LQ Advisory Board Announcement - Michel Khennafi Joins LQ's Board

LQ is pleased to announce that Michel Khennafi has accepted LQ’s invitation to join its Advisory Board

April 27, 2015, Toronto - Michel Khennafi, is the Senior Supply Chain Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc., Building Efficiency Division in Milwaukee, Wi.

Michel is an accomplished and recognized Supply Chain and Logistics professional who has 15+ years of business successes on both domestic and international levels. Prior to his position at Johnson Controls, Inc., he was the Manager, Logistics North America Parts & Service Organization at Case New Holland (CNH).

His areas of expertise are the creation, the implementation and the management of very efficient Supply Chain solutions and Distribution Networks. Michel's expertise has been acquired and developed during his professional experience in Europe and in North America with CLE 128 (Supply Chain Execution and Transportation Management Systems), Catalyst International, Inc (Supply Chain Execution), Ryder Systems Integrated (Third Party Logistics.)

Michel has designed and implemented Supply Chain Solutions for companies in the Automotive Industry (Siemens, Renault SA, Volkswagen, GM, Uni-select, Dana), the pharmaceutical industry (Wyeth, Dade Behring, Eli Lilly, Aldrich Chemicals) and successfully managed logistics projects for Sony, Panasonic, Boeing, Castle Metals, Lauzier.

During his tenure at CNH, Michel has assembled a team of experienced and committed Supply Chain and Outbound specialists and significantly transformed the CNH North American Distribution network making it one of the most efficient network in the industry, both in terms of service to the customers (internal and external) and in terms of costs to CNH.

In his current role, Michel manages the Parts Distribution network for Johnson Controls, Inc. Building efficiency. Michel is responsible for the definition, the design, the sourcing and the implementation of the transportation strategies for all modes.

Michel is also passionate about Operations Research (OR) and has designed and implemented many changes to the CNH and Johnson Controls, Inc. distribution models and strategies using OR models and techniques.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2014, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #12 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com

Johnson Controls Global Building Efficiency (BE) delivers products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs in buildings for more than one million customers. Operating from 500 branch offices in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency division is a leading provider of equipment, controls and services for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and security systems.

LQ's Advisory Board

As a resource for logisticians, academics and executives in other disciplines in the United States and Canada, LQ offers ideas for leadership in logistics, supply chain management and transportation, and provides a unique bridge between business, academia and practitioners. LQ’s Advisory Board and contributors afford authoritative thinking on the complex and fast-changing work of the logistics and supply chain management business - with a unique focus on best practices in the United States and Canada. LQ's Board plays a pivotal role in providing direction for LQ Magazine and LQ’s bi-annual Symposiums.

DHL Parcel, Amazon and Audi Launch Pilot Project for Car Drop Delivery

Bonn – April 22, 2015: In May 2015, DHL Parcel, Amazon and Audi will team up to launch a Germany-wide pilot project for a brand new service that will allow car owners to use their cars as mobile delivery addresses for their parcel shipments. The three project partners have developed and tested their unique solution for car trunk delivery the past several months to ensure high security standards for both merchandise and automobiles. For the customer, the service is designed to be simple, transparent and easily manageable at all stages of the process – from order placement on Amazon.de, parcel transport by DHL, to delivery to the trunk of their Audi.

“As an innovation leader in the parcel industry, we continually work with our partners to develop innovative solutions for the ever-growing number of parcel customers, and to set new trends,” says Jürgen Gerdes, Board Member for the Post - eCommerce - Parcel division at Deutsche Post DHL Group. “This pilot project for car trunk delivery for private customers is unique in the German parcel industry; it demonstrates once again our market and innovation leadership as well as our commitment to parcel delivery services tailored more and more to the individual needs of our customers.”

DHL Parcel, Amazon and Audi plan to conduct their joint pilot project over the course of several months in the greater area of Munich, during which selected customers will have the chance to test the new delivery solution. Customers taking part in the early stage of the pilot will be registered by Audi.

Using a specially developed smart phone app, the DHL delivery agent receives the exact location of the car as well as access to the vehicle’s trunk. After the deliverymen have placed the item in the trunk and closed its door, the car is then locked automatically. DHL receives confirmation via the app and the car owner is informed of the successful delivery via email.

Using the car as a mobile delivery address is an especially attractive alternative for commuters. Whether parked in the company parking lot or at a Park & Ride lot, the postman can use the app to locate the automobile and place the item securely in the trunk of the car. Along with its Packstation, parcel box, and preferred location solutions, this latest innovation from DHL Parcel – a first on the German market to date – further expands DHL’s extensive offering of delivery options designed to meet the daily needs and requirements of its increasingly mobile customers.


DHL is a global brand in the logistics industry. DHL’s family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 325,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including e-commerce, technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 56 billion euros in 2014.

Natural Gas Provides Truck Fleets with Clean Fuel Alternatives in Pennsylvania

READING, Pa., April 22, 2015 – Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics were among the companies that celebrated Earth Day 2015 and sustainability advancements being made in the transportation sector. The setting in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was the grand opening of a Trillium CNG fueling station, with Wegmans Food Markets; NFI, a supply chain solutions provider; and Gladstein, Neandross and Associates (GNA), clean transportation and energy consultants.

Trillium unveiled a Class-8 public accessible compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in the Highridge Business Park. A total of 23 Penske Truck Leasing leased CNG alternative fuel heavy-duty trucks will be fueled by Penske Logistics, NFI and Wegmans at this location.

The replacement of 23 diesel-powered tractors with CNG-powered tractors will result in a 1.25 million pound annual reduction in CO2 emissions. This significant reduction in emissions is equivalent to the annual emissions of over 150 homes.

The station is on 1.6 acres and will be open continuously. It accepts all major credit cards and fleet cards. The separate dual hose dispenser will allow two trucks to fuel simultaneously and features Trillium CNG’s proprietary fast-fill hydraulic intensifier compressor.

To accommodate natural gas truck demand, Penske Truck Leasing modified its nearby 10,400-square-foot Highridge Business Park facility (1304 Keystone Blvd.) that opened in November 2013 so that each of its four truck maintenance bays can service natural gas vehicles.
Public funding was secured for this project.
Here are the GNA-secured 2014 Commonwealth grants being utilized in Schuylkill County:
• Penske Truck Leasing: $499,997 in ACT 13 funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Natural Gas Energy Development Program), to subsidize the purchase of 23 Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-liter engines. NFI is operating 15 of the tractors, while Penske Logistics is making use of five units, and Wegmans is running three trucks.
• Trillium CNG: $824,000 via the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (Alternative Clean Energy Program) to subsidize the construction of their fueling station.

“Today is an excellent example of how several organizations can work together and create a success story for the transportation industry to transition to alternative fuels,” stated Drew Cullen, Penske Senior Vice President of Fuels and Facilities Services. “We appreciate the opportunity to take a lead role in making this day a reality.”

“Trillium CNG is excited to be partnering with NFI, Penske and Wegmans Foods to make CNG available in the area,” said Mary Boettcher, Trillium CNG President. “We’re confident other fleet operators in the tri-state region will take advantage of the environmental and economic benefits that natural gas provides.”

"With the new natural gas fueling station, NFI will be able to further its mission to improve its environmental impact,” said Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President Fleet Services at NFI, an EPA SmartWay Transport Partner. “This also allows us to share these benefits with our customers that also prioritize expanding their sustainability efforts."

“We are proud to be part of this event and to be working with partners who share our commitment to sustainability,” says David DeMascole, Wegmans’ Director of Network Planning. “If our high expectations for environmental and financial performance are met, these will be the first of many tractors using CNG at Wegmans.”

Trillium CNG is a leading provider of CNG to fleets and also offers facility design, construction, operations and maintenance services. Our focus is on fueling heavy-duty fleets that require high-performance solutions. Trillium CNG is a business unit of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG). Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Trillium CNG Blog.

NFI is a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 8,000 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates 22 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its company-owned fleet consists of over 2,000 tractors and 8,200 trailers, operated by more than 2,600 company drivers and 250 Owner Operators. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, brokerage, transportation management, global, real estate, trailer storage and solar services. For more information about NFI, visit www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is an 85-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, founded in 1916, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 18 consecutive years, ranking #7 in 2015. The company also ranked #1 for Corporate Reputation, among the 100 ‘most-visible companies’ nationwide in the 2014 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient ® study.
Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) is a leading North American consulting firm specializing in market development for low-emission and alternative fuel vehicle technologies, infrastructure, and fuels for both on and off-road applications. For more than 20 years, GNA has pioneered the nation’s largest and most innovative alternative fuel vehicle projects, including the development of several successful clean fuel corridor projects. The firm has secured more than $255 million in funding on behalf of its clients and projects, with a success rate above 90 percent for the nearly 300 applications they have written. In addition to its technical consulting practice, GNA hosts two of North America’s leading alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technology conferences—the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and the High Horsepower (HHP) Summit. For more information, visit www.gladstein.org.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group, General Electric Capital Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 216,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.

Kristy Knichel Receives 2015 ‘Distinguished Woman in Logistics’ Award

Leader of Pennsylvania Logistics Firm Honored by Women in Trucking Association for Her Vision, Customer Focus and Commitment to Mentoring

ORLANDO, Florida, April 17, 2015 — Kristy Knichel, president of Knichel Logistics, Gibsonia, Pa., was presented the “Distinguished Woman in Logistics” award during this morning’s opening session of the Transportation Intermediaries Association 2015 “Capital Ideas” Conference and Exhibition in Orlando. She is the inaugural winner of the award, established by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association to promote the achievements of women in the dynamic and increasingly influential field of transportation logistics. Knichel received the award from Monica Truelsch, director of marketing for TMW Systems, which sponsored the WIT award program.

Knichel is a second-generation logistics executive who began her career as an intermodal dispatcher in 1997. Since becoming president of Knichel Logistics in 2007, she has helped guide the company from $2 million to nearly $50 million in annual revenue. Now with nearly 50 employees, the company has been ranked in the Inc. 500 list of North America’s fastest growing privately owned businesses for four consecutive years.

Knichel’s influence is felt well beyond the workplace. She is actively involved in a women’s mentoring program in Pittsburgh and participates in numerous charities throughout western Pennsylvania. In 2014 she received the Pittsburgh Business Times’ “Business Women First” award, which is presented to the region’s most influential female business leader among both for-profit and non-profit companies.

“Under Kristy’s leadership, Knichel Logistics has focused on delivering superior service and value and has reaped the benefits of that dedication in the form of a larger and more diverse base of clients. By all accounts, she’s also a great boss and co-worker who values the vital contributions of every member of her team,” Truelsch said. “TMW is proud to sponsor this award program and recognize the growing visibility and influence of women’s accomplishments in the logistics industry.”

The other finalists for the 2015 Distinguished Woman In Logistics award were Faith Garcia-Ross, vice president, consumer services and Latin American operations, Menlo Logistics, Aurora, Ill.; and Jean Regan, president and CEO, TranzAct Technologies, Elmhurst, Ill.

Members of the judging panel were Adrian Gonzalez, president, Adelante SCM; Kate Miller, president, Blue Edge Marketing Ltd.; Diane A. Mollenkopf, Ph.D., McCormick associate professor of logistics and director, Ph.D. program in supply chain management, University of Tennessee; Fred Moody, editor and publisher, Logistics Quarterly; and Ellen Voie, CAE, president and CEO, Women in Trucking, Inc.

To learn more about the award and related events, please visit www.womenintrucking.org.


About TMW Systems
TMW is a leading transportation software provider to brokerage and 3PL organizations, commercial and private fleets. Founded in 1983, TMW has focused on providing enterprise software to the transportation industry, including asset-based and non-asset-based operations as well as heavy-duty vehicle service centers. With offices in Cleveland, Dallas, Indianapolis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Raleigh, and Vancouver, the company serves over 2,000 customers, including many of the largest, most sophisticated and complex transportation service companies in North America. TMW is a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB) and part of the international Transportation and Logistics Division. www.tmwsystems.com


About Women In Trucking
Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 16 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems; Daimler Truck NA; Frito-Lay North America; Great Dane Trailers; Hyundai Translead; and Walmart. Silver Level Partner is C.H. Robinson. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

C.H. Robinson adds Global Forwarding Office; Leadership Positions

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (April 17, 2015) — Known as one of the largest maritime, logistics, and industrial hubs in Europe, Antwerp is also now home to C.H. Robinson’s newest Global Forwarding office.

The grouping of the existing C.H. Robinson road transport office in Antwerp with the new global forwarding office enables C.H. Robinson to provide the Belgian marketplace with a local approach combined with a wide scope of tailor-made global services. To support this expansion, Erwin Dhaene was appointed manager of the new office. Prior to becoming manager, Dhaene was responsible for C.H. Robinson’s ocean product development in Europe.

“We are confident that our new global forwarding office in Antwerp has tremendous opportunity to play a prominent role in Belgium and we are committed to be a reliable resource for all logistics needs,” said Dhaene in a press release.

Further to the promotion of Dhaene in Antwerp, two directors have been appointed at C.H. Robinson’s European corporate headquarters in Amsterdam.

Jesper Lund has been named sales director of Europe Global Forwarding where he will lead the commercial activities of the Global Forwarding division within Europe. Lund has 23 years of industry experience, starting his career in 1992 for DanTransport AS in Copenhagen, Denmark. Lund also spent 11 years at UPS SCS in various sales and general management leadership positions, including the role of Nordic director.

Eric Padmos has joined as operations director of Europe Global Forwarding where he will be responsible for pricing, operations, and the division’s service growth strategy. Padmos started his career in 1996 at Excel Freight Management and has held many management roles since at Rotra Air & Ocean, UPS SCS, and more recently IJS Global in Amsterdam.

“We are excited about this growth expansion, both to further develop our growing portfolio of regional and global accounts, as well as to further strengthen our leadership team,” says Ivo Aris, director of European Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson. “The wealth of experience and industry knowledge of our new leaders has made key differences to our overall growth strategy. I believe the opening of the new office in Antwerp and the appointment of our new leaders is yet again a sign of our commitment to being a leader in our industry.”

About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is one of the leading road transportation and freight forwarders in Europe with a dynamic network of offices across Europe. Since 1993, C.H. Robinson has provided European customers with flexible, quality and reliable service. The company’s motivated, multilingual, and customer-focused employees apply their local knowledge and expertise to every transport challenge and build strong, personalised relationships with the customers they serve.

Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is one of the largest logistics companies in the world, providing global freight services, logistics outsource solutions, fresh produce sourcing and information services to customers globally, ranging from large, multinational companies to small, local businesses in a variety of industries. C.H. Robinson operates through a network of offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about C.H. Robinson, visit http://www.chrobinson.com.

CP Reports Record Q1 2015 OR of 63.2 Percent

Q1 adjusted earnings per share climb to $2.26 

CALGARY, April 21, 2015 - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced the lowest first-quarter operating ratio in the company's history and the highest-ever net income for the period.

Revenues climbed 10 percent to a first-quarter record of $1.67 billion. Net income rose to an all-time quarterly high of $320 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, an improvement of 33 percent. Adjusted earnings per share improved 59 percent to $2.26.

"CP's success in the first quarter of the year is the result of hard work by its people and a business model that responds nimbly to any shift in economic conditions," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's Chief Executive Officer. "CP's relentless focus on rail safety and cost control has created a solid foundation for growth, innovation and creative collaboration with customers."

FIRST-QUARTER 2015 HIGHLIGHTS
* Revenue climbed 10 percent to $1.67 billion
* OR fell to a first-quarter record 63.2 percent, an 880-basis-point improvement
* Adjusted earnings per share advanced 59 percent to $2.26

"The diversity of the business and efficiency of CP's network and team has the company well positioned for the rest of the year," Harrison said, adding: "Amid persistent uncertainty in the pace of the North American economic recovery, CP continues to demonstrate the ability to recognize and capitalize on new business opportunities and operational efficiencies. We are confident in our plan and our people, and are committed to achieving our goals for 2015," Harrison said in a press release.

Non-GAAP Measures
For further information regarding non-GAAP measures, including reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measures, see the attached supplementary schedule Non-GAAP Measures.

Note on forward-looking information
This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating, but not limited, to our operations, priorities and plans, anticipated financial performance, including our 2015 full-year guidance, business prospects, planned capital expenditures, programs and strategies. This forward-looking information also includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions and statements about possible future events, conditions, and results of operations or performance. Forward-looking information may contain statements with words or headings such as "financial expectations", "key assumptions", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "will", "outlook", "should" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. To the extent that CP has provided guidance using non-GAAP financial measures, the Company may not be able to provide a reconciliation to a GAAP measure, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. By its nature, CP's forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information, including but not limited to the following factors: the key assumptions identified above; changes in business strategies; general North American and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks in agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; changes in laws and regulations, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; and various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
These and other factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States. Reference should be made to "Management's Discussion and Analysis" in CP's annual and interim reports, Annual Information Form and Form 40-F. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections and it is possible that predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forms of forward-looking information will not be achieved by CP. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.

CN Declares Second-Quarter 2015 Dividend

MEMPHIS, TN, April 20, 2015 - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a second-quarter 2015 dividend on the Company's common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of thirty-one-and-one-quarter cents (C$0.3125) per common share will be paid on June 30, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2015.

CN transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a rail network spanning Canada and mid-America. CN - Canadian National Railway Company, along with its operating railway subsidiaries - serves the cities and ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the metropolitan areas of Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, Chicago, Memphis, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America.