Director, Thailand and CEO, South Asia, DHL Global Forwarding, said, “With the new direct services, Thai customers will benefit from our reliable and shorter transit times, and a seamless door-to-door service complete with full track and trace capabilities. As volume to USA, Germany and Japan remains high, these new direct LCL services also reaffirm our confidence in Thailand’s export economy and the continued demand for our LCL services.”
Clas Thorell, Head of LCL Management Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding, said, “The introduction of this weekly service is part of DHL’s continuing plans to expand our own operated, weekly guaranteed, LCL services globally. It also underscores our ‘Customers Needs First’ approach as we continue to enhance our strong in-house LCL network, built upon national and multinational gateways, focusing on optimal cargo flows for greater operational efficiency. Our expertise and capabilities in LCL have further strengthened our leading position in the region and globally.”
As a global leader in LCL, DHL carries more than 97% of its total volumes in house. The in-house systems and strong global network enables the control of cargo flow, information flow, speed, accuracy, cost efficiency and reliability.
DHL’s launch of new direct services in Thailand is part of its on-going enhancements of LCL service capabilities. Since the start of this year, DHL has launched ten other direct LCL services from China, Japan and India to meet increasing demand for the services. DHL’s newly launched routes this year include:
· Chennai, India to Felixstowe, UK
· Shenzhen, China to Hamburg, Germany; Genoa, Italy; Southampton, United Kingdom; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Le Havre, France and Vancouver, Canada
· Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan to Chicago, United States of America
DHL – The Logistics company for the world
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and 310,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 54 billion euros in 2008.
[1] Department of Export Promotion, 2008
[2] Thailand’s Exports summary 2008 by Department of Export Promotion
Bangkok, 8 July 2009 – DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, announced the launch of its guaranteed weekly direct Less than Container Load (LCL) services connecting Bangkok to Los Angeles, USA; Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo, Japan. Through Danmar Lines, DHL’s in-house carrier, the new weekly direct LCL services enables shipments to arrive up to a week earlier.
The launch of the new service taps into the key trade lanes for businesses in Thailand. United States of America (USA) is Thailand’s largest export market, with revenue for 2008 totaling over US$20.2 billion; followed closely by Japan, which generated US$20 billion; while Germany generated US$3.2 billion in export revenue[1]. In 2008, computers with accessories and parts were the top exports to USA and Germany from Thailand, while the top exports to Japan were electronic integrated circuits, followed by computers and accessories[2].
LCL services refer to smaller amounts of ocean freight cargo that are insufficient to fill a Full Container Load (FCL). The service is widely used by customers across many industries as it offers the flexibility of shipping smaller quantities in a timely manner.
Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Global Forwarding, South Asia Pacific, said, “In the current economic climate, LCL services are in demand among customers seeking ways to ensure greater cost efficiencies for their shipping needs. DHL operates the world’s largest LCL network with more than 2,000,000 cubic meters of LCL freight handled annually via 45,000 point-pairs. The introduction of these new direct services underlines our efforts to reduce transit times for customers. With over 20 origin terminals in South Asia Pacific, we offer our customers complete coverage for their freighting needs.”
Thomas Tieber, Managing Director, Thailand and CEO, South Asia, DHL Global Forwarding, said, “With the new direct services, Thai customers will benefit from our reliable and shorter transit times, and a seamless door-to-door service complete with full track and trace capabilities. As volume to USA, Germany and Japan remains high, these new direct LCL services also reaffirm our confidence in Thailand’s export economy and the continued demand for our LCL services.”
Clas Thorell, Head of LCL Management Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding, said, “The introduction of this weekly service is part of DHL’s continuing plans to expand our own operated, weekly guaranteed, LCL services globally. It also underscores our ‘Customers Needs First’ approach as we continue to enhance our strong in-house LCL network, built upon national and multinational gateways, focusing on optimal cargo flows for greater operational efficiency. Our expertise and capabilities in LCL have further strengthened our leading position in the region and globally.”
As a global leader in LCL, DHL carries more than 97% of its total volumes in house. The in-house systems and strong global network enables the control of cargo flow, information flow, speed, accuracy, cost efficiency and reliability.
DHL’s launch of new direct services in Thailand is part of its on-going enhancements of LCL service capabilities. Since the start of this year, DHL has launched ten other direct LCL services from China, Japan and India to meet increasing demand for the services. DHL’s newly launched routes this year include:
· Chennai, India to Felixstowe, UK
· Shenzhen, China to Hamburg, Germany; Genoa, Italy; Southampton, United Kingdom; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Le Havre, France and Vancouver, Canada
· Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan to Chicago, United States of America
DHL – The Logistics company for the world
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and 310,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 54 billion euros in 2008.
[1] Department of Export Promotion, 2008
[2] Thailand’s Exports summary 2008 by Department of Export Promotion
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Celadon Honored by Ryder for Second Consecutive Year
Celadon Honored by Ryder for Second Consecutive Year as Top National Truckload Carrier
INDIANAPOLIS – Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDN), has been honored by Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:R) as its 2008 Carrier of the Year among national truckload providers. Celadon also received Ryder’s 2007 Carrier of the Year award.
“We’re extremely proud to win this award for two consecutive years,” said Celadon President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Hines. “This award reflects the consistency in customer service that our drivers and operations staff strive to provide for all of our customers.”
Ryder, a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, presented Celadon with its Carrier Quality Award. The award, resulting from a top score in Ryder Transportation Management's 200 point carrier quality process, recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation.
"2008 was a challenging year for transportation providers, with declining volumes and record fuel prices. In spite of these conditions, Celadon continued to perform above expectations and we are proud to recognize their achievement with a second consecutive Ryder Carrier Award," said Tim Podvin, General Manager for Ryder Global Transportation Procurement.
About Celadon Group
Celadon Group Inc. (www.celadongroup.com), through its subsidiaries, primarily provides long-haul, full-truckload freight service across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also owns Celadon Logistics Services, which provides freight brokerage; Celadon Dedicated Services, which provides supply chain management solutions, such as warehousing and dedicated fleet services; and TruckersB2B (www.truckersb2b.com) which provides cost savings to member fleets.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 399th on the Fortune 500. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
INDIANAPOLIS – Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDN), has been honored by Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:R) as its 2008 Carrier of the Year among national truckload providers. Celadon also received Ryder’s 2007 Carrier of the Year award.
“We’re extremely proud to win this award for two consecutive years,” said Celadon President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Hines. “This award reflects the consistency in customer service that our drivers and operations staff strive to provide for all of our customers.”
Ryder, a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, presented Celadon with its Carrier Quality Award. The award, resulting from a top score in Ryder Transportation Management's 200 point carrier quality process, recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation.
"2008 was a challenging year for transportation providers, with declining volumes and record fuel prices. In spite of these conditions, Celadon continued to perform above expectations and we are proud to recognize their achievement with a second consecutive Ryder Carrier Award," said Tim Podvin, General Manager for Ryder Global Transportation Procurement.
About Celadon Group
Celadon Group Inc. (www.celadongroup.com), through its subsidiaries, primarily provides long-haul, full-truckload freight service across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also owns Celadon Logistics Services, which provides freight brokerage; Celadon Dedicated Services, which provides supply chain management solutions, such as warehousing and dedicated fleet services; and TruckersB2B (www.truckersb2b.com) which provides cost savings to member fleets.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 399th on the Fortune 500. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
EXL Acquires Business Process Services Operation in Czech Republic from Schneider Logistics
Relationship Includes Multi-Year Agreement For Ongoing Services
NEW YORK and GREEN BAY, Wis. – July 7, 2009 – Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading international logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, announced today the sale of its Olomouc, Czech Republic, operation to ExlService Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXLS), a leading provider of outsourcing and transformation services to global companies. The companies have also signed a multi-year agreement under which EXL will provide business process support services for Schneider from the Olomouc facility.
“As we operate the business, we are always looking for opportunities to be more efficient and effective,” said Jack Gross, senior vice president, international, Schneider Logistics. “This agreement positions us to continue to provide customers with excellent service while maintaining a competitive, low-cost position in the marketplace.”
Gross noted that EXL’s interest in purchasing the business stems from the solid performance the Olomouc team has delivered during the past three years. “As we have grown in the Czech Republic, our work has often attracted interest from other parties. Their interests have ranged from benchmarking to exploring new business opportunities to proposing strategic relationships. This is the right opportunity, at the right time, and we are excited about leveraging this relationship for our customers and associates.”
According to Gross, the new relationship means Schneider Logistics customers will realize greater efficiencies in their business processes, including European freight audit and payment, logistics engineering, carrier contracting and brokerage business.
As part of EXL, Olomouc-based associates will contribute their transportation and logistics expertise while benefitting from EXL’s unique competencies in business process outsourcing solutions. The Olomouc business also will benefit from a strong cultural fit and EXL’s intent to build their presence in eastern Europe.
“As we continue to grow in our chosen verticals, our relationship with Schneider enables us to consolidate our position in the transportation industry,” stated Rohit Kapoor, president and chief executive officer, EXL.
“More significantly, the acquisition of Schneider Logistics’ Olomouc operations has helped EXL gain an entry into Europe and acquire multi-lingual capability – along the lines of our strategic intent of expanding our global footprint,” added Vikram Talwar, executive chairman, EXL.
Based in New York City, EXL was founded in 1999 and has operations in the United States, India and the Philippines. EXL also has a sales office in the United Kingdom and employs over 9,500 professionals. EXL specializes in providing focused solutions from both onshore and offshore for finance and accounting, transaction processing, legal services, customer service, compliance, operations risk management, process improvement and reengineering and analytics support. EXL provides services to a broad range of business markets, including insurance, utilities, financial services and transportation. Among other honors, BusinessWeek recognized EXL as one of the Top 100 Hot Growth Companies for 2007.
“In evaluating this transaction we looked for a company with a stellar reputation, similar core values and a track record of success for associates, customers and the business. EXL meets all those criteria,” said Gross.
Upon completion of the sale, the company will be known as EXL. The new EXL office will continue to operate from the current location in the Czech Republic. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For more information, please visit www.schneider.com or www.exlservice.com.
About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc. is an international logistics provider to Global 2000 companies. Schneider Logistics helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. The company provides end-to-end supply chain management, warehousing, transloading, transportation management and international logistics services.
Schneider Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert logistics and transportation solutions for nearly 75 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit www.schneider.com.
About ExlService Holdings, Inc.
ExlService Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXLS) (“EXL” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of outsourcing and transformation services. EXL's outsourcing services include a full spectrum of business process outsourcing services from offshore delivery centers requiring ongoing process management skills. Transformation services enable continuous improvement of client processes by bringing together EXL's capabilities in reengineering including decision analytics, risk and financial management and operations and process excellence services. Headquartered in New York, EXL primarily serves the needs of Global 1000 companies in the insurance, utilities, financial services and transportation sectors. Find additional information about EXL at www.exlservice.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” ”should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the Company's actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors are discussed in more details in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements in this release.
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.
NEW YORK and GREEN BAY, Wis. – July 7, 2009 – Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading international logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, announced today the sale of its Olomouc, Czech Republic, operation to ExlService Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXLS), a leading provider of outsourcing and transformation services to global companies. The companies have also signed a multi-year agreement under which EXL will provide business process support services for Schneider from the Olomouc facility.
“As we operate the business, we are always looking for opportunities to be more efficient and effective,” said Jack Gross, senior vice president, international, Schneider Logistics. “This agreement positions us to continue to provide customers with excellent service while maintaining a competitive, low-cost position in the marketplace.”
Gross noted that EXL’s interest in purchasing the business stems from the solid performance the Olomouc team has delivered during the past three years. “As we have grown in the Czech Republic, our work has often attracted interest from other parties. Their interests have ranged from benchmarking to exploring new business opportunities to proposing strategic relationships. This is the right opportunity, at the right time, and we are excited about leveraging this relationship for our customers and associates.”
According to Gross, the new relationship means Schneider Logistics customers will realize greater efficiencies in their business processes, including European freight audit and payment, logistics engineering, carrier contracting and brokerage business.
As part of EXL, Olomouc-based associates will contribute their transportation and logistics expertise while benefitting from EXL’s unique competencies in business process outsourcing solutions. The Olomouc business also will benefit from a strong cultural fit and EXL’s intent to build their presence in eastern Europe.
“As we continue to grow in our chosen verticals, our relationship with Schneider enables us to consolidate our position in the transportation industry,” stated Rohit Kapoor, president and chief executive officer, EXL.
“More significantly, the acquisition of Schneider Logistics’ Olomouc operations has helped EXL gain an entry into Europe and acquire multi-lingual capability – along the lines of our strategic intent of expanding our global footprint,” added Vikram Talwar, executive chairman, EXL.
Based in New York City, EXL was founded in 1999 and has operations in the United States, India and the Philippines. EXL also has a sales office in the United Kingdom and employs over 9,500 professionals. EXL specializes in providing focused solutions from both onshore and offshore for finance and accounting, transaction processing, legal services, customer service, compliance, operations risk management, process improvement and reengineering and analytics support. EXL provides services to a broad range of business markets, including insurance, utilities, financial services and transportation. Among other honors, BusinessWeek recognized EXL as one of the Top 100 Hot Growth Companies for 2007.
“In evaluating this transaction we looked for a company with a stellar reputation, similar core values and a track record of success for associates, customers and the business. EXL meets all those criteria,” said Gross.
Upon completion of the sale, the company will be known as EXL. The new EXL office will continue to operate from the current location in the Czech Republic. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For more information, please visit www.schneider.com or www.exlservice.com.
About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc. is an international logistics provider to Global 2000 companies. Schneider Logistics helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. The company provides end-to-end supply chain management, warehousing, transloading, transportation management and international logistics services.
Schneider Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert logistics and transportation solutions for nearly 75 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit www.schneider.com.
About ExlService Holdings, Inc.
ExlService Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXLS) (“EXL” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of outsourcing and transformation services. EXL's outsourcing services include a full spectrum of business process outsourcing services from offshore delivery centers requiring ongoing process management skills. Transformation services enable continuous improvement of client processes by bringing together EXL's capabilities in reengineering including decision analytics, risk and financial management and operations and process excellence services. Headquartered in New York, EXL primarily serves the needs of Global 1000 companies in the insurance, utilities, financial services and transportation sectors. Find additional information about EXL at www.exlservice.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” ”should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the Company's actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors are discussed in more details in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements in this release.
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Selected by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute for Warehouse Management
Unique Multi-client Warehouse Management Solution Reduces Transit Times, Lowers Transportation Costs, Flexes for Business Seasonality
SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 7, 2009 — Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has launched a program for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) to manage warehouse and distribution operations serving customers in the Midwest and U.S. East Coast regions.
TCI is a publisher of social studies educational materials for grades K-12. The company has retained Menlo to provide its multi-client network warehouse management solution in support of its distribution strategies, while providing faster delivery to customers and lower transportation costs. Menlo is providing TCI with an integrated program incorporating management of inbound and outbound orders of textbooks out of its multi-client warehouse facility in Aurora, Ill. Menlo’s facility, which is close in proximity to TCI’s printers in the Midwest, enables the company to shorten its supply chain and employ more direct deliveries to school districts.
Previously, TCI would consolidate product at warehouse locations in the Western United States, fulfilling orders to all its customers from there. Under the new Menlo solution, the company’s location in Aurora takes over receipt of product, warehousing, inventory management and fulfillment for orders going to school districts in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Menlo’s multi-client environment offers inventory control, web visibility tools, technology and processes, and the flexibility to meet seasonal surges typical of the educational publishing business. Currently, Menlo’s facility handles average daily shipments ranging from 1,300 to more than 10,000 textbooks depending on the academic term of the school district served.
“After evaluating other logistics providers, it became clear that Menlo had the technology and expertise to meet the needs of our seasonal business and enable us to continue to provide high levels of service,” said Ellen Hardy, director of business, TCI. “We are not only able to cut our transit times, but we are also reducing our impact on the environment, which is an important initiative for us. With multi-client warehousing, we use only the space that we need, but we still benefit from shared systems, experience and best practices.”
Menlo’s multi-client warehouse management solution also offers flexibility in contract commitment length, the ability to share existing IT platforms, an experienced management and labor infrastructure, requisite equipment and assets, and a more extensive geographic network of pre-configured warehouse operations.
“The multi-client facility in Aurora is a perfect fit for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, giving them the expertise and services they were looking for without the need for a capital investment in new infrastructure,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Now, they’re closer to their customers in the Midwest and on the East Coast, have greater control and insight into inventory levels and can respond quickly to surges in demand — crucial to success in their industry. We look forward to helping them deliver their unique social studies programs to schools across the country.”
In addition to Aurora, Ill., Menlo has multi-client facilities in Atlanta; Dallas; Cranbury, N.J.; Fontana and Fremont, Calif.; and Portland, Ore. Outside the United States, Menlo’s multi-client network facilities are located in Mexico, Canada, Asia and Europe.
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 $5.0 billion freight transportation and logistics company.
SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 7, 2009 — Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has launched a program for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) to manage warehouse and distribution operations serving customers in the Midwest and U.S. East Coast regions.
TCI is a publisher of social studies educational materials for grades K-12. The company has retained Menlo to provide its multi-client network warehouse management solution in support of its distribution strategies, while providing faster delivery to customers and lower transportation costs. Menlo is providing TCI with an integrated program incorporating management of inbound and outbound orders of textbooks out of its multi-client warehouse facility in Aurora, Ill. Menlo’s facility, which is close in proximity to TCI’s printers in the Midwest, enables the company to shorten its supply chain and employ more direct deliveries to school districts.
Previously, TCI would consolidate product at warehouse locations in the Western United States, fulfilling orders to all its customers from there. Under the new Menlo solution, the company’s location in Aurora takes over receipt of product, warehousing, inventory management and fulfillment for orders going to school districts in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Menlo’s multi-client environment offers inventory control, web visibility tools, technology and processes, and the flexibility to meet seasonal surges typical of the educational publishing business. Currently, Menlo’s facility handles average daily shipments ranging from 1,300 to more than 10,000 textbooks depending on the academic term of the school district served.
“After evaluating other logistics providers, it became clear that Menlo had the technology and expertise to meet the needs of our seasonal business and enable us to continue to provide high levels of service,” said Ellen Hardy, director of business, TCI. “We are not only able to cut our transit times, but we are also reducing our impact on the environment, which is an important initiative for us. With multi-client warehousing, we use only the space that we need, but we still benefit from shared systems, experience and best practices.”
Menlo’s multi-client warehouse management solution also offers flexibility in contract commitment length, the ability to share existing IT platforms, an experienced management and labor infrastructure, requisite equipment and assets, and a more extensive geographic network of pre-configured warehouse operations.
“The multi-client facility in Aurora is a perfect fit for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, giving them the expertise and services they were looking for without the need for a capital investment in new infrastructure,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Now, they’re closer to their customers in the Midwest and on the East Coast, have greater control and insight into inventory levels and can respond quickly to surges in demand — crucial to success in their industry. We look forward to helping them deliver their unique social studies programs to schools across the country.”
In addition to Aurora, Ill., Menlo has multi-client facilities in Atlanta; Dallas; Cranbury, N.J.; Fontana and Fremont, Calif.; and Portland, Ore. Outside the United States, Menlo’s multi-client network facilities are located in Mexico, Canada, Asia and Europe.
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 $5.0 billion freight transportation and logistics company.
RYDER HONORS TOP CARRIERS OF THE YEAR
MIAMI, July 6, 2009 – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced its top carrier selections for the 2008 Ryder Carrier Quality Award. This award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation. Ryder places more than $4 billion of its customers’ freight on selected carriers in all modes of transportation.
“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2008 who provide outstanding service and share our commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently,” said Todd Carter, Ryder Vice President and General Manager for Transportation Management.
The 2008 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
Carrier and Category
AAA Cooper Transportation - LTL Regional
PJAX Freight System - LTL Inter-regional
Con-way Freight - LTL National
Ceva Logistics - International Forwarder
Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc. - International Maritime Commerce
Pilot Freight Services - North American Forwarder
Kingsway Transport - Canadian LTL
RoadStar Trucking - Canadian Truckload
Celadon Trucking Services, Inc. - Truckload Dry Van National
Arnold Transportation Service - Truckload Dry Van Regional
RWI Transportation LLC - Truckload Specialized
JB Hunt Transport, Inc. - Intermodal
“2008 was a challenging year for transportation providers, with declining volumes and record fuel prices. In spite of these conditions, these carriers performed above expectations and we are proud to recognize their achievements with our Ryder Carrier Award,” stated Tim Podvin, General Manager for Ryder Global Transportation Procurement.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder ranks 399th on the Fortune 500. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2008 who provide outstanding service and share our commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently,” said Todd Carter, Ryder Vice President and General Manager for Transportation Management.
The 2008 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
Carrier and Category
AAA Cooper Transportation - LTL Regional
PJAX Freight System - LTL Inter-regional
Con-way Freight - LTL National
Ceva Logistics - International Forwarder
Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc. - International Maritime Commerce
Pilot Freight Services - North American Forwarder
Kingsway Transport - Canadian LTL
RoadStar Trucking - Canadian Truckload
Celadon Trucking Services, Inc. - Truckload Dry Van National
Arnold Transportation Service - Truckload Dry Van Regional
RWI Transportation LLC - Truckload Specialized
JB Hunt Transport, Inc. - Intermodal
“2008 was a challenging year for transportation providers, with declining volumes and record fuel prices. In spite of these conditions, these carriers performed above expectations and we are proud to recognize their achievements with our Ryder Carrier Award,” stated Tim Podvin, General Manager for Ryder Global Transportation Procurement.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder ranks 399th on the Fortune 500. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Agility Awarded Option Year on U.S. Army’s Heavy Lift VI Contract
Logistics Leader will Continue to Support U.S. Army’s Transportation Supply Line Needs in Iraq and Kuwait
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 6, 2009 - Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) announced that the U.S. Army has awarded a one-year option on the Army’s Heavy Lift VI contract. The value of this one-year extension is estimated to be up to $91 million. Under the extension, Agility will continue to provide transportation services for military personnel, supplies, and equipment.
For Heavy Lift VI, Agility supplies and operates vehicles, including heavy equipment transport (HET) and flatbed trailers, to support the U.S. Army’s supply line needs in Iraq and Kuwait. To service the contract Agility also provides skilled personnel to handle transportation, and maintenance operations.
“The Heavy Lift VI renewal again underscores Agility DGS’s reputation for efficient, effective and highly dependable performance on complex logistics assignments,” said Dan Mongeon, president and CEO of Agility DGS. “We will continue to deliver best value services to the Army on this important contract.”
The extension was awarded by the Rock Island Contracting Center and continues Agility's engagement for Heavy Lift VI through 30 June 2010.
About Agility Defense & Government Services
Agility Defense & Government Services is the public sector arm of Agility. It provides complete supply chain management, logistics services and commodity services to defense and government customers. With more than 550 offices in 120 countries, Agility DGS and its parent offer a vast network of global land, sea and air transportation capabilities, including warehousing and storage.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 6, 2009 - Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) announced that the U.S. Army has awarded a one-year option on the Army’s Heavy Lift VI contract. The value of this one-year extension is estimated to be up to $91 million. Under the extension, Agility will continue to provide transportation services for military personnel, supplies, and equipment.
For Heavy Lift VI, Agility supplies and operates vehicles, including heavy equipment transport (HET) and flatbed trailers, to support the U.S. Army’s supply line needs in Iraq and Kuwait. To service the contract Agility also provides skilled personnel to handle transportation, and maintenance operations.
“The Heavy Lift VI renewal again underscores Agility DGS’s reputation for efficient, effective and highly dependable performance on complex logistics assignments,” said Dan Mongeon, president and CEO of Agility DGS. “We will continue to deliver best value services to the Army on this important contract.”
The extension was awarded by the Rock Island Contracting Center and continues Agility's engagement for Heavy Lift VI through 30 June 2010.
About Agility Defense & Government Services
Agility Defense & Government Services is the public sector arm of Agility. It provides complete supply chain management, logistics services and commodity services to defense and government customers. With more than 550 offices in 120 countries, Agility DGS and its parent offer a vast network of global land, sea and air transportation capabilities, including warehousing and storage.
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