National Retail Systems Expands West Coast Operations

Leading U.S. 3PL Opens 15-Acre Distribution Center

Eight Miles from LA/Long Beach Ports


HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ– National Retail Systems, Inc. (NRS), a leading provider of global logistics services to U.S. retailers and manufacturers, today announced it has opened a 15-acre distribution center in Compton, Calif., near both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. This most recent expansion of NRS’s West Coast operations brings the total amount of distribution facility space operated by the company in the LA/Long Beach area to more than 1.5 million square feet, all within 10 miles of the ports.


“It’s no secret that the U.S. retail industry is struggling right now,” said Raymond Wisniewski, NRS President. “But we are seeing selective growth from customers that are weathering the downturn well and positioning themselves for recovery. We plan to be the logistics provider that’s ready to meet their needs when the economy turns.”


NRS has expanded business with existing customers by offering integrated pier drayage, transload and DC bypass services on the West Coast linked with the company’s national retail distribution network. NRS also is adding new clients outside of the retail industry, including electronics and pharmaceuticals manufacturers, looking for fresh alternatives to reduce costs.


To complement the facility expansion, NRS recently deployed 115 Clean Air pier trucks to comply with the Clean Truck Program requirements at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The new pier fleet can handle 70,000 TEU imports per year. NRS plans to increase that fleet to handle 300,000 TEU imports per year.


NRS has been well established in Southern California for 25 years as an innovator and leader in DC bypass, cross-dock and value-added distribution services, including ticketing, pick and pack, labeling, inventory replenishment and warehouse management. The company operates an automated distribution center and additional facilities totaling 1.5 million square feet within a 10-mile range of the Port of Los Angeles. This strategic position allows NRS to integrate pier drayage directly into the retail supply chain, offering customers a turn-key distribution solution for speed and flexibility supported by NRS’s real-time visibility system.


ABOUT NRS

Since 1953, National Retail Systems Inc. has pioneered many of the retail logistics processes considered cutting edge today. The company operates an international network of transportation and distribution assets focused on one goal – delivering efficient and reliable logistics solutions to America’s leading brands. NRS delivers competitive supply chain advantage — from factory all the way to the store — through an exclusive joint venture with China logistics provider Sinotrans. SinoNRS and NRS offer factory pick-up in Asia; international consolidation; freight forwarding; value-added services; import management; transload; distribution and warehousing; DC bypass; nationwide full-truckload and LTL transportation; pool point services; dedicated fleets; yard management; and store delivery. For more information, visit www.nrsonline.com.


Media Contact:

Kimberly McCloskey

BSY Associates Inc.

(732) 817-0400 x28

MAEA Awarded Evans Network of Companies with Environmental Improvement Excellence Award

Schuylkill Haven, PA– The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association (MAEA) presented Evans Delivery Company with the “Energy Efficiencies/Environmental Improvements” Excellence Award at its annual awards dinner.


“Evans Delivery Company is a great example of a company that delivers market-leading solutions for environmental improvement,” said Darlene J. Robbins, MAEA President. “The Excellence Awards are an indicator that manufacturers and businesses are able to compete in today’s challenging economic times by developing innovative processes as well as product improvements and efficiencies, while maintaining a visible presence in the community,” she continued.


Evans Network launched an industry-wide environmental initiative, Export Coordination/ Optimization-Match (ECO-Match™), to make more productive use of resources by matching up to 75 percent of import and export shipments handled by the company. This program benefits shippers, drivers and the environment.


In addition to ECO-Match™, Evans Network is currently retrofitting its independent contractors’ trucks serving the Ports of Virginia with diesel multi-stage filters that have shown to reduce CO2 emissions by 50 percent.


“Our environmental initiatives are a source of pride and certainly a priority for our network,” said Mr. Albert “Bert” Evans, Jr., President and CEO of Evans Network of Companies. “We are honored to be recognized for these efforts and to be in the company of other organizations that actively seek innovative processes and get involved in our community.”


Evans Network provides transportation services in the intermodal container and trailer drayage, van truckload and flatbed markets with more than 80 service centers throughout the U.S. Evans Delivery Company is one of the five companies that make up the Evans Network.


MAEA selected three manufacturers and three service-providing firms for the Excellence Awards based on process innovation, environmental efficiencies, and community involvement.

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About The Evans Network of Companies

The Evans Network of Companies is a market-leading logistics partner with revenues over $185 million. The Evans Network has a fleet of over 1,350 tractors and 80 service centers throughout the country, providing transportation services in the intermodal container and trailer drayage, van truckload and flatbed markets encompassing six divisions: Evans Delivery Company, West Motor Freight, All Points Transport Corp., Hale Intermodal Trucking, Century Express and DM Transportation Management Services, a full service vendor inbound management company serving the Direct Marketing and Retail industries with over 350 clients. Evans Network provides customer-centric service and is dedicated to the safety and recognition of its network employees, agent partners and independent contractors. For more information, visit www.evansdelivery.com.

Interested in becoming an agent partner with the Evans Network? Call 1.877.39.EVANS


About MAEA

The Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Association serves companies within Carbon, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties. The organization offers a range of services in order to help local companies remain competitive, including wage / salary and benefit surveys, standard and customized training programs, roundtable meetings on a variety of topics, and legislative updates.


Media Contact:

Kimberly McCloskey

BSY Associates, Inc.

(732) 817-0400 x28

MAEA Dinner

Container Shipping Technologies Launches First Real-Time Ocean Freight Invoice Audit Tool

Container Shipping Technologies Launches First Real-Time Ocean Freight Invoice Audit Tool

Guaranteed to Eliminate Overpayments and Provide Revenue Generation,

and Cost Containment as a Recession Fighting Tool


NEW YORK, NEW YORK – With every shipper, ocean carrier, third party logistics provider and NVOCC trying to save money and gain new sources of revenue, Container Shipping Technologies Ltd. has launched the first real-time pre-audit tool dedicated exclusively to the ocean freight sector, which is guaranteed to eliminate invoice rating errors.


Known as RightRate℠, the proprietary web-based vessel/voyage invoice control system automatically monitors the accuracy of ocean freight invoices on behalf of shippers, ocean carriers, third party logistics providers and NVOCCs. The one-of-a-kind technology identifies discrepancies and resolves them in real-time, including invoicing errors that are under-billed or over-billed. This ensures accurate billing, improved earnings and helps avoid the time and cost of an invoice compliance audit. RightRate℠ also identifies deficit revenue billings at the container level, which contributes to improved carrier and NVOCC earnings.


The RightRate℠ dashboard instantly displays overcharges and undercharges in a US Dollar and non-US Dollar variance report, which is available 24 hours a day and is fully exportable to Excel.


According to Container Shipping Technologies’ founder, Steve Ferreira, there are no other solutions providers offering a pre-audit tool dedicated exclusively to the ocean freight sector. “We created RightRate℠ to detect and correct ocean freight invoice errors in real-time, thereby eliminating disputed overcharge claims, reducing post-audit dependency, preserving shippers’ cash, boosting carrier/NVOCC earnings and improving documentation. We believe in our system so much that we offer a money back guarantee if our customers’ return on investment is less than forecasted using RightRate℠.”  


From the shippers’ perspective, RightRate℠ offers cost avoidance as the invoice is corrected real-time before it is paid. From the carriers’ perspective, it generates revenue that is overlooked or incorrectly billed by the carriers’ documentation center. For NVOCCs it provides both cost containment and new revenue on the buy/sell side respectively. “And both carriers and NVOCCs benefit from documentation accuracy, which is key to gaining the trust of their shippers,” said Ferreira.  


“In developing our system over the past two years, we created many unique patent pending tools to ensure the accuracy of our data,” said Ferreira. “We have found that the top 500 importers/exporters average more than 100 invoice errors per month, which our tool continuously corrects in real-time. Ocean carriers are utilizing RightRate℠ to eliminate revenue leakage on undercharged invoices and as an earnings improvement tool. Our customers are also excited about the ‘green’ aspect of RightRate℠ as it is helping them go paperless.”


RightRate℠ operates as a support function to the client, not as a SaaS or on subscription. “Most clients today are resource sensitive – they don’t have time for long training sessions so we created a very simple system which takes about 30 minutes to learn. By running RightRate℠ out of the box, our customers see results the first day,” said Ferreira.


As founder of Container Shipping Technologies, Ferreira brings more than 28 years of experience in the ocean shipping and logistics industry to the company. He also founded Ocean Freight Refunds Inc. in 2004, a dedicated ocean freight post-audit company, and the industry’s only 100% ocean freight post-audit tool. He sold his first audit company, TradeCheck, LLC to the Profit Recovery Group (Public Company; PRGX; Financial Services industry).  Prior to that, Ferreira worked in both Asia and the United States with Sea-Land Service and United States Lines.


About Container Shipping Technologies Ltd.:

Container Shipping Technologies Ltd. has created the first real-time pre-audit tool dedicated exclusively to the ocean freight sector. The patent pending tool, RightRate℠, is guaranteed to eliminate invoice over-payment and under-payment and generate cost avoidance or earned revenues for its customers. For more information about Container Shipping Technologies, please contact Steve Ferreira at 646-312-7905 or   SteveF@vesselvoyage.com

ChemLogix Leverages Ariba to Drive Greater Savings for Customers

ChemLogix LLC today announced that it will leverage solutions from Ariba, Inc., (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, to enhance its Freight Procurement Services.  As part of ongoing efforts to drive even greater savings for its customers, ChemLogix will deploy Ariba® Sourcing On-Demand in combination with its own unique market intelligence and industry rate benchmarks to help chemical shippers match shipments and traffic lanes with the best available carriers.  “Many chemical shippers are finding freight savings through on-line freight procurement,” notes Ed Hildebrandt, ChemLogix’ Senior Vice President of Operations.  “By combining our proprietary carrier rate database and up-to-date market intelligence with an RFQ management tool powered by Ariba’s sourcing solution, we can better assist clients in achieving significant freight savings in a shorter period of time.” A robust and flexible offering, Ariba Sourcing On-Demand combines the technology, expertise and services needed to create effective markets for a wide range of direct materials and indirect goods and services. Using integrated best practice processes, shippers can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their procurement operations and create value across their entire organization. Delivered as a hosted solution, Ariba Sourcing On-Demand requires no investments in special hardware and can be quickly and cost-effectively implemented across locations and geographies.  Prior to placing online bids to carriers, ChemLogix’ Freight Procurement Services uses its extensive rate database and dynamic market intelligence to benchmark current rates vs. “best in class” in the shipper’s lanes by mode. Using Ariba Sourcing along with mode based subject matter experts will enable ChemLogix to execute an RFQ and generate savings in half the time it takes to complete the conventional bid process.  After bidding is completed, multiple attribute optimization capabilities enable ChemLogix to recommend the best carrier mix and savings alternatives based on client service levels, capacity commitments and rates.    “This unique combination of capabilities and resources not only provides clients with an additional 1 – 2% savings outside of traditional bid performances, but also generates significant ROI in a condensed time, “states Hildebrandt. “ChemLogix has a long history of leveraging technology-based solutions and processes to deliver world-class services to chemical shippers across the globe,” said Jim Luna, Senior Manager, Business Development, Ariba. “By integrating Ariba’s on-demand sourcing solution with its offerings, ChemLogix can enhance and accelerate the results that its clients achieve.” For more information on ChemLogix Freight Procurement Services, go to http://www.chemlogix.com/solutions/freight-procurement, or contact Ken Vrtis at kvrtis@chemlogix.com or 630-579-8200 for an exploratory discussion and demonstration.

Weber Distribution Signs a Contract With SunOpta for Value-Added Services and Nationwide Distribution of One of SunOpta’s Product Launches

SANTA FE SPRINGS, California   Weber Distribution, a leading third party logistics and supply chain management provider, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with SunOpta, a specialist in sourcing, processing and distributing natural and organic food products, to provide value-added services and distribute their organic product to nationwide chain stores on a weekly basis. From the production plant, Weber uses its fleet of 53-foot Great Dane trailers, featuring the latest generation of Thermo King SB210 Whisper reefer units, to carry the finished product to its 275,000 square foot Rancho Cucamonga, California-based distribution center. Once at the facility, which maintains 35-40 degree refrigerated rooms, Weber prepares product for shipment.


“Weber was impressive from day one both from a visual perspective, but also from a functional service perspective,” said Dan LeClair, Logistics Director, SunOpta Global Organic Ingredients Inc. International Trading and Sourcing Division. “Weber’s multifaceted capabilities lent itself nicely for this distribution opportunity so it was a natural fit.”


“SunOpta is a great account in that it uses the entire Weber Distribution team, including local transportation, warehousing, our long haul truckload fleet and brokerage,” said Jim Marcoly, Weber Distribution’s Vice President Client Solutions, CPG, Food & Beverage.


“It definitely showcases the fact that we are a true value-added logistics provider, along with other accounts like Buxton and California Innovations. We are very proud to be associated with a healthy, organic product like SunOpta it’s a fantastic company and we are excited to be a part of their growing success.”About SunOpta Inc.


SunOpta Inc. is an operator of high-growth ethical businesses, focusing on integrated business models in the natural and organic food and natural health markets. The Company has three business units: the SunOpta Food Group, which specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed through packaged products; Opta Minerals Inc. (TSX:OPM) (66.2% owned by SunOpta), a producer, distributor, and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials; and SunOpta BioProcess Inc. which engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the bio-fuel, pulp and food processing industries. Each of these business units has proprietary products and services that give it a solid competitive advantage in its sector.


The largest operating group, the SunOpta Food Group, represents over 90% of annual revenues and specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed to packaged products.


About Weber Distribution


Based in Los Angeles, Weber Distribution has evolved into a nationwide provider of logistics solutions. Weber’s expertise includes non-asset freight management, asset-based LTL and TL services, including temperature-controlled, dedicated and shared warehousing, distribution, cross-docking/pool distribution, transloading, network optimization modeling and analysis, retail compliance, order fulfillment, material handling, supply chain management, real estate development, and personnel staffing.


Weber specializes in providing its clients with unique logistics solutions primarily to:


-Importers


-Retailers


-Food


-Beverage


-Consumer Packaged Goods Companies


-Chemical/Specialty Products


-Paper


Weber serves many well-known and respected companies such as Wal-Mart, Safeway, PPG, Chevron, Proctor & Gamble, General Mills, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Scholastic Books, Hershey, Nestlé, Coors, Ocean Spray, and Welch’s. As a result of its on-going innovation, experience and dedication, Weber has been the recipient of numerous industry awards, including:


-Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PLs


-Logistics Management’s Top 50 3PLs


-The Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Privately-Held Companies -Food Logistics Magazine’s Top 50 3PLs -Food Logistics Magazine’s FL100 listing of the top technology solution and service providers to the food industry.


For more information about Weber Distribution and its services, please call 877-624-2700 or visit www.weberdistribution.com. # # # #


CMA CGM (America) LLC Names New Marketing, Sales, and eCommerce Leadership

mj-dornford.jpgNorfolk, Virginia – April 29, 2009 - CMA CGM (America) LLC announced today that Mj Dornford has been named Vice President, Marketing. In her new role, Mj will be responsible for managing market analytics and reporting, as well as overseeing public relations, marketing and communications.


Mj brings over twenty years of successful experience to the position, most recently serving as Regional Vice President Sales, West Coast for CMA CGM (America) LLC in Long Beach, California. With outstanding leadership skills and a proven track record of driving results based on objectives, she has achieved a broad background in domestic and international logistics with a focus on meeting customers’ needs. Prior to joining CMA CGM, she held progressively responsible positions in global logistics management and sales management with industry leaders such as Maersk Line, and Neptune Orient Lines (NOL).


She will be based in the company’s Norfolk, Virginia office, and will report to John Driscoll, Senior Vice President, USA Commercial.


The company is also pleased to announce that Nick Fafoutis has joined the company as Regional Vice President Sales, West Coast. In his position, Nick will be responsible for managing the entire Western U.S. sales organization, and will work to increase the company’s commercial reach on the West Coast, and strengthen the organization’s position in the Transpacific Eastbound and temperature-controlled cargo market segments.


Nick brings over eighteen years of industry experience to his role, most recently working as Senior Director, North American Branches with Damco, a global freight forwarder in Madison, New Jersey. He has also spent time in senior level commercial and management roles with P&O Nedloyd, and Blue Star Line.


Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance from the University of Southern California, and his MBA in management information systems from California State University, Long Beach. He will be based in the company’s Long Beach, California office, and will report to Doug Ceva, Vice President, USA Sales.


The company is also pleased to announce the promotion of Terry Grange to Senior Director, eCommerce. As such, she will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s eCommerce initiatives, including the marketing and implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities through INTTRA, offering customers the automatic exchange of information throughout the entire life cycle of their shipments.


Terry brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served most recently as Director of Marketing for CMA CGM (America) LLC. Prior to joining the company, she held progressively responsible management roles in sales, marketing and eCommerce with APL and Sea-Land Service, Inc.


A graduate of the University of San Francisco, Terry holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. She will continue to be based in the company’s Norfolk, Virginia office, and will report to John Driscoll, Senior Vice President, USA Commercial.


About CMA CGM (America) LLC

Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, CMA CGM (America) LLC is the U.S. agent of France-based container shipping giant CMA CGM. The company provides 21 services in and out of North America, and offers a global network to over 150 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cma-cgm.com/usa.


About CMA CGM

Led by its founder Jacques R. Saadé, CMA CGM is currently the world’s third largest container shipping Group and is ranked number one in France. Operating a fleet of 400 vessels, including 100 company-owned, the Group serves over 400 ports around the world. In 2008, it carried more than nine million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). With a presence on all continents and in 150 countries through its network of 650 agencies, the Group employs 17,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.cma-cgm.com.


For more information, please contact:


Veronica Gerken

Manager, Marketing and Communications

(757) 961-2117

usa.vgerken@cma-cgm.com

Evans Delivery Company Driver Awarded Harley Davidson for Safety Record

Schuylkill Haven, PA (April 27, 2009)— The Evans Network of Companies presented Obed “Byron” Oglesby, driver for Evans Delivery Company, with a Harley Davidson motorcycle for his safe driving record.


“Safety is my top priority every day, along with securing my cargo,” said Mr. Oglesby. “I have driven more than three million miles in my career, so receiving this prize after all these years for just doing my job is such a great reward.”

Every year, Evans Network randomly selects a winner for the grand prize Harley Davidson motorcycle. Eligible drivers are those with no accidents or incidents in a calendar year. In addition to the Harley Davidson, three TVs and six GPS navigation systems were awarded to runners-up.


“Evans Network’s safety incentive program started in 2005 to reward drivers who continuously operate safely and to ensure dependable service for all Evans Network customers,” said Kim Lorimer, Director of Safety for Evans Network.


Oglesby has been driving for Evans Delivery Company from the Camp Hill service center for the past four years. This location offers ocean and rail container drayage, van truckload and regional truckload services serving the ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York. Evans Delivery Company is one of the five companies that make up Evans Network, a market-leading trucking and logistics partner.


“We’re proud of Byron’s commitment to always putting safety first. He is truly a pro at what he does,” said Keith Walborn, Camp Hill agent partner for Evans Network. “Byron is probably the most honest and smartest person I know,” he continued. Mr. Oglesby graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore. He resides in Stewartstown, PA with his wife, Betty.


The motorcycle was presented at Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson of Orwigsburg, PA. This dealership has presented three of the four Harleys awarded to Evans Network drivers.


In addition to the grand prize, the company also randomly selects eligible drivers with various prizes every month. Eligible drivers are those who follow all government rules and regulations, like completing daily logs and inspections, and maintaining zero incidents, according to Lorimer.


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About The Evans Network of Companies

The Evans Network of Companies is a market-leading logistics partner with revenues over $185 million. The Evans Network has a fleet of over 1,350 tractors and 80 service centers throughout the country, providing transportation services in the intermodal container and trailer drayage, van truckload and flatbed markets encompassing six divisions: Evans Delivery Company, West Motor Freight, All Points Transport Corp., Hale Intermodal Trucking, Century Express and DM Transportation Management Services, a full service vendor inbound management company serving the Direct Marketing and Retail industries with over 350 clients. Evans Network provides customer-centric service and is dedicated to the safety and recognition of its network employees, agent partners and independent contractors. For more information, visit www.evansdelivery.com.

Interested in becoming an agent partner with the Evans Network? Call 1.877.39.EVANS


Media Contact: Kimberly McCloskey, BSY Associates, (732) 817-0400 x28

Sky-Trax Partners with Rush Tracking Systems

For immediate release


 Sky-Trax Partners with Rush Tracking Systems


Value Added Reseller Partnership to combine RFID and Optical technologies 


New Castle, Delaware, April 21, 2009 Sky-Trax Inc. is proud to announce its newest Premier Partner Program member and Value Added Reseller (VAR), Rush Tracking Systems. The partnership between Sky-Trax, a technology company specializing in optical technology for tracking vehicles and assets inside warehouses, and Rush Tracking Systems, an industry-leading RFID business process consulting and systems integration company, will bring revolutionary warehousing solutions to the materials handing industry. As strategic partners, Sky-Trax and Rush Tracking Systems will integrate optical positioning technologies for RFID enabled lift trucks to deliver market leading flexible, high performance tracking and positioning solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution operations. The combination of RFID for load identification and optical positioning for inch-accurate, real-time positioning data opens up a world of value driving applications.


“The partnership with Rush Tracking Systems just makes sense,” said Larry Mahan, President and COO of Sky-Trax.  “RFID for inventory tracking has been deployed successfully by Rush Tracking to automatically identify loads handled by lift trucks. Now when coupled with Sky-Trax optical technology for inch-accurate location tracking of both the lift truck and the load, customers are able to achieve a new level of performance and cost reduction with a dependable solution that offers automatic data collection, real-time tracking of goods and vehicles, and tremendous productivity and inventory accuracy improvements”. 


“We’ve enjoyed tremendous success in the field with our VisiblEdge RFID lift truck solution, and look forward to working with Sky-Trax to provide our clients with the flexibility and performance that optical RTLS technology affords,” said Toby Rush, president and CEO of Rush Tracking Systems.


The Sky-Trax VAR Premier Partner Program provides companies with a competitive advantage, allowing them to grow, expand, and differentiate their product lines with enhanced capabilities provided by Sky-Trax solutions.  This distinction positions solution providers like Rush Tracking Systems, as industry leaders in both RF and optical technologies.  The Premier Partner program also presents Sky-Trax and its partners with global distribution channels, stronger reseller relationships, and increased availability of products that are growing in demand. 


About Sky-Trax Inc.Sky-Trax is the inventor and commercial provider of Optical Real-Time Location Systems for tracking goods, vehicles and guiding autonomous vehicles in any size facility. Sky-Trax revolutionary inch-accurate location tracking and automatic data collection systems are designed for indoor industrial vehicles; primarily in warehouses. Applications employing Sky-Trax Optical RTLS are economical and practical to deploy, allowing warehouse professionals to substantially increase safety and improve warehouse efficiency. The results are fewer safety incidents, much lower operating costs, improved inventory accuracy, and greater throughput. For more information, please visit www.Sky-Trax.com.  


About Rush Tracking SystemsRush Tracking Systems provides world-class RFID systems integration and business process consulting services for organizations looking to maximize the business value and performance of their investments in RFID tracking technologies. The company offers unsurpassed RFID technical expertise and market-proven solutions leveraging the industry’s leading RFID manufacturers. As RFID industry veterans, Rush Tracking has the experience and integrity to recommend, build and deliver the right tracking solutions to meet clients’ business needs.  The company has proven expertise in industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, retail, and petrochemical industries. Call (913) 227-0922 or visit www.rushtrackingsystems.com for more information.



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CII to Hold Connie Dinner in Long Beach; Seeks Award Nominations

Connie will be presented to deserving industry leaders now at October dinner in California and December luncheon in NY area


HOLMDEL, N.J. (April 20, 2009)—The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) will host an industry-wide Connie Award dinner on October 1 at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Ca. The event is in addition to the annual Connie Luncheon that will take place December 7 at the Newark Club in Newark, N.J.


Allen Clifford, CII President and Executive VP of Mediterranean Shipping Company, said: “Every year industry representatives across the U.S. have been drawn to the prestigious Connie Awards, so we will hold a Connie program on both coasts to meet the popular demand of this event. The Connie Award has gone to industry leaders throughout the U.S., and even internationally, at a single event each year on the East Coast. It is time that we bring this gala and prestigious award event so our West Coast business community can honor our recipients as well.”


Mr. Clifford noted that CII is seeking nominations for both the California and NY/NJ events. The Connie Award has been presented to those who have significantly contributed to the containerization and intermodal industry since 1972, including those in rail, shipping, ports, importers and exporters, 3PLs, technology and the media, among others.


Connie nominations should be submitted to the CII office by May 8, 2009. To nominate yourself or a colleague, visit www.containerization.org/nominations.htm or contact Barbara Yeninas, CII Executive Director, at (800) 231-8244 or execdir@containerization.org.


In addition to the awards at both events, CII will present scholarships to deserving students studying logistics or transportation. Any company that would like to become involved in sponsoring a scholarship or either event should contact Barbara Yeninas for various options.


Since 1960, CII has been dedicated to promoting and supporting the business of international trade and the intermodal container transportation community.


About Containerization & Intermodal Institute

Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII), a non-profit organization founded in 1960, promotes industry awareness, preserves the history of intermodalism, and engages scholarly interest in the field by organizing educational conferences and seminars, serving as an information resource, providing networking opportunities, offering career guidance, arranging internships and facilitating scholarships. For more information, visit www.containerization.org.


Media Contact: Kimberly McCloskey, BSY Associates Inc. (732) 817-0400 x28 or info@containerization.org

CHEMLOGIX APPOINTS NEW LOGISTICS ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE

ChemLogix LLC announces the appointment of Bill Harvey to the position of Director of Logistics Engineering.  Based in ChemLogix’s headquarters in Blue Bell, PA, Bill will provide engineering analytical support to the company’s domestic and international business operations. His focus will be to drive sustainable cost savings from our customers’ logistics processes through gains in efficiencies and effectiveness.  “With his extensive background in developing chemical industry logistics solutions, Bill brings significant depth to the resources that ChemLogix applies to help our customers improve their freight management processes ” notes Ed Hildebrandt, ChemLogix’s Senior Vice President of Operations. Bill comes to ChemLogix with broad experience in chemical industry logistics. Most recently he served as Commercial Director, Logistics for Elemica providing logistics process connectivity solutions to the chemical industry. He has also held logistics and technology positions with both chemical process and transportation companies including Americas Logistics Director and Global Logistics Development Manager positions with Arco/Lyondell Chemical, and business development with a technology division of Stolt-Nielsen.  About ChemLogix LLCChemLogix, LLC is the leading provider of comprehensive chemical industry logistics management and technology services that together with its supply chain consulting resources enable its clients to improve performance and drive economic value. ChemLogix is dedicated to solving its customers’ most vital logistics challenges by leveraging chemical industry expertise, best-of-breed technology and a personalized, high-touch approach to deliver measurable, sustainable value.  For more information, visit www.chemlogix.com or email information@chemlogix.comChemLogix, LLCAbington Hall, Suite 300 1777 Sentry Parkway WestBlue Bell, PA 19422 

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