(Frankfurt am Main/Essen, April 13, 2015) - The Supervisory Board of Schenker AG has appointed Tom Schmitt, 50, as the new Board Member of Schenker AG, responsible for the business unit Contract Logistics/SCM. Tom Schmitt is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of AquaTerra Corporation in Toronto, Canada. He will assume this role at Schenker AG on June 15, 2015.
After graduating in London and Boston, Tom Schmitt started his career at British Petroleum in London and Cleveland. He held various top positions in different companies as for example as Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company in Atlanta and Austria (1993 – 1998) and as President and CEO for FedEx Global Supply Chain Services in Memphis (1998 – 2010).
Ewald Kaiser who took over the responsibility for Contract Logistics on an interim period will concentrate on his work as Member of the Board of Management of Schenker AG for Land transport.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Spring Surge Begins for Truckload Freight and Rates: DAT Freight Index
20th straight month of higher average spot truckload rates year-over-year
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 10, 2015)—Spot market freight volume rose 34 percent in March 2015 compared to the previous month, a spring surge which is typical for the season, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, a measure of conditions on the spot truckload freight market.
By comparison, March freight availability declined 28 percent year-over-year. The spring freight season usually begins in late March, but a prolonged winter in 2014 led to unprecedented volume throughout the entire first quarter.
Month-Over-Month Volumes Rise
By equipment type, freight volume increased month-over-month: 34 percent for vans, 41 percent for flatbeds and 20 percent for refrigerated (“reefer”) trailers.
Truckload freight rates on the spot market rose seasonally for all equipment types: van rates increased 2.5 percent, flatbeds added 2.8 percent, and reefers were up 1.7 percent, compared to February.
March Volume Below 2014 Levels, Rates Higher
Compared to the extraordinary market conditions of March 2014, year-over-year freight volume by equipment type declined 19 percent for vans, 42 percent for flatbeds and 1.3 percent for reefers.
Rates trended up, however: van rates rose 2.5 percent, flatbeds were up 6.9 percent, and reefer rates rose 6.4 percent, compared to March 2014.
Monthly average rates have increased year-over-year for more than 20 consecutive months.
Intermediaries and carriers across North America listed more than 120 million loads and trucks last year on the DAT Network of load boards. As a result of this high volume, the DAT Freight Index is representative of the ups and downs in North American spot market freight movement. In 2015, DAT re-formulated the Index with 2000 as the baseline year.
Reference rates are derived from DAT RateView. Rates are cited for line haul only, excluding fuel surcharges, which declined significantly on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. The monthly DAT North American Freight Index reflects spot market freight availability on the DAT Network of load boards in the United States and Canada. Beginning in January 2015, the DAT Index was rebased so that 100 on the Index represents the average monthly volume in the year 2000. Additional trends and analysis are available at DAT Trendlines.
About DAT Solutions
Based in Portland, Oregon, DAT Solutions provides actionable information to transportation professionals in North America. It operates the industry’s largest network of load boards and is a trusted source of supply and demand trends, rate benchmarking, and capacity planning information. Related services include a comprehensive directory of companies with business history, credit, safety, insurance and company reviews; broker transportation management software; fuel tax, mileage, vehicle licensing, and registration services; mobile resource management; and carrier onboarding.
Founded in 1978, DAT Solutions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper Industries, a diversified technology company and constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000 and Russell 1000 indices. www.dat.com
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 10, 2015)—Spot market freight volume rose 34 percent in March 2015 compared to the previous month, a spring surge which is typical for the season, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, a measure of conditions on the spot truckload freight market.
By comparison, March freight availability declined 28 percent year-over-year. The spring freight season usually begins in late March, but a prolonged winter in 2014 led to unprecedented volume throughout the entire first quarter.
Month-Over-Month Volumes Rise
By equipment type, freight volume increased month-over-month: 34 percent for vans, 41 percent for flatbeds and 20 percent for refrigerated (“reefer”) trailers.
Truckload freight rates on the spot market rose seasonally for all equipment types: van rates increased 2.5 percent, flatbeds added 2.8 percent, and reefers were up 1.7 percent, compared to February.
March Volume Below 2014 Levels, Rates Higher
Compared to the extraordinary market conditions of March 2014, year-over-year freight volume by equipment type declined 19 percent for vans, 42 percent for flatbeds and 1.3 percent for reefers.
Rates trended up, however: van rates rose 2.5 percent, flatbeds were up 6.9 percent, and reefer rates rose 6.4 percent, compared to March 2014.
Monthly average rates have increased year-over-year for more than 20 consecutive months.
Intermediaries and carriers across North America listed more than 120 million loads and trucks last year on the DAT Network of load boards. As a result of this high volume, the DAT Freight Index is representative of the ups and downs in North American spot market freight movement. In 2015, DAT re-formulated the Index with 2000 as the baseline year.
Reference rates are derived from DAT RateView. Rates are cited for line haul only, excluding fuel surcharges, which declined significantly on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. The monthly DAT North American Freight Index reflects spot market freight availability on the DAT Network of load boards in the United States and Canada. Beginning in January 2015, the DAT Index was rebased so that 100 on the Index represents the average monthly volume in the year 2000. Additional trends and analysis are available at DAT Trendlines.
About DAT Solutions
Based in Portland, Oregon, DAT Solutions provides actionable information to transportation professionals in North America. It operates the industry’s largest network of load boards and is a trusted source of supply and demand trends, rate benchmarking, and capacity planning information. Related services include a comprehensive directory of companies with business history, credit, safety, insurance and company reviews; broker transportation management software; fuel tax, mileage, vehicle licensing, and registration services; mobile resource management; and carrier onboarding.
Founded in 1978, DAT Solutions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper Industries, a diversified technology company and constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000 and Russell 1000 indices. www.dat.com
Canadian Auto Industry Leads Manufacturing Rebound: Scotiabank
TORONTO, ON- April 10, 2015 - Global car sales climbed to record highs in February, according to the Scotiabank Global Auto Report released today. However, the gain moderated to less than one per cent above a year earlier, the smallest increase in two years. Western Europe posted the fastest growth, followed by solid gains in North America and Asia, while activity continued to weaken in both Eastern Europe and South America.
"Record auto sales and production across North America are reviving the Canadian auto industry," said Carlos Gomes, Senior Economist and Auto Industry Specialist at Scotiabank. "The auto sector is leading the manufacturing resurgence across the Canadian industrial heartland, is gaining market share globally, and momentum has accelerated in the opening months of 2015."
Other highlights from the report include:
• Canadian auto sector shipments surged 18.5% year-over-year in January, well above the 12.7% increase reported south of the border, and considerably higher than the 7.4% increase in 2014.
• Annual Canadian auto industry shipments climbed above $86 billion last year for the first time since 2007.
• Car and light truck sales in Canada are being bolstered by low gasoline prices, with volumes climbing to an annualized 1.86 million last month and setting a record for the month of March.
• Vehicle purchases in the United States climbed back above an annualized 17 million units in March, up from an average of 16.4 million during the previous two months.
Read the full Scotiabank Global Auto Report online at: http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,3112,00.html.
Scotiabank is one of Canada's international banks and a leading financial services provider in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and parts of Asia. We are dedicated to helping our 21 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking. With a team of more than 86,000 employees and assets of $852 billion (as at January 31, 2015), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges (NYSE: BNS).
"Record auto sales and production across North America are reviving the Canadian auto industry," said Carlos Gomes, Senior Economist and Auto Industry Specialist at Scotiabank. "The auto sector is leading the manufacturing resurgence across the Canadian industrial heartland, is gaining market share globally, and momentum has accelerated in the opening months of 2015."
Other highlights from the report include:
• Canadian auto sector shipments surged 18.5% year-over-year in January, well above the 12.7% increase reported south of the border, and considerably higher than the 7.4% increase in 2014.
• Annual Canadian auto industry shipments climbed above $86 billion last year for the first time since 2007.
• Car and light truck sales in Canada are being bolstered by low gasoline prices, with volumes climbing to an annualized 1.86 million last month and setting a record for the month of March.
• Vehicle purchases in the United States climbed back above an annualized 17 million units in March, up from an average of 16.4 million during the previous two months.
Read the full Scotiabank Global Auto Report online at: http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,3112,00.html.
Scotiabank is one of Canada's international banks and a leading financial services provider in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and parts of Asia. We are dedicated to helping our 21 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking. With a team of more than 86,000 employees and assets of $852 billion (as at January 31, 2015), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges (NYSE: BNS).
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
High jump Announces New Suite of Solutions for Wine and Spirits Distributors
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - (April 8, 2015) – HighJump, a global provider of supply chain management software, announced today the release of new functionality to its direct store delivery suite of solutions for wine and spirits distributors, HighJump™ RouteCenter and OmniTech Sales. With over 70 enhancements, this latest release includes upsell tools, advanced discount functionality, the ability to reserve product by route or salesperson, and purchase order automation.
“As competition and new consumer demands drive beverage makers to expand their portfolios, our goal is to enable distributors to turn what could be an obstacle into a competitive advantage,” said Joe Couto, senior vice president and general manager, HighJump.
“This latest version of HighJump RouteCenter contains incremental enhancements and new features that aim to help wine and spirits distributors effectively manage a growing number of SKUs, including ever-changing pricing, complex discounting, and the need to equip field representatives with up-to-the-minute information,” said Derek Curtis, vice president of sales, HighJump.
Some of the enhancements in the latest release include:
• Discount Alerts: When entering an order, HighJump OmniTech Sales detects when a customer is close to earning a discount and notifies the salesperson. Distributors are enabled to set percent or unit thresholds and leverage that information to encourage upselling.
• Discounts by Cases or Units: Distributors can now indicate whether each discount should be applied to cases or units, as well as discount reward or break quantities in both case and unit figures accordingly.
• Purchase Order Automation Tool: HighJump RouteCenter allows distributors to easily generate, email, and track purchase orders for their vendors. In addition, the tool calculates suggested purchase quantity and future out-of-stock date based on sales history and pallet configuration.
• Buy-in and Round-house Deals: Discounts are now applied throughout the duration of the buy-in period for all qualifying customers, even if the discount award changes. Additionally, salespeople are allowed to select free reward products from a list of qualified product.
• Product Reservation by Route or Salesperson: HighJump RouteCenter aims to help distributors ensure key customers get the product they need, when they need it. Each salesperson is assigned reserved stock, which he can then allocate based on market demands and customer relationships.
In addition, HighJump RouteCenter provides comprehensive invoice customizations to address tax and product spec complexity.
“Our business has grown dramatically over the past few years, adding over 180 suppliers and 3,500 SKUs to our portfolio. In addition, we’ve had to meet industry-specific requirements such as split-case deliveries, the ability to inventory both bottles and cases, revised credit terms, and a variety of discounting plans.
Throughout these challenges, HighJump has addressed all concerns and been a great partner in our success,” said Kurt Leinauer, vice president and general manager, Lohr Distributing Co.
All new features and enhancements are now available to all HighJump current and new clients. To learn more about HighJump RouteCenter, visit www.highjump.com.
About HighJump
HighJump is a global provider of supply chain management software and trading partner network technology that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. We support more than 14,000 customers in 77 countries, ranging from small businesses to global enterprises. Our functionally rich and highly adaptable solutions efficiently manage customers' warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, trading partner integration, delivery routes and retail stores. For more information, visit http://www.highjump.com.
“As competition and new consumer demands drive beverage makers to expand their portfolios, our goal is to enable distributors to turn what could be an obstacle into a competitive advantage,” said Joe Couto, senior vice president and general manager, HighJump.
“This latest version of HighJump RouteCenter contains incremental enhancements and new features that aim to help wine and spirits distributors effectively manage a growing number of SKUs, including ever-changing pricing, complex discounting, and the need to equip field representatives with up-to-the-minute information,” said Derek Curtis, vice president of sales, HighJump.
Some of the enhancements in the latest release include:
• Discount Alerts: When entering an order, HighJump OmniTech Sales detects when a customer is close to earning a discount and notifies the salesperson. Distributors are enabled to set percent or unit thresholds and leverage that information to encourage upselling.
• Discounts by Cases or Units: Distributors can now indicate whether each discount should be applied to cases or units, as well as discount reward or break quantities in both case and unit figures accordingly.
• Purchase Order Automation Tool: HighJump RouteCenter allows distributors to easily generate, email, and track purchase orders for their vendors. In addition, the tool calculates suggested purchase quantity and future out-of-stock date based on sales history and pallet configuration.
• Buy-in and Round-house Deals: Discounts are now applied throughout the duration of the buy-in period for all qualifying customers, even if the discount award changes. Additionally, salespeople are allowed to select free reward products from a list of qualified product.
• Product Reservation by Route or Salesperson: HighJump RouteCenter aims to help distributors ensure key customers get the product they need, when they need it. Each salesperson is assigned reserved stock, which he can then allocate based on market demands and customer relationships.
In addition, HighJump RouteCenter provides comprehensive invoice customizations to address tax and product spec complexity.
“Our business has grown dramatically over the past few years, adding over 180 suppliers and 3,500 SKUs to our portfolio. In addition, we’ve had to meet industry-specific requirements such as split-case deliveries, the ability to inventory both bottles and cases, revised credit terms, and a variety of discounting plans.
Throughout these challenges, HighJump has addressed all concerns and been a great partner in our success,” said Kurt Leinauer, vice president and general manager, Lohr Distributing Co.
All new features and enhancements are now available to all HighJump current and new clients. To learn more about HighJump RouteCenter, visit www.highjump.com.
About HighJump
HighJump is a global provider of supply chain management software and trading partner network technology that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. We support more than 14,000 customers in 77 countries, ranging from small businesses to global enterprises. Our functionally rich and highly adaptable solutions efficiently manage customers' warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, trading partner integration, delivery routes and retail stores. For more information, visit http://www.highjump.com.
Swissport Brussels is first station worldwide to receive IATA’s new CEIV pharma certification
Zurich, 08 April 2015 - Swissport International Ltd., the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, is proud to announce that its station Swissport Cargo in Brussels has successfully completed the validation process for IATA’s “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” (CEIV) on Pharmaceutical Logistics. The certificate was handed over to Swissport at the World Cargo Symposium in Shanghai in March 2015.
In 2014, IATA established the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) on Pharmaceutical Logistics in close cooperation with the pharmaceutical industry, regulators and industry stakeholders. The certification aims at helping airlines, handlers and forwarders improve their share of the $60 billion a year pharmaceutical logistics market. The program, which includes implementation planning, on-site assessment, training and validation, marks a new standard in the pharmaceutical logistics industry and raises the benchmark for compliance with industry regulation. Swissport Cargo Brussels is among the first handling agents worldwide and the first Swissport Cargo station to successfully complete the new certification process.
The pharmaceutical logistics market is the most regulated and fragile cargo business in the world. As a consequence, the CEIV certification program comprises numerous modules focusing on equipment requirements, storage facilities, pharmaceutical handling procedures and internal pharmaceutical handling know-how. By being compliant with these modules and the strict requirements of IATA’s new industry standard, Swissport Brussels is in a position to meet the high standards set by the pharmaceutical industry and legislators globally.
In 2014, IATA established the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) on Pharmaceutical Logistics in close cooperation with the pharmaceutical industry, regulators and industry stakeholders. The certification aims at helping airlines, handlers and forwarders improve their share of the $60 billion a year pharmaceutical logistics market. The program, which includes implementation planning, on-site assessment, training and validation, marks a new standard in the pharmaceutical logistics industry and raises the benchmark for compliance with industry regulation. Swissport Cargo Brussels is among the first handling agents worldwide and the first Swissport Cargo station to successfully complete the new certification process.
The pharmaceutical logistics market is the most regulated and fragile cargo business in the world. As a consequence, the CEIV certification program comprises numerous modules focusing on equipment requirements, storage facilities, pharmaceutical handling procedures and internal pharmaceutical handling know-how. By being compliant with these modules and the strict requirements of IATA’s new industry standard, Swissport Brussels is in a position to meet the high standards set by the pharmaceutical industry and legislators globally.
BCTA Commentary: BC on the Move Road Map Gets it Right for Trucking
Commentary: By Louise Yako, President & CEO, BC Trucking Association
April 8, 2015, Vancouver, BC - When the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) released the BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan on March 18, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) was glad to see not only plans for infrastructure improvements, but the more important message that BC’s economy depends on a safe, reliable and efficient transportation network. It’s only a short leap of logic from that statement to recognition that a strong and healthy BC economy relies heavily on a vibrant, thriving, efficient trucking industry.
The trucking industry accounts for two percent of BC’s GDP, employs about 40,000 people, and is larger than other major industries, including forestry, pulp and paper, and oil and gas. There is tacit acknowledgement of the importance of our industry to BC’s economy in the 10-year plan, which embeds a trucking strategy.
As we face increasing globalization, the cornerstone of Canada’s economic wellbeing will continue to be an efficient and competitive transportation network. That’s why following joint federal-provincial projects to widen Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland, construct the South Fraser Perimeter Road and replace the Port Mann Bridge, Transport Canada has undertaken an early review of federal transport-related acts and regulations with a view to ensuring Canada’s transportation competitiveness for the next 40 years.
The top four BC on the Move priorities involve road infrastructure. That’s because trucks not only deliver 90 percent of consumer products and foodstuffs to communities across BC, they are also the necessary link with other transportation modes, including cargo ships arriving at Port Metro Vancouver, railways, and air cargo terminals. And, in 2013, trucks transported 72 percent of imports and 44 percent of exports (by value) between the US and Canada.
So BC on the Move has it right. Road capacity and conditions are crucial not only to the trucking industry but to the rest of us who need the goods it delivers. Long-distance trucking will particularly benefit from plans to reduce congestion and improve highway reliability, such as six-laning Highway 97 through Kelowna and improvements to avalanche infrastructure on Highway 1. Anyone who’s had to find a place to stay in Revelstoke or Golden due to an avalanche-related highway closure will have noticed the number of heavy trucks held up and waiting. It is a necessary safety requirement to reduce avalanche risk, but it`s also a time-consuming and expensive inconvenience for trucking companies and their clients.
In addition, growth in the resource sector, especially in Northeastern BC, requires the transport of very large and heavy specialized equipment and materials needed to build dams and natural gas facilities and install pipelines. There are trucking companies that specialize in this type of service – even to the point of designing purpose-built trailers to carry individual items efficiently and safely. Getting that equipment where it needs to go requires forethought and planning for loads that are higher, wider and/or longer than standard limits. BC on the Move commits to addressing infrastructure challenges and streamlining the permit process for oversized loads, making things easier for the trucking companies involved and the projects they’re supporting. Here again, what benefits trucking benefits the economy as well.
Finally, and although I mention this last, it’s by no means least important to the industry: the highway network and the municipal road system is the workplace of commercial vehicle operators. In many instances, there are insufficient places for truck operators to take a break, eat or use washroom facilities, even in our cities and larger communities. The ease and comfort in which truck operators are able to carry out their tasks and meet requirements to rest, check equipment, or complete administrative duties is one of the reasons that may discourage new recruits from entering the industry. Both young people and career-switchers are staying away from the occupation in droves, with a projected shortage of 2,200 to 4,500 drivers in BC by 2020.
More and better rest areas for drivers is a long-time BCTA policy, and BC on the Move recognizes this priority with plans for at least two new truck parking areas in the Lower Mainland and a commitment to identify locations for more, including parking and chain-up/chain-off areas on key highways and partnerships for new commercial truck stops and facilities. It’s a positive development to see the needs of commercial vehicle operators captured in a public 10-year transportation plan covering the whole province of BC.
BCTA is looking forward to seeing these and other priority actions from the BC on the Move road map implemented – to the benefit of the trucking industry and all British Columbians.
About BCTA:
BCTA, a member-based, non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization, is the recognised voice of the provincial motor carrier industry, representing over 1,000 truck and motor coach fleets and over 250 suppliers to the industry. BCTA members operate over 13,000 vehicles, employ 26,000 people, and generate over $2 billion in revenue annually in the province of BC.
April 8, 2015, Vancouver, BC - When the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) released the BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan on March 18, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) was glad to see not only plans for infrastructure improvements, but the more important message that BC’s economy depends on a safe, reliable and efficient transportation network. It’s only a short leap of logic from that statement to recognition that a strong and healthy BC economy relies heavily on a vibrant, thriving, efficient trucking industry.
The trucking industry accounts for two percent of BC’s GDP, employs about 40,000 people, and is larger than other major industries, including forestry, pulp and paper, and oil and gas. There is tacit acknowledgement of the importance of our industry to BC’s economy in the 10-year plan, which embeds a trucking strategy.
As we face increasing globalization, the cornerstone of Canada’s economic wellbeing will continue to be an efficient and competitive transportation network. That’s why following joint federal-provincial projects to widen Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland, construct the South Fraser Perimeter Road and replace the Port Mann Bridge, Transport Canada has undertaken an early review of federal transport-related acts and regulations with a view to ensuring Canada’s transportation competitiveness for the next 40 years.
The top four BC on the Move priorities involve road infrastructure. That’s because trucks not only deliver 90 percent of consumer products and foodstuffs to communities across BC, they are also the necessary link with other transportation modes, including cargo ships arriving at Port Metro Vancouver, railways, and air cargo terminals. And, in 2013, trucks transported 72 percent of imports and 44 percent of exports (by value) between the US and Canada.
So BC on the Move has it right. Road capacity and conditions are crucial not only to the trucking industry but to the rest of us who need the goods it delivers. Long-distance trucking will particularly benefit from plans to reduce congestion and improve highway reliability, such as six-laning Highway 97 through Kelowna and improvements to avalanche infrastructure on Highway 1. Anyone who’s had to find a place to stay in Revelstoke or Golden due to an avalanche-related highway closure will have noticed the number of heavy trucks held up and waiting. It is a necessary safety requirement to reduce avalanche risk, but it`s also a time-consuming and expensive inconvenience for trucking companies and their clients.
In addition, growth in the resource sector, especially in Northeastern BC, requires the transport of very large and heavy specialized equipment and materials needed to build dams and natural gas facilities and install pipelines. There are trucking companies that specialize in this type of service – even to the point of designing purpose-built trailers to carry individual items efficiently and safely. Getting that equipment where it needs to go requires forethought and planning for loads that are higher, wider and/or longer than standard limits. BC on the Move commits to addressing infrastructure challenges and streamlining the permit process for oversized loads, making things easier for the trucking companies involved and the projects they’re supporting. Here again, what benefits trucking benefits the economy as well.
Finally, and although I mention this last, it’s by no means least important to the industry: the highway network and the municipal road system is the workplace of commercial vehicle operators. In many instances, there are insufficient places for truck operators to take a break, eat or use washroom facilities, even in our cities and larger communities. The ease and comfort in which truck operators are able to carry out their tasks and meet requirements to rest, check equipment, or complete administrative duties is one of the reasons that may discourage new recruits from entering the industry. Both young people and career-switchers are staying away from the occupation in droves, with a projected shortage of 2,200 to 4,500 drivers in BC by 2020.
More and better rest areas for drivers is a long-time BCTA policy, and BC on the Move recognizes this priority with plans for at least two new truck parking areas in the Lower Mainland and a commitment to identify locations for more, including parking and chain-up/chain-off areas on key highways and partnerships for new commercial truck stops and facilities. It’s a positive development to see the needs of commercial vehicle operators captured in a public 10-year transportation plan covering the whole province of BC.
BCTA is looking forward to seeing these and other priority actions from the BC on the Move road map implemented – to the benefit of the trucking industry and all British Columbians.
About BCTA:
BCTA, a member-based, non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization, is the recognised voice of the provincial motor carrier industry, representing over 1,000 truck and motor coach fleets and over 250 suppliers to the industry. BCTA members operate over 13,000 vehicles, employ 26,000 people, and generate over $2 billion in revenue annually in the province of BC.
Echo Global Logistics Named 2014 Truckload Carrier of the Year
Leading Plastic Packaging and Engineered Materials Firm Utilizes Echo Proprietary Technology and Dedicated Truckload Support Team
CHICAGO, April 8, 2015 – Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced today the company was named 2014 Truckload Carrier of the Year by Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY). Evansville, Indiana-based Berry Plastics is a top provider of plastic packaging, tapes and adhesives and protection materials for numerous markets including personal care, household food, beverage, foodservice, and healthcare.
“We are honored to be named the 2014 Truckload Carrier of the Year by Berry Plastics, a longstanding partner who has given us the opportunity to simplify their shipping requirements,” said Douglas R. Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics. “Through our extensive carrier network and access to vital, real-time data, we help Berry Plastics and other clients find the right truckload carrier that fits their specific needs.”
Echo has increased its geographic coverage, allowing Berry Plastics to better leverage the expanded Echo carrier base. The partnership between the two companies has grown to a corporate, national level and resulted in deeper relationships, open communication and thus the prestigious recognition of the high performance and service provided by Echo.
“We have a collaborative and strategic business relationship with Echo and its truckload business that allows us to best meet the needs of our diverse base of customers in the United States,” said Kelly Allen, Director Corporate Logistics at Berry Plastics. “Echo offers us the necessary size, scale, proprietary technology, and committed customer service that help us to move product efficiently and quickly.”
About Berry Plastics
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials delivering high-quality customized solutions to our customers with annual net sales of $5 billion in fiscal 2014. With world headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.berryplastics.com.
About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics, based in Chicago, is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 30,000 transportation providers to serve its clients' transportation and supply chain management needs. Offering freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions across all major modes, Echo serves clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, consumer products, and retail. For more information on Echo, visit: www.echo.com.
CHICAGO, April 8, 2015 – Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced today the company was named 2014 Truckload Carrier of the Year by Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY). Evansville, Indiana-based Berry Plastics is a top provider of plastic packaging, tapes and adhesives and protection materials for numerous markets including personal care, household food, beverage, foodservice, and healthcare.
“We are honored to be named the 2014 Truckload Carrier of the Year by Berry Plastics, a longstanding partner who has given us the opportunity to simplify their shipping requirements,” said Douglas R. Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics. “Through our extensive carrier network and access to vital, real-time data, we help Berry Plastics and other clients find the right truckload carrier that fits their specific needs.”
Echo has increased its geographic coverage, allowing Berry Plastics to better leverage the expanded Echo carrier base. The partnership between the two companies has grown to a corporate, national level and resulted in deeper relationships, open communication and thus the prestigious recognition of the high performance and service provided by Echo.
“We have a collaborative and strategic business relationship with Echo and its truckload business that allows us to best meet the needs of our diverse base of customers in the United States,” said Kelly Allen, Director Corporate Logistics at Berry Plastics. “Echo offers us the necessary size, scale, proprietary technology, and committed customer service that help us to move product efficiently and quickly.”
About Berry Plastics
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials delivering high-quality customized solutions to our customers with annual net sales of $5 billion in fiscal 2014. With world headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.berryplastics.com.
About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics, based in Chicago, is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 30,000 transportation providers to serve its clients' transportation and supply chain management needs. Offering freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions across all major modes, Echo serves clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, consumer products, and retail. For more information on Echo, visit: www.echo.com.
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