New UPS Pricing Takes Effect

November 16, 2012 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) today released new published rates for 2013, including an average net increase of 4.5 percent on all UPS Air and U.S. origin international services and 4.9 percent on UPS Ground services.

The rate increase for UPS Air and International Services is based on a 6.5 percent average increase in the base rate, less a two percentage point reduction to the Air and International fuel surcharge table. The rate increase for UPS Ground services is based on a 5.9 percent average increase in the base rate, less a one percentage point reduction to the Ground fuel surcharge table.

Additionally, UPS Next Day Air Freight, UPS 2nd Day Air Freight and UPS 3 Day Freight rates for shipments within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico will increase 4.9 percent.

Updated rate and service information will be posted on www.ups.com/rates beginning today. On Dec. 31, 2012, when the new rates take effect, customers can download the 2013 Rate and Service Guide.

About UPS:

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com and its corporate blog can be found at blog.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

Elemica Appoints New CEO to Accelerate Growth of Cloud-based Supply Chain Solutions

Exton, PA; Frankfurt, Germany; Amsterdam; Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Seoul Korea; Singapore – November 16, 2012 – Elemica, the leading provider of supply chain integration and optimization solutions, announced today that the Board of Directors named John Blyzinskyj as the new Chief Executive Officer.  The appointment of Mr. Blyzinskyj, a leading global software and enterprise solutions executive, signals a move by the company to drive growth through accelerating product innovation and enhancing customer value.  Mr. Blyzinskyj brings with him more than 20 years of relevant global industry experience in the Software and IT Services market, including enterprise supply chain applications within the industrial sector.  

“The Board of Directors unanimously agreed that John’s leadership experience and track record of success are a perfect fit for Elemica as we continue to grow the company,” said Darrell Zavitz, Chairman of the Board of Elemica. “Global industrial manufacturers find themselves with increasingly more distributed and complex supply chains that create significant business challenges. Elemica is uniquely positioned to solve these issues with its robust solution set that creates clear visibility into customer demand and supply chain performance.  We are confident that John is the right person to lead the company during this critical and exciting time in Elemica’s history.”

Industrial companies depend on complex business processes that must be automated and integrated to better compete in today’s global economy.  Elemica’s cloud-based solutions allow clients to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and logistics providers to procure, sell and distribute their products more efficiently and reliably. Elemica’s scalable and interoperable QuickLink Network together with SmartLink Applications integrate and automate business processes across the entire supply chain.  Elemica handles over half a million business documents daily on behalf of clients, representing over $150 billion of annual commercial transactions.

“The world’s leading global industrial, chemical, tire & rubber, and energy industries are employing Elemica’s solutions to find answers to their toughest supply chain challenges,” said Mr. Blyzinskyj.  “It is clear that Elemica stands in a market-leading position where there are significant opportunities to help clients solve consequential and burning issues.  More and more customers tell us that they benefit from deploying our powerful combination of solutions. Our industrial strength supply chain integration network and real-time business process applications enable clients to effectively grow and scale their eCommerce business.  I am excited about our company’s future prospects, as we continue to add value to both new and existing customers.”  

Mr. Blyzinskyj, a dual US / UK national, has extensive experience of successfully launching new offerings onto the market, and growing companies into world leading enterprises.  He has previously held executive general management roles at IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard, and Motorola, and has lived and worked extensively across three continents.  Mr. Blyzinskyj holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Cranfield School of Management, and a B.Sc. degree with honors in Electronic Engineering from King’s College, University of London.

About Elemica:

Elemica delivers state-of-the-art supply chain solutions in the areas of customer, supplier, sourcing, and logistics management. Elemica drives bottom line business results by promoting reduced cost of operations, faster process execution, automation of key business processes, removal of transactional barriers, and seamless information flow between business partners. Elemica was founded in 2000 and today connects more than 5,000 companies across multiple industries, processing over $150 billion in annual transactions. Elemica’s global operations are headquartered outside Philadelphia and include offices in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Frankfurt, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Clients include BASF, BP, Continental, The Dow Chemical Company, DuPont, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, LANXESS, Michelin, Rhodia, Shell, Sumitomo Chemical, and Yokohama. For more information, visit www.elemica.com.

DHL Expands GOGREEN Services with two new carbon reporting services

Plantation, Fla. - November 16, 2012 - DHL, one of the world’s leading international express shipping providers, announced today the expansion of its GOGREEN environmental services with two new carbon reporting services – providing US importers and exporters with transparency of their carbon emissions. The launch of DHL GOGREEN Carbon Estimate and DHL GOGREEN Carbon Footprint services meets a growing priority of many businesses that are looking to act more environmentally responsible.

DHL GOGREEN Carbon Estimate: A forecast service that provides customers with a single, high-level estimate of their CO2 footprint for their most recent three month time period based on global average carbon emission factors. This snapshot allows customers to baseline their carbon footprint for informational and forecasting purposes.

DHL GOGREEN Carbon Footprint: A measure service that provides detailed transparency of customers’ actual CO2 footprint emissions at trade lane, product, mode of transport, account, and shipment level for a calendar year to support them with baseline carbon reduction target setting decisions. The CO2 calculation methodology and processes for reports are verified by an independent body – the Swiss based Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS).

The CO2 calculation methodology is verified by the Swiss based auditor in accordance with the principles of ISO 14064 Standard.

“DHL empowers its customers to make environmentally responsible transportation decisions,” said Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “The DHL GOGREEN portfolio of services provides customers with an accurate, transparent view of their carbon footprint, and enables them to offset their CO2 emissions in projects that support their own sustainability mandates.”

The new GOGREEN reporting services complement the current DHL GOGREEN Carbon Neutral service, which enables customers to offset CO2 emissions for their DHL shipments. DHL Express offers its three DHL GOGREEN services in more than 50 countries worldwide, including many markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas. In 2011, Deutsche Post DHL shipped an estimated 1.9 billion GOGREEN Carbon Neutral shipments worldwide, while offsetting 134,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Since its launch in 2006, more than 270,000 tons of CO2 emissions have been offset by GOGREEN carbon neutral shipping and logistics services.

About DHL:

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 to its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting environmental protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of 53 billion euros in 2011.

3PL Samaritan Award Given To Community Minded Logistics Provider, England Logistics

November 14, 2012 - - (Salt Lake City, UT) - - The Transportation Intermediaries Association announced that Salt Lake City based England Logistics is the recipient of the 2012 TIA 3PL Samaritan Award.  The purpose of the award is to recognize the good works in which the third party logistics (3PL) industry is engaged by highlighting a specific 3PL Samaritan effort each year.

Last year, England Logistics, together with its parent company, C.R. England, donated a significant number of service hours and more than $500,000 to local charities and groups.
"The TIA Foundation received more than a dozen nominations for the 2012 award and these nominations detailed the amazing contributions made by TIA members," said Robert Voltmann, TIA's CEO and President. "This year's TIA 3PL Samaritan Award Recipient, England Logistics, through the donation of time, talent and money has led by example.  They don't just talk the talk; they 'walk the walk,'" Voltmann added.

As the winner of the 2012 Samaritan Award, England Logistics has the honor of designating a charity organization to receive the funds raised by the TIA Foundation Charity Fun Run to take place at the 2013 TIA Convention.  England Logistics designated the Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes.

“England Logistics understands the role it plays in creating a more livable, fair, and equitable social environment.  We accept this award on behalf of all the employees at England Logistics.  Their willingness to go above and beyond for their fellow employees and community members is inspiring.  Their dedication to service often times goes well beyond that which is seen in the office and is unerringly commendable,” said Jason Beardall, Executive Vice President at England Logistics.

England Logistics is a full service transportation and logistics provider with offices in North America and mainland China.  In addition to the transportation services it provides customers and freight carriers, England Logistics serves its community throughout all its major markets and often many smaller ones as well.

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About England Logistics, Inc.

England Logistics was established in 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  It is a top 10 freight brokerage firm and one of the nation’s leading third party logistics (3PL) providers.  England Logistics serves its customers through a range of transportation services including full truckload, dry and temperature-controlled LTL and parcel, project cargo, global logistics, and complete supply chain management.

Canadian Pacific donates $1Million to Hurricane Sandy Relief

CALGARY, Nov. 14, 2012 - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) announced today it will donate $1M to assist with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The donation will include $250,000 to the American Red Cross; $250,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City; and $250,000 to New Jersey Governor Christie's Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

"On behalf of the men and women of Canadian Pacific, we hope our railroad's contribution will help in the rebuilding effort that continues in the aftermath of this horrific storm," said E. Hunter Harrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific.  "We sincerely hope all those affected will be able to return to their normal lives as soon as possible."

In addition to the immediate monetary donations, Canadian Pacific also encourages Americans who attend free Holiday Train events across CP's U.S. rail network between November 28th and December 16th to give generously to their local food shelves.  At each event corporate and community donations made to each local food bank will be matched by CP.  The matching donation, up to $250,000, will be provided to Feeding America whose member food banks are continuing to provide food and other supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Feeding America also provides specialized disaster training for its food banks around the country, ensuring a prepared network and seamless disaster response.

"Basic food supplies are in urgent need for those impacted by Sandy and unfortunately continue to be needed in other communities across the U.S.," said Harrison.  "CP and its employees believe that dedicating this year's Holiday Train to the spirit of neighbors supporting neighbors applies directly to disasters such as the one we have just experienced.  Through our U.S. Holiday Train we can help generate much-needed awareness for continued Hurricane Sandy relief, while, at the same time, support local food pantries that are visited annually by our train of lights," added Harrison.

The U.S. Holiday Train, which launches at the end of November in Pennsylvania and New York, will visit 57 U.S. communities as it traverses westward through the U.S. Midwest.

The CP Holiday Train program is comprised of two brightly-decorated freight trains that travel across the United States and Canada raising money, food and awareness for local food shelves. Each train features entertainers who perform a free live show from a boxcar that has been converted into a stage. Since 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised close to C$6.4 million and about 2.6 million pounds of food for North American food shelves.

Halifax Gateway Hosting Delegates from North America, Europe and Asia for Halifax Logistics Park Summits

November 13, 2012 – Halifax, NS - The Halifax Gateway Council (HGC) is hosting three separate inbound missions to Halifax for commercial delegates from North America, Europe and Asia.  The Halifax Logistics Park Summits are scheduled to take place November 14-15 (North American), November 27-28 (European) and late March (Asian).

“Strategically located on the East Coast of North America, the deep-water Port of Halifax and the award-winning Halifax Stanfield International Airport are the anchors of a seamlessly integrated transportation system that is open for business,” says Joyce Carter, Halifax Gateway Council Chairperson.  “We have geographic advantages, an educated and reliable labour force, and over $100 billion in mega projects underway, or scheduled to get underway, in Atlantic Canada.  The delegates will see first-hand the benefits of the Halifax Gateway.”

The summits will include presentations and meetings with the Port of Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, CN, Greater Halifax Partnership and all three levels of government.    Infrastructure tours will also be provided including the container terminals and the Atlantic Gateway-Halifax Logistics Park, a key component of the service offering and an ideal location for freight forwarders, cargo owners, and others to either situate new cargo logistics operations or expand existing operations.  There will also be one-on-one meetings with local business and an opportunity to network with stakeholders including government partners.

"Nova Scotia is geographically positioned to be a significant part of the sea and air freight gateway to and from North America because of our infrastructure links and proven capabilities. Through jobsHere, we are using our advantages to compete on a global scale,” said Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris. “This is a vital project in helping the province seize new opportunities and create good jobs for families across the province.”

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Gateways and Border Crossings Fund in support of the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor, Nova Scotia Economic Rural Development & Tourism, the Port of Halifax, the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and the Greater Halifax Partnership.

About the Halifax Gateway

Strategically positioned on the east coast of Canada, the Halifax Gateway is an integral component of Canada’s Atlantic Gateway and is comprised of the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the international Port of Halifax, two super post-Panamax container terminals, CN Rail, a strong logistics and warehousing sector and excellent highway infrastructure.  The Halifax Gateway Council provides a forum for transportation stakeholders in the Halifax region to work together to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the Gateway. The council is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Greater Halifax Partnership. www.greaterhalifax.com

About the Greater Halifax Partnership

The Greater Halifax Partnership is the lead economic development organization for Halifax. The Partnership works to keep and grow business, attract new investment, strengthen the community and help people succeed. More than 130 businesses and all three levels of government invest in the Partnership to support economic growth in Halifax.   www.greaterhalifax.com

ALAN SUPPORTING CRITICAL STORM RELIEF NEEDS

Engaging businesses to respond to on-the-ground requests for food, transportation, and logistics expertise

Annapolis, November 2, 2012—The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is supporting Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and emergency management agencies across the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. in their response to Superstorm Sandy. ALAN is engaging private industry and supply-chain companies to help fulfill needs of these disaster relief organizations during this time of great need.

Currently, relief agencies are posting urgent needs on the ALAN portal: http://www.alanaid.org/relief-needs.php. These include requests for food, transportation, water, and warehouse space. Businesses seeking to provide help can log onto the portal, view posted requests, and make offers of support.

To help the relief/recovery effort, this week ALAN was able to secure:

• A van and driver provided by CEVA Logistics to transport consumable medical supplies in New York City for the New York Hospital Association
• Transportation provided by UPS for cleanup kits from Louisiana and Utah to the Bronx, NY for the United Methodist Committee on Relief
• Situational awareness to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Business Emergency Operations Center on fuel, transportation impacts, and needs in the most severely affected areas
• Sources for high-capacity pumps to counteract severe flooding in New York and New Jersey
• Options for a major food donation to support the VOAD community
• A $10,000 grant from Food Shippers of America to send logistics volunteers to work with relief groups in New York and New Jersey

ALAN president Jock Menzies notes, “It is gratifying to see the ‘whole community’ relationships between the business, nonprofit, and government emergency response communities paying dividends for those in such dire circumstances.”

ALAN continues to post daily reports, including information on how individuals and businesses can obtain support, and the state of roadways and electrical service state-to-state. Please log onto http://www.alanaid.org/sandy-advisories.php for the latest reports.

About American Logistics Aid Network:

American Logistics Aid Network supports disaster recovery by engaging industry to address the unmet needs of relief organizations, communities, and people. ALAN makes supply chain related donation needs visible to the logistics industry and establishes an efficient process for providing the necessary goods and services through its web portal, www.ALANaid.org.