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 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
LOGISTICS PLANNER
The Planner edition provides you two types of information: CREATIVE and DIRECTIVE.

CREATIVE Port of Los Angeles

INFORMATION
Gene Seroka
Executive Director Lynden
The Port of Los Angeles
encompasses 7,500 acres

The creative portion contains more than 200 pages of of land and water along
43 miles of waterfront. It
features 27 passenger and
cargo terminals, including
automobile, breakbulk,

need-to-use content, including tons of tips for amping all

container, dry and liquid
bulk, and warehouse
facilities that handle
billions of dollars worth of Jim Jansen
cargo each year. Chairman

aspects of supply chain operations. For practical how-to

When measured by
container throughput, the
Port has consecutively
T he Port of Los Angeles—America’s
Port® and the premier gateway for
international commerce—is located in San
Facilitating global trade while protecting
the environment is a delicate balance at theAt Lynden, our job is
nation’s largest trade gateway. To strike to deliver innovative
ranked as the number one Pedro Bay, 20 miles south of downtown that balance, the Port of Los Angeles is transportation solutions to
port in the nation for the Los Angeles. This thriving seaport not only leading the way internationally when it our customers.
last 15 years. sustains its competitive edge with record- comes to reducing air emissions, improving

advice, this edition includes articles to help you generate setting cargo operations, but is also known
for its groundbreaking environmental
initiatives, progressive security measures,
diverse recreational and educational
water quality, modernizing facilities
and cultivating the development of new
technologies.
Lynden began with a clear
mission: put the customer
first, deliver quality, and
The aggressive clean air program at the be the best at what you
facilities, and visitor-serving LA Waterfront. Port of Los Angeles shows it has reduced do. Today, Lynden’s service

even more demand-driven excellence. All the content The Port is currently increasing supply
chain efficiencies by continuously exploring
new technologies and creative ideas
that support business competitiveness,
pollutants up to 97% in the past 10 years, area has grown to include
measured by a detailed inventory of
emissions of key pollutants from ships,
trucks, locomotives, cargo-handling
Alaska, Washington,
Western Canada, and
Hawaii, with additional
O ver land, on the water, in the air—or in
any combination—Lynden has been
helping customers solve transportation
transportation package. Our people have
the knowledge to quickly respond and
solve your multi-modal transportation
environmental sustainability, security, and equipment and small harbor craft. At least service extending problems for over a century. Operating in problems. From origin to destination, over

is designed to provide new and innovative ways for you efficiency. The Port is working with supply
chain partners to improve the efficiency of
marine terminal, trucking, rail and vessel
operations.
half of container, refrigerated and cruise
ships calling at the Port are required to
run their auxiliary engines on shore-based
electricity, which eliminates significant
Echo Global Logistics
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via land, sea and air. Our
mission remains the same.
such challenging areas as Alaska, Western
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Lynden has built a reputation of superior
any terrain, managing freight movement,
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provides innovative solutions to meet
your unique needs, keeping you in control
Complex transportation service to diverse industries including while providing you with services no other
With an exceptional credit record, the emissions at berth.

to speed product flow efficiently, reduce inventory and

problems can be solved oil and gas, mining, construction, retail, company can match.
Port maintains an Aa2 bond rating, the Complementing its busy terminal in the hands of the right
Port of Los Angeles highest assigned to any seaport in the operations with green alternatives, the seafood and manufacturing. Lynden was founded on principles of

FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse the products of Echo.
people, with the right tools
425 S. Palos Verdes St. United States, operating without the Port of Los Angeles remains committed to and the right experience. Lynden is a family of transportation integrity and quality. Its environmental
PO Box 151 benefit of taxpayer support. The Port managing resources and conducting Port companies with the combined capabilities commitment is based on a common-
San Pedro, CA 90733-0151 also wields tremendous economic impact, developments and operations in both an of truckload and less-than-truckload sense desire to be efficient and to do

investments in supporting infrastructure, and better Phone/TDD: generating employment for more than 3.3 environmentally and fiscally responsible transportation, scheduled and charter things right. Its culture of innovation and

From FORTUNE, June 1, 2019. ©2019 Time Inc. Used under license.
310-SEA-PORT million Americans nationwide. In California manner. barges, intermodal bulk chemical hauls, efficiency is completely in harmony with its
www.portoflosangeles.org alone, nearly 1 million jobs are related to The Port of Los Angeles: America’s Port®. scheduled and chartered air freighters, commitment to protect the environment.
trade through the San PedroDoug domestic and international forwarding Lynden's people, equipment, processes and
Waggoner
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and customs services, sanitary bulk technology are focused on the efficient use
Complex. Chairman & CEO

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cho Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO) shipping by enabling customers to build
is a leading provider of technology- loads, store frequently used shipment
enabled transportation and supply chain information, and track shipments in real-
management services. From coast to coast, time. Shippers can also search, view, and
dock to dock, and across all major modes, pay all invoices using EchoShip. EchoDrive,
we connect businesses that need to366 Logistics Planner
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their products with carriers who transport carriers, was built to give carriers the
goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. ability to book, manage, and get paid

THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDERS ARE BUILDING FUTURE-PROOF SUPPLY CHAINS, FILLING THEIR
Echo simplifies the logistics process so our on freight hauled for Echo. EchoDrive
clients can focus on what they do best. also provides carriers real-time access to
TOOLBOX WITH BUSINESS INSIGHTS, PREDICTIVE CAPABILITIES, AND OTHER NEW SOLUTION SETS. search, view, and bid on available Echo

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us to move 16,000 shipments every single delivered by the industry’s most talented
day for our 35,000 clients. transportation professionals, means we
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The core of the Echo offering is needs, discovers efficiencies, and delivers
proprietary technology. Quickly adaptable simplified transportation management—all
and highly scalable, our best-in-class with a relentless focus on execution.
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A L L SMALL
by Michelle Comerford
Project Director/Industrial and Supply Chain Practice Leader, Biggins Lacy
Shapiro & Company
[email protected] | 216-973-8872

DIRECTIVE
Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative
Coastal seaports remain pivotal components of many supply state officials with the DeWitt Inland Port
project. They estimate the savings to be
chains. Yet, for U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new

INFORM ATION
$500 per container. This cost will vary in
locations, nearby real estate options are pricey, scarce, and/or stuck each part of the country, depending on
in a web of congested roadways. One viable solution is inland ports— location and distance to the seaport.
Inland port options are not only
intermodal terminals directly connected to seaports by rail or road. available from East Coast ports, but the
west as well. Examples include: Logistics
A strategy for many firms considering port in Charleston in the morning are Park Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas, BY KAREN KROLL

PORTS
new manufacturing investment likely transferred directly to the rail line and which connects to the Southern California
includes importing raw materials and received in Greer the next morning. ports via a BNSF Railway and the Inland
parts and/or exporting finished products. BMW is one of the largest utilizers of Port Arizona in Coolidge, Arizona, which
As such, locations near the East Coast nearby Inland Port Greer. The inland connects to the Southern California ports
and West Coast are often top of mind port has allowed the company to expand via a 174
Union Pacific
Inbound rail line.
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going into the site selection process. production at its Spartanburg, South Although currently experiencing

BIG
The challenge with these seaport Carolina, plant—through next-day service some opposition, Salt Lake City is also
locations is that land is scarce and/or to and from the Port of Charleston. considering a new inland port as part of
expensive. In addition, heavy volume a 1,600-acre development just outside of
on the roadways can be inefficient
for distribution.
Conversely, an inland or “dry” port
AVOIDING CONGESTION
Inland ports can improve the
movement of imports and exports,
the city, an effort that would also connect
with the Southern California ports. The practice of demand-driven logistics reaps many
operates as an inland distribution point shifting time-consuming sorting and A VIABLE OPTION

BENEFITS
from the sea to an inland destination.
These ports typically include warehouse
space for storage and consolidation of
handling farther inland, away from
congested seaports.
That is precisely the goal of the new
For companies considering new
manufacturing and/or distribution
operations in the United States, inland
rewards, but it is not easy. That’s where the second
goods, as well as customs clearance DeWitt Inland Port, being constructed ports can prove beneficial. Inland
services. This allows for a streamlined outside of Syracuse, which will connect ports can open new location options,
importing process where containers are
offloaded at the port and sent inland via
rail, which can be especially useful for
upstate New York to the Port of New
York and New Jersey via a CSX rail line.
Moving this cargo via rail instead of truck
which help meet other operating needs
(e.g., access to desired labor pool,
lower cost area, and/or more effective
part of this Planner edition comes in–directing you to
products destined for inland customers. will decrease the number of large trucks distribution channels). SMALLER, LESSER-KNOWN PORTS OFTEN DELIVER
A prime example is the operation in
Greer, South Carolina, where a Norfolk
Southern rail line connects to the Port of
on interstate highways in the area.
Inland ports also offer cost benefits.
Sending exports to the ports via rail should
These ports also help connect the
inland United States with more global
markets, boosting local, state and
SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS TO SHIPPERS, LETTING
THEM BYPASS CONGESTION WHILE LEVERAGING
logistics leaders. The companies profiled are leaders in
Charleston. Containers received at the be significantly cheaper than via truck, say regional economies. Q
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
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HERE ARE SEVEN REASONS TO CONSIDER THESE their quadrant, primarily because they understand the
LESS-TRAFFICKED CARGO DESTINATIONS.

BY SANDRA BECKWITH importance and difficulty of practicing demand-driven

logistics. More importantly, they have made all the
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 3PL Central
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 A.N. Deringer, Inc.

Jake Holzscheiter
President and CEO

Services:
O Customs Brokerage
O Freight Forwarding &
Logistics Solutions
O Customs & Trade
Consulting
O Warehousing & D eringer provides Customs brokerage,
freight forwarding, Customs and trade
consulting, warehousing and distribution,
Deringer’s Freight Forwarding
Services
Facilitating the movement of goods
Distribution
O USDA Meat Inspection and meat inspection services. Maintaining throughout the world since 1919, Deringer
local representation at major ports, is an IATA-licensed cargo agent, an FMC-
strategically located along the northern licensed ocean transportation intermediary,
border and at major air and vessel ports and an NVOCC. Deringer arranges and
nationwide, customers are provided with a manages freight forwarding, consolidation,
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structure allows easy access to our President throughout its journey. Offering LCL and
and leadership team. Moreover, Deringer’s FCL transportation, we scale services to fit
culture includes a strong commitment to the clients’ needs. Partnering with Deringer for
Over 30 offices located ongoing success of our business partners. Customs brokerage and freight forwarding
from Maine to Blaine, WA,
Welcome to the Deringer Difference. means a seamless delivery and reduced risk
and key air and vessel ports
of demurrage, detention, and document
throughout the US.
Deringer’s Customs Brokerage transfer fees.
Services
We have 100 years of experience, and our Deringer’s Consulting Group
longevity in the industry means customers Deringer Trade Advisory Group (TAG)
benefit from the expertise, service, and supports clients by providing a full
innovation that comprise the Deringer brand. complement of import and trade consulting
When choosing a Customs broker, consider services. We partner with our clients to
that we are renowned as a forerunner of develop effective and sustainable import
many new and developing trade programs. compliance programs. These programs
Members of Deringer’s leadership serve on reduce the risk of regulatory penalties
various US Customs & Border Protection and and seizures, optimize the management
trade association boards and committees. of duties and fees, and improve process
Customers benefit directly from these efficiencies and predictability. We assist
partnerships as they are kept current clients with CTPAT certification, provide
on the most pressing trade regulations. customized training and guidance on
Additionally, we custom fit our solutions to classification, valuation, and country of
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customers, with less than 1% leaving due to behalf. Additionally, our group supports
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
customer service-related issues. customers in finding cost savings by
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www.anderinger.com

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 A3 Freight Payment
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creates managed, tailors all aspects of a
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Our solutions automate to your needs including:
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integrate advanced O Data Capture
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 Alaska Railroad

A s the only railroad

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Our rail-barge service
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 Alliance Shippers Inc.
Services and Solutions:
O The Perfect Shipment®
Program
O Intermodal: USA,
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O Over-the-Road
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O Critical Capacity
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O Warehousing Services
O Dedicated Fleet

F ounded in 1977, Alliance Shippers

Inc. has grown to become one of the
largest privately owned providers of global
Every shipment at Alliance Shippers Inc. is
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a number of services for each customer. By rail, on the highway or at the destination dock,
tailoring services and customizing routes Alliance Shippers Inc. keeps track—so their
and shipping methods, Alliance Shippers customers can keep on schedule.
Inc. ensures efficient and cost-effective As an early supporter and currently
transportation. certified member of the EPA’s SmartWay
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services, Alliance Shippers Inc. is best to responsible environmental practices,
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specialists and communications experts Alliance Shippers Inc. believes it is one
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O Pick up the shipment on time constant improvement.
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O Deliver the shipment at the time
www.alliance.com
requested
O Deliver the shipment without exception
O Provide an accurate freight bill

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 Alpega
Shaping Transport
Collaboration for a
Better World A lpega is a global
provider of end-2-end
cloud-based Transportation
Transform your logistics Management Systems
operations with Alpega (TMS). Alpega enables
TMS solutions: shippers, logistics service
O Multi-tenant cloud-based providers and carriers to
solutions collaboratively manage all
O Global, modular, flexible, transportation activities —
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O Reduce operational solutions transform local and
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O Connect supply chain
Connect supply chain partners across complete shipment visibility with ETAs and
partners to create your
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logistics ecosystem
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O One collaborative
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O Shared data for real-time analysis. exceptions.
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O Plan and optimize global integration address the varying needs of Freight Cost Management - Monitor, settle
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 American Expediting Company
Most Admired CEO
Victor Finnegan
Class of 2018

Victor Finnegan
Founder & CEO

At the heart of our

mission is customer
satisfaction. It begins
with the courtesy and
helpfulness of our service
reps and dispatchers.
It is enhanced by our
convenient online ordering
and tracking system. And
it ends with the speed and
professionalism of our
couriers. Small wonder
L ogistics is not always about cargo ships
from foreign lands. It is not always
about fleets of dedicated 48s moving
warehouse is the quintessential Just In Time
Inventory solution. Our forward stocking
locations handle anything from computer
our on-time performance
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We believe in treating our the country are playing an important role. medical necessities and more. American
customers and employees American Expediting Company has Expediting will receive your product,
with respect and integrity. designed a solution that meets the local, manage your inventory, deliver or ship
It’s a reflection of the pride need it now, need it at an exact time, need to your consignee — all on an immediate,
we take in presenting it to a specific person, need to follow same-day, expedited basis.
solutions that work. Failure specific instructions, by building out our 40 Q Fulfillment: American Expediting’s
to deliver for our customers company owned facilities throughout the emergency fulfillment services can become
is not acceptable. That’s U.S. as well as a dedicated and professional an extension of your company, without the
why we bring a “We Say group of partners handling time critical overhead of salary and space, and only
Yes!” attitude to our jobs needs throughout the U.S. when you need them.
each day. We are experts in the first mile, last Q Medical/Laboratory Specialists: Our
Many American mile, and just in time inventory aspects of medical couriers are highly skilled, bonded
Expediting employees logistics management. For over 30 years, and insured, and equipped as necessary
have been with our family American Expediting has been dedicated with scanners, dry ice, coolers, and spill kits.
for years. Our success They are compliant with all state and federal
to handling the time critical local ground
depends on their skill,
delivery needs of logistics providers and regulations pertaining to safe biohazards
dedication and initiative.
shippers. transportation.
And as we continue to
Services are offered 24 hours a day, 7
grow, we will always put
days a week. Our technology and flexibility
our customers first. We Our Services Include:
allow us to provide the quality of service
look forward to making Q Same Day On Demand: We listen
you our next customer. you and your customers demand, and our
carefully to understand your exact
nationwide solution saves your valuable
requirements, then provide the fastest,
time and money.
most economical door-to-door route to
American Expediting
Company make your deadline. Plus, you can monitor
801 North Primos Avenue the progress of your deliveries every step of
Folcroft, PA 19032 the way using our online Shipping Wizard.
800-525-3278 Q Same Day Rush: Packages are picked

[email protected] up within 30 minutes and delivered within

www.amexpediting.com 1–2 hours, based on mileage.
Q Warehouse/Inventory Management:
American Expediting’s emergency parts

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 Approved Freight Forwarders

Randy Tutor
Vice President /
Director of Sales

At Approved Freight
Forwarders, our expert
logistics team leverages
advanced technology to
tailor shipping solutions
that will meet and exceed
your specific requirements.
We work diligently to
ensure that your shipment
arrives on time and intact, Entrusted with the World’s Freight We’re proud that we recently celebrated
and we keep you updated Since 1991, Approved has been your link to five years without a lost time accident or
every step of the way. the Pacific and around the world, providing injury. The average transportation and
ocean freight consolidations, air freight warehousing company anticipates nearly
and over-the-road transport of goods and four incidents per year and we are proud to
commodities. As a Top 100 3PL Provider, we be blemish-free, all while handling millions
are the only freight forwarder in Hawaii with of pounds of freight each week. By posting
terminals on all four major islands. zeroes in the lost time column, we have
We handle all types of commodities saved our customers time, money and worry
and all sizes of freight for businesses and because a safe team equates to safe freight.
individuals. And with more than 300,000 Top-tier brands rely on us for our
square feet of space, our warehouses can flexibility, responsiveness, dependability
accommodate all of your logistics needs. and our dedication to efficiency and cost-
Approved is a fourth-generation, family effective operations to all points in the
owned-and-operated company that is supply chain.
part of The DeWitt Companies family, an
integrated network of five sister companies By Land, Air or Sea
that provides relocation, logistics, Approved is an experienced,
warehousing and freight forwarding knowledgeable international 3PL offering:
services to businesses, households and O Transportation
military clients all over the world. With O Warehousing

wholly owned assets in Hawaii, Alaska, O Distribution

Guam and the Mainland, our clients trust us O Sorting & Segregating
O Transloading
for easy, affordable, and safe transportation
O Project Management...
Approved Freight of their goods.
Forwarders and much more.
14777 Don Julian Rd. Working Smarter for You Let Approved Freight Forwarders tackle
City of Industry, CA 91746 At Approved, one of our core values your tough logistics challenges so you can
is to Work Smarter for our customers in focus on your core business. Contact us
approvedforwarders.com/ every facet of our business, whether it’s today.
planner transportation, warehousing, distribution,
sorting and segregating, transloading or
888-679-5099 project management.
®

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 AR Traffic Consultants, Inc.

Arnold Riback
President

Mission Statement:
AR Traffic Consultants,
Inc. has been dedicated
to providing the finest in
transportation logistics
software and services
since 1964. All of our
products and services
are designed specifically
to improve the efficiency,
accuracy, record-keeping,
control and auditability of
shipping. We provide the
actionable information
our clients need to lower
their freight costs. Always W e offer a comprehensive
transportation management system
available both as a cloud solution and for
multi-stop truckload shipments, saving up
to 40% of the cost of sending shipments
separately. You can also use this tool for
providing top-level
customer service, we are IBM’s System I (AS/400) computers. Our pool distribution and parcel zone skipping.
constantly upgrading modules interface with many ERPs. We are Use the freight analyzer to determine
our products and adding also an Infor Solution Partner. Additionally, if your warehouses are shipping by the
features to keep our clients we provide third-party freight auditing optimal carrier and if you are shipping
ahead of the competition. and payment services as well as support from your best sourcing location. See the
freight rate negotiation for parcel, LTL effect that changes in the rate base, floor
and truckload shipments. Our cutting- and discount will have on your freight
edge Freight Dashboard will show you the spend. The warehouse relocation tool will
components of your freight spend and help show you the cost impact of opening a new
you determine areas for hidden savings. warehouse or moving an existing one to
You will have access to a system based keep up with a changing customer base.
on our sophisticated, proprietary rating Take advantage of using your carriers’
engine CalcRate®, capable of handling rate bases to save over using a corporate
multiple rate bases, FAKs, weight breaks, tariff when comparing rates with the LTL
discounts, absolute minimums, fuel Bid Analyzer. See the effect on your freight
surcharge tables and accessorial charges. spend as if you shipped by a single carrier,
Discount and floor exceptions can be used the same carrier as historically or
entered for region, state, even down to opted for the lowest-cost carrier. When you
AR Traffic the ZIP code level. Use the system for are ready, just set the new effective date
Consultants, Inc. carrier selection, rate comparisons, mileage and start shipping. Send truckload carriers
5 Hanover Square determinations and to streamline your your lanes with the Truckload Bid Analyzer,
Suite 202 freight auditing and payment. All of your and compare and load the rates you accept
New York, NY 10004 freight history is stored for future analysis with the press of a button.
212-736-8565 and auditing.
www.artraffic.com Use CalcRoute®, our advanced freight Free studies are available to determine
optimization module, to combine shipments the impact of utilizing a TMS value-added
from one or multiple warehouses into program.

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 Ascent Global Logistics

Bill Goodgion
President

About Ascent
Ascent Global Logistics
delivers elite solutions
designed to help our
client partners optimize
logistics performance,
maintain their competitive
advantage and strengthen
their core businesses. As a

A
full-service global logistics scent Global Logistics is focused continue those investments throughout
partner, Ascent is focused on going above and beyond to 2020—in a series of enhancements to our
on providing clients with optimize clients’ logistics performance client technology, PEAK™. This will enable
innovative technology, and accelerate growth. In today’s dynamic us to provide clients with a multimodal
customized solutions marketplace, Ascent understands one- technology platform that simplifies how
and highly individualized
size-fits-all solutions won’t step up to the clients, carriers and agents interact with
service. No matter what
challenges our clients face in a very real us. This robust tool will also help our clients
challenges our clients
way, each and every day. That’s why Ascent manage activities deeper in their supply
face, we are committed
is committed to providing custom programs chains. At Ascent, we realize it is no longer
to helping them grow
while supporting them with highly individualized service to ensure enough to inform clients of a shipment’s
throughout the journey to the optimal solution, regardless of the location or provide past reports. The best
peak logistics performance. challenge or situation. 3PL partners are able to give clients insights
Between the ongoing global trade into their businesses that will assist with a
war, IMO 2020 and the ability to procure better understanding of what may happen
truck capacity and rates in a volatile in the future, and that is precisely what we
market, the challenges on the horizon in deliver through PEAK™.
this new decade are not slowing down.
Our team of deeply experienced logistics Our Biggest Investment—Our People
professionals has the knowledge and the While technology is critical, it becomes
dedication that will help our clients navigate less and less valuable without skilled,
these types of uncertainties. With our experienced people behind it. That’s why
transparent approach to service, we keep at Ascent, we invest in and empower
clients informed and educated, while also our people to help our clients streamline
providing them with tools to better plan and their supply chain, strengthen their core
manage their businesses through whatever businesses and achieve peak logistics
challenges may arise. performance. That emphasis on the people-
quotient is not just something we talk about.
Ascent Global Logistics Technology Beyond Logistics It is our defining difference and the way that
1431 Opus Place Ste. 530 At Ascent, we believe in combining we at Ascent will continue to distinguish our
Downers Grove, IL 60515 our people’s knowledge with powerful elite brand of partnership, into the new year,
1.800.614.1348 technology to deliver a seamless and the new decade and beyond.
[email protected] intuitive experience. We have made
ascentgl.com significant investments—and plan to

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 Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide
integrated warehousing,
transportation, and
co-packaging services to
the food, pharmaceutical,
and related CPG industries.
Our goal is total customer
satisfaction through
continuous innovation
in best practices and in
technology by focusing on
teamwork, integrity, and
accountability, all in a safe
working environment.
A tlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation
(ABW) has provided public and
contract food-grade, dry and temperature-
Southwest, and Great Plains, as well as
truckload and plant support services
throughout its service area. As an asset
controlled distribution services for over based provider, Colonial’s Services
60 years. In 2019, ABW handled 6.5 billion include consolidated order selection (bulk
pounds of product through 5.3 million sq. picking) and inbound consolidation to
ft. of capacity in 15 food grade warehouse outbound cross-dock.
facilities across the Southeast. This equates
to 7.6 million pallets. Co-packaging / Re-packing Services
With our in-house carrier, Colonial ABW provides co-packaging and
Cartage Corporation, and our co-packaging re-packing services to many of our contract
expertise, ABW can build integrated and public warehouse customers. We store
solutions for your asset-based logistics and manage packaging and supplies for our
needs in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, customers and are able to recover a high
and Great Plains. percentage of goods damaged in transit or
in need of packaging corrections.
Multi-Client/Public and Contract With over two decades of secondary
Warehousing packaging experience, and now
Since its 1948 inception, ABW has offered primary packaging experience, ABW
multi-client/public warehousing services continues to grow and develop its
to its customers. Our customers from small capabilities, co-packaging or building
to large enjoy the benefits of our superior over 10.5 million cases in 2019. We have
customer service, strategic locations, and experience operating:
extraordinary attention to detail. O High-capacity, high-speed baggers and
ABW has extensive experience operating cartoners
contract (dedicated) facilities where either O Overwrap, shoe box, and box pack lines
ABW or the customer owns or leases the O Flex lines for shelf ready displays as well
facility, using either our Tier 1 WMS or the as quarter, half, and full pallet displays
customer’s proprietary system to drive any
array of services required for the business
What does ABW offer that others do
application. Our operations routinely
not?
score best-in-network across multiple
O Stability of ownership: same family for
Key Performance Metrics and we have
over 50 years
received numerous awards for operational
O A focus on our core competencies
Atlanta Bonded excellence.
of warehousing, transportation, and
Warehouse Corporation co-packaging: not being everything to
3000 Cobb Int’l Blvd. Transportation Services everybody
Kennesaw, GA 30152 Colonial Cartage Corporation, our O A track record proving we are not
General: 770-425-3000 in-house carrier, is a full service interested in second place
Sales: 678-322-3120 carrier providing food-grade, dry O Long term investments in our facilities,
and refrigerated TL, LTL, and pool technology, and people
[email protected]
distribution services for over 60 years. O Quick decisions: change is not patient
atlantabonded.com
Colonial provides regularly scheduled and you need answers
temperature-controlled LTL delivery O Flexibility in pricing and structure: we are
to all points in the Southeast, Midwest, interested in a fair deal for a long time

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 Atlantic Container Line
A Grimaldi Group Company

Andrew J. Abbott
President & CEO

Cargo capacity for ACL’s

G4 vessels includes:
O 420 ton quarter ramp
enables load and
discharge of oversized
cargo
O 28,900m2 for high/
heavy roll on/roll off
cargo
O 1,300+ vehicle capacity
ACL’s new G4 (Generation 4) fleet, the Grimaldi’s ever-expanding service network,
O 3,800+ TEU cellular
Atlantic Star, Atlantic Sun, Atlantic Sea, the G4s enable ACL to provide even more
container capacity
Atlantic Sail and Atlantic Sky have been services as a high quality container and
placed in their transatlantic service. RORO operator for years to come.
ACL Featured Services:
The G4 vessels are the first of their kind Since 1967, ACL has been a specialized
O Weekly RORO Service
vessels and the largest RORO/Containerships transatlantic carrier of containers, project
to and from 7 North
American and European (CONRO) ever built. They incorporate and oversized cargo, heavy equipment
Ports an innovative design that increases and vehicles with the world’s largest
O 4 weekly Transatlantic capacity without significantly changing combination RORO/Containerships. The
Container Services with the dimensions of the vessel. The G4s are Company’s headquarters are in Westfield,
Direct Calls at 15 Ports bigger, greener and more efficient than their New Jersey with offices throughout
O Unique ports, directly predecessors. The container capacity is more Europe and North America. ACL offers four
serving Baltimore, than doubled at 3800 TEUs, plus 28,900 transatlantic sailings each week and also
Halifax and Liverpool square meters of RORO space and a car handles the Grimaldi Lines’ service between
O 2 UK port choices: capacity of 1300+ vehicles. The RORO ramps the U.S. & West Africa and the Grimaldi
Liverpool and London are wider and shallower and the RORO decks EuroMed Service between North America
Gateway are higher (up to 7.4 meters) with fewer and the Mediterranean. The Company also
O Fast connections to columns, enabling much easier loading and offers service for oversized cargo from
Ireland and Scotland discharge of oversized cargo. Emissions per North America to Asia, the Baltic, East
O Easy access to interior TEU are reduced by 65%. The fleet continues and South Africa, the Mediterranean, the
France and Germany to employ cell-guides on deck, a feature that Middle East, and South America. ACL is a
O RORO Service from
will allow ACL to extend its enviable record. subsidiary company of the Grimaldi Group
North America to Asia,
For over fifty years, ACL ships have never of Naples, Italy.
Baltic, East & South
lost a container over the side.
Africa, Mediterranean,
The five new G4 vessels dramatically
Middle East & South
improve ACL’s competitiveness on the
America
North Atlantic. The G4s demonstrate to
our customers that our Parent Company,
Atlantic Container Line the Grimaldi Group, continues to do things
1-800-ACL-1235 differently than all of its competitors. We
www.ACLcargo.com employ unique ships, go to unique ports
and carry cargo that others cannot carry.
The new G4 fleet will enhance our cargo
carrying capabilities. Combined with A Grimaldi Group Company

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 Bender Group

Steve Reid
President

Bender Group combines a

small business approach
with innovative and
technology-based
logistics solutions to help
companies of all sizes
improve their supply
chain systems, from the
manufacturing source
through delivery to
F ounded in 1945 by Edwin S. Bender
in Reno, Nevada, Bender Group has
over 70 years of experience in Supply
can help you organize and streamline your
transportation needs to give you the cost-
effective, on-time delivery of goods to meet
multiple distribution Chain expertise. For almost three quarters your business needs.
channels. of a century, Bender Group has provided
outstanding logistics services to customers International
We sincerely believe in... of every size and kind. Bender Group offers the full complement
O Keeping our Promises Starting with 60,000 square feet of of services required to manage the global
O It Ought to Be Fun to Go space, Bender Group has continued supply chain, including customs brokerage
to Work to expand to over a million square feet and freight forwarding, import and
O Listening
with operations in Nevada, Virginia, and export services, and value-added expert
O Actively seeking
California. Bender Group offers a variety consultation services. Bender Group knows
responsibility
of warehouse and distribution services, what is required to navigate the ever-
O Communicating in a
international customs brokerage and freight changing world of trade and tariffs, while
straight line
forwarding and a complete transportation helping you make the strategic decisions
network including domestic brokerage, necessary to compete on the world stage.
less-than-truckload, truckload and small
parcel services. Information Technology
When CIOs are surveyed on what would
Distribution and Omni-channel improve their development or supply
Fulfillment chain process, the overwhelming answer
Bender Group’s chief focus is providing is increased visibility throughout their
flexible distribution and fulfillment center pipeline. Bender Group provides you with
solutions along with any related value added state-of-the-art systems, order processing,
activities at a competitive price. We have the and communications systems to help you
physical operations, information systems, maintain clear visibility of your inventory
customer service and expertise to handle and transactions from anywhere.
the most complex distribution requirements
Bender Group including omni-channel fulfillment. With Why Bender Group?
345 Parr Circle Our company culture fosters proactivity,
bicoastal fulfillment facilities, Bender Group
Reno, NV 89512
offers delivery service to 99.6% of the US accountability, and execution. As a result, our
800-621-9402
population within 1-3 days delivery. logistics professionals have a deep sense of
775-788-8800
responsibility and empowerment to meet or
775-788-8811
www.bendergroup.com Transportation exceed our clients’ supply chain requirements.
salesinfo@ Whether you need national or regional Bender Group has the agility to quickly
benderwhs.com LTL service via our core carriers, airfreight, implement intelligent ideas and technology,
or small package carriers or are interested effectively addressing the everchanging
in private fleet conversion, Bender Group dynamics of a company’s supply chain.

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 Bronco Warehousing
Who We Are
After spending over three
decades working in the
freight brokerage industry,
the Bronco Warehousing
team decided to apply
their wealth of experience
to the shipping and
warehousing industry. Over
the course of those 30
years and through Bronco
Warehousing today, we
remain dedicated to
providing exceptional
customer service, cost-
effective warehousing
solutions, and high-quality
services.

B ronco Warehousing offers a

comprehensive range of warehousing
services targeted to meet the needs of the
Why Bronco Warehousing?
O Decrease the time you spend on shipping,
storing, and tracking your inventory
cross-border market, including: O Save money on storage and shipping
O Staging through our streamlined system designed
O Storage to reduce cost
O Pick & Pack Services O Access cutting-edge shipping solutions
O Labeling and technology to conveniently manage
O Kitting & Assembly inventory
O FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) Prep Work O Exceptional customer service
O Customs Clearance O Convenient location near the United
O Reverse Logistics (Returns) States/Canada border
O Shipping

Meeting Your Cross-Border Shipping

and Warehousing Needs
Our unique location is a short distance
from the United States and Canada border.
We are within 500 miles of 40% of the
United States population and over 65%
of the Canadian population, enabling us
to meet your needs with the agility that
today’s consumers demand.
We utilize a robust warehouse
management system to give you
Bronco Warehousing unparalleled access to your inventory.
59 John Glenn Dr. Through our innovative customer portal,
Buffalo, NY you can track your inventory, place
716-427-6626 orders, track shipments, and more with
joseph@ ease. Our depth of experience allows us to
broncowarehousing.com
simplify your business and streamline your
operations.
broncowarehousing.com

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 Burris Logistics

Donnie Burris
CEO

Mission Statement
Our company is founded
on deep-rooted values
and comprised of four
unique brand lines with
a mission to be One
Partner, Many Solutions.
At Burris Logistics, we
listen to your challenges
to offer compelling and
comprehensive solutions.
Our doors and minds
are always open as we
collaborate on your end-
to-end supply chain
management needs.

E stablished in 1925, Burris Logistics operates an expanding

network of temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution
centers from Maine to Florida and as far west as Oklahoma.
This fifth-generation, family-owned enterprise provides leading-
edge logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions, coast to
coast, through four distinct Business Units: Burris Custom Distribution,
Burris PRW Plus (Temperature-controlled warehousing and Direct
to Consumer Fulfillment), Honor Foods (a redistributor of frozen,
refrigerated and dry foodservice products), and Trinity Logistics (a
Burris Logistics global freight solutions provider).
501 S.E. 5th Street For more information about our trend-setting logistics and deep-
Milford, DE 19963 rooted values® please visit www.burrislogistics.com.

M: 802.922.0060
P: 302.839.5154

Corporate Contact Info

Bobby Bailey
VP of Marketing
Email: rmbailey@
burrislogistics.com

BurrisLogistics.com
One Partner Many
Solutions

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 C.L. Services
What We Stand For

In 1997, we set out to

pave a new name in the
transportation game. Our
initial goal was to give
shippers and carriers a
freight brokerage service
that uniquely combines
the personal attention
provided by a smaller
brokerage with the
technology and capacity
of a large-scale freight
management company.
Today, C.L. Services
continues to provide
trusted transportation,
while developing
meaningful relationships
A t C.L. Services, our experienced
logistics team combines technology
with dynamic industry knowledge to execute
money. Our carrier compliance division
continually monitors our carrier network
to maintain our industry leading standards,
with our carriers and
shipping solutions aimed to exceed your allowing us to leverage our 45,000+ strong
customers along the way.
expectations. Our logistics professionals carrier network and maintain a 95% on-time
work diligently to ensure that your shipment standard.
arrives on time, keeping you updated every C.L. Services is a full-service, asset-based
step of the way. 3PL, offering truckload, LTL, refrigerated
and dry van, intermodal, cross-docking,
EXPERIENCE LOGISTICS container services, trailer pull and more
AS IT SHOULD BE specialized freight services. If you have
C. L. Services opened its doors in freight to move, we have the equipment to
1997 with the goal of providing a world- move it on-time and in budget.
class logistics service and an unmatched
customer service experience, based STRESS-FREE LOGISTICS
upon our Prosponsive® Approach. Since When you work with C.L. Services, you
then, C.L. Services has continuously work with the future of logistics. We
developed innovative ways to deliver quickly evaluate and choose from the best
tailored shipping solutions that combine rates, the best carriers, the best pick-up
the personal attention of a small 3PL, with and delivery times, all in one place and
the versatility and capacity of a large- on-demand. We book your load with
scale freight management organization. the C.L. Services carrier match program.
Today, C.L. Services continues to build You will feel confident your freight is in
on the foundation laid over twenty years reputable hands every time. We monitor
ago, offering trusted freight services your shipments from pick-up to delivery; we
and innovative solutions, backed by the know where it is, shipment status, and when
industry’s most dynamic team. it will be there! We believe in transparent,
Prosponsive® Logistics. Your job gets easier
ONE COMPANY TO MEET when you turn it over to the pros at C.L.
ALL YOUR NEEDS Services.
C.L. Services, Inc. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies O Full transparency with track and trace
4245 Intl. Pkwy and small businesses alike, C.L. Services’ 24/7/365
Suite 125 commitment to 24/7/365 customer service O A select group of consistent people

Atlanta, GA 30354 and reliability makes us a top choice in the assigned to your account
800-533-3922 industry. Our innovative training program O Live after-hours communication
O Freight optimization technology
678-686-0933 (Atlanta) keeps our employees updated on the latest
O Expert consulting services
www.clservicesinc.com technology and market trends, helping our
O Expedited & guaranteed shipments
team have knowledgeable and informed
conversations to help save you time and

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 Capacity LLC

Jeff Kaiden
Chief Executive Officer

Capacity works with

brands that need value-
added order fulfillment.
Our passion for executing
to the highest standards
of excellence sets us apart
from the competition.

We take an engineering-
based approach to
problem solving, and see
innovation as an everyday
resource we always have
on hand.
C apacity fulfills tens of thousands of
e-commerce and pick and pack orders
daily. We can modify product, create
consumer. Capacity’s culture of excellence
is the difference that helps our clients build
their brands, giving us a charge that never
gift sets, replace unit cartons—anything goes away.
At Capacity, it is always that helps our clients unlock value and If a project seems out of the ordinary,
our mission to deliver delight customers. We enable clients to clients count on Capacity to provide the
fulfillment solutions that ship to hundreds of retail trading partners, extraordinary. We do the basics well, but it’s
delight and build trust complying with EDI and other requirements. the unexpected where we truly excel. That’s
with brands, consumers, We are an omnichannel order fulfillment where we are at our best, and where our
and retailers in our target provider, with decades of experience clients experience the greatest value. That’s
markets.
handling higher-value consumer products. the Capacity difference. That’s why our
Our engineering, process-based, clients get what they want, when they want
approach to problem solving and execution it, the way they want it. That’s our idea of
is how we deliver exceptional solutions. ‘fulfillment delivered.’
We design our facilities, processes, and Capacity provides global fulfillment
technology with careful attention to each solutions from our locations in New
individual client need. Capacity’s in-house Jersey, California, the United Kingdom and
teams of engineers, programmers, and France. Our US locations are close to the
operations specialists ensure we can major ports of Newark/New York and Los
respond in real-time to all the challenges Angeles/Long Beach. Our UK location is
that modern fulfillment presents. close to Gatwick Airport, and in France we
We have on-site experts available when are near Lyon. These strategic locations
clients need to discuss a range of topics, allow for reduced transit times, access to
from creative problem solving to supply our clients’ key markets, and we are always
Capacity chain challenges that occur away from our expanding our footprint and our geographic
1112 Corporate Road facilities. When our clients want to think reach.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 creatively to improve product packaging,
732-348-7224 we are there. We have the experience,
inboundlog@ vendors, and equipment to make it happen.
capacityllc.com If our clients just want to connect about
www.capacityllc.com another crazy day navigated successfully,
we are there. We know just how much
energy goes into getting product to the end

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 Cass Information Systems, Inc.
Cass Information Systems,
Inc. is the leader in
customized freight bill
C ass is the leading provider of
freight audit, payment and business
intelligence services, leveraging over 60
audit, rating, payment years of experience in providing solutions
and business intelligence to major corporations having complex
services. transportation payment and information
needs. By understanding our customer’s
Cass has the most critical transportation and accounting
industry experience in
processes, we provide customized business
implementing complex
intelligence solutions that help create a
processing systems that
competitive advantage through reduced
meet the unique internal
costs, increased efficiency, and better
requirements of large
decision making capability.
companies. Our system
architecture allows us Our goal is to not just duplicate existing
to provide customized systems but to provide enhancements to
solutions. We do not the freight processing system that will help
fit companies into a to maximize a customer’s supply chain
“standardized” system. efficiency. Cass’ team of industry experts
Cass prides itself on perform an in-depth analysis of your
providing system solutions unique needs.
that companies are unable
to develop internally,
Solutions
or with other service
Cass offers solutions in these key areas:
providers.
O Freight bill processing and payment
In business since 1906 and
O Freight bill auditing Experience and Service
O Freight accruals We substantially invest in personnel
processing freight invoices
O Freight rating and the required technology to ensure we
since 1956, Cass continues
O General Ledger Accounting provide superior customer support and
to offer stability, security,
O System design and development
and expertise in the freight service in our relationships. Our Customer
O Electronic billing conversion
payment market. Service Team includes an assigned
O Package level audit and reporting
Account Manager who manages the
O Vendor compliance reporting
customer relationship with representatives
O Carrier compliance reporting
from systems, operations and carrier
O Billing procedures
relations. This level of customer support
O Business Intelligence
provides the highest echelon of quality
• Standard and Custom Reporting
services, and the most extensive customer
• Benchmarking
oriented focus in our industry.
• Web-based reporting and analysis
• Dashboards
O Carrier services
Global Visibility
• Freight bill inquiry Visibility to global transportation spend
• Exception analysis is essential for effective supply chain
management. The single best source for
gaining this visibility is a robust, best-
Financial Security practice, global freight audit and payment
Cass Information Systems Inc. is a solution. Our global business intelligence
Cass Information Financial Holding Company. We are platform provides an integrated, global
Systems, Inc. publicly held and traded on the NASDAQ view for transportation spend, usage, and
13001 Hollenberg Drive Stock Market (CASS). We furnish our trend information.
Bridgeton, MO 63044 financial information and projections to the
314-506-5500 Securities and Exchange Commission and Contact Cass today to learn more about
Fax: 314-506-5840 the NASDAQ on a regular basis. the freight audit, payment and business
www.cassinfo.com We comply with the provisions of intelligence solutions that you can count on
Sarbanes-Oxley and we make the SOC 1, today and into the future.
Type II Auditing Standard Report available to
our customers and prospective customers.

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 CenterPoint

Bob Chapman
CEO

We’re Built to Solve It

CenterPoint is an industrial
real estate company
made up of dedicated
thinkers, innovators and
leaders with the creativity
and know-how to tackle
the industry’s toughest
challenges. W ith a track record of closing the
most complex industrial real
estate deals ever, you can count on us to
States. We have a growing national
platform that targets port and intermodal
markets around the country. Whether you
And it’s those kinds of deliver forward-thinking solutions for your are looking to buy, sell, lease or build, our
problems—the delicate, the development, acquisition and management expert team is ready to tackle your supply
complex, the seemingly- needs. chain challenges.
impossible—that we relish
most. Because with an Leading Expertise Local Market Experts
agile team, substantial Our wide-ranging expertise enables us As a leader in logistics infrastructure
access to capital and to complete complex industrial real estate and transportation-advantaged properties,
industry-leading expertise, projects reliably and quickly. Backed by CenterPoint has an active presence in
those are exactly the kinds more than three decades of investment, strategically located ports and distribution
of problems we’re built to development and management experience, hubs throughout the nation. In each of our
solve. we are an innovator in the investment, markets, we can deliver on your industrial
development and management of industrial real estate requirements, including
real estate and multimodal transportation traditional build-to-suits, world-class
infrastructure. intermodal centers, container storage
Because we believe that the most facilities, truck terminals, state-of-the-art
efficient approach to shipping and distribution centers, light manufacturing
distribution requires thoughtful facilities, campus and park development,
diversification across multiple modes data centers and more.
of transportation. CenterPoint has We bring localized expertise, broker
multifaceted experience in the development relationships and community connections
and redevelopment of inland and to all our key markets. Through our
intermodal ports. Combined with our focused industrial real estate activities
relationships with railways and logistics spanning investment, development and
providers and our expertise in site selection, asset management, we help our clients
we’re exceptionally equipped to meet the and our partners become more successful –
growing demand for transportation and maximizing the strategic value of their real
CenterPoint Properties logistics solutions in key markets across the estate assets and providing them with more
Corporate Headquarters country. efficient access and proximity to ports, rail
1808 Swift Drive terminals, major interstates and population
Oak Brook, IL 60523 CenterPoint’s National Reach centers.
630-586-8000 CenterPoint is highly active in the
centerpoint.com investment, development and management
of industrial real estate and multimodal
transportation infrastructure in the United

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 CFI

Greg Orr
EVP
TFI US Truckload

Vision:
Our core purpose is to
create an environment
where we inspire personal
growth; promote service
in our community; and
provide opportunities for
our CFI families.
TRUCKLOAD CFI LOGISTICA
Driving together since 1951, CFI is a Established in 1985, CFI Logistica delivers
progressive and stable partner, providing an outstanding logistics and cross-border
industry-leading 97% on-time service to our service to and from Mexico. Inbound cross-
supply chain partners. Beginning with one border goods from Mexico are seamlessly
truck and trailer, CFI grew to become one of managed and expedited for delivery into
the most respected names in trucking. Now distribution centers, where they are staged
2,000 power units and over 7,000 dry-van for order fulfillment and final-mile delivery
trailers strong, the CFI fleet delivers long via an owned intra-Mexico LTL network.
haul, regional, and dedicated solutions. A Over 90,000 cross-border loads are
TFI International, Inc. company since 2017, handled per year with CFI Truckload.
CFI exceeds over-the-road expectations
in the North American market. To better
serve the full customer supply chain in CFI LOGISTICS
Mexico and Canada, CFI proudly offers CFI CFI Logistics utilizes unique owned-
Logistica and CFI Logistics. We pick up and asset capabilities through CFI Truckload
deliver safely and on time as promised. and other TFI sister companies to provide
CFI’s core values of safety, family, complete supply chain solutions across
commitment, and teamwork drive the North America. This distinctive carrier
organization’s efforts to deliver the highest base sets CFIL apart from the competition.
service possible. On and off the road, CFI These close relationships and utilization of
family members demonstrate this culture carriers recreate the outstanding service
by supporting charitable organizations, CFI provides. CFIL utilizes over 60% of
advocating for groups in need, and our carrier pool more than 80% of the
respecting the professionals who have time; double industry standards. From
made the trucking industry what it is today. specialized and heavy haul to project and
The CFI True to the Troops, She Drives CFI, field delivery, our carriers are ready to meet
and the inaugural First Responder wrapped the challenges that customers face.
CFI fleet promote the values of equality and
customer.assistance@ respect within the industry. These working
cfidrive.com tractors demonstrate our commitment to
800-641-4747 moving the industry forward. An award-
cfidrive.com winning carrier in sustainability, culture, and
service, CFI is a progressive partner.

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 Cheetah Software Systems, Inc.

Jeff Groenke
VP of Sales and
Implementation

We call our platform

Cheetah LOOP® (Logistics
Operations Optimization
Platform) and it covers the
Logistics space from A to Z,
including First Mile, Last Mile,
Healthcare, Retail, Courier,
Delivery, Freight, Truckload
and LTL, 3rd Party Carriers
for Hire and Private Fleets.

Our propriety algorithms

are designed to both
accurately and realistically
model your current logistics
supply chains using machine
learning and AI. Cheetah Cheetah LOOP efficient form in real time. Autonomous
LOOP® automatically With Cheetah LOOP®, you can capture dispatch and auto routing enables
generates alerts when and program your detailed business dispatchers to manage exceptions with
disruptions occur to provide rules into Cheetah’s real-time dynamic/ Cheetah LOOP’s analytics for decision
your team with the most autonomous route optimization engine support and reduces routine manual tasks
relevant information to help by as much as 60%-70%.
to produce an optimized daily plan. The
resolve problems – including
plan is then distributed to your drivers and
insight into the orders
affected, recommendations maintained in real time as cancellations, Cheetah Software Systems
for best resolution, visibility re-schedules, line item updates, delays Cheetah LOOP® is the only operations
and potential financial and live traffic occur. The result being that solution that not only plans delivery routes,
impact. the driver, dispatch, customer service rep but also predicts extremely accurate arrival
and most importantly your client are all times as it adapts, live and automatically,
in sync. ETA information and visibility of to changing operational conditions. The
all the drivers are available in real time Cheetah platform easily integrates with your
all the time. As well, communication and current customers’ enterprise technology
information conveyed between driver, platforms and supports a multitude of
dispatch, customer service and your client verticals.
are autonomously displayed for the most We are not just a logistics software
optimized action to be taken. Having the building a better way to get around; We
visibility of correct client data turns hours of are a technology company reformatting the
planning to minutes, while enhancing your future of mobility with predictive adaptive
Cheetah Software customer’s experience. optimization.
Systems, Inc.
31280 Oak Crest Dr., Ste #3 Cheetah LOOP® can easily manage
Westlake Village, CA 91361 on-demand same-day orders to be routed
805-373-7111 and optimized daily. Drivers are assigned
[email protected] new pickups which are added to their
www.cheetah.com existing plan. The entire plan is then
automatically re-optimized to its most

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 CN
Your Transportation and Logistics Provider in North America

Keith Reardon
Senior Vice President,
Consumer Product
Supply Chain

“We are well-positioned

to serve a growing
consumer economy with
transportation options that
bring more supply chain
flexibility to our customers
which helps them win in
their markets.”

CN is a leader in the North American

transportation and supply chain
logistics industry — focused on innovation
around the world. By working together
with our supply chain partners we make
sure our customers get their products to
and collaboration. We offer integrated market as efficiently as possible — using
shipping solutions, including intermodal, innovative solutions that drive sustainability
trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and ensure long term growth. CN is a
and distribution. With a rail network of true backbone of the economy; fostering
20,000 miles and 23 strategically located prosperity in the North American markets
intermodal terminals close to major North we serve and helping our customers win in
American distribution centers — we are the global market place.
well placed to offer easy access to major Whether you’re shipping locally across
U.S. markets and all Canadian markets. CN’s vast North American rail network, or
CN is an indispensable transportation globally through the many port gateways
provider for many key sectors of the North we service on 3 coasts, we connect you
American economy, from grain and forest with the people that matter most — your
products to industrial and automotive customers.
products — moving raw materials and
intermediate and finished goods to markets
CN
Montreal (Headquarters)
935 de La Gauchetière St. W
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3B 2M9
Sales: 1-888-MOVIN CN
www.cn.ca

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 Continental Expedited Services
Unmatched Urgency
Continental Expedited
Services is second to none
when it comes to speed.
Moving freight anytime,
day or night. Right now.

Full Selection of Transportation Tools Expedited Service to Mexico

and Services CES has built a reputation as the go-to
CES has all the tools your business needs solution for expediting to Mexico. Like a
to move freight quickly and easily. hot knife through butter, CES cuts through
borders quickly and cleanly. Experience and
Air Options attention to detail is the name of the game.
Continental offers a variety of door-to- Continental has hubs in both Monterrey
door air solutions as an indirect air carrier and Querétaro, as well as storage and
through our network of over 200 airfreight airfreight capabilities throughout Mexico.
and air charter service providers. Our 24-hour service center can provide
a complete solution to your time-critical
Freight Rescue needs—within minutes. We also offer intra-
Continental will do whatever it takes to Mex and cross-border warehousing.
get your cargo moving quick. Repackaging, O Experienced Bilingual Staff 24/7
assessment of distressed freight, and O Web Tracking & Total Visibility
warehousing are often part of the recovery O EDI Capable

effort. O Hazmat Certified

O Customs Bonded

Surface Expedite CES has over 20 years of experience

CES is your one-call solution for all crossing borders. Our priority is to make it
ground shipments in North America. We as quick and easy for our customers.
Continental provide exclusive use, door-to-door service
Expedited Services to all parts of the United States, Canada,
2718 Union Hall Road and Mexico.
Clarksville, TN 37040
855-SHIPCES Special Handling
customer.service@ Inside deliveries, temperature-controlled
shipces.com transport, pallet jack services, custom
continentalexpedited.com packaging and liftgate services are just a
few ways we take care of our customers.

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 Corporate Traffic Logistics

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imaginations of three brothers who range of capabilities, Corporate Traffic
dreamed of achieving success in the same has built a reputation for offering a higher
industry as their father, who ran a trucking level of service, owning the entire logistics
5&$)/0-0(: company. Chris, Chad, and Craig Cline went process from start to finish.
on to start Corporate Traffic in 1992 with Our accomplished professionals work
the goal of creating a worldwide logistics with cutting-edge technology to make
company their father would be proud of. doing business with Corporate Traffic easy,
Corporate Traffic Today, the dream is real—we’re still family rewarding and remarkably affordable. We
6500 Bowden Road, owned and operated, and we deliver the work hard to build strong relationships
Suite 202 goods, even when others can’t. with our clients, and constantly seek better
Jacksonville, FL 32216 We have pioneered a dual-service ways to meet their needs and exceed
approach allowing our trucks and logistics expectations, whether by full truckload,
Toledo services to work in tandem. And we deliver less-than-truckload, intermodal services or
904-400-6004 your goods on time, intact and on budget. dynamic technology.
1715 Indian Wood Circle,
Suite 230
Maumee, OH 43537

Charlotte
704-944-5855
3800 Arco Corporation
Drive, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28273

800-787-2334
Fax: 904-727-6804
cti@corporatetraffic.com
www.corporatetraffic.com

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 COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc.

C OSCO SHIPPING brings the highest

quality of ocean cargo transportation
services to every corner of the globe, with
routes and rates, collect details and
documentation, share data, generate bills of
lading, track and/or redirect inbound and
one of the largest, newest and ‘greenest’ outbound shipments, and maintain accurate
fleets making frequent and timely calls metrics and reporting. Our E-Lines e-suite
to the busiest ports worldwide. COSCO saves you time, effort and aggravation, and
SHIPPING delivers your containerized is backed by a global network of ocean
cargo quickly, economically and securely, cargo specialists ready 24/7 to assist in any
interfacing with rail, road, barge, air and part of the process. See it and try it through
more, with advanced equipment and the new COSCO SHIPPING Customer Portal
technology leading the way to absolute at support.cosco-usa.com
supply chain efficiency. And, there is no
other ocean carrier who knows China better.
The Ocean Alliance
COSCO SHIPPING is part of the Ocean
Your China Partner Alliance, the largest operational agreement
With long and detailed experience in ever made between shipping companies.
moving cargo in and out of the interior of With more than 40 maritime services, we
China, COSCO SHIPPING is your guide to will be sharing our fleet with the largest
selecting the right feeder services, barge, Asian shipping companies. By offering more
railroad, and trucking companies. With ports and more direct calls, as well as better
local offices and representatives positioned transit times, we will provide our customers
strategically in all of the manufacturing with unmatched quality services. This new
and production cities across China and offering is a cornerstone of our strategy
Asia, COSCO SHIPPING can save you as it reinforces our competitiveness and
time, money and paperwork in getting strengthens our position as a key player in
your shipments prepared and on to the shipping industry.
port locations. COSCO SHIPPING truly
is your China partner, with accurate and We Deliver Value
comprehensive advice available to you by COSCO SHIPPING doesn’t just move
phone, fax, web, and other sources on a ocean cargo, we make moving ocean cargo
real-time, around-the-clock basis. No matter a better part of your bottom line. 50 main-
if you are just beginning to trade with China line services, 85 offices in 160 countries
or are an old China hand, COSCO SHIPPING serving 1000 ports around the globe all
can add value to your supply chain. add up to a world-class ocean carrier with
COSCO SHIPPING Lines worldwide capabilities. Contact COSCO
(North America) Inc. E-Lines is E-Sweet, Now Includes the SHIPPING today!
100 Lighting Way New Customer Portal
Secaucus, NJ 07094 COSCO SHIPPING provides you with
866-830-2550 the tools to make the shipping process
elines.coscoshipping. seamless, easy and efficient. Our new
com/usa E-Lines web service helps you check

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 CT Logistics
Confidence, Trust, Leadership, Traditions since 1923.

Allan J. Miner
President

The associates of CT
Logistics are committed to
providing superior supply
chain business services
and software solutions.

Our leadership has been

earned with over 97 years
of client confidence and
trust. SM

ISO 9001:2015
CONFIDENCE audit & payment system, AuditPay ; our
SM
CT provides more than 97 years of rating and routing program, FreitRater ,
SOC II
experience with comprehensive, broad and our exclusive shipper’s co-op program,
SM
supply chain accounting and business TranSaver . We take paths least explored to
intelligence solutions tailored to meet your find solutions that will keep your company
company’s unique needs. We give you the abreast of shifting business environments
confidence to trust CT, a premier provider and opportunities to remain ahead of your
in freight bill audit and payment, along competition.
with transportation management services.
It is our desire to assist you in managing CONFIDENCE. TRUST. LEADERSHIP.
your transportation spend and data so you TRADITIONS SINCE 1923
can focus on what matters most, which They’ve become part of an important 97
is efficiently and effectively running your year tradition that our clients have come to
supply chain management programs. rely on when partnering with us. But just
as important is the future the CT team will
TRUST help you build. Our services and software
Small firms to Fortune 100 corporations are constantly evolving to provide you
across the country, and around the globe, with the latest leading-edge tools and
have trusted CT to assist them in making technology with user-friendly applications
solid informed decisions regarding their that will help manage and reduce logistics
freight bill audit and payment challenges. costs while adding value and more to your
Our team of professionals has been bottom line.
instrumental in assisting our clients by Visit www.ctlogistics.com for more
utilizing our expertise and technology information about our firm. Or call (216)
to maximize their ROI and provide the 267-2000 Ext. 2190 to speak with one of CT
flexibility they need to compete in an ever- Logistics’ knowledgeable representatives
CT Logistics changing, global marketplace. regarding your company’s freight
12487 Plaza Drive transportation, logistics or global supply
Cleveland, OH 44130-1084 LEADERSHIP chain challenges.
216-267-2000 CT is a leader in the freight bill audit,
[email protected] payment and transportation management
ctlogistics.com services industry. CT’s portfolio of
software solutions includes: our TMS
SM
software, CTLion , our customized freight

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 CTSI-Global
Total Logistics Technology + Intelligence

J. Kenneth Hazen
CEO

Founded in 1957,
CTSI-Global solves supply
chain challenges by
transforming logistics data
into actionable insights.

Services
O Managed Logistics
Services
O Honeybee TMS
O Spend Management
O Strategic Data

In a world of complex
supply chain data, Your Global Logistics Ecosystem Honeybee TMS
go Global. CTSI-Global is the largest private O Comprehensive TMS to plan and execute
freight audit tech provider in the world, shipments: Manage orders, optimize
processing $15 billion in transactions every loads, select carriers, tender shipments,
year. Versatile managed logistics services, manifest parcels, track shipments, and
robust TMS, legendary spend management, manage claims.
and Strategic Data create end-to-end
supply chain solutions that fit your business. Spend Management
Our tech solutions automate processes, O Eliminate payment errors, save time
improve performance, and decrease and money, and offload contract
transportation costs for national, regional, management and the most advanced
and global shippers. freight audit and payment.

We care about our clients. We adapt our Strategic Data

strategic solutions to your global trade O Business intelligence dashboards and
needs, and our dedicated business analysts benchmarking tools empower you to
provide tactical support and all-inclusive visualize, synthesize, and analyze trends
business reviews. in your shipping data, centralized.
CTSI-Global
1 South Prescott Managed Logistics Services Your business depends on timely,
Memphis, TN 38111 O Experts optimize your logistics strategy accurate, and complete visibility to execute
Phone: +1-888-836-5135 while providing full visibility as we shipping and manage transportation
[email protected] navigate the intricacies of your supply spend. Invest in CTSI-Global to reduce your
ctsi-global.com chain. costs and stay competitive in the global
marketplace.
Locations:
Memphis • Atlanta • India •
Ireland • Singapore

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 CyberLogitec Americas

William Peterson
Managing Director

Mission Statement:
CyberLogitec America,
Inc. is a division
of CyberLogitec,
C yberLogitec empowers the global
supply chain with advanced
technologies that solve operational
headquartered in Seoul, challenges and meet industry demands.
South Korea. CyberLogitec For more than two decades, CyberLogitec
is committed to providing
has worked with the largest shipping lines,
global, end-to-end,
container terminals, and logistics providers
advanced technology
to help them manage end-to-end operations
solutions and technical
and optimize business processes through
consultation to the
supply chain and strives modern, flexible, integrated platforms.
to be the number one Servicing the end-to-end supply chain,
provider of technologies from maritime shipping operations, port management, visibility for customers,
that lead the way in and terminal operating systems to logistics complete management reporting with
supply chain automation, freight forwarding, CyberLogitec’s solutions integrated accounting functionality
communication and help industry partners adapt quickly to are OPUS Logistics core competencies.
collaboration. operational needs by providing actionable Importing, exporting, bills of lading, sales,
visibility. CyberLogitec’s advanced and related accounting and reporting
CyberLogitec Americas
algorithms digitize and automate data procedures can be automated and
is focused on delivering
exchanges to improve customers’ overall centralized.
and supporting logistics
performance, efficiency, competitiveness, The latest version of OPUS Logistics is
technologies to regional
freight forwarders, productivity, and service. an enterprise, cloud-based software-as-
operational solutions to The CyberLogitec Americas Support and a-service (SaaS) platform that is easy to
regional shipping lines, and Services team offers business consulting access and reduces IT infrastructure costs.
EDI services and support during the evaluation and implementation Always stay up to date on the latest version
to regional container processes, utilizing extensive industry and enable your team to access the data
terminal operators. expertise. Then they will continue to support and reporting, anytime, anywhere. Maintain
the operation long after implementation is data integrity with a single source of truth.
completed. Improving Visibility, Communication,
CyberLogitec continues to invest in and Collaboration across the logistics
developing innovative supply chain supply chain is a central part of the OPUS
technology solutions that will improve Logistics system. The SmartLink service
collaboration, communication, and visibility platform works with OPUS Logistics to
across the supply chain. expedite customs clearance and improve
collaboration with shipping lines, shippers,
and overseas partners, while reducing
paperwork and repetitive documentation.
Finally, our Visibility Portal enables shippers
OPUS Logistics by CyberLogitec is to have real-time visibility into the location
an integrated logistics platform that of their cargo.
www.cyberlogitec.com manages all freight forwarding processes To learn more and schedule a demo, visit
including sales, accounting, and warehouse www.cyberlogitec-americas.com.
inventory. Offering flexibility in operational

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 Descartes Systems Group
Transportation
Management
O Shipper TMS
O Real-time Visibility
O Capacity Matching
O Retail Distribution
O Parcel Shipping
O Freight Broker
TMS
O Dock Scheduling
Edward J. Ryan and Yard
Chief Executive Officer Management
O Data Analytics
Mission Statement for Transportation
By combining innovative Management
technology, powerful trade
intelligence and the reach
Routing, Mobile O Denied Party Screening
of our network, Descartes
and Telematics O Export Compliance
delivers the industry's
O Route Planning and Optimization O Other Government/Industry Programs
most complete offering of
O Dispatching and Tracking o Partner/Other Government Agencies
cloud-based logistics and
O Mobile Apps
supply chain managment o Industry Program Support (CSA,
O Telematics and Compliance
solutions. C-TPAT, EU Green Lanes)
O Appointment Scheduling
o Ocean Regulatory Services
O Fleet and Driver Performance
Proven Expertise
Management
With thousands of Broker and Forwarder Enterprise
O Data Analytics for Routing, Mobile &
customers worldwide, Systems
Telematics
Descartes has a proven O Shipment Management
track record of helping O Customs Compliance
companies drive logistics
B2B Connectivity and Messaging O Accounting and Billing
O Logistics Messaging O Warehousing and PO Management
value by automating
o Air O Customer Portal
processes, enhancing
o Ocean O Classification
service, improving
o Road O Denied Party Screening
profitability and ensuring
o Express and Postal O LSP Lead Generation
compliance. Descartes’
O Commercial/B2B Messaging O Value-added Services
headquarters are in
o B2B
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
o Order-to-Cash
and the company has Global Trade Intelligence
o Procure-to-Pay
offices and partners O Product Classification and Duty
o Supplier Compliance
around the world. Determination
o EDI-Managed Services
O Denied Party Screening
O Customs Messaging
o Screening and Sanctions Compliance
o Customs Authority Connectivity
o Audit and Resolution
o Broker Connectivity
o Sanctioned Party Content
O Export Compliance
Customs and Regulatory Compliance o Export Classification
O Security Filings o Controlled Technology
Descartes o North America o Export Automation
Sales Inquiries o EMEA O Duty and Tariff Data
International: o LatAm O Import & Export Data
519-746-8110 x 202331 o APAC O Trade Research
North America: o ROW
O Customs Declarations
800-419-8495 x 202331 Ecommerce Shipping & Fulfillment
Email: o Canada
O Ecommerce Connectivity
[email protected] o United States
O Warehouse Management
www.descartes.com o Europe
O Shipping
O Product Classification and Duty
O Home Delivery
Determination

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 DF Young
DF Young brings over 100 years of Foreign Military Service
experience and creative thinking to As a key logistics and shipping resource
integrated logistics services and complete for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) since the
supply chain management. Our specialized inception of the U.S. Government Security
business units: Assistance Program, we provide full service
support to participating foreign countries for
Automotive all material handling and shipping.
For 85 years we’ve served automotive
manufacturers in NA, SA, Europe, Japan and Services include:
Australia, and work closely with the largest O Air and ocean freight shipping and/or
A. Wesley Wyatt Ro/Ro carriers. Full Electronic Interface charters
President and CEO capabilities and ISO Registration. Services O Export licensing, documentation and
are geared to: packing
O Prototype and exhibition vehicle O Explosives call forward
Mission Statement:
shipments O HazMat processing
DF Young’s mission is to
O Fully and semi-knocked-down shipments O Inland freight services
always look at our clients’
O Built-up vehicle shipments O Repair/return processing
world through fresh eyes.
O Materials tracking/tracing
With a strong commitment
Commercial Goods
to our own staff that Full front- and back-end Petrochemical
inspires creative solutions services support multi- DF Young handles the
to international logistics, national manufacturers, distribution of oil well supplies
we set the stage for international distributors, and project cargoes that
superior customer service retailers and wholesalers. are purchased and shipped
that removes obstacles, Includes Ocean/Air to major petrochemical
builds trust and makes our Import and Export manufacturers worldwide.
customers’ world more and Import Customs
manageable. Brokerage. Services include:
OCharters
DF Young Services Front-End Services: OContract management
Q Air Services O Import/Export flow OPurchase order fulfillment
Q Ocean Services and distribution ODocumentation
Q Ground Transportation O Quality Assurance
OOnline reporting
Q Customs Brokerage program
OGeneral and project cargo
Q Security Management OHazardous materials
Q Documentation Back-End Services: OAir, ocean, land and rail
Q E-Business O Vendor direct inventory
transportation
O Reverse logistics
O Store setup and fixtures
Pharmaceutical Sample Distribution
DF Young Inc. DF Young maintains a Dedicated
Supply Chain Services:
Pharmaceutical Division with highly trained
O Sole-source provider
operations and customer service teams
O Just-in-time pick/deliver
specializing in the pharmaceutical industry.
O Real-time tracking
They provide a significant cold chain and
O Simplified, competitive pricing
launch experience.
O Consultation services
O Full logistics services
1235 Westlakes Drive
O Total Quality Assurance
Services include:
Suite 305 O PDMA compliance
O Performance metrics/reports
Berwyn, PA 19312 O Pharma-specific packaging, labeling and
Phone: 610-725-4000 transportation
Food/Humanitarian Aid
Fax: 610-725-0570 O Convenient, time-specific delivery
As one of the world’s oldest companies
www.dfyoung.com windows
providing this vital global service, we
O Field inventory transfers
work closely with international relief and
O Agent service center providing real-time
Contact: Steve Giampapa U.S. Government agencies. We provide
status updates
Vice President of computer recordkeeping, documentation
O Customized reporting for all service and
Operations and complete logistics solution.
financial requirements
610-725-4000 O Cold chain warehousing and storage
steve.giampapa@
dfyoung.com

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 Distribution Technology

(Left to right): Tom

Miralia, President & CEO;
Rock Miralia, Principal
Founder & Chairman of the
Board; Mark Miralia, Vice
President

We pride ourselves in
offering each customer
a unique, unparalleled

F Transportation Management. We
client experience that or over 50 years, Distribution
sets the industry standard Technology has helped businesses take the frustration and hassle out of
in reliability, accuracy, distribute their products globally with transportation, and by using our expertise
and dependability. Our exceptional care, accuracy, and efficiency. in freight consolidation, we leverage
goal is to develop robust, Today, a team of 250 dedicated staff multi-client volumes to collectively save
long-term relationships money—improving efficiency, reducing
utilizes modern technology and processes
with each customer to
to help customers control distribution transportation expense, and creating value
improve and enhance their
costs, increase speed to market, and make that benefits our entire customer base.
businesses processes—
multi-channel shopping experiences more Manufacturing Support. We work with
ensuring success and
convenient and streamlined for the end user. manufacturing clients synchronizing the
exceeding expectations
every single day. With capabilities to store and efficiently flow of raw materials and work-in-progress
deliver retail goods, raw materials, food to support just-in-time production, along
products, e-commerce, and more in our 1.2 with managing finished goods storage with
million square ft. collection of distribution flexible warehousing at less overhead and
centers, we excel in exceptional third-party capital expense. This ensures you meet your
logistics, warehousing, and transportation promises to your customers.
across a variety of industries, supporting Imports. With decades of experience
both B2B and B2C operations. handling imports and exports of products
and raw materials, we have the ability to
streamline hundreds of container floor
Channels We Serve
loads weekly, allowing you to optimize your
Q Mass Retail
own capacity as needed.
Q Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Direct Rail Access. Our facilities are
Distribution Q Industrial Materials and Products
strategically located with rail-served direct
Technology Inc. Q General Merchandise
access to the Norfolk Southern Railroad,
1701 Continental Blvd. Q Building Materials
giving you the advantage of seamless
Charlotte, NC 28273 Q Paper Products
transloading through our DC from truck to
Phone: 704-587-5587 Q Specialty Chemicals
boxcar, boxcar to truck, or to container.
Fax: 704-587-5591 Q Specialty Grocery, Beverage, Confections
Email:
rcantelmo@ End-to-End Solutions
distributiontechnology.com Warehousing. Our facilities are
equipped with temperature-controlled,
DistributionTechnology.com food-grade, secure storage capacity—
including additional storage for chemicals
and a designated area for hazardous or
flammable materials.

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 DLS Worldwide

Tom Griffin
President

DLS Worldwide
Simplify Logistics
Management
with Our
Leveraged Platform
DLS Worldwide optimizes
your distribution and
controls your costs
through our spectrum of DLS Worldwide (DLSW) offers Experienced Agent Station Network
integrated services, unique proven efficiency Our nationwide Agent Station Network
sources of capacity, and DLS Worldwide can help optimize your is DLSW’s strongest asset with more than
global, technology-based distribution and control costs through a 140 stations across the U.S. providing 24/7
delivery network. wide spectrum of services, capacity, and availability, all staffed with knowledgeable,
technology. experienced personnel
Rely on DLS Worldwide As an experienced shipper, we know the Bolstered by solid carrier partnerships
for: challenges you face day in and day out. and the power of an established Fortune
O Domestic LTL &
We’ve been there. This makes us uniquely 500 company, we offer the local knowledge,
Truckload
qualified to provide you the logistics personal attention, and experience you
O International Air, LCL
services you want and deserve. need.
and FCL
O Expedited Air or Ground
with Same Day, Next Day Easy-to-use technology Services for any mode,
or Two Day Options Gain better visibility into every stage of any size, any time
O Parcel Services the shipping process — from any device, DLSW’s expert staff will match you with
O White glove solutions in real time. From obtaining quotes to the right mode and carrier to deliver your
including install & managing freight, our proprietary software goods where you want, when you want.
unpack, liftgate delivery system — DLSW Connect — is designed We offer a variety of services to meet your
and more with you in mind. every shipping need.
We make connection simple with multiple
integration options including single sign-on, For more than 150 years, many of the
EDI, API, as well as plug-ins for major CMS world’s most storied brands have relied
platforms. The DLSW Connect on-boarding on RRD Logistics to connect with their
process is backed by a fully dedicated customers. With DLS Worldwide, now you
team to instill confidence through trusted can too.
RRD Logistics direction.
DLS Worldwide From the simplest to the most complex
1000 Windham Parkway shipments, our technology ensures
Bolingbrook, IL 60490 your shipping experience is seamless,
877-744-3818 transparent, and hyper-connected.
www.rrd.com/dlsworldwide

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 DSC Logistics

Ed Bowersox
CEO
DSC Logistics

At DSC Logistics, we combine innovative Logistics Center Management

solutions, collaborative partnerships and Known for our large-scale, long-term and high-
high-performance operations to unlock the performing warehouse operations, we provide
potential of your supply chain. We’ve joined customized logistics centers with a wide range
Sung Yup Suh with CJ Logistics, The Global SCM Innovator, of size and complexity, and have expertise in
Deputy CEO creating an integrated global network with highly regulated industries and environments.
DSC Logistics expanded capabilities.
Supply Chain Packaging Services
Integrated Global Solutions Our solutions include in-network co-packing,
End-to-end visibility across a global network production lines, repacking, returns and
fuels innovation and optimization potential. specialized packaging. We help customers
DSC Logistics, preserve resources and protect product by
a CJ Logistics Company TES (Technology, Engineering, Systems & performing packaging services within their
DSC provides dynamic Solutions) own warehouses and networks.
supply chain leadership Designing both for today and the supply
for customers based on chain of the future, our solutions feature Supply Chain Consulting
collaborative partnerships, network simulation, artificial intelligence We provide a variety of consulting services
innovative solutions (AI), automation, big data, internet of things with expertise in supply chain analytics,
and high-performance (IoT), advanced material handling equipment, network modeling, engineering, technology
operations. autonomous vehicles, conveyor systems and and operations. Our experience serving
robotics. leading global companies across a variety of
industries enables the insightful advancement
Transportation Solutions of leading practices. Our practitioner
Our expertise and tools help customers advantage ensures feasible, actionable
explore scenarios, predict events, identify solutions that we stand behind.
The Global SCM Innovator
opportunities and optimize networks. Freight
We have joined with CJ
forwarding, asset-based and cross border Learn more about our strategic solutions and
Logistics, accelerating our
transformation strategy to transportation services can be integrated with how they can strengthen your supply chain:
deliver customer value in our managed transportation and warehousing dsclogistics.com/solutions
new and expanded ways. services.

OUR SOLUTIONS
• Integrated Supply Chain Solutions • TES (Technology, Engineering, Systems & Solutions)
1750 S Wolf Road • Transportation Management • Logistics Center Management
Des Plaines, IL 60018 • Supply Chain Packaging Services • Business Intelligence
• Information Technology • Retail Consolidation + Requirements
dsclogistics.com • International Freight Forwarding • Global Supply Chain Network
[email protected] • Business Process Integration • Cross-Border Transportation
• Supply Chain Consulting • Asset-Based Transportation
• Industry Insights • Omnichannel

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 Dynamic Logistix

Jeff Auslander
Chief Executive Officer,
Managing Partner

Mission Statement
At Dynamic Logistix
we believe that the
transportation industry,
specifically shippers and
carriers, should have
access to a 21st Century
logistics management
solution to help them lower On the carrier capacity side, we have
costs, save money and Save money, save time…
8,500 contracted carriers and have access
reduce wasted time.

X.TMS Program Portfolio D ynamic Logistix specializes in

deployment of our Transportation
Management System (X.TMS) to create
to over 12,000 more. We commit time to
get to know our carrier base and work to
bring consistent ‘core’ carriers to each client
O 24/7 Visibility
increased visibility, automation, integration, we serve. Our technology, our culture and
O Carrier Management
O ERP Integration reliability and cost savings to shippers our carriers allow us to provide premium
O Freight Audit & Pay across the continent. We bring turnkey solutions for Full Truckload, LTL, Flatbed,
O Custom Real-Time transportation to our clients — we Refrigerated and Hazmat loads.
Dashboards sometimes call it the ‘easy button’ that What makes us Dynamic? We believe we
O Business Intelligence saves time and money for the shipper. Our have the best and most Dynamic People
Reporting expertise and best-in-class technology who use expertise to serve our clients
O Dedicated Account bring definition and opportunity to our and partners. We never stop developing
Management carriers so they can become part of our superior service and technology solutions.
O Load Optimization partner solution for our shippers. Call it an X-Factor, call it Dynamic, call
O Claims Management With experience of over 50 TMS it what you want, just know that you will
deployments, we don’t just know how experience something with Dynamic
to create an exceptional experience for Logistix that substantially rises above
our clients — we know how to create that conventional standards of shipping.
experience quickly and ensure its staying
power. Implementation, automation and Bring your transportation management
training of X.TMS with Dynamic Logistix into the 21st century with Dynamic Logistix.
takes on average 8 to 10 weeks in an
industry that usually takes 8 to 12 months.

#82 Fastest Growing Company in America

– Inc. Magazine 2019
Dynamic Logistix
7220 W 98th Terrace Best Place to Work in Kansas City
Overland Park, KS 66212 – Kansas City Business Journal 2019
913-274-3800
[email protected]

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 Echo Global Logistics

FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse the products of Echo.
From FORTUNE, June 1, 2019. ©2019 Time Inc. Used under license.
Doug Waggoner
Chairman & CEO

Transportation Simplified

Services Offered:
Q Managed Transportation
Q Truckload
Q Partial Truckload
Q LTL
Q Intermodal
Q Expedited
Q Small Parcel

E
Q International Air & Ocean
cho Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO) shipping by enabling customers to build
is a leading provider of technology- loads, store frequently used shipment
enabled transportation and supply chain information, and track shipments in real-
management services. From coast to coast, time. Shippers can also search, view, and
dock to dock, and across all major modes, pay all invoices using EchoShip. EchoDrive,
we connect businesses that need to ship Echo’s web portal and mobile app for
their products with carriers who transport carriers, was built to give carriers the
goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. ability to book, manage, and get paid
Echo simplifies the logistics process so our on freight hauled for Echo. EchoDrive
clients can focus on what they do best. also provides carriers real-time access to
search, view, and bid on available Echo
Relationships freight.
Echo has built solid partnerships with
over 50,000 carriers, creating a robust Service
network that matches the needs of our Above all, Echo values exceptional
shippers with the needs of our carriers. Our service in every client interaction. Our
capacity and geographic coverage allow commitment to excellence and innovation,
us to move 16,000 shipments every single delivered by the industry’s most talented
day for our 35,000 clients. transportation professionals, means we
recognize that one solution does not fit all.
Technology Echo evaluates each client’s transportation
The core of the Echo offering is needs, discovers efficiencies, and delivers
proprietary technology. Quickly adaptable simplified transportation management—all
and highly scalable, our best-in-class with a relentless focus on execution.
Echo Global Logistics technology supports the experienced
600 West Chicago Ave. Echo team in simplifying our clients’
Suite 725 transportation and utilizing our carriers’
Chicago, IL 60654 capacity. Through technology, we ensure
800-354-7993 better data collection and transmission,
Fax: 888-796-4445 seamless communication, comprehensive
www.echo.com reporting, and real-time visibility.
EchoShip, Echo’s self-service shipping
platform, consolidates and simplifies

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 ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.

Brenda C. Daniels
Manager, Economic
Development

“It’s no coincidence that

some of the state’s most
dynamic growth has
occurred in our public
power communities.
Advanced manufacturing,
food processing, metal-
working, plastics – any
power-intensive industry
E lectriCities is a not-for-profit
government service organization
representing cities, towns and universities
industrial park that it has dubbed a “Prime
Power Park,” which offers 12 MW of on-site
backup power generation. The park is in the
is going to find significant that own electric distribution systems: city of Albemarle, located in the Piedmont’s
advantages here.” more than 70 N.C. cities serve 500,000 lake country. The Albemarle park has
customers with 1 million customers served direct rail access from Charlotte/Douglas
in N.C., S.C., and Va. International Airport, clearly qualifying the
One of ElectriCities’ roles is to represent area as a great rail intermodal site. “If a
member communities to expanding company has a critical operation that can’t
and relocating companies. We maintain risk a power outage, they have a backup
comprehensive databases for all public available, and don’t have to spend the
power municipalities in North Carolina. money to purchase a generator,” Daniels
Prospects can order detailed reports on adds.
dozens of sites, from mountains to coast. The Smart Sites and Prime Power Park, like
Within 48 hours of a request, ElectriCities the rate-lowering services to all ElectriCities’
will send profiles of locations that precisely customers, provide ongoing incentives for
match the company’s specifications. companies looking for an ideal logistics
“They find all the information they need location.
in one place,” says Brenda Daniels, the ElectriCities remains a partner through
organization’s economic development the entire site-selection process, helping
manager. companies with utility-related issues,
ElectriCities of ElectriCities has recently implemented an arranging site visits, and facilitating contact
North Carolina, Inc. enhanced site certification program called with local, county and state officials.
1427 Meadow Wood Blvd. Smart Sites. Smart Sites are a slam-dunk And these companies recognize the cost
Raleigh, NC 27604 choice for companies that are ready to grow efficiencies and superior customer service
www.electricities.com now. This designation guarantees that a public power provides. Municipal utilities
site has met stringent requirements and is don’t have to pay dividends to shareholders,
Brenda Daniels “shovel-ready” for immediate development. and those savings can be passed on to the
Manager, Economic Each Smart Site has municipal electric utilities’ customers.
Development service, water and sewer access within 500
Ofc: 919-760-6363 feet, and is within five miles of an Interstate
Mobile: 919-218-7027 or Interstate-quality highway. Faster
[email protected] construction, fewer uncertainties and less
risk for companies and site selectors alike.
In addition, ElectriCities offers a certified

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 ELM Global Logistics

Bill Conboy
Founder & CEO

The most important

characteristic of a 3PL
is their dedication to
achieving success. For
over 35 years ELM Global
Logistics emphasizes
pride in their work, best ELM Global Logistics is a full-service, now occupies more than 1,000,000 square
in class performance and third-party logistics provider that has been feet throughout the Northeast region.
long term partnership tackling unique supply chain challenges for Today, Bill continues to run the operation
relationships. over 35 years. Our personalized approach along with his wife, children, extended
to all our clients’ needs is what sets us apart. family and many dedicated employees
We provide innovative logistics solutions which he feels contributes to the success
while offering cost-effective solutions and and growth of this truly family-owned
speed to market to our customers. business.
At ELM Global Logistics we offer both ELM Global Logistics offers highly
shared and dedicated warehousing, tailored solutions and technology that
PRIDE, PERFORMANCE, packaging and fulfillment services, provides all customers with accurate, real-
PARTNERSHIPS … assembly, consolidation, cross-docking and time information. It’s our tightly integrated
transportation services. We are the largest partnership approach that enables
in-house, full service rail siding on Long successful execution of complex supply
Island that is connected to the freight lines chains within our customer base. We offer
of all major rail carriers. We offer creative a combination of several powerful tools
solutions that always encompass our that can help manage your information,
customers’ needs, rather than trying to fit inventory, space and time.
them into a standard solution. Long or short term, we offer you the
We service a diverse group of clientele flexibility to grow your business which
and offer a complete range of services allows our customers to focus on their core
while still offering the flexibility to business.
customize our services to their needs.
Offering customers creative solutions, We put the “P” in 3PL —
rather than trying to fit them into a basic Pride, Performance and Partnerships…
solution, has always been our strength and ELM Global Logistics, our 3PL.
belief at ELM Global Logistics. We combine
methodical analysis of your material flow
via intelligent application of systems
designed to reduce and automate every
ELM Global Logistics
step of the process.
50 Emjay Blvd.
Founded in 1979 by Bill Conboy, ELM
Brentwood, NY 11717
Global Logistics operated with just a
800-736-1771
handful of employees in about 50,000
www.elmlogistics.com
square feet of warehouse space in Long
Island, New York. Over time, ELM Global
Logistics has expanded its operations and

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 Evans Distribution Systems
E vans Distribution
Systems is a
91-year-old, full-service
third-party logistics
company located
in Detroit, Mich. We
operate seven facilities
totaling nearly three
million square feet. Our
John A. Evans
transportation operation
President
includes 100 trucks, 150
drivers and 2,500 partner
Mission Statement
To be a strategic supply carriers. We operate from
chain partner, admired for our five core business
our people, passion and units:
innovation. O Warehousing –
Dedicated, contract,
Nine Point System bonded and Foreign
1. Listen Trade Zone.
2. Innovate O Fulfillment –

3. Communicate Integrations, small Technology

4. Assign Responsibility parcel volume discounts and real-time Technology is the backbone of the supply
5. Set Standards reporting. chain. With a dedicated IT department,
6. Document O Value-added – Contract packaging, Evans is committed to providing the
7. Implement shrink wrap, kitting and quality latest software, hardware and data-
8. Monitor inspection. driven solutions to our customers. From
9. Review O Transportation – Competitive asset- machine vision/AI automation systems, to
based and brokerage transportation warehouse and transportation management
management solutions. software, to RF barcode scanning, EDI/API
O Staffing – Scalable staffing solution with
connectivity, and fulfillment integrations—
qualified and vetted employees. we use technology to optimize performance.
We provide real-time visibility into inventory
Reputation and shipments to all customers.
Since 1929, we have built a reputation
for quality and trust amongst our partners, Diversification
employees and customers. We go Evans serves a variety of industries and
above and beyond to support the local business models. Customers range from
communities that we operate and live in. consumer goods, furniture, automotive,
food and beverage, chemical, hazmat,
Expertise raw materials, robotics and more. Our
For 20 years, Evans has been ISO 9001 expansion into fulfillment has positioned us
certified, and we also hold C-TPAT and as an expert of direct-to-consumer services.
SmartWay certifications. In addition, one
million square feet is classified as Foreign Discover Why It’s Easier with Evans
Trade Zone and U.S. Customs Bonded. Discover how partnering with Evans
Distribution Systems makes things easier for
Scalability you. We simplify the complex supply chains
Evans Distribution Our customers experience exponential so that you can do what you do best—
Systems, Inc. growth when working with Evans. Through manage and grow your business. Call us
Corporate Headquarters our seven locations, we can adapt to long- and see for yourself at 1-800-OK-EVANS.
18765 Seaway Dr. term or short-term contracts and shift
Melvindale, MI 48122 people based on our customer needs and
1-800-OK-EVANS volume. Our diversified service offerings
[email protected] and staffing solutions allow us flexibility to
www.evansdist.com accommodate shifts in your business.

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 Evergreen Line
Mission Statement:
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Dedicated to Enriching
Your Life
For 50 years and beyond,
Evergreen Group has
relentlessly explored more
possibilities, building a
comprehensive network at
sea, on land and in the air.

Our pursuit of service

excellence leads us to
navigate our way to
every corner of the world,
enriching people’s lives
and creating a better
future.

C omposed of the five shipping

companies of the Evergreen Group,
Evergreen Line is one of the world’s largest
trades. The company has announced plans
for fleet deployment that calls for capacity
increasing from 2019 levels by more than
container carriers, offering a capacity of 30% during the next 4 years, to a total
approximately 1,300,000 TEU. ‘Evergreen of nearly 1,700,000 TEU. Introducing
Line’ refers to Evergreen Marine Corp. this additional capacity allows Evergreen
(Taiwan) Ltd., Italia Marittima S.p.A., to continue the replacement of older
Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd. and Evergreen tonnage currently in operation, optimizing
Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd and Evergreen the efficiency of its operating fleet and
Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Evergreen Line enhancing its competitiveness within
was established and has grown in response services. While building and upgrading its
to the requests and expectations of global fleet, Evergreen Line intends to maintain
customers. Its maritime activities contribute each of the services it currently operates
more than $2.7 billion to the US economy. and will develop within new trades to meet
As part of the East/West Trade OCEAN the needs of its worldwide customer base.
Alliance, Evergreen has the ability to Evergreen recognizes its obligation
provide cargo space on 330 vessels to 147 to conduct affairs constructively as a
ports with 284 port calls per week. The corporate citizen and has established
company’s global network offers 316 offices an occupational Safety, Quality and
and agents located in 112 countries around Environmental Protection Management
the world. System for its container ships and
The carrier has been certified by the shore-based personnel. The company
Customs Trade Partnership Against is committed to being a responsible
Terrorism (C-TPAT) since 2002. Since May steward of our surroundings and its S-type
2004, all vessels operated by Evergreen Green Ships are outfitted with numerous
are certified by the International Ship and features specifically designed to protect
Port Security for compliance. Evergreen’s our environmental treasures. Evergreen
Evergreen Shipping E-Commerce capabilities—considered Marine Corp. previously raised its first
Agency (America) Corp., among the most up-to-date in the industry— Green Bonds initiative with proceeds
as Agent for have been recognized by numerous groups specifically earmarked for improving energy
EVERGREEN LINE and have been honored for excellence for efficiencies, preventing and controlling
One Evertrust Plaza four consecutive years by Log-Net, which pollution and developing strategies for a
Jersey City, NJ 07302 gathers information from carrier users. sustainable environment worldwide.
201-761-3000 To further enhance service quality and
www.evergreen-line.com competitiveness, Evergreen maintains its
fleet renewal program as it continues to
deploy vessels within the most suitable

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 FIBRA Macquarie Mexico
At a glance

O December 2012 global

F IBRA Macquarie is a Mexican real
estate investment trust, listed on the
Mexican stock exchange (Bolsa Mexicana
offering represented the de Valores). It is focused on the acquisition,
largest North American ownership, leasing and management of
REIT IPO since 2006. industrial, retail and office real estate
O Portfolio of 234 industrial properties in Mexico.
and 17 retail/office FIBRA Macquarie was established on
properties, located in 20 December 19, 2012 following a successful
cities across 16 Mexican
Initial Public Offering (IPO). Since then,
states. Nine of the retail/
the firm has been active in growing our
office properties are held
portfolio utilizing a disciplined approach.
through a 50/50 joint
venture.
O Recently completed Opportunity
GRESB Assessment. We believe that FIBRA Macquarie is well-
positioned to capitalize on the favorable
long-term economic and demographic
trends in Mexico. There are six key pillars
which allow us to realize this opportunity for
customers and investors:
O High quality portfolio in prime industrial
and consumer markets
O Scalable internal property administration
platform
O Strong track record of disciplined capital
deployment
O Consistently strong operational and
financial performance
O Flexible balance sheet and strong cash
flow that will support future growth
O Experienced management supported by
quality institutional platform

Our Team
FIBRA Macquarie is managed by
Macquarie México Real Estate Management,
which operates within Macquarie Sustainability
Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA). We support the communities in which
MIRA is a division of Macquarie Group and we operate, and our buildings are safe and
a global alternative asset manager with environmentally friendly. We understand
FIBRA Macquarie approximately US$119 billion in assets under the importance of maintaining a culture of
Mexico management, as of March 31, 2018, through transparency and a corporate governance
Pedregal #24 Piso 21 specialized funds focused on real estate, framework that aligns the management of
Col. Molino del Rey infrastructure and other real assets. the business with the interests of customers
11040, Mexico, CDMX FIBRA Macquarie is governed by a and investors.
Industrial Leasing Technical Committee comprising over 80% We are fully committed to implementing
Inquiries independent committee members who the best ESG practices by continuing
+52 81 8363 8399 have a wide variety of experiences and to improve and enhance our internal
industrial.leasing@ skills. processes.
fibramacquarie.com
Retail Leasing Inquiries
+52 55 9178 7700
retail.leasing@
fibramacquarie.com
www.fibramacquarie.com

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 FLS Transportation

John Leach
Chief Executive Officer

3X Customer
Support

The #1 3PL for Cross-Border Freight

And a perfect choice for your domestic freight too!
At FLS Transportation Services, we care In an industry dominated by a lack of
Proven Carrier about your freight. It is this mindset differentiation, we strive to be different
Compliance that not only sets us apart but has with our 3x3 support; proven carrier
also earned us a place among the Top compliance; and fair price guarantee.
50 Freight Brokerage Firms in North Our base of 54,000 carriers and
America and the distinction as the #1 3PL 400,000 trucks ensures that we
for cross-border freight. Ever since our always meet this promise. 32 years,
humble beginnings in 1987 in Montreal, 430 employees, and 18 offices across
Canada, our team of logistics experts North America later, we still take great
Guaranteed has been driven by a single shared goal: pride in saying: Every Load Covered.
Fair Prices delivering every load on time, with the No Sweat.
least amount of headaches. It’s what
shippers want. It’s what carriers want. If you need freight delivered in North
And, it’s what we want. America contact us for a quote today!

FLS Transportation 855-297-9197 | flstransport.com

400 Ste-Croix Avenue
Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H4N 3L4
www.flstransport.com

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 Fortigo

George Kontoravdis,
Ph.D.
President

Mission
Provide logistics
collaboration solutions to
help customers streamline
their supply chain, reduce
operating costs, and
improve productivity.

F ortigo offers one-stop

collaborative logistics services to
streamline the supply chain. Whether
customer satisfaction, and
increase profitability, Fortigo
automates, optimizes, and audits
you are sending a letter, box, pallet, logistics decisions. Fortigo plugs
or shipping container, Fortigo TMS into established supply-chain
efficiently manages the ship-to- applications and provides rapid
delivery workflow, reduces operating return on investment by optimizing
costs, improves productivity, and and deploying closed-loop logistics
enhances collaboration with carriers processes, minimizing ship-to-order
and vendors, all from a cloud-based times, and streamlining collaboration
system. with logistics providers.
For companies seeking to Contact us at [email protected] to
enhance savings, improve set up a demo and learn more.
Fortigo
8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78731
www.fortigo.com
[email protected]

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 Freight Management, Inc.

Robert Walters
President

Mission Statement
We will be the staff our
clients require to reach
goals and achieve their
vision.

O ver 40 years ago,

Freight Management
Inc. (FMI) began a
And, because of our long-
standing independence,
we’re unsurpassed in our
feedback from customers
and carriers alike, our
dedicated Information
revolution in Freight ability to develop fresh Technology department
Cost Management and game plans to adapt continuously improves and
Freight Audit Services, rapidly to changes that delivers innovative logistics
reducing shipping costs could impact your business. solutions for you.
for its customers. We were Being quick on our feet FMI plays an integral
among the first to provide is one of the most potent role in the development of
this service from which skills we possess to keep Electronic Data Interchange
we derived our name: your company ahead of systems and Automated
Freight Management — to the competition — and, of Shipment Notifications for
save businesses time and course, save you money. supply chain optimization.
money on their total freight Our number one A few examples of the
operations. source of business is our technological edge
Today, FMI remains outstanding customer available to FMI customers
one of the industry’s satisfaction. With many include online pre-rating
most experienced, of our partnerships more of shipments, up-to-the-
knowledgeable and capable than 10 years old, long- minute visibility of product
providers of logistics term relationships are at transit and the ability to
management, including the heart of our service interface with any shippers’
freight audit and payment philosophy. We service a software.
services. wide array of well-known Additionally, our clients
We offer flexible, clients. And, although we’re receive personalized and
customized client solutions not limited to working with confidential website access
based on the size, budget any particular carriers, we with a number of online
and goals of your company. also have longstanding services and benefits,
In fact, one of our greatest relationships with all well- including the ability to rate
strengths is applying known carrier companies. freight shipments before
our knowledge to your Looking towards the they leave the dock.
particular needs. Our future, a large percentage
Freight Management, Inc. competency and creativity of FMI’s expenditure goes
2900 E. La Palma Ave in freight management puts toward the development
Anaheim, CA 92806 us on the leading edge of new software and
714-632-1440 of technology with useful, tools that enhance our
www.freightmgmt.com accessible tools for our logistics services and
clients. maximize freight program
FMI is not carrier-owned. effectiveness. With

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 Georgia Ports Authority

Griffith V. Lynch
Executive Director

OUR MISSION
The Georgia Ports
Authority’s mission is to
empower entrepreneurs,
strengthen industries,
sustain communities
and fortify families by
relentlessly striving
to accelerate global
commerce.

Phase I of GPA’s Mega Rail project set • GPA already features 27 trains per week
to open to and from Mid-American Arc locations.
The Port of Savannah is the Southeast’s Added capacity will provide new options,
busiest intermodal gateway. However, the delivering reliable, consistent access to the
Georgia Ports Authority is making a series Southeast and Midwest.
of infrastructure improvements that set the • Savannah currently offers the fastest
stage to capture greater market share. westward transit times in the South Atlantic
Key to expanding rail service is a project region, including overnight service to a
linking Garden City Terminal’s two rail yards. five-state area - Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
The project, dubbed the Mason Mega Rail North Carolina and South Carolina.
Terminal, will allow GPA to build additional • Port of Savannah customers moving
10,000-foot long unit trains on terminal containers by rail enjoy superior speed and
without disrupting nearby traffic. reliability, with most cargo moving from
Phase I of the project will open in the vessel to rail within 24 hours.
spring of 2020, with full completion • Savannah is just over 1,000 miles from
expected by the end of the year. The rail Chicago by rail - comparable to other ports
expansion will improve efficiency and that are north of Savannah, but also farther
double terminal rail lift capacity to 2 million east.
TEUs per year. Unit train capacity on • Savannah rail providers Norfolk
terminal will build density into the system, Southern and CSX Transportation provide
and enable rail providers CSX and Norfolk doublestack container trains along the
Southern to deliver faster, more frequent entire route between Savannah and the
Chris Logan rail service to markets along the Mid- Midwest.
Sr. Director, Trade American Arc from Memphis to Chicago • Consistent, congestion-free movement
Development, BCO Sales and the Ohio Valley. from ship to rail cuts expenses and speeds
delivery directly to the customer.
Georgia Ports Authority Bolstering Intermodal Strengths •As the first port of call on many Panama
P.O. Box 2406 From ship to shore to on-terminal rail, the Canal shipping services, the Port of
Savannah, GA 31402 speed and efficiency of GPA’s intermodal Savannah provides additional assurance of
912-963-6995 services are unmatched. With the addition on-time cargo arrival.
gaports.com of the Mason Mega Rail Terminal, service
to Mid-American Arc cities becomes more Find this and MORE at gaports.com
competitive.

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 GlobalTranz

Renee Krug
CEO

Freight Driven by
Technology

Solutions Offered:
O TMS for shippers,
logistics service
providers and carriers
O Managed Transportation
O Supply Chain Solutions
O LTL
O Truckload
O Partial Truckload
O Expedite
O Intermodal
O Air & Ocean
O Small Parcel
O Project Logistics
O Mexico Cross-Border

W hether you’re
looking to drive
cost savings, simplify
Driven by our
technology
Built to address real-
Powered by our people
Operational efficiency
is our prime objective. It
your logistics operations, world logistics challenges, doesn’t matter if you’re an
or create competitive GlobalTranz’s TMS enterprise or small-scale
advantage from your supply powers everything from shipper, local or national,
chain, GlobalTranz has the fast rating, booking and first-time customer or long-
logistics solutions and TMS freight management to time client. GlobalTranz
technology to help your real-time tracking, freight will help you find the best
business grow. pay and audit, reporting solutions for your logistics
GlobalTranz GlobalTranz is more than and business intelligence. needs. We’ll work as your
Corporate HQ: 7350 North a 3PL. We’re a strategic Load your own tariffs or partner to provide supply
Dobson Rd., Suite 130 partner providing award- use our rates and network chain planning, day-to-day
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
winning logistics solutions of 34,000+ pre-qualified execution and strategic
1-866-275-1407
and cloud-based multi- carriers. GlobalTranz’s recommendations to reduce
[email protected]
modal Transportation TMS simplifies logistics your freight costs, improve
With additional offices in: Management System (TMS) management, drives operational processes and
Charleston, WV • Chicago, IL technology for shippers of automation and delivers give you a competitive
Lombard, IL • Milwaukee, WI all sizes. end-to-end supply chain advantage.
Minneapolis, MN visibility.
Monterrey, MX
Niles, IL • Prescott Valley, AZ
Riverside, CA
Salt Lake City, UT

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 GLT Logistics
GLT Logistics is a complete
logistics and transportation
provider focused on offering
customized solutions to its
customers; optimizing their
time and costs, enhancing
carrier performance, and
addressing unexpected
logistics situations by
Federico Restrepo delivering services with
CEO
control, visibility, and
flexibility.
Enhance the Power of
We work hard to stand out
Your Supply Chain
in the market and to build
Our coverage network long-term relationships with
expands throughout the our customers, creating
United States, Canada, and custom-made strategies
Mexico. according to their needs, and offering a intelligence in order to boost our efficiency
wide array of logistics services. With the without losing the personal touch that
OUR SERVICES strategic combination of experienced characterizes our company.
O Less than Truckload industry professionals focused on providing
(LTL) real and friendly customer service and high- MORE HUMAN AND FRIENDLY
O Full Truckload (FTL) technology tools, GLT delivers outstanding SERVICE
O Heavy Hauling solutions that make a distinction in the At GLT, you’ll never talk to a robot.
O Container Drayage logistics industry. Instead, a live and friendly expert will be
O Expedited & Guaranteed The heart of our company’s value standing by to answer all of your questions.
O Intermodal proposition focuses on being able to We’ve created specialized teams to
O Cargo Insurance supply a successful service and to simplify support you all along the way. With GLT,
O Warehousing and
our customer’s job. To make these goals you’ll experience peace of mind.
Distribution
possible, we train our team members at
GLT University, where they learn how to GLT UNIVERSITY
think outside the box and to manage each Understanding how the industry works
shipping situation creatively. We offer gives us the ability to provide tailored
specialized teams focused on verifying solutions to our customers.
each step of the shipping process so that We do our best to provide our customers
they achieve the best results and a positive with reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable
impact on our customers. customer service. To make this happen, we
train our team members at a University
MODERN TECHNOLOGY we’ve created called GLT University focused
With an integrated and enhanced on teaching our staff how to offer excellent
infrastructure, we offer an easy-to-use customer service, how to resolve difficult
online platform for our customers to situations with creativity by thinking outside
quote in seconds, dispatch and track the box, and to innovatively manage each
loads, and have access to their reports, logistics situation. This training program will
all in a consolidated environment. With give our team members the information and
these high-technology tools, we also the competencies they need to successfully
offer the alternative of tailored, scalable, engage with our GLT customers.
and customizable connectivity, including Learn more about our company here:
GLT Logistics the ability to connect to other platforms www.shipwithglt.com
Miami, Florida through APIs. This contributes to customer
305-938-0700 efficiency and makes it even easier to
[email protected] access our logistics solutions with one click.
www.shipwithglt.com We’re also working to enhance and
provide even better customer service and
process response time through artificial

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 Holman Logistics

Brien Downie
President

Extraordinary Service for

Over a Century

Our Core Purpose

Established in 1864,
Holman exists to envision
and bring into reality new
concepts and ideas that
help businesses operate
more efficiently and cost
effectively in order to
improve the lives of people
W ith headquarters in the Pacific
Northwest and operations across
the U.S., we provide public and contract
We Create Lasting Relationships with
Our Customers
As a privately-held company, we are not
everywhere. warehousing, manufacturing logistics, subject to shareholder requirements and
plant support, transportation, shuttle, quarter-by-quarter market results. This
We strive every day to live
collaborative logistics, and e-commerce affords us the ability to both believe in and
by our Core Values:
order-fulfillment services. create lifetime relationships. We choose to
O Safety Focus
O Be Better
invest in our people, in our processes, and
O Show Respect
We Are Experts in Partnering with in our clients.
O Serve Others
Manufacturing Operations
O Extraordinary Service We perform manufacturing logistics for Your Search for the Perfect Partner Is
both consumer package goods and durable Over
goods clients, managing raw material The average length of our strategic
inventories, material usage planning and customer relationships is over 34 years!
delivery, quality control, lot control, and We keep that business by providing
facilities maintenance. extraordinary service. We know that
your supply chain must add value to your
We Provide a Broad Array of Ground product and to your customer’s experience.
Transportation Services If we do our job well, we’ll help to ensure
Our transportation services vary from that your customers will build lifetime
truckload and LTL deliveries to spotting and relationships with your business as well.
shuttle services. Holman regularly pools
LTL deliveries across customers to realize
transportation savings.

We Have Experience in Your Industry

We serve a wide variety of industries,
including CPG, paper products, beverages,
Holman Logistics food packaging, pet foods, electronics,
22430 76th Ave. S. home appliances, heavy equipment, and
Kent, WA 98032 raw materials, among others.
253-872-7140
Holmanusa.com

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 Hoosier Energy
The Commitment Stands Tall sculpture,
Hoosier Energy Headquarters,
Bloomington, IN

Harold Gutzwiller
Manager of
Key Accounts and
Economic Development

Mission Statement
To provide member
distribution systems
with assured, reliable
and competitively priced
H oosier Energy is a non-profit
generation and transmission
cooperative (G&T) that provides wholesale
Development program continues to be
one of the Midwest’s leading economic
development organizations.
energy and services in a power and services to 18 member The Indiana and Illinois economic
safe and environmentally distribution cooperatives. development program at Hoosier Energy
acceptable manner. Collectively, member cooperatives operate provides comprehensive economic
and maintain more than 36,000 miles of development services throughout our service
distribution lines and provide electric service territory. Some of these services include:
to nearly 300,000 consumers or about
650,000 people in 59 counties in southern Q Shovel-ready site listings
Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Q Electric usage cost estimates
Hoosier Energy’s “all-of-the-above” Q Searchable business maps
power supply includes 2,000 megawatts Q Searchable sites and buildings maps
of generation that includes coal, natural Q Personalized assistance
gas, renewable energy and power purchase
contracts. Taken together, these resources Our Commitment to Quality, Reliability
provide the best balance of affordability, To help ensure a consistently reliable
reliability and sustainability to meet member power supply, Hoosier Energy’s power
needs. delivery system is connected to the
The G&T’s interconnected transmission regional power grid and interconnected
network includes nearly 1,700 miles of high- with other utilities. As well, the power
voltage power lines, 25 transmission stations supply cooperative is a founding member
and about 300 delivery points. of the Indianapolis-based Midcontinent
In addition, Hoosier Energy provides Independent System Operator (MISO),
training, key accounts, marketing, which manages power flow, transmission
communications and technical services to its reliability and power marketing throughout
member cooperatives. Hoosier Energy and a 15-state region and parts of Canada.
its members are cooperative businesses that The power supply cooperative has been
provide reliable, affordable electric power recognized nationally for its environmental
and carry on a long-standing commitment stewardship and education programs,
to improve the quality of life in our including an education center, free
communities. electronic lending library for educators, and
community watershed conservation efforts.
Our Commitment to Economic Each of the power supply cooperative’s
Hoosier Energy Development members elects a representative to the
P.O. Box 908 Through Hoosier Energy’s 2019 efforts, Hoosier Energy Board of Directors, which
Bloomington, IN 47402 an estimated 2,500 new jobs and $485M in develops policies and reviews the co-op’s
Direct: 812-876-0294 capital investment was created in member operations. The chief executive officer and
Hoosiersites.com territories. Because of this dedication and his staff carry out day-to-day management
contribution to our counties’ economic of the organization, directing a work force of
growth, the Hoosier Energy Economic more than 440 employees.

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 Hub Group

David P. Yeager
Chairman & CEO

At Hub Group, we’re more than transportation managers. We’re a world-class supply
chain solutions provider that offers multi-modal transportation services throughout North
America. Our more than 5,000 employees deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions
and industry-leading service to help customers better control supply chains and their costs.

Phil Yeager Intermodal Logistics

President & COO Our flexible intermodal fleet combines Hub Group brings years of award-winning
38,000 of our own 53-foot containers with transportation solutions to generate
access to 95,000 rail-owned containers efficiency and value throughout your supply
to deliver effective solutions across North chain. Our custom solutions utilize a multi-
America. Supported by more than 2,500 modal approach backed by integrated
drivers and strong carrier relationships, technology and modeling to continually
your shipments will benefit from top quality strive for meaningful savings. With Account
execution from door to door. Management resources and continuous
improvement initiatives coupled with
Brokerage comprehensive business intelligence, your
Harness our buying power with top carriers business will benefit from streamlined
throughout North America to craft truly management and optimum visibility.
tailored truckload and less-than-truckload
solutions. A unique mix of national and Consolidation and Warehousing
regional providers will deliver customized Ask about our retail freight consolidation
services that include committed capacity, programs and warehousing services
project management, transactional capacity optimized by proprietary technology.
and expedite, each scalable to your With critical mass at strategic cross-dock
specific need and supported by specialized locations, your business will benefit from
equipment capabilities. increased performance and reduced costs,
while meeting the industry’s top retailers’
Dedicated rigorous service standards.
Our dedicated solution is built on years of
award-winning expertise with customers
across every vertical, with 3,000+ drivers
and 5,500+ trailers operating coast to
Hub Group coast. Our solutions are focused on safety
2000 Clearwater Drive and efficiency, crafted to enhance service
Oak Brook, IL 60523 while reducing costs in key locations across
800-377-5833 your supply chain.
[email protected]
www.hubgroup.com

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 Infor

Rod Johnson
Head of the Americas
and GM

Vision/Mission Statement
Infor’s vision is to deliver
best-of-breed supply
solutions in the cloud and
provide our customers
I nfor is a global leader in cloud
software products and combines
best-in-class solutions to optimize your
fluctuations in the market. Infor Nexus
builds communication by eliminating silos
internally, as well as with suppliers, partners,
with the deep industry end-to-end supply chain and collaborate and customers.
functionality and scientific more effectively with customers, partners,
insight they need to and suppliers. With analytics at the core, Infor Nexus Financial Supply Chain
manage complex, global gain greater visibility into your supply chain Management
supply chains. We deliver to optimize resources and labor, improve Infor Nexus Financial Supply Chain
beautiful applications inventory and shipping accuracy, deliver Management connects all parties,
designed to optimize your the perfect order, and respond faster documents, and systems in an automated
end-to-end supply chain to customer opportunities and market ecosystem, allowing for exceptions
from source to deliver. fluctuations. management and N-way matching that
We have a passion for not only digitize invoices, settlements,
customer success, and we
Infor CloudSuite Supply Chain and supply chain financing, but enable
pledge to be responsive,
Planning strategic programs to improve working
follow through on
Infor CloudSuite™ Supply Chain Planning capital and assure supply. By connecting
promises, reject mediocrity,
(SCP) balances supply and demand through the entire supply chain on a single end-
be accessible, and
communicate proactively. modular applications to tackle key areas to-end networked-platform, retailers and
of complexity—all while making use of a manufacturers create streamlined, more
shared, powerful, end-to-end platform. The compliant transactions. This opens the door
integrated planning platform uses complex for innovation around supply chain finance
algorithms, optimization techniques, and and dynamic discounting, deductions
heuristics to derive plans from the strategic management, and trading company models
utilization of assets to tactical responses and first sale automation.
to unexpected market shifts. In-memory
processing and a cloud-native architecture Infor CloudSuite WMS
enables network-wide optimization and Infor CloudSuite WMS is an advanced
collaboration. warehouse management system combining
core warehouse functionality with labor
Infor Nexus (Global Trade Management management, task management, wave
and Supply Chain Visibility) management, 3PL management, and
As the world’s only single-instance more on one highly configurable, scalable
business network, Infor Nexus provides database. The contemporary user interface,
end-to-end supply chain orchestration combined with an open API framework,
through a solution designed for the enables advanced features such as Web
enterprise-level organizations across RF, 3D visual warehousing, and voice
Infor several specialized industries. Infor Nexus processing, allowing you to manage
641 6th Ave. provides predictive intelligence which multiple channels (B2B/B2C) from a single
New York, NY 10011 allows companies to proactively rearrange warehouse.
infor.com/scm resource and labor utilization, inventory
and shipping operations, and respond to

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 Intelligent Audit

Hannah Testani
Chief Operating Officer

Mission Statement
Intelligent Audit aspires
to help shippers reduce

I
spend and ship smarter by
ntelligent Audit is the technology leader 3. Spend Optimization
leveraging the industry’s
in parcel and freight audit, business Determine optimal carrier/service mix
leading audit and business
intelligence, and transportation spend based on business objectives. Utilize ‘big
intelligence platform.
optimization. data’ to benchmark against like-shippers.
Develop roadmap for network optimization
IA’s proprietary technology, paired with a strategies, such as zone skipping, footprint
team of strategic account managers, helps redistribution, or omni-channel fulfillment.
some of the largest and most complex
global shippers analyze, benchmark, 4. Financial Reporting
optimize, and gain critical insights into their Manage complex GL coding and cost
global transportation network. With best- allocation by geography, business unit –
in-class audit and reporting technology, even SKU. Provide detailed accruals to
clients can leverage their data to reduce track all unbilled carrier activity. Model
costs, enhance real-time visibility, and landed costs and compare to budget
improve end-customer experience. forecasts.

With more than 2,500 clients representing 5. Bank-backed Freight Payment

over $12 billion in annual transportation Streamline carrier payment processes
spend, Intelligent Audit prides itself to remove the administrative burden of
on providing customers with the tools remittance to numerous counterparties
and insights to help them ship smarter. with the security and backing of Triumph
Intelligent Audit’s services include: Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBK), a publicly
traded financial institution and leader in
1. Freight Audit and Recovery carrier payment technology and supply
Systematic audit across all modes and chain financing.
regions with more than 150 audit touch
points and a true contractual audit. 6. Proactive Advisory Services
Proprietary technology automates issue Dedicated strategic account advisors
identification, claims submission, and proactively analyze your data, identify
recovery. issues, uncover opportunities for savings,
and act as an extension of your team to
2. Business Intelligence and Analytics help you implement industry best practices.
IA Headquarters Achieve real-time visibility to all global
365 West Passaic Street transportation activity in IA’s proprietary
Fourth Floor cloud-based reporting portal. Leverage
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 normalized data to track performance,
identify inefficiencies, and prescribe
Phone: 201-880-1110 solutions.
Fax: 201-809-2616

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 Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Eric Green
Chief Executive Officer

Mission Statement
Creating jobs and
opportunity by offering
the most competitive
environment for the
movement of cargo and
people.

O ptimize your supply chain through

JAXPORT and reach 140 ports around
the world.
SUPERIOR LOGISTICS
JAXPORT terminals integrate seamlessly
with three U.S. interstates, on-dock rail, 40
daily trains and more than 100 trucking and
MORE OPTIONS drayage firms. The port’s equal balance
The Jacksonville Port Authority of imports and exports provides backhaul
(JAXPORT) offers ocean carrier services opportunities, maximizing transportation
from all major regions of the world, savings.
including regular container service A recent survey of shippers ranked
connecting Jacksonville, Florida with ports JAXPORT the No. 1 port in the U.S. for
in Asia, South America, the Caribbean and customer service and performance
Central America, as well as customized excellence, and the port was recognized
container freight shipments and in December 2019 as the second most
transshipment options to/from Europe and improved container port in North America
Africa. for overall productivity.
With JAXPORT’s prominence as a
Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) center, you have THE JACKSONVILLE ADVANTAGE
several services to manage your customers’ Northeast Florida features 138 million
vehicle supply chains. Whether shipping square feet of warehousing and distribution
automobiles, heavy equipment, yachts and space, a labor force of 845,000+ workers,
boats, machinery or other rolling stock, and streamlined clearances via Foreign
you’ll have your choice of major RoRo Trade Zone No. 64.
carriers to link with all corners of the globe. With your choice of intermodal services,
JACKS O NV ILLE PO RT AU THO R I TY

dozens of ocean carriers, a growing

CLOSER TO MARKET consumer base and an outstanding highway
Jacksonville’s strategic location allows and rail network — you’ll find Jacksonville
JAXPORT shippers to reach a market of more than offers a transportation combination simply
2831 Talleyrand Ave. 70 million U.S. consumers within a day’s unmatched in the Southeastern United
Jacksonville, FL 32206 drive. JAXPORT’s intermodal network States.
800-874-8050 helps you connect to the consumer base Contact our JAXPORT team at
[email protected] regionally as well as to markets throughout 800-874-8050 or JAXPORT.com/cargo to
www.jaxport.com the Southeastern U.S., Mississippi and Ohio learn how you can seamlessly connect your
River Valleys, and Midwest. cargo with your customers today.

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 Kenco

K enco is the largest

woman-owned third-
party logistics company in
the United States. We provide
integrated logistics solutions
that include distribution and
fulfillment, comprehensive
transportation management,
material handling services, and
Denis Reilly information technology — all
President & CEO engineered for Operational
Excellence.
“What I like about Kenco is Privately-held and financially
that you are big enough to strong, we take our corporate
handle our business and responsibility seriously by
everything we throw at you, engaging in ethical, honest,
but you are small enough and sustainable business
that we are important to practices. We are committed to charting a freight management, transportation
you.”
new path in the 3PL industry, offering our brokerage, over the road transportation, and
– Customer Testimonial
customers best-in-class solutions. With the transportation management systems.
scale and capabilities of a large corporation,
Kenco also has the entrepreneurial agility Material Handling Solutions
and individual focus that empower our Kenco has been providing material
people and our customers to achieve long- handling equipment (MHE) and maintenance
term success. services for over 50 years. In addition to
We engineer creative solutions that regional forklift dealerships, Kenco has the
provide tangible value with the highest ability to provide on-site technicians that
level of quality, service, and continuous perform preventative maintenance and
improvement in the following areas: repairs. This service can substantially reduce
equipment downtime and maintenance
Distribution and Fulfillment costs. We also offer a fleet strategy service
Kenco operates over 28 million square feet that tracks and reports MHE data to allow
of warehouse space across North America. management to make more informed
We perform services that go far beyond equipment decisions.
the receiving and storage of freight. Some
of these value-added services include: Supply Chain Solutions
network optimization, sequencing, raw Kenco offers a combination of technology,
materials management, product testing, operational expertise and logistics
vendor-managed inventory, and regulated engineering to develop, execute and operate
pharmaceutical destruction. Kenco’s tech- solutions that empower customers to
nology solutions bring agility and flexibility achieve real-world results across even the
to our customers. We offer the combination most complex supply chains. Kenco is a
of several powerful tools to help you man- nationally recognized leader in innovation,
age your information, workforce, inventory, being one of the first and select few
Logistics space, and time. 3PLs to establish a dedicated Innovation
Lab designed to test new and emerging
Kenco Transportation Management technologies in a real-world warehouse
2001 Riverside Drive Companies rely on Kenco for innovative setting.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 solutions to lower transportation costs,
Toll Free: improve customer service, and reduce Through our Women’s Business Enterprise
1-800-758-3289 order cycle times. Our experts focus on your National Council (WBENC) certification,
kencogroup.com transportation needs so you can focus on Kenco fulfills a unique market niche by
your company’s core competency. Kenco offering high-quality and comprehensive
offers full-service transportation solutions, services on a large scale while allowing
which include dedicated fleet management, customers to meet supplier diversity goals.

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 Kuebix

Dan Clark
Founder and President

Kuebix Mission
Kuebix was founded in
2008 with the mission
of leveraging the latest
cloud technology to
build a transportation
management system
(TMS) with Freight
Intelligence that enables
companies to capitalize on
supply chain opportunities
through visibility, control
and the use of predictive K uebix provides a transportation
management system (TMS) that powers
North America’s largest shipping community.
more strategic decisions. API integrations
with Kuebix allow organizations to connect
their e-commerce or quoting platforms.
analytics. That vision
was realized when the Kuebix is transforming the transportation These integrations enable the shipper to
Kuebix team of freight industry with a common TMS platform for leverage the power of the Kuebix rating,
and technology experts shippers, carriers and intermediaries that booking, scheduling and tracking engines
launched Kuebix TMS, a enables new levels of visibility and efficiency in a single system, providing enhanced
next generation SaaS for the entire market. customer service.
TMS that is changing how By connecting all logistics stakeholders As a modular, cloud-based solution,
businesses of all sizes on a single platform, shippers gain Kuebix can seamlessly scale to meet the
purchase freight. unprecedented access to available capacity needs of supply chains of every size and
and competitive pricing, while brokers level of complexity. This ensures a diverse
Products/Services and carriers increase their business and network of supply chain stakeholders power
O Kuebix TMS (Shipper, gain superior asset utilization. In addition Kuebix’s shipping community, resulting in
Business Pro, Enterprise) to connecting directly with carriers for all superior collaboration opportunities. Kuebix
O Premier Applications their contracted rates, Kuebix users can offers rapid onboarding and optimal return
O Integrations on investment.
leverage Community Load Match, Kuebix’s
O Managed Services
built-in truckload spot marketplace, to fill Connectivity, collaboration and visibility
assets or find capacity without leaving define Kuebix TMS. All Kuebix users—
Thinking of Implementing a
the technology they use to manage daily whether they are shippers, carriers, brokers,
TMS? Download our “TMS
operations. freight forwarders or intermediaries—can
Buyer’s Kit” for resources
Kuebix offers an array of integrations realize increased efficiency through the
to help you find the right
to help businesses connect internal and use of Kuebix TMS. When all supply chain
TMS for your needs.
external technologies to completely players connect and collaborate, everyone
manage their logistics operation within wins.
a single pane of glass. Popular among
these are ERP integrations, like those with
Kuebix
NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics, which
5 Mill & Main Place
Maynard, MA 01754 automatically populate order information
978-298-2100 from the ERP to Kuebix and vice versa.
www.kuebix.com This greatly reduces human error, speeds
up order creation and booking, and helps
companies position themselves to make

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 Landstar System, Inc.

Jim Gattoni
President & CEO

A recognized industry leader, Landstar

provides safe, secure, reliable
transportation services delivered by our
blade and Schnabels to double drop,
stretch and multi-axles

unique network of independent agents and Global Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding
capacity providers. Landstar customers Services
enjoy personalized service at the local level O Import/export at major ports
with the global reach and resources of a O Air express, air cargo and air charter
multibillion-dollar company. O Licensed NVOCC
O Full & less-than-container loads, plus

Safe, Reliable Capacity at a over-dimensional breakbulk

Cost-Effective Price
O One of the industry’s largest van and Rail Intermodal
platform selections with over 68,000 O Boxcar, bulk, flatcar and tank capacity
Landstar System, Inc. truck capacity providers under contract O Contracts with major rail and stack train
13410 Sutton Park Dr. South O Expedited cargo vans, straight trucks and operators
Jacksonville, FL 32224 tractor-trailers O Service into Canada and Mexico
O 16,000 pieces of trailing equipment
877-696-4507
O Access to 1,300 stepdecks, 1,100 flatbed
[email protected]
www.landstar.com trailers
O Drop and hook services
O Specialty trailers ranging from beam,

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 LFS

Andres Lopera
CEO

We are driven by the desire

to make a lasting impact on
your business, by helping
you reach your goals and
overcome the challenges
you may face along the way
while shipping all types of
freight.

H ere at LFS, we understand the

difference between being a supplier
and becoming a strategic partner.
LFS balances the sharpness of technology
with the thorough understanding of the
supply chain, offering countless possibilities
We are a transportation management at any stage of the logistics and ground
company that operates in North America. transportation process.
Our goal is to not only meet but exceed our
customers’ needs through excellent service DARE TO DIFFER
experience, innovative solutions and highly Isn’t it amazing that the same company
competitive rates. can help you haul from the smallest box
We are focused on assisting shippers, to the biggest load? LFS has built strong
exporters, importers, cargo agents and and lasting relationships with top trucking
individuals all over the world, by providing carriers, airlines, intermodal carriers,
the best possible service, paired with state- container yards, railroad companies and
of-the-art solutions and highly competitive many other key players in the supply
rates. chain across the U.S., Canada and Mexico,
everything happening as you earn miles
HANDLED BY HUMANS from our LFSrewards program. As easy as it
Brilliant ideas have the power to move gets, all your needs in a one-stop shop!
the world. We believe our expertise and
knowledge are the power behind our most YOU NAME IT, WE HANDLE IT
important asset: great human beings. Service has to be great. Versatility is a
LFS teamwork has become a trademark must. Period. LFS is strongly committed
that allows us to ensure it is more than to delivering timely, personalized service
just business… it’s humans interacting to every customer, as a guarantee of
LFS with humans, providing you value and the company’s adaptability to special
10630 NW 37 Terr unmatched support in every transaction. requirements and challenges. We believe
Doral, FL 33178 attention to detail and tailor-made solutions
833-744-7537 DRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY can turn your strategies into meaningful
[email protected] Amidst an ever-moving industry, business success.
www.lfs-inc.com digitization turns into a first-hand tool
aimed at providing our customers visibility
and traceability at the reach of their hand.

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 Logistical Labs

L ogistical Labs
builds technology
for collecting, analyzing,
and deploying big data
in the supply chain. With
their suite of analytics
products, users can
make better informed
pricing and quoting
Jonathan Evans decisions through data-
Director of Client Solutions
driven insights and social
collaboration. Open API
Collect. Analyze.
access allows users to
Take Action.
Our integrated suite easily integrate products
of logistics and into their existing
transportation software business applications
products helps you for improved process
save time, control costs, efficiency. Logistical Labs your drayage rates so you can offer a
strengthen margin, and was named a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider comprehensive door-to-door solution with
manage your business by Inbound Logistics in 2018 and 2019. To minimal effort and reach new industry
more confidently. learn more, visit www.logisticallabs.com. verticals that wouldn’t otherwise be
accessible.
LoadDex: All Rates, All Modes,
One Search HeavyCarts: Technology for Shipping
Logistical Labs’ pricing platform, Heavy or Large E-Commerce Products
LoadDex, drastically simplifies pricing and Logistical Labs helps shippers get
carrier selection across all modes. With a e-commerce products to their customers by
single search, users can compare thousands connecting them with all types of carriers—
of rates from all types of transportation parcel, non-parcel, less-than-truckload,
providers at once. truckload, brokerage, and more—to find the
most competitive shipping rate at the point
BidDex: Host Bids & Manage Your of sale.
Carrier Network
Logistical Labs’ carrier sourcing platform, API Connectivity
BidDex, makes RFP management easy by Integrate our products with your existing
letting users send and receive bids, analyze business systems and logistics tools through
pricing data, and manage awards in one SQL, FTP, API, screen scrape, or iFrame
place. products we’re already integrating with.
The BidDex Bid Tracker allows you to
source carriers on a load-by-load basis
through your own private network. Simply
submit a load and let your carriers send
their bids. You can then track sourced
carriers as they respond and accept or deny
their offers from a single screen.

RailDex: Intermodal Pricing Platform

Logistical Labs Shippers and logistics providers want
640 N. LaSalle, Suite 555 a simple platform for intermodal pricing.
Chicago, IL 60654 RailDex connects your ramp service with
312-999-9762
[email protected]
www.logisticallabs.com

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 Lynden

Jim Jansen
Chairman

At Lynden, our job is

to deliver innovative
transportation solutions to
our customers.

Lynden began with a clear

mission: put the customer
first, deliver quality, and
be the best at what you
do. Today, Lynden’s service
area has grown to include
Alaska, Washington,
Western Canada, and
Hawaii, with additional
O ver land, on the water, in the air—or in
any combination—Lynden has been
helping customers solve transportation
transportation package. Our people have
the knowledge to quickly respond and
solve your multi-modal transportation
service extending problems for over a century. Operating in problems. From origin to destination, over
throughout the United such challenging areas as Alaska, Western any terrain, managing freight movement,
States and internationally, Canada, the South Pacific and Russia, as well as the flow of information, Lynden
via land, sea and air. Our as well as other areas around the globe, provides innovative solutions to meet
mission remains the same. Lynden has built a reputation of superior your unique needs, keeping you in control
Complex transportation service to diverse industries including while providing you with services no other
problems can be solved oil and gas, mining, construction, retail, company can match.
in the hands of the right
seafood and manufacturing. Lynden was founded on principles of
people, with the right tools
Lynden is a family of transportation integrity and quality. Its environmental
and the right experience.
companies with the combined capabilities commitment is based on a common-
of truckload and less-than-truckload sense desire to be efficient and to do
transportation, scheduled and charter things right. Its culture of innovation and
barges, intermodal bulk chemical hauls, efficiency is completely in harmony with its
scheduled and chartered air freighters, commitment to protect the environment.
domestic and international forwarding Lynden's people, equipment, processes and
and customs services, sanitary bulk technology are focused on the efficient use
commodities hauling, and multi-modal of resources and sustainable operations.
logistics.
The Lynden family of companies Proudly serving Alaska for
delivers a completely integrated freight more than 65 years.

Lynden
6520 Kulis Drive
Anchorage, AK 99502
1-888-596-3361
Fax: 907-245-1744
[email protected]
www.lynden.com

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 Mainfreight

John Hepworth
CEO

“Across Mainfreight’s global

network our customer
sits at the very center of
our business. Striving to
consistently improve our
quality and service, we
believe the best people to
make decisions are those
right on the spot.
Every one of us has the
autonomy to think like
we own the business and
W ith a global footprint of over
260 branches in 24 countries,
our extensive network looks to offer
reduction technologies to help protect the
communities we service today and improve
air quality for future generations.
make educated decisions customized supply chain solutions for our
quickly. Through being customers. We aim to delight our customers Air & Ocean
closer to our customers
by building strong partnerships and an As an IATA-accredited cargo agent,
both geographically and
understanding of their unique needs. Mainfreight Air and Ocean offer a
in our decision making, we
Backed by world-class technologies, our total international shipping import and
become a faster and more
global business is built on two unshakable export service via sea or air and a full
valuable business.
Autonomous decision- beliefs that we live by on any given day: documentation service for customs
O The only way to keep ahead of clearance including MPI Biosecurity.
making also creates a
generation of decisive our competitors is by the superior Worldwide freight is made simple with our
future leaders with a performance of our people cost-effective core services and specialist
O The only measure of superior teams providing quality service, superior
hands-on understanding
of both our business and performance is how the customer information and a custom-made solution
those of our customers.” perceives it giving you the reach to take your business
to the world.
Transport
Whether you’re sending goods next door, Warehousing
across the country or transborder to our Mainfreight Warehousing provides
neighbors, Mainfreight’s comprehensive specialist warehousing and omni-channel
network lets us find the best match for distribution solutions across all industry
time, cost and performance to meet sectors and commodities. Whether you
your needs, by road, rail, sea or air. As a have one pallet or thousands of pallets,
SmartWay Certified Carrier, we control Mainfreight provides an integrated supply
your freight from door to door, ensuring a chain logistics solution for you. We have
constantly high standard of service while built a regional warehousing solution that
being responsible to our environment. The optimizes end customer distribution across
Mainfreight EPA has recognized our dedicated linehaul the U.S. including multi-site solutions with
1450 Glenn Curtiss St. and extensive branch network for its the focus on finding the best answer for the
Carson, CA 90746 commitment to deliver to destinations in the challenges of our customers.
800-283-8888 US, Canada & Mexico utilizing commercially
www.mainfreightusa.com available fuel saving strategies and emission

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 Mallory Alexander International Logistics
M allory Alexander
International Logistics
is a leading third-party
logistics provider. We support
manufacturers, retailers and
other suppliers in the storage and
shipment of their valuable cargo,
and we do it with confidence—on
time, with care, everywhere. We
W. Neely Mallory III recognize the invaluable role our
President customers play in the international
economy and in lives around the
world.
We navigate the complex
logistics landscape and build
range of diverse logistics problems. We lend
safeguards into our processes, ensuring
our expertise to a wide range of customers in
accuracy and providing our customers
many industries. Mallory Alexander services
peace of mind. We create reliable yet nimble
include:
systems to meet our customers’ dynamic
O Public and Contract Warehousing Facilities
needs, at every touch point, every time.
O Freight Forwarding and Brokerage
Your biggest challenges are met with
O International and Domestic Air
creativity and supported by our offices O Domestic Transportation
around the world and warehouses at O NVOCC
strategic U.S. locations. As a financially O Customs Brokerage
secure company, Mallory Alexander has the O Supply Chain Consulting
stability and commitment to develop long- O Managed Logistics
term relationships in global commerce. O Cargo Security
Rely on Mallory Alexander for superior O IT Solutions
supply chain performance around the
world.
Excellence
Our commitment to your success
Experience requires nothing short of excellence. Mallory
Mallory Alexander works to establish Alexander is fully licensed, ISO9001:2015
partnerships with our customers to develop and C-TPAT certified. We participate in
customized business solutions that fit their government agencies and third party training
particular needs, while ensuring that their and seminars to ensure the highest degree
corporate goals are met. Combining best of compliance with the US government
in class operating procedures and systems regulations. We are a winner of the
with a comprehensive network of agents President’s E-Award for Exporting Excellence
and service providers allows customers to and the President’s E Star Award for the
maximize the value of their supply chain promotion of U.S. Exports.
spend. Mallory Alexander offers a proud
At Mallory Alexander, we align our tradition of innovative logistics solutions,
objectives with our customers’ objectives. As tailored quality services, and leading edge
a solution provider first, we are not bound technologies delivered every day by the best
to a limited group of suppliers or services professionals in the business. We recognize
Mallory Alexander officers. Offering value added services such that people are our greatest asset and our
International Logistics as customs brokerage, white glove delivery, success is based on the integrity of people
4294 Swinnea Road fulfillment and repackaging services, along who have a passion and commitment to
Memphis, TN 38118 with a select team of dedicated employees, serve their customers.
Tel: 1-800-257-8464 clearly distinguishes us from other third party Mallory Alexander is right-sized with the
Fax: 1-901-370-4288 logistics providers. expertise and flexibility that our customers
[email protected] demand. We are proud to call Memphis, TN
www.mallorygroup.com Expertise home for our company headquarters and the
For more than 94 years, Mallory Alexander foundation for all our global offices.
has been providing our expertise to a broad

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 Mantis

Yiannis
Panagiotopoulos
CEO

Mission:
To provide customers
with the best-in-class
“self-serve” and scalable
Warehouse Management/
Optimization/Automation
platform.

M antis, established in 1996, is a leading

international WMS/logistics software
and solutions vendor with European origins.
Appliances & Electronics, Building Materials,
Tobacco, Spare Parts & Accessories,
Chemicals, Books & Office Supplies,
With 8 offices and many qualified partners, Furniture, etc.
Mantis is present in 30+ countries in Europe, LVS goes well beyond the management
North America, Middle East and Asia. of the warehouse, offering extended
Mantis’ flagship Logistics Vision Suite capabilities such as value-added services,
(LVS) is the only highly scalable “self- kitting, light manufacturing, dock & gate
serve” WMS/logistics platform in the management, logistics customer/partner
world. Its design represents a great leap service, parcel management, centralized
in WMS/logistics technology, offering control of local and remote warehouses,
outstanding adaptability and flexibility. It advanced slotting, labor management,
enables Mantis customers with complex inventory optimization, flexible 3PL billing,
warehouse operations to easily configure, comprehensive traceability management
deploy and support the WMS by themselves, and powerful warehouse analytics.
thus responding fast to their continuously Mantis complements LVS with flexible
evolving needs while at the same time and affordable warehouse automation
enjoying an unbeatable low multi-year systems consisting of a smart combination
TCO. It is also the WMS platform of choice of proven competitively priced technologies
for integrators because it allows them to (Voice Picking, Pick-to-Light, Put Walls,
perform fast and smooth implementations Smart Pick Carts, Smart Glasses, RFID, etc.)
and painless ongoing support and thus to that have been tightly integrated with LVS
drastically increase their overall profitability. using advanced proprietary technology
More than 480 enterprises, many of them that significantly enhance automation’s
leading multinationals, representing all overall performance, while at the same time
major industries (3PL, Retail, Distribution/ minimizes costs due to the elimination of any
Mantis Wholesale & Manufacturing) and selling relevant 3rd party control software.
1000 Parkwood Circle channels (traditional & multichannel Finally, in order to strengthen its
Ste 900 e-commerce) rely on LVS to run and warehouse optimization offering as well
Atlanta, GA 30339 optimize their logistics operations. LVS as its presence in North America, Mantis
678-784-4015 customers spread across many vertical acquired in 2018, Insight GT, Inc., a leading
[email protected] markets, such as Consumer Products, Food international Slotting and Warehouse
www.mantis.group & Beverage, Fashion, Pharmaceuticals Optimization software solutions vendor
& Medical, Cosmetics, Grocery Chains, headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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 Maryland Port Administration

David M. Thomas
Acting Executive Director

Mission Statement:
The Maryland Port
Administration (MPA)
oversees and manages the
six public marine terminals
of the Port of Baltimore.
It is tasked to stimulate
the flow of waterborne
commerce through the
State of Maryland in a
manner that provides
economic benefit to
Maryland citizens. The
MPA directly markets,
promotes, and facilitates
trade through the Port of
M ore than 300 years removed
from its beginning as a colonial
hub for the tobacco trade, then as a
In terms of transportation, the Port of
Baltimore is located adjacent to the East
Coast’s primary north-south corridor, I-95,
Baltimore while supporting budding shipbuilding mecca famous for proximate to east-west running I-70, and is
both public and private its “Baltimore Clipper,” today the Port served by both CSX and Norfolk Southern
Port facilities. The Port of Baltimore is widely celebrated for its railroads.
of Baltimore annually specialization in moving a 20th century One of the unique aspects of the port’s
generates about 15,300 conveyance—the automobile. Among trade is the diversity of cargo moving
direct jobs, and nearly
the most diversified cargo gateways in through its facilities. With a balanced
140,000 jobs in Maryland
the United States, it is a leading port of portfolio of automobiles, forest and paper
are linked to the POB.
departure and arrival for automobiles and products, ro/ro, and container shipments,
roll on/roll off (ro/ro) cargo, while also the port hosts a variety of global shippers
laying claim as one of the top destinations and is less vulnerable to precipitous drops
for imported forest products, paper, in niche trades.
BALTIM
OF gypsum, sugar, and iron ore. The MPA operates six public terminals:
T
1. Dundalk Marine Terminal (570 acres):
O
R

Centrally located on the Atlantic Coast,

RE
PO

the Port of Baltimore, which is managed by Containers, breakbulk, wood pulp,

the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), is ro/ro, autos, project cargo, farm and
the farthest inland port in the United States construction equipment
el with a 50-foot deep channel. Baltimore now 2. Fairfield Automobile Terminals (104
H

ey

en tl acres): Automobiles
D elic h B e n has a 50-foot deep container berth that is
ready to welcome the world’s largest ships 3. The Intermodal Container Transfer
Facility (84 acres): International and
Maryland Port today.
domestic containers
Administration It is also the closest Atlantic port to major
4. North Locust Point Marine Terminal (90
401 East Pratt Street Midwestern population and manufacturing
acres): Wood pulp, lumber, latex, steel,
Baltimore, MD 21202 centers and a day’s reach from one-third
paper, and containers
800-638-7519 of all U.S. households. Steel manufacturers
410-385-4400 5. Seagirt Marine Terminal (284 acres):
in Pittsburgh, furniture makers in North
www.marylandports.com Containers
Carolina, and consumers in Boston are all 6. South Locust Point Marine Terminal (79
served in less than 24 hours from the port. acres): Forest products

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 Matson

Matt Cox
Chairman and CEO

Mission Statement
To move freight better than
anyone.

A leader in Pacific shipping, Matson’s

ocean transportation service is
recognized for its industry leading on-time
efficiently. Its services and technology are
customized to drive efficiencies in—and
costs out—of supply chain networks for
arrival performance and award-winning retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
customer service. Its diversified fleet Matson Logistics’ sourcing,
features containerships, combination transportation, and distribution solutions
container and roll-on/roll-off vessels include:
and specially designed container barges. O Long haul and regional highway FTL and
Matson’s ships and assets are U.S.-built, LTL service
-owned and -operated, which provides O Domestic and international intermodal

significant advantages in the integrated rail service with all Class I providers
trade lanes of the company’s operations. O Specialized hauling, flatbed, and project

Serving Hawaii continuously since 1882, logistics

O Contract and public warehousing at key
Matson is uniquely experienced in carrying
the wide range of commodities needed to East and West Coast ports including
transload, cross-dock, and product
support remote economies.
preparation and handling down to the
Providing a vital, reliable lifeline to
sub-SKU level
the economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam,
O Freight forwarding in Alaska; cross-
Micronesia and select South Pacific
border service to Canada and Mexico
islands, Matson is a key supply chain O Value-added retail packaging
partner allowing customers to rely on the services, light assembly, and product
company’s dependable vessel schedules to customization
continually replenish inventories. O E-commerce fulfillment and DtC
Matson’s China–Long Beach Express has programs
a strong reputation in the Trans-Pacific O Asia-origin consolidation, PO
trade for reliable, expedited service from management, customs brokerage,
Xiamen, Ningbo and Shanghai to Long and NVOCC services for FCL and LCL
Beach, consistently delivering the best shipments
transit times and offering next-day cargo O Online, on-demand portal to book, track,
availability on the West Coast. and manage your shipments—from
Matson Matson’s Pacific services are further source to store
555 12th Street enhanced by the transportation and
Oakland, CA 94607 distribution network of the company’s Matson is firmly committed to operational
1-800-4MATSON subsidiary, Matson Logistics. A leading excellence and providing its customers with
customerservice@ provider of freight transportation, the highest level of service across all modes
matson.com warehousing, and supply chain services to of transportation.
www.matson.com the North America market, Matson Logistics
helps companies source, store, and deliver Learn more at matson.com.
their products faster, more reliably and cost

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 MD Logistics
MD Logistics
is a third party
logistics company
specializing in
customized supply
chain solutions.
GAMEThe

Mark Sell
Our vertical
markets include
Life Sciences and
CHANGERS
President and Co-Founder
Pharmaceuticals,
Retail and Consumer
Expectations have changed,
Goods, as well have you?
as Transportation
Our Mission:
Services. In addition
At MD Logistics, our
to cold chain and FTZ
mission is to support our
foreign trade zone
team of leaders, dedicated Omni-Channel Packaging Foreign Trade Life Sciences Transportation
warehousing, our
to each other and our
customers, in order to services range
remain fast and flexible from packaging,
while providing custom fulfillment and Customized Supply Chain Solutions
supply chain solutions in a distribution to
high quality environment, global freight
on time, every time. forwarding and
freight management.
Located in Plainfield, Indiana, and Reno, that expect maximum performance and
Nevada, our combined facilities include flexible infrastructure. We handle B2B and
state of the art Pharmaceutical and Retail e-commerce distribution, supporting the
distribution space. top 100 retailers in the country. Our tier one
WMS fully integrates with our customers’
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals ERP software and supports electronic data
MD Logistics designs customized interchange for order management and
supply-chain solutions for global reporting. By combining a wide array of
distribution of trade, sample and clinical custom solutions, the MDL team manages
specialty products. Our facilities are fully your supply chain from start to finish.
licensed and accredited, maintaining
cGMP and VAWD standards, enabling us Transportation Services
to provide compliant cold chain storage Beyond traditional warehousing and
for finished and WIP products. We deliver distribution services, MD Logistics offers
these standards through the utilization freight management, global freight
of Red Prairie WMS and strategically forwarding and brokerage services. Our
located state of the art facilities. We offer Indianapolis and Reno facilities are both
full integration with our customers’ ERP located near International airports and
software and support electronic data within a day’s drive of over 80% of the US
MD Logistics interchange for order management and population. We are strategically positioned
1301 Perry Rd. reporting. Most critical to operational to offer customers a range of all-inclusive
Plainfield, IN 46168 success, our dedicated and experienced transportation services and optimize their
+1 317-838-8900 pharmaceutical team stands behind transportation budgets.
[email protected] our services to ensure the utmost
www.mdlogistics.com product quality and maximum customer
satisfaction.
Reno Office:
12125 Moya Blvd Retail & Omni-Channel Logistics
Reno, NV 89506 MD Logistics client shared facilities
manage high-volume, high-value, market-
driven, retail-sensitive products for industries

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 MGN Logistics
TECHNOLOGY
DRIVEN
LOGISTICS
Matthew Telesca
President & CEO

Mission statement:
To provide the industry’s
most innovative
Transportation
Management Software
through technology
and dedication, thereby
helping businesses
efficiently manage their
supply chain.

MGN Logistics is a leading provider of IT and sophisticated analytical tools.

solutions for the freight management and MGN provides the highest level of
transportation industry. Their Transportation consulting intelligence coupled with
Management Software or TMS platform technology to implement best practices,
has been the backbone of some of the compliance, and auditing to maximize all
country’s largest 3PLs for many years. Now, available opportunities for improvement.
this innovative technology is being made Some of the benefits MGN Logistics’
available to individual companies to assist in customers experience from our solution
improving operational efficiencies. include:
MGN’s cloud-based TMS supports all O Immediate cost reduction from carrier and
modes of transportation including Truckload, mode optimization
LTL, Ocean, Air, Rail, Intermodal and Parcel, O Full transparency into all shipment

providing customers with a powerful, yet invoices

easy-to-use, single platform for their entire O Real-time visibility into any shipment

supply chain. An early pioneer of web- metric

O Vendor shipment execution and
based transportation management solutions,
MGN’s innovative and proprietary TMS was compliance reporting
O Artificial Intelligence for optimization
designed by transportation professionals
O Blockchain enhanced data security
with real-world experience.
O Access to live market data
Whether you are looking for a simple rate
comparison or a complex, fully managed
Are you tired of hearing about other
supply chain solution, MGN Logistics’ state-
companies’ supply chain successes? Then
of-the-art, NextGen platform has what
join the growing number of businesses
you need. Their cloud-based TMS offers
MGN Logistics that are now taking control of their
seamless integration into existing Enterprise
Contact information: transportation spends. MGN Logistics
Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse
Bob Gormas has been recognized by Inc. Magazine
Vice President of Management Systems (WMS) or can be
five years in a row as one of the country’s
Managed Solutions implemented as a stand-alone solution.
fastest growing private companies. Find
484-635-9296 Services include mode and carrier selection,
out why some of the industry’s smartest
[email protected] rate optimization, automated tracking
professionals have turned to MGN Logistics
www.mgnlogistics.com and tracing, including GPS, freight bill
for their TMS solution.
auditing and payment, along with business
intelligence, blockchain, artificial intelligence

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 MHI
The Industry That Makes Supply Chains Work
MODEX 2020
Power endless supply chain
possibilities at MODEX 2020, where
you’ll find 950+ exhibits and 100+
education sessions tailored to help
you discover equipment and system
solutions for your material handling
and supply chain needs. With
keynotes, networking, education,
George W. Prest and product booths, MODEX is
CEO where manufacturing and supply
chain innovation comes to life—in
MHI is an international person and in action. Experience
trade association that has all the providers you could ever
represented the industry need as they demonstrate the latest
since 1945. MHI members equipment and systems that will
include material handling, power your possibilities, like:
Q Improving visibility &
logistics, and supply
chain equipment and accelerating time to market
systems manufacturers, Q Reducing operating costs &

integrators, consultants, increasing efficiency

publishers, and third- Q Streamlining & automating your
party logistics providers. operations
Much of the work of the Q Connecting with solution
industry is done within providers & key thought leaders
its product- and solution- Q Discovering the latest
specific groups. The technologies & innovations
association also sponsors Q Learning the latest trends in over 100 EXPLORE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES.
trade events, such as educational sessions MODEX is an international event
ProMat and MODEX, to On March 9–12, manufacturing and supply with manufacturing and supply chain
showcase the products chain professionals will have an unrivaled professionals attending from over
and services of its member face-to-face opportunity to network, learn, 140 countries. To accommodate our
companies and to educate share, and get a sneak preview of where our international visitors, we offer special
industry professionals on industry is headed. interpreting services, meeting rooms, and
the productivity solutions matchmaking tools to help you take full
provided through material advantage of a global economy.
IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES.
handling and logistics. So whatever solutions you need to
OUTSTANDING RESULTS.
move your business forward, you’ll find
There’s no substitute for meeting
them all at MODEX 2020. Register today
face-to-face and watching equipment
at modexshow.com and join us at Georgia
and technology operate in real time.
World Congress Center in Atlanta.
MODEX 2020 gives you the chance to do
both. When you’re here, you can connect
with industry peers and solution providers
to find what you need to move your
business forward.

SET YOURSELF UP
MHI FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
8720 Red Oak Blvd, The future of the manufacturing and
Suite 201 supply chain industry starts at MODEX. It’s
Charlotte, NC 28217 where the brightest minds in the industry
704-676-1190 gather to network, learn, and share. Get
[email protected] a sneak preview of where the industry is
mhi.org going and find the people, solutions, and
resources you need to compete in an
increasingly challenging marketplace.

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 Mitco Global Logistics
THE MITCO SOLUTION

The Challenges
Consumer behavior and the ever-
changing retail landscape require supply
chains to evolve. Continuously balancing
the needs of the customer with services and
cost controls.
Kevin May Speed to market and inventory visibility
CEO/President throughout the supply chain is critical
through all logistics phases.
MITCO GLOBAL Demand is not static; flexibility and
LOGISTICS adaptability to balance speed and cost is a
A full-service asset-based must. Static, one-size-fits-all solutions no
third-party logistics longer meet today’s requirements.
company specializing in
Gateway Solutions. For Why Mitco
over 30 years, Mitco has Mitco delivers Managed Global Solutions
helped companies bring designed to proactively manage all
their products to market. segments of your supply chain, developed
to your requirements and KPI’s. We integrate The Results
MITCO MISSION solutions across all segments of the supply Visibility. On the water, on a truck,
Provide adaptive and chain, providing a single-source solution. through our warehouse or delivery
scalable global supply At the core of Mitco solutions: People, to your door, visibility to inventory
chain solutions designed
Technology, and Assets. Investing in from a single portal. Tracking by
to customers’ needs by
these critical components, providing 3PL Item, PO, or Shipment ID.
investing in people and
solutions specific to your business, to meet
technology.
your customer demand and service levels. Operational Performance. Assets,
MITCO VALUE expertise and documented SLAs
Mitco is a Managed Supply The Mitco Solution with real-time performance
Chain Solutions company Beginning at origin of goods, domestic, reporting provides the ability to
delivering through or offshore, we integrate your inbound data measure results on demand.
dynamic technology, into our systems. Programmatic tracking
commitment to customer provides updates and the ability to react Flexibility. Our interactive portal
value, and improved proactively. and dedicated customer service
financial results. Regional DCs provide crossdock, allow you to prioritize items,
warehousing, and fulfillment for both B2B POs, and shipments through all
and B2C markets. We manage at PO, item segments of the supply chain.
level, and shipment level. Our interactive
systems allow for in-transit changes Costs. By moving to a single-source
supporting customer demand changes. solution and with services designed
Final mile: Our team is focused on to your needs, the Mitco solution can
meeting “must deliver by” dates and retail deliver a lower Total Landed Cost.
compliance. Our TMS provides the ability
to evaluate cost and speed to align with Mitco operates as an extension of your
Mitco customers’ requirements. Monitoring company. Our success is only defined by
Global Logistics shipments in transit, we react and your success. Delivering efficiencies, lower
2302 B St NW #101 communicate when issues arise…not when cost to serve, and customer satisfaction is
Auburn, WA 98001-1758 you call to ask why it didn’t deliver on time! our priority.

253-891-0600 CORE SERVICES

[email protected]
D R AYAG E WAR EH O US I N G FU LFI LLM ENT TR AN S LOAD I N G TR AN S P O RTATIO N
[email protected]
www.mitcoglobal.com

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 North Carolina State Ports Authority

Paul J. Cozza
Executive Director

Mission Statement
The mission of the North
Carolina State Ports
Authority is to enhance the
economy of the State of
North Carolina. The Ports
Authority will be managed
like a business, focused
on the requirements
of its customers. North
Carolina’s Ports are
N orth Carolina Ports has convenient
locations in Wilmington and
Morehead City, plus an inland port
8. Our strategic plan is business-friendly,
with the goal of providing you with
a competitive advantage and more
recognized for self- in Charlotte. Our customer-focused opportunity for profitability. We want
sustaining operations, to be your best business decision.
approach offers shippers excellent port
environmental stewardship, 9. Our infrastructure investment is
communication and customized service.
highly efficient workforce, designed to meet future industry
If you’re not yet working with NC Ports,
satisfied customers, and needs, with some projects already done
here are our top 10 reasons why you should
modern, well-maintained and more on the way. Recently, we
facilities and equipment. consider doing so:
added a new, 101,000-square-foot,
on-terminal cold storage facility that
1. We’re customer-focused, with limited
can accommodate more customers
red tape that aids our commitment to
than ever. And we’re working to double
helping new customers transition.
the annual throughput capacity at the
2. We’ve got less congestion than other
Port of Wilmington to more than one
East Coast ports. Some may be larger,
million TEUs and triple our on-terminal
but they’re often MUCH busier.
refrigerated container capacity.
3. We’re equipped to handle ultra-large
10. Our location is second to none, with
container vessels, thanks to our harbor
easy access to interstate highways and
enhancements and three neo-Panamax
major railroads. North Carolina’s ports
container cranes.
are within 700 miles of 70 percent of
4. Our turnaround times are quicker than
the U.S. industrial base.
those of other ports. In fact, we’ve
North Carolina State got the fastest turn times on the East
Coast. To learn more about how your business
Ports Authority
5. Our carriers do business all over the can benefit by working with North Carolina
2202 Burnett Boulevard
world, calling on ports in Asia, Europe, Ports, visit ncports.com.
P.O. Box 9002
Wilmington, NC 28402 Africa and Latin America.
6. Our rates are very competitive, usually
Customer Service resulting in cost savings for you (and
800-334-0682 your customers, if that applies).
7. We’ve got room for growth that will
be tailored to the specific needs
customerservice@
of our customers. If you need an
ncports.com
accommodation, there’s a good chance
www.ncports.com
we can make it happen.

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 The Northwest Seaport Alliance

John Wolfe
Chief Executive Officer

About The Northwest

Seaport Alliance
The ports of Seattle and
Tacoma (Washington State,
USA) unified management
of their marine cargo
facilities in August 2015.
The alliance is a port
development authority
governed by the two ports
T he Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA)
brings together two of the nation’s
premier harbors to form a single, integrated
We pride ourselves on being proactive
and performance-driven, and put unrelenting
focus on delivering operational excellence
as equal members, with gateway for marine cargo. Our combined and best-in-class service for our customers.
each port acting through terminal facilities, carriers and ports of call And our commitment to working hand-
its elected commissioners. provide unlimited options and flexibility to in-hand with our supply chain partners to
suit your unique supply chain needs. provide cost-effective, innovative shipping
We are one of the largest container load solutions is unparalleled. At the end of the
centers in North America. Strategically day, it’s all about helping you, the shipper,
located in the northwest corner of the U.S., get the job done.
we offer shorter transits from Asia, and
are the first and last ports of call for many
Trans-Pacific liner services. We are also a Make our competitive advantages
major gateway to Alaska and Hawaii; more yours:
than 80% of trade between Alaska and the
lower 48 states moves through our harbors. Big Ship Ready
In addition to containers, we are also a
center for bulk, breakbulk and project/
heavy-lift cargoes, and automobiles. Room to Grow

Make better connections Hassle-free Connections

Shorter transit times from Asia make The
Northwest Seaport Alliance the natural port
of choice for time-sensitive container cargo Cargo Handling Experts
headed to the Midwest, Ohio Valley and the
East Coast.
The Northwest Our on-dock rail, international and Best-in-class Customer Service
Seaport Alliance domestic rail service options from two Class
P.O. Box 2985 1 railroads along with near-terminal transload
Tacoma, WA 98401 warehouse facilities offer plenty of options
Phone: (800) 657-9808 and the flexibility to move cargo how and
[email protected] when you want. Our close proximity to the
nwseaportalliance.com 2nd largest concentration of warehousing on
the U.S. West Coast also makes us an ideal
location for warehousing, distribution, and
transload operations.

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 nVision Global
nVision Global provides configurable
technology solutions, enabling shippers
around the world to optimize their
transportation management and gain
access to critical data. From our roots as
a North American freight audit & payment
provider, we now offer a full suite of
logistics services that allows for end-to-
end shipment visibility.
Luther M. Brown We possess more than 25 years
Founder & CEO of expertise in Freight Audit and
Payment, Data Normalization, Claims
Processing, Freight Rate Procurement
and Management, Spot Quote/Auction
nVision Global
Platform and Best in Class Business
World Headquarters Business Intelligence/Information Management
Intelligence and Analytics, all of which are
1900 Brannan Rd., Ste. 300 O Industry Leading Analytics Dashboard
located within our Impact Transportation
McDonough, GA 30253 O Global Mapping, Graphing
Management System.
Phone: +1 770.474.4122 O Ad-hoc Reporting
Customers rely on our modular software
O Least Cost Carrier Applications
solutions to provide the visibility and data
Central America Office O Single Source Data Warehouse
that they need to increase efficiencies and O Key Performance Indicator Development
Curridabat, La Galera
reduce overall transportation costs.
100 mtrs al norte,
While each customer has similar issues, Claims Management
25 mtrs al este
every customer is different! We provide O Loss & Damage Claims Processing
Edificio Bioquim #2,
configurable solutions that meet every O Overcharge Claims Processing
2do piso
customer’s needs because our solutions O Service Failure Claims Processing
San Jose, Costa Rica
are robust enough to address global O nVision Global Managed or Self Service
Phone: +506.2271.5613
issues but flexible enough to fit into your (Offered as a Software – SAAS)
environment. Unlike our competitors, we O 87% Collection Rate
European Office
tailor our solution to fit your needs; not the O Over 40 Years of Combined Experience
Stationsplein 8-K
other way around.
Maastricht 6221 BT
Netherlands Freight Rate Procurement
O Online Procurement Software that
Phone: +31 (0) 43 799 9123 nVision Global Highlights include:
Manages the Entire Procurement Project
O Global Single Source Solution
O Transport Providers Submit Bids Online
Asia Pacific Offices O Industry Leading Analytical Tools
Room 303, O Multi-Lingual Staff
O Process Invoices From Over 198 Countries Contract Management
No.15 Chezhan Rd.
O Online Management Portal
Jiangbei District O Experts in Processing all Transport Modes
O Rate Approval & Imaging Process
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, O Six Sigma Methodology
O Rate Expiration Notifications
China O Storage of Expired and Current Rates
Phone: +86.574.87856760 Core Services include:
O Standardized Pricing Templates Available
Global Freight Audit/Payment
O Single Global Platform
J-2, 2nd Floor, Transportation Management System (TMS)
O 120 Standard Data Elements Captured
Block EP & GP O Global Freight Auto Rate and Auto Tender
O Utilize Latest Imaging Technology
Sector-V, Salt Lake O Shipment Tracking & Visibility
O Experts in Complex Account Coding
Kolkata, West Bengal O Benchmarking
O On-Demand Closings
700091 O Vendor Compliance Reporting
O Non-Commingled Payments
Phone: +91.33.2357.6571 O EDI Compatible
O Online Exception Management
O Vendor & PO Integration
O Global Support & Services Teams
B-1/A-12, Mohan O Shipment Creation & Rating
O Sarbanes-Oxley Compliant
Co-operative Industrial Area O Shipment Spot Bid & Approval
O Automated Match Pay Processing
New Delhi, India 110044 O Shipment Tender/Booking

Phone +91.11.4150.4442 O Shipment Visibility

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 Odyssey
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

Robert H. Shellman
President and CEO

Innovating Logistics,
One Route at a Time
There are lots of ways to
get from Point A to Point B,
but there’s only one optimal
way. For your business to
maximize its profit, you need
to avoid weather disruptions,
labor shortages, price
increases and countless other
inefficiencies.
Odyssey Logistics Odyssey’s deep expertise, leading for products that require special handling
specializes in complex technology and extensive network including chemicals and food grade
logistics, creating custom- provide clients with best-in-class liquids. We are the largest independent
tailored solutions across
multiple transportation
logistics solutions logistics company in ocean container
modes. Door-to-Done® is Organizations with diverse and complex transportation, servicing all the major ports
not just our commitment to transportation needs rely on Odyssey’s across the country.
ensure the timing, safety and innovative technologies to deliver thorough, International Services: Our customers
integrity of your shipment high-value logistics strategies. Our clients rely on our comprehensive knowledge
from the moment it leaves benefit from expert tailored solutions of import and export processes and
your facility all the way regulations that enables us to design
across multiple transportation modes,
through to final delivery, it is
our assurance that our world- backed by the power of our freight network custom, cost-effective, end-to-end
class logistics experts will exceeding $3B globally. international transportation solutions for
manage the entire process, At Odyssey, we have assembled a diverse any size load.
from request to receipt. portfolio of solutions that we make Specialized Truck Services: From small
available to our clients in multiple ways, less-than-truckload (LTL) going a short
including: distance to large truckloads (TL) moving
Managed Logistics Services: With our across the country, we find our customers
experience and vast supplier network, our the capacity they need.
transportation management services clients Advanced Technology Solutions:
SM know we will strategically manage their Through WIN, we offer a cost-effective
logistics operations, from the routine to the transportation management web tool that
most complex and challenging, regardless has a scope that reaches beyond common
of cargo size, class or destination. TMS offerings. Operating through the
Odyssey Logistics &
Intermodal Services: Odyssey is a leader Odyssey Logistics Global PlatformSM it brings
Technology Corporation
in intermodal metals transportation and is the scale, efficiency and savings of the
39 Old Ridgebury Road
an expert in intermodal ISO tank movement Odyssey carrier network directly to the client.
Danbury, CT 06810
866-487-7481
odysseylogistics.com
salesandmarketing@
odysseylogistics.com

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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Greg Gantt
President and CEO

Vision Statement:
To be the premier
transportation solutions
company in domestic and
global markets served.

Mission Statement:
To provide innovative
solutions designed
to exceed customer
expectations, increase
shareholder value and
O ld Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq:
ODFL) is a leading, less-than-truckload
(“LTL”), union-free motor carrier providing
O Logistics Management recognized Old
Dominion with the Quest for Quality
award as Top Multi-Regional LTL carrier
ensure the continued for the tenth consecutive year.
regional, inter-regional and national
success of the OD O Inbound Logistics recognized the
Company and our family of LTL services through a single integrated
organization. Our service offerings, which company as a 75 Green Supply Chain
employees. Partner (G75) for the tenth consecutive
include expedited transportation, are
provided through a network of more than year as well as a Top 100 Trucker for the
eighth year in a row.
236 service centers located throughout the
O Forbes recognized Old Dominion as an
continental United States. Through strategic
employer of choice on three rankings in
alliances, the Company also provides LTL
2019: America’s Best Large Employers
services globally. In addition to its core LTL
List, America’s Best Employers List, and
services, the Company offers a range of America’s Best-in-State Employers List.
value-added services including container Forbes worked with Statista by surveying
drayage, truckload brokerage and supply tens of thousands of working Americans.
chain consulting. For 86 years, Old Dominion
has been Helping the World Keep Promises®. For more information about Old Dominion,
Recently, Old Dominion was recognized visit odfl.com or call 800-235-5569.
with the following acknowledgments for
company leadership in the industry:
O Mastio & Company, a global B2B research
and consulting firm, ranked Old Dominion
as the No. 1 National LTL carrier for an
unprecedented tenth consecutive year.
On top of being named the Top Value
Old Dominion
among national LTL carriers, OD ranked
Freight Line, Inc.
#1 in 33 of 35 attributes most important
500 Old Dominion Way to logistics and LTL industry decision
Thomasville, NC 27360 makers.
800-235-5569 O The U.S. Environmental Protection
customer.service@odfl.com Agency recognized Old Dominion
www.odfl.com as a leader in freight supply chain
environmental performance and energy
efficiency for a fifth consecutive year.

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 PCF, Inc.

Michael Giordana
Executive Vice President

Our Mission
We aren’t the biggest
last-mile parcel delivery
provider and that is not a
bad thing. In fact, it brings
a lot of advantages, such as
being nimble, responsive
and easy to work with,
especially in our dense
and desirable Northeast
territory. We answer to
our clients, not a board PARCEL DELIVERY MADE EASY. affordable edge to have your customers’
of directors. My family PCF is a logistics service provider packages there, usually by 8AM. We do
started this business on focused on the last-mile delivery needs of it all — early morning as well as standard
a philosophy of fair, firm the high-density, high-pressure Northeast day-side — while offering flexible
and friendly partnerships, region. Every day we work to earn your transportation solutions, state-of-the-art
which continues to this trust and provide value, making it easy and tracking, verification and visibility every
day. The last-mile/parcel affordable to do business with us. step of the way.
delivery environment
With over 40 warehouse facilities, a
continues to evolve rapidly,
tenured team of distribution experts and a Deliberately Affordable
and our goal is simple:
vast network of delivery providers, we’ve Satisfying Northeast customers is
to take complexity—and
built a reputation for getting it right or demanding. You need a partner who’s
pain—out of the equation.
making it right every day — accurately, got the technology to keep costs in check
safely and on time. Plus, people like doing and an approach that is straightforward
business with us and so will you — no bull. and easy. When it comes to pricing and
accessorial charges, “nickel and diming”
Northeast Know-How is not our thing. We take a streamlined
We’ve got four decades’ experience approach, limiting and reducing accessorial
delivering every day in the cities and fees to keep things simple. For example, we
suburbs of the Northeast. We know the don’t believe residential or delivery area
roads, the shortcuts, the workarounds surcharges are appropriate, because we’re
and the customers. Our footprint covers already in those neighborhoods, nor should
southern New Jersey up through southern you pay a lot extra for morning delivery,
New Hampshire, a swath that includes simply because it’s early.
over 11 million households. We’ve got hubs
strategically located in Massachusetts and Call us today to learn how easy it is to
PCF, Inc. New Jersey and our network of couriers are partner with PCF, and how our simple
502 Washington Ave. on the road everyday — 7/365. After billions approach to pricing and our ability
Towson, MD 21204 of Northeast deliveries, we can say we’ve to deliver on time can lead to better
877-PCF-6668 seen it all and we’re undaunted. performance.
[email protected]
pcfcorp.com The Earlier, The Better LET’S GET GOING.
We built our business on early CALL 1-877-PCF-6668 OR VISIT
morning demand, which gives you an PCFCORP.COM

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 Penske Logistics

Marc Althen
President

Products and Services

O Dedicated Contract
Carriage
O Distribution Center
Management
O Transportation
Management
O Lead Logistics

P
O Freight Management enske Logistics engineers supply chain thinking to benefit you and your business.
O Freight Brokerage and logistics solutions that deliver By tapping into our knowledge and know-
powerful business results for market-leading how, you can start driving innovation that
companies. Through its design, planning, and produces real value.
execution, Penske gives you the confidence To keep ourselves and our customers
to move forward by boosting efficiency and on the cutting edge of industry trends
driving down costs in your supply chain. and information, we partner with leading
organizations such as the Council of Supply
Chain Management Professionals, and
Industry-specific expertise
sponsor well-respected longitudinal studies
Our experts work with the world’s
from top supply chain researchers at Penn
leading companies across industries, from
State University.
automotive and healthcare to food and
beverage and retail. We offer specialized
solutions tailored to your operations, Global capabilities
production and market demands. Penske Penske Logistics has extensive experience
Logistics can help you: successfully establishing operations in new
territories and a proven ability to transfer
Q Ensure efficiency within your supply knowledge across geographies and cultures.
chain using smart technology With offices in North America, South
Q Improve the product development America, Europe, and Asia, we’re committed
cycle for a successful launch to serving our customers anywhere, meeting
Q Drive dynamic supply chain solutions the needs of suppliers, manufacturers and
Q Achieve record savings retailers around the globe.
That’s how we deliver confidence. Let us
Our technical capabilities, depth of show you how our winning strategies can
experience and practical creativity have work for you. Call 844-868-0818 or visit us
been recognized by both our customers online at penskelogistics.com today.
Penske Logistics and the industries we serve, and our people
Worldwide Headquarters deliver the results you need to succeed
Route 10 Green Hills every day.
Reading, PA 19603
844-868-0818 Innovative thinking
www.penskelogistics.com As a recognized industry thought leader,
our award-winning teams bring fresh

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 Performance Team
F or over 30 years, Performance
Team has been a logistics leader
in providing retail and manufacturing
industries with end-to-end supply chain
services. Through our domestic hub
network, more than 9 million square feet
of warehouse space, and 500 plus trucks,
Performance Team processes, distributes,
and transports over $150 billion in
Craig Kaplan wholesale goods annually. We’ve worked
CEO hard to earn and maintain a reputation
as one of the leading e-commerce,
Our focus has always been
distribution, trucking, and consolidation
on building partnerships
companies in the U.S. Here are a few
through leveraging our
ways we can help serve you and your
expertise, human capital,
technology, and integrity. customers more efficiently.

E-Commerce Fulfillment &

Distribution
TRUCKER 2019
Whether e-commerce, omnichannel,
reverse logistics, pick-and-pack,
transload, or carton-in carton-out, we
2 0 1 9
have distribution solutions to meet consulting enables us to analyze your
your most basic or complex needs. PT business and devise custom, effective, and
has the infrastructure, material handling flexible solutions to optimize the movement,
equipment, information technology, and handling, and distribution of your goods.
management expertise to handle any task. Our logistics expertise can help you
We are proficient at adding flex space and craft robust growth-oriented distribution
human resources to adjust to your seasonal networks, increasing your return on assets
demands. Talk to us about how you can while managing overhead, without losing
eliminate the need for costly real estate sight of your goal—giving you and your
investments, construction and equipment, customers the best service available.
Performance Team labor management and technology
purchases. As your business expands Technology
2240 E Maple Ave.
and requires additional space or more Performance Team utilizes best-in-class
El Segundo, CA 90245
sophisticated solutions, Performance Team technology to streamline and improve the
866-755-5120 x 6975
will rise to the challenge to not only meet but movement and visibility of your products.
exceed your strategic distribution needs. Our WMS and TMS systems are integrated
www.performanceteam.net
with our customers’ ERP systems and
Cliff Katab, President Transportation provide real-time updates and reporting
Our customers compete in fast-paced 24/7. This is handled through sophisticated
marketing@
retail and manufacturing industries, enterprise application integration tools,
performanceteam.net
demanding precise, accurate and informed utilizing well-understood EDI and API
transportation services. Performance Team standards or proprietary interfaces as our
Locations
has the skills and technology to support customers require. Our API integration with
Los Angeles/Long Beach/
those time-sensitive requirements. No matter Shopify and Magento enables seamless
Inland Empire
how difficult the mission, from drayage, e-commerce integration.
Northern California
New York/New Jersey store delivery, local pick-up, consolidation,
Dallas-Fort Worth and delivery to distribution facilities and
Miami, FL stores, PT is ready to step up to the plate
Louisville, KY and make a difference for your company.
Shreveport, LA
Charleston, SC Supply Chain Consulting
For Performance Team, logistics means
strategy, execution, and integrity. Our
extensive experience in supply chain

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 Pharr International Bridge
Investing Big for Faster Trade

T he Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge

serves as one of the most important
commercial ports of entry for the U.S.-
Mexico border. Pharr now ranks 3rd in the
nation for trade with Mexico, behind only
Laredo and El Paso, and currently ranks as
the 7th largest border crossing in the U.S. in
terms of value for imports and exports.
Over 120,000 commercial trucks cross
Luis A. Bazán north and south through the Pharr Bridge
Bridge Director on a monthly basis. These shipments consist
of the following goods and commodities:
The Pharr International Future view 2021 after Pharr invests over
Bridge allows for Top 5 Exports $35 million in port improvements
safe, orderly and No. 1 Petroleum gases and other
efficient crossings for of the $90 million modernized “Aduana”
gaseous hydrocarbons
commercial and non-
No. 2 Motor vehicle parts in Reynosa, will benefit trade and foreign
commercial vehicles. We
No. 3 TVs and computer monitors investments in the years ahead. Importers,
do this by proactively
No. 4 Computer chips exporters, domestic and multinational
implementing local, state
and federal policies and No. 5 Gasoline and other fuels manufacturing companies have found
procedures, coordinating that using the Pharr-Reynosa International
bilateral efforts with Top 5 Imports Bridge as the preferred port of entry is
government agencies, No. 1 TVs and computer monitors a strategic advantage to conduct their
trade associations and No. 2 Avocados, dates, figs, and operations, as it has transformed into
businesses in the U.S. and pineapples profits due to the region’s low cost of doing
Mexico. We deliver on No. 3 Electrical boards, panels and business and its direct distribution access
our commitment striving switches to clients and consumers.
for excellence in logistics No. 4 Motor vehicle parts
by offering the fastest No. 5 Insulated wire and cable Pharr’s steadfast approach to positioning
full-service commercial itself as one of the top leading bridges in
crossing in the South Texas The Pharr Port of Entry plays an the nation will be even more pronounced
region. important logistics role in the global once process improvements, such as
economy with direct connectivity to Unified Cargo Processing (UCP), are
freight corridors through land, air and implemented in 2020. By monitoring trends
sea. The Pharr Bridge’s strategic location, in the manufacturing industry, perishables
surrounding infrastructure, services and industry, the automotive and energy
potential for future investment and growth, sectors, Pharr is poised for unparalleled
give a competitive advantage to the City of growth.
Pharr, as well as, the City of Reynosa and
the rest of the Southern Texas-Northern With over $35 billion in global trade, the
Mexico border region. Pharr Bridge continues to break import and
export records by consistently registering
New infrastructure projects and process 6% growth in imports and 5% growth
improvements inside the U.S. port of entry, in exports in the last few years. We’re
as well as in Mexico, will augment the investing big for faster trade. Come grow
current facilities and streamline the cargo with us. We are the Pharr International
Pharr International inspection process, allowing for increased Bridge…Your Connection. Your Business.
Bridge truck throughput and reduction of wait Your Bridge.
9900 S. Cage Blvd. times for maximum efficiency. By 2021, the
Pharr, TX 78577 City of Pharr will invest over $35 million
956-402-4660 in infrastructure improvements. These
[email protected] enhancements, along with the new freight
www.pharrbridge.com access road and dedicated lanes for F.A.S.T.
cargo and empties to Mexico customs, as
well as the recently completed construction

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 Phoenix Logistics

Robert Kriewaldt
Senior Vice President

Mission Statement
At Phoenix Logistics,
customer satisfaction is
always our first priority.
Our team is dedicated
to providing end-to-end
supply chain solutions
for our partners by
combining our strategic
P hoenix Logistics is an affiliate of
Phoenix Investors, a well-known
industrial real estate firm that has been in
Q Distribution and fulfillment. Our
experienced staff will help you build,
operate, and maintain an efficient and cost-
national footprint of operation since 1994. Based in Milwaukee, effective distribution network powered by
industrial real estate with Wisconsin, we provide a broad range of advanced warehouse management systems
substantial investments in
logistics solutions that are tailored to meet and other supply chain technologies that
state-of-the-art logistics
the unique needs of each customer. reduce costs, eliminate operational waste,
technology.
We operate on principles of continuous and optimize labor.
operational improvement and aggressive
We understand that
technology investment, ensuring that we Q Big data. Through advanced WMS,
our customers need
warehouse capacity and can always provide the most advanced end- EDI, transportation and distribution
supply chain management to-end supply chain support to our clients, management solutions, and much more,
services at affordable rates. including: Phoenix is focused on offering logistics
We specialize in renovating solutions driven by informed decision-
undervalued or distressed Q Real estate. Warehousing capacity in the making. We will help you analyze your
properties to create cost- United States is tighter than ever before. pool of data to identify pain points and
effective storage and Shippers need to pair up with logistics risks, then help you create realistic plans to
distribution options that partners who offer creative and effective optimize your supply chain.
serve a broad range of solutions for reaching key markets. In
primary and secondary conjunction with our affiliate Phoenix Q Acquisitions. Phoenix Logistics and
markets. Investors, we maintain approximately 30 Phoenix Investors have an established
million square feet of industrial, retail, history of making fair deals that benefit
and office space spanning 22 states. We the seller. If we purchase your real estate
are constantly expanding this footprint assets or your entire logistics business, you
by restoring underutilized properties for can rest assured that we will continue to
industrial use. invest in the acquisition and make a positive
impact in the community surrounding it.
Q Transportation management. From
LOGISTICS freight brokerage to vendor management, Logistical support spans these functions
we can operate as a lead logistics partner and more, so it’s critical to find a 3PL
Phoenix Logistics to help you optimize all inbound and that can identify and implement the best
401 E. Kilbourn Ave. #201 outbound shipments at your facility. Our possible solutions for your operation. The
Milwaukee, WI 53202 extensive network of carrier partners team at Phoenix Logistics is ready to help.
414-253-8010 enables us to offer highly competitive rates
[email protected] on shipments ranging from raw materials to
www.Phoenix3PL.com finished goods.

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 Pierbridge

Bob Malley
Managing Director

First-mile to Last-mile
Shipping Technology
that Solves Global-to-
Local eCommerce Parcel
Shipping Challenges

W hy do thousands of shippers,
developers, and logistics service
providers trust Pierbridge technology to
their solutions with cartonization, rating,
shipping, tracking, returns, and other
transportation execution capabilities with
process millions of packages every year? sub-second response times. Transtream
Because we know shipping. Our customers is resilient and responsive, ensuring high
and partners count on Pierbridge’s availability.
expertise, technology, and unwavering Flexibility: Our Composer UI design
support to roll out powerful shipping studio tools enable administrators to
solutions across their supply chains. It’s modify and adapt Transtream apps to role-
no wonder Transtream has helped our specific processes across the enterprise.
technology partners achieve the highest Configure business rules to control
FedEx, UPS, and USPS certification levels. processes by location, user, or user group.
We deliver. Then modify or create new apps as business
requirements change.
Connectivity: Transtream’s unique
What makes us different?
Internet of Things (IoT) tool, HubCapp,
Enterprise Class: Our enterprise
makes it easy to securely connect in real
shipping platform, Transtream, is built on
time to on-premise data sources and
a service-oriented architecture (SOA) that
devices (such as scales, thermal label
provides IT professionals with the controls
printers, conveyors, and cameras) from the
and analytics they need to manage and
cloud. Developers can also use HubCapp
monitor user permissions, security, and
to quickly embed interactive plug-and-
connections to hundreds of parcel and
play rating, shipping, tracking, and returns
freight services worldwide. Whether you
“widgets” within their websites or apps.
are a retailer onboarding thousands of
Experience: Pierbridge’s executive
users across hundreds of fulfillment centers,
team has led the parcel software industry
offices, and store locations globally, or a
for over 25 years, introducing innovation
multi-national financial services company
after innovation that have transformed the
managing tens of thousands of desktops,
way businesses ship. We have a passion
or a 3PL supporting a shipper community,
for helping customers and partners turn
Transtream gives you the automation and
complex problems into simple solutions.
transportation cost-savings tools you need
Pierbridge to succeed.
508-630-1220 Scalability: Transtream can be deployed
[email protected] on premise, accessed from our cloud, or
www.pierbridge.com implemented in a hybrid environment.
Our APIs enable developers to augment

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 PITT OHIO

Charles L. Hammel III

President/Owner
Customer Driven
We strive to understand
the diverse and emerging
needs of our customer
base. We provide reliable
and dependable solutions
that exceed our customers’
expectations.

People Driven

S
We know that our most
tanding by our signature commitment, Quality is one of our basic core principles.
significant resource is our
we work diligently behind the scenes But it’s not basic in execution. Our
people. The success of
our organization can be to help you solve your supply chain commitment to quality is integral to every
attributed to our employees’ problems. Focused on logistics, our process part of our business and in every area of our
dedication, pride, and starts with a complete understanding of our company. Quality for us also means that we
outstanding work ethic. customer’s needs and our flexibility makes are ethical in our operations and maintain
The commitment and it possible to integrate customized solutions a distinct level of confidence with our
loyalty of our employees that exceed your expectations. Through customers. We are the carrier you can trust;
facilitates the success of our technology, we drive simplicity for your a carrier with a flexible approach who can
organization. supply chain. anticipate your needs.
In our 40 years, we have strongly Bring us your logistical challenges. It is
Quality Driven believed in continuous improvement, likely we have the solution or we will use our
We recognize that quality is innovation to improve service and creativity and years of experience to shape
important to our customers. accessibility, and sustainable growth. At a solution for you. Ultimately, we listen to
We develop repeatable the core is our commitment to deliver our customers and take actionable steps to
operations, safety, security, quality service day in and day out. make doing business with PITT OHIO easy.
claims prevention and Technology is dominating logistics, which Whatever that may mean to you, whatever
vehicle maintenance can add great efficiency to the supply you require to make your day easier,
processes that minimize
chain. We are making the right investments PITT OHIO is the carrier listening to your
variance and improve
to give our customers the tools they need needs and responding with solutions and
consistency. We are
to be more efficient, gain visibility and innovation to improve the efficiency of your
committed to providing our
ultimately digitize their supply chain. By supply chain.
customers with high-value,
cost-efficient solutions. Our using big data and our forward-thinking PITT OHIO provides SUPPLY CHAIN,
commitment to quality is approach, we are finding various advanced LTL, Expedite, Protect From Freeze, and
integral to our company. solutions helpful in streamlining the data TRUCKLOAD solutions in the Mid-Atlantic,
our customers need to advance their digital Midwest and New England States, and
supply chain. across all of North America.

PITT OHIO
15 27th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
800-366-7488
[email protected]
www.pittohio.com

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 Polaris Transportation Group
Mission
Founded in 1994, Polaris
Transportation Group F or over 25 years, Polaris
Transportation Group
has been an award winning
fosters a culture of
mentorship and support carrier of choice for Fortune
for existing and future 500 companies, 3PLs, global
employees. In so doing freight forwarders and small
we will create a customer to medium size businesses
experience unique to the alike. The Polaris Transportation
transportation industry Group is comprised of five
and we will continue to operating divisions that are
invest in the people and not only leading providers
organizations that join of cross-border LTL but of
our family of companies. global logistics, transport,
We will support and technology and hazmat certified
recognize our social, warehousing. With the recent postal code within Canada and the USA on
cultural and environmental
development of their in-house digital a daily basis.
responsibilities to the
laboratory Polaris is at the cutting edge of
communities we serve. Our
technological innovation in the supply chain Polaris Commercial Warehousing facilities
reputation will be one of
sector. A snapshot of their individual service in Toronto, ON, can effectively distribute
respect as an undisputed
leader in our field and strengths as follows: anywhere in Canada and the USA. From
our company chosen inbound shipment requirements, to picking
over others as a trusted Polaris Transportation is the largest and distribution of orders by courier, LTL
supplier and partner in the independently Canadian owned, cross or truckload carriers. Polaris two facilities
transportation industry. border LTL carrier. They specialize in offer sorting, display assembly, co-packing
the shipment of dry goods, price by the for e-commerce, fulfillment and distribution.
hundredweight or by the skid and deliver Commodities handled include CPG, bulk,
industry leading transit times between medical devices, paper, apparel, hazmat,
Canada and the USA. Polaris Priority industrial and commercial products. Polaris
Plus service offers guaranteed overnight specializes in the warehousing of hazardous
service between Toronto and Boston, NYC, materials and their operational facility and
Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati & Columbus. personnel are compliant with all regulations
Customer service is a top priority at Polaris, and safety protocols required for the
you can rest assured your shipments will handling of dangerous goods. If you need
be delivered according to their stringent a presence in Canada, Polaris’s Toronto
quality process. facilities serve as the ideal distribution hub.

Polaris Motor Freight Inc. is the U.S. NorthStar Digital Solutions (NDS) is
headquarters of Polaris Transportation’s LTL a cutting-edge technology company
cross border operation based in Cleveland, providing intelligent automation software.
Ohio. They are a full truckload and LTL Through innovative technical design and
carrier in the northeast Ohio market and development, along with foundational
specialize in distribution of freight in Ohio’s industry experience, their smart people,
largest metropolitan area. Polaris offers partners and technology platform have
overnight daily departures to/from Canada combined the very best ingredients for
and the USA. intelligent systems processing across
7099 Torbram Road,
enterprise platforms. Their team of
Mississauga, ON
Polaris Global Logistics (PGL) investigates automation engineers, architects, data
Canada L4T 1G7
larger opportunities within their customers’ scientists, developers and seasoned
1-800-409-2269
U.S. Office: supply chain. These solutions include global industry leaders can move at great
4375 Glenbrook Road, requirements where PGL acts as the critical speeds with unconstrained research and
Willoughby, Ohio 44094 link for the North American transportation development facilities and platforms. NDS
polaristransport.com and distribution segment. Within North has successfully integrated blockchain
customercare@ America, they provide all modes of hyperledger, robotic automation and smart
polaristransport.com transport, warehousing, distribution and contract processes. NDS touches all vertical
supply chain management services. They market spaces with a specialization in
can effectively deliver to every zip and transportation.

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 Port Everglades
P ort Everglades, handling
more than one-million
TEUs annually, serves as a
gateway to Latin America,
the Caribbean and Europe.
Intermodal connections
through Florida East Coast
Railway’s 43-acre Intermodal
Container Transfer Facility
reach 80 percent of the U.S.
Glenn A. Wiltshire
population within four days.
Acting Chief Executive
The Port’s commitment
& Port Director
to planning—both physical
and financial—has made Port
Everglades one of the top
Port Everglades is Florida’s
containerized cargo ports
powerhouse global
in the United States, one of
gateway. A respected
the top three cruise ports in
leader in trade, travel
the world and the primary
and financial stability, we
distribution fuel hub for all
create economic and
southern Florida. Currently
social value by working in
there are more than $1.6 To further enhance ship traffic at
partnership with world-
billion in infrastructure improvements on Port Everglades, the U.S. Army Corps
class clients. We achieve
the books for the next 10 years. of Engineers is moving forward with a
advancements focusing
New cargo berths and Super Post- progressive plan to deepen the Port’s
on efficient facilities, trade
Panamax gantry cranes are part of the $471 navigation channels from 42 feet to 48-50
and cruise expansion, jobs
million Southport Turning Notch expansion, feet and widen narrower sections of the
growth, safety, security
the largest infrastructure project in the channel for safe vessel passage.
and environmental
Port’s history. The project allows for new Port Everglades follows an aggressive,
stewardship for our
cargo berths by lengthening the existing comprehensive Master/Vision Plan that is
customers, stakeholders
notch from 900 feet to 2,400 feet and updated every 2-4 years to reanalyze and
and community.
installing crane rail infrastructure to handle update market trends, changes in the cruise,
new Super Post-Panamax gantry cranes. cargo shipping and petroleum industries,
Additionally, three custom-designed local planning initiatives and evolving
Super Post-Panamax gantry cranes are technology to strategize for upcoming
scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2020 to capital improvements. This in-depth analysis
meet demands from current customers and provides a projective, substantiated, market-
new services anticipated from the Port’s driven, environmentally sound, and phased
expansion program. The Port has an option roadmap for guiding cost-feasible capital
to purchase an additional three cranes investments over the next 20 years. During
within the next five years. 2020, Port Everglades will unveil its most
A new logistics center is being recent Master/Vision Plan Update which will
constructed at the Port through a public- include a 5-year Master Plan for the period
private partnership with CenterPoint fiscal years 2019 to 2023; the 10-year Vision
Properties. The Port Everglades Plan for the period fiscal years 2024 to 2028
International Logistics Center, constructed and the 20-year Vision Plan for the period
on 16.657 acres of Port property, will fiscal years 2029 to 2038.
be divided into two buildings with the As Port Everglades continues to advance
Port Everglades southernmost building (±145,000 SF) major investments, all aimed at improving
1850 Eller Drive scheduled to be completed by June 2020, productivity, this South Florida powerhouse
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 and the northernmost building (±156,000 seaport is an ideal point of entry for
954-523-3404 SF) slated for September 2020. The international trade.
Toll-Free: 800-421-0188 project will contain warehouse, refrigerated
porteverglades@ warehouse, office space, and cross-
broward.org docking facilities, which will enhance the
Porteverglades.net services available to shippers using Port
Everglades. The entire logistics center will
be designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone.

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 Port Jersey Logistics
P ort Jersey Logistics
offers six decades of
3PL experience providing
comprehensive and
integrated services that
meet a broad range of
logistics requirements. We
build customized one-
stop solutions through
Robert Russo
our warehousing and
President & CEO
transportation divisions,
which cater to an array of
Port Jersey Logistics exists
to empower the success of products such as consumer
our People, our Customers packaged goods, specialty Transportation Management
and our Network. This foods, food ingredients, health and Our national transportation management
is done by developing personal care, alcoholic beverages, and logistics services operation,
tailored logistics solutions and more. Continental Logistics, Inc., provides
through creating customers the human and technological
collaborative partnerships Distribution and Fulfillment resources that coordinate all of the logistics
with our customers to We provide warehousing, inventory prior to pickup and see everything through
ensure their expectations management, and fulfillment through to ensure delivery.
are exceeded so they our public warehousing operation, Tyler A dedicated Logistics Coordinator,
can focus on their core
Distribution Centers, Inc. and our contract combined with our interconnected
business. This is achieved
warehousing operation, 21st Century Transportation Management System (TMS),
by dedicating ourselves to
Distribution Centers, Inc. All facilities are manages your domestic supply chain to get
focusing on 4 key areas:
food grade, FDA registered, AIB approved things done the right way, on time and on
Relationships: Working with superior ratings, and USDA Organic budget! Continental Logistics offers:
together as trusted Certified. Manufacturers, importers, O Retailer Compliance
partners, openly sharing exporters, distributors and retailers O Import / Export Drayage
ideas and expectations. benefit from our focus on compliance and O Less than Truckload (LTL) /Full

Teamwork: Recognizing, technology in developing solutions. Truckload (FTL) / Intermodal

respecting & aligning our O Project Management
O Cross-Dock Transportation
goals with the goals of Value-Added Services
O Vendor Consolidations
each stakeholder. As a comprehensive solution, Tyler
Productivity: Continuous Distribution and 21st Century Distribution
process improvement by provide: Scalable, Customized
working together to assess, O Retailer compliance Technology-Focused Solutions
plan, execute and then O Vendor consolidation Beyond warehousing and transportation,
re-develop solutions for O E-commerce fulfillment Port Jersey provides added value by
improved efficiency. O Secondary packaging and assembly developing solutions tailored to the needs
Culture/Ethics: Following O Shippers/point-of-purchase displays of our clients—and their clients. We exceed
the Golden Rule to operate O Ink jet printing & heat shrink packaging
customer expectations by integrating
O Labeling and ticketing, pick & pack
with the highest level of transportation and warehousing services
O Inventory, shelf life, lot code management
integrity and respect. with a focus on compliance and technology.
Our warehousing and transportation
We have the space, capacity flexibility operations are systemically integrated
and specialized capabilities to cover your to make sharing information simple.
warehousing and distribution requirements. Automated data flows through Electronic
An integrated Warehouse Management Data Interchange (EDI) and file sharing
Port Jersey Logistics System (WMS) guides our ambient and
200 Liberty Way through File Transfer Protocols (FTPs)
temp-controlled warehousing operations, allowing our partners to focus on managing
Cranbury, NJ 08512 ensuring accurate inventory visibility and
Tel: 800-355-1009 the business rather than being tied up by
order fulfillment. We have the resources daily operations. We provide real-time web
[email protected]
to provide fast and effective dedicated access to both our WMS and TMS systems
www.portjersey.com
solutions anywhere in the United States. and can customize and schedule reports
when you need them.

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 Port of Galveston
Galveston Wharves at the Port of Galveston

T he Port of Galveston is one of Texas’

major seaports. It does not rely on
any tax dollars for operations. The Port
high and heavy cargoes, project cargoes,
new, used and personally owned vehicles,
agricultural machinery, construction
generates current annual operating equipment, and numerous other types of
revenues of approximately $43.5 million, roll-on/roll-off cargoes, household goods,
provides an annual estimated economic refrigerated fruit and produce, liner board,
impact to the State of Texas of over $2.1 military cargo, and some containerized
billion, and generates approximately cargo. The Port maintains Roll-On/Roll-Off
14,000 jobs. (Ro-Ro) terminal facilities in both the east
The Port of Galveston, a Landlord Port and west end areas of the Port, currently
with facilities and property approximating serviced by 4 regular Ro-Ro shipping lines.
850 acres on Galveston Island and adjacent They are Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Pelican Island, facilitates the movement of (WWL), American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
a diverse mix of domestic and international (ARC), “K” Line, and ACL-Grimaldi Line.
cargoes that deliver value to the region and Nearly all of the Port’s facilities have
the state. Situated on the Gulf Intracoastal direct access to the Port’s terminal railway
Waterway and the Interstate Highway services, Galveston Railroad, LP, which
System (I-45), the Port is also served by interchanges with the Class 1 railroads.
two major western Class 1 railroads, the The Port of Galveston is also the Grantee
BNSF Railway Company, and the Union for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 36, an
Pacific Railroad. The Galveston Ship Alternative Site Framework (ASF) Zone with
Channel has an authorized depth of and is activated sites located on Galveston Island
maintained at 45 feet, with channel widths Port facilities, Pelican Island, and other
up to 1,200 feet. The Port serves the cargo, locations in Galveston County.
cruise, and offshore oil and gas industries
simultaneously.
Galveston Wharves at One of the top 50 ports in the nation
the Port of Galveston and one of the busiest seaports in Texas,
123 Rosenberg Ave., 8th Fl. the Port moves an average of 4 million
Galveston, TX 77550 short tons of cargo each year. This includes
Phone: 409-765-9321 export grain, fertilizer and other dry and
Fax: 409-766-6171 liquid bulk products, wind turbine towers,
www.portofgalveston.com blades, nacelles and other components,

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 Port of Long Beach

Mario Cordero
Executive Director

Mission
The Port of Long Beach is
an international gateway
for the reliable, efficient
and sustainable movement
of goods for the benefit
of our local and global
economies.

T he Port of Long Beach is the premier

U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and
a trailblazer in innovative goods movement,
The two largest projects are the
replacement of the aging Gerald Desmond
Bridge, budgeted at nearly $1.5 billion, and
safety, environmental stewardship and the Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment
sustainability. As the second-busiest Project at $1.5 billion. Middle Harbor will
container seaport in the United States, be the most technologically advanced
the Port handles trade valued at more container terminal in North America,
than $200 billion annually and supports capable of moving more than three million
2.6 million trade-related jobs across the container units annually while cutting air
nation, including 575,000 in Southern pollution by half from previous levels. The
California. new landmark, cable-stayed bridge will be
As the industry enters the “Big Ship Era,” safer and provide better Port access than
the Port of Long Beach is one of the few the current span.
U.S. ports that can welcome today’s largest The Port of Long Beach prides itself on its
vessels. culture of customer service and the strong
Founded in 1911, the Port serves 175 relationships it maintains with industry,
shipping lines with connections to 217 community, environmental advocates and
seaports around the world. Goods partner agencies. It has received many
moving through the Port reach every accolades for its operational excellence,
U.S. congressional district. and in 2019 was named the “Best West
The Port encompasses 3,200 acres with 31 Coast Seaport in North America.”
miles of waterfront, 10 piers, 80 berths and 68
post-Panamax gantry cranes. In 2019, the Port
handled 7.6 million container units.
Led by the five-member Board of Harbor
Commissioners and Executive Director Mario
Port of Long Beach
Cordero, the Port is investing $2 billion over
415 West Ocean Blvd.
the next decade in capital improvements
Long Beach, CA 90802
to build the most modern, efficient and
562-283-7750
sustainable port facilities in the world.
[email protected]
The improvements will allow the Port to
www.polb.com/trade
welcome the largest ships and attract the
trade that generates thousands of jobs in the
region.

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 Port of Los Angeles

Gene Seroka
Executive Director

The Port of Los Angeles

encompasses 7,500 acres
of land and water along
43 miles of waterfront. It
features 27 passenger and
cargo terminals, including
automobile, breakbulk,
container, dry and liquid
bulk, and warehouse
facilities that handle
billions of dollars worth of
cargo each year.
When measured by
container throughput, the
Port has consecutively
T he Port of Los Angeles—America’s
Port® and the premier gateway for
international commerce—is located in San
Facilitating global trade while protecting
the environment is a delicate balance at the
nation’s largest trade gateway. To strike
ranked as the number one Pedro Bay, 20 miles south of downtown that balance, the Port of Los Angeles is
port in the nation for the Los Angeles. This thriving seaport not only leading the way internationally when it
last 15 years. sustains its competitive edge with record- comes to reducing air emissions, improving
setting cargo operations, but is also known water quality, modernizing facilities
for its groundbreaking environmental and cultivating the development of new
initiatives, progressive security measures, technologies.
diverse recreational and educational The aggressive clean air program at the
facilities, and visitor-serving LA Waterfront. Port of Los Angeles shows it has reduced
The Port is currently increasing supply pollutants up to 97% in the past 10 years,
chain efficiencies by continuously exploring measured by a detailed inventory of
new technologies and creative ideas emissions of key pollutants from ships,
that support business competitiveness, trucks, locomotives, cargo-handling
environmental sustainability, security, and equipment and small harbor craft. At least
efficiency. The Port is working with supply half of container, refrigerated and cruise
chain partners to improve the efficiency of ships calling at the Port are required to
marine terminal, trucking, rail and vessel run their auxiliary engines on shore-based
operations. electricity, which eliminates significant
With an exceptional credit record, the emissions at berth.
Port maintains an Aa2 bond rating, the Complementing its busy terminal
Port of Los Angeles highest assigned to any seaport in the operations with green alternatives, the
425 S. Palos Verdes St. United States, operating without the Port of Los Angeles remains committed to
PO Box 151 benefit of taxpayer support. The Port managing resources and conducting Port
San Pedro, CA 90733-0151 also wields tremendous economic impact, developments and operations in both an
Phone/TDD: generating employment for more than 3.3 environmentally and fiscally responsible
310-SEA-PORT million Americans nationwide. In California manner.
www.portoflosangeles.org alone, nearly 1 million jobs are related to The Port of Los Angeles: America’s Port®.
trade through the San Pedro Bay Port
Complex.

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 The Port of New York and New Jersey

T he Port of New York

and New Jersey is
a pivotal gateway for
international commerce.
Six container terminals
serve the world’s largest
vessels, offering access to
27 million consumers in
the New York-New Jersey
Sam Ruda metropolitan area and 98
Port Director million more in markets
Port Department within 250 miles of the
Port Authority of NY & NJ port. Additional business
lines include auto, cruise
The Port of New York and passenger, bulk and break
New Jersey is the gateway bulk, marine highway
to one of the world’s most and over 1 billion square
concentrated and affluent
footage of industrial
consumer markets. A
warehousing. One-third of
system of terminals, rail,
the country’s GDP is also
and roadways brings
located within 250 miles cargo bound for the country’s interior. For
competitively priced goods
to consumers’ doorsteps of the Port of New York and New Jersey. shippers, ExpressRail offers opportunities
and U.S.-produced exports Our goal is to move cargo quickly, to access an additional 98 million
to the world’s buyers. We cost efficiently, and in a way that’s consumers in the Midwest, New England
are the largest port on environmentally friendly. Our terminal and Eastern Canada using two Class 1
the U.S. East Coast, third operators have made several improvements, railroads. The total capacity at the four rail
largest in the United States investing in Ultra Large Container Vessel terminals increased the port’s capacity to
and ranked in the ‘Top (ULCV) gantry cranes, increasing reefer 1.5 million container lifts annually, higher
25 Ports’ by the World capacity, adding terminal handling than any other East Coast port.
Shipping Council (WSC). Growth at the Port of New York and
equipment, modernizing gate systems,
upgrading terminal software, building New Jersey also helps grow an economy.
new gate systems, deepening berths, and With opportunities ranging from trucking
upgrading berth infrastructure. to technology development, the maritime
One of the port’s most significant sector is a driving force in an economy
improvements, the raising of the roadbed that provides 400,000 regional jobs, $25.7
of the Bayonne Bridge in 2017, allowed billion in personal income, more than $64.8
the world’s largest ships to enter the billion in business income, and nearly
port, spurring an unprecedented surge in $8.5 billion in federal, state, and local tax
cargo handling. In 2018, the Port of New revenues.
York and New Jersey handled more than 7 Safeguarding the region’s air, land, and
million TEUs for the first time in its history, water is part of the Port of New York and
representing a year-over-year increase in New Jersey’s commitment to be a global
The Port of New York cargo of nearly 7 percent. In 2018, the port leader in addressing climate change.
and New Jersey handled one-third of all containers on the ExpressRail’s five-year strategic goal aims
4 World Trade Center East Coast and moved cargo valued at to remove 1.5 million truckloads of cargo off
150 Greenwich Street, more than $200 billion. roads, helping to reduce greenhouse gas
17th Floor With more than 75 percent of the vessels emissions.
New York, NY 10007 arriving in the Port of New York and New
888-PORTNYNJ Jersey as their first call, our efficient rail
www.portnynj.com cargo system can deliver cargo to an inland
destination before the vessel reaches the
Twitter & Instagram: next U.S. port.
@portnynj In 2019, the completion of a $600-million
investment expanded rail capacity at our
container terminals to more efficiently move

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 Port Tampa Bay

Paul Anderson
President and CEO

“Port Tampa Bay is by far

Florida’s largest port by
cargo tonnage and land.
We are also one of the
most diversified ports in
the Southeast, handling
all major cargo categories
as well as a top 10 cruise
port with more than 1
million passengers per
year. But it is our container
business that is growing
exponentially as the
explosive growth along
the Tampa Bay/Orlando
I-4 Corridor in Central
Florida drives the desire
for BCOs and container
P ort Tampa Bay has emerged as Florida’s
new supply chain solution for container
cargo—and in many cases, it’s most efficient.
joining established carrier partners ZIM,
MSC and Seacat. For the beneficial cargo
owners in its immediate backyard, this was
carriers alike to get The front door to I-4: The addition of especially good news. These companies are
closer to their customers. three new direct Asia container services last seeing significant savings in their supply
Fortunately, we envisioned year provided a giant leap forward in serving chain/distribution costs as truckers can now
this ability to provide Florida’s largest and fastest growing market— make as many as 3 to 4 round trip deliveries
greater efficiencies years the Tampa Bay/Orlando I-4 Corridor. This per day from Port Tampa Bay to their DCs,
ago. We have invested Central Florida region is also one of the which then service the entire state and reach
in cranes, road, rail and hottest industrial real estate markets in the into markets throughout the Southeast and
berth improvements and country and Florida’s hub for distribution, beyond.
continue to do so to better Together with partners like container
logistics and manufacturing. Home to close
serve this market. In the
to half of Florida’s population of 21 million terminal operator Ports America and
process, we have become
residents, and welcoming a majority of the cold storage specialist Port Logistics
the most efficient port to
more than 126 million tourists who visit Refrigerated Services, Port Tampa Bay is
serve all of Florida because
every year, the I-4 Corridor has the largest expanding infrastructure and capacity to
we are serving it from its
middle.” concentration of DCs in the state. This ensure it is well positioned for continued
growth is fueling demand for everything strong growth. In keeping with the Port’s
from retail, ecommerce, food & beverage, master plan “Port Vision 2030,” it continues
to energy products, and construction & to align capital investment to sustain and
building materials. To keep pace, the Port grow its core lines of business, while also
is busy expanding terminal capacity with capturing new business through strategic
additional paved storage, extended berths, diversification into additional new markets
cranes and equipment, and new trans-load and commodities.
warehouse facilities.
Port Tampa Bay
Last year alone, Port Tampa Bay
1101 Channelside Drive
welcomed CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen,
Tampa, FL 33602
APL, OOCL, Maersk and Sealand to its family
800-741-2297
of container lines offering new services,
www.porttb.com

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 ProTrans

Gary Cardenas
CEO

For over 25 years, ProTrans

has been providing POOL DISTRIBUTION
innovative customer
solutions. We are a full-
service 3PL provider
offering logistics design, O Unplanned/Expedited
carrier procurement, Who we are ProTrans Solutions
Freight Management:
supply chain management ProTrans is part of O Turnkey third-party
ProTrans Freight
and transportation ProTrans Holdings, a logistics (3PL):
Management solutions
management. private shareholder group, Our 3PL solutions,
move your freight in the
which includes ProTrans including supply chain
necessary time frames
International, Inc., TOC management, supply chain
with real-time visibility by
Logistics International, Inc. design, transportation
using dedicated teams
and Millennial Transport procurement and route
focused on monitoring and
Services. management, are
tracking your loads.
designed to fulfill the
ProTrans is a non- O Comprehensive Materials
increasingly complex
asset-based US logistics Management: Flexible
demands of today’s
management company warehousing solutions that
logistics.
headquartered in respond to your unique
O Optimization through
Indianapolis, IN. We operate inventory and fulfillment
Consolidation: We move
service centers throughout needs.
more of your materials
Canada, Mexico and the O Simplified Cross Border
with fewer trucks, reducing
United States. Processing: Multiple
your carbon footprint while
validation and verification
keeping costs down and
What we do options for when you need
efficiencies high.
to move inventory across
We are committed to O Optimization through
the border.
providing solutions that Pool Distribution: Our
O Intellectual Talent:
expand our customers’ pool distribution solutions
ProTrans’ overall success
resources through are an extended option
lies in our people. We’ve
value-added service available to provide cost
made a full commitment
enhancements, leading- savings in your supply
to our Talent Development
edge technology chain. Our flexible network
Program, an in-depth
development and highly allows us to receive,
program covering all
skilled customer support validate and inventory your
departments in our
specialists. goods for final delivery in
company.
a particular geographic
region thereby greatly
ProTrans How we do it
reducing redundant
International, Inc. We create your unique
shipping costs and
8311 N. Perimeter Road logistics plan, utilize our
unnecessary handling.
Indianapolis, IN 46241 versatile management and
317-240-4100 offer strategic control with
[email protected] our proprietary software
www.protrans.com and analytic tools; you
control your shipments
anytime and anywhere.

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 R2 Logistics

Ben Gase
Founder and CEO

The R2 Way
Obsess Over The Customer
Do It Now Attitude
Take Responsibility
Be Different
Always Think Positively
Compete, Compete,
Compete
Over-Communicate
Do Your Job
Play The Long Game
It’s About The Team

WHO WE ARE also meets twice annually at our corporate

Founded in 2007, R2 Logistics is a global headquarters to brainstorm new and
provider of transportation services and innovative ways to offer the best customer
logistics solutions. As a third-party logistics service the transportation industry has ever
company, we provide access to thousands seen.
of contracted transportation providers.
With offices located across the United TAKING TECHNOLOGY FURTHER
States we have the capacity to resolve all R2 Logistics is superior to other 3PLs
your shipping needs. Backed by game- by how we utilize technology to ensure
changing technology and our culture for the highest level of accuracy and service.
Reliable Service and Relentless Passion, Our TMS creates data that help shippers
we’ve built a strong reputation as an streamline tasks and reduce costs. With an
industry leader. integrated customer portal, our tools deliver
real-time connectivity across the supply
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS PRIORITY chain. Whether you need transparent
NUMBER 1 visibility to your operations, optimization of
At R2 Logistics we pride ourselves your business processes, or strategic data
on offering a superior customer service and reporting to help drive decisions, R2
experience. Whether you’re a Fortune Logistics has the tools you need.
500 company or a small family owned
business you are valued by R2 Logistics. SERVICES & CAPABILITIES
R2 Logistics Our Customer Service Advisory Board O Managed Transportation
4131 N. Central Expwy. was formed to ensure every customer O Truckload
Suite 1200 across the board is given the time and O LTL
Dallas, TX 75204 attention they deserve. Comprising a O Flatbed & Specialized
214-451-4671 member from each of our offices, this O Expedited & Air
[email protected] group holds a weekly conference call to O Intermodal
www.TheBest3PL.com hold everyone accountable by discussing O Ocean
any service issues or successes. The team O Reverse Logistics

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 Rakuten Super Logistics

Michael Manzione
President & CEO

Rakuten Super Logistics’

(RSL) mission is to
empower e-commerce
retailers to compete with
any online retailer in the
world.

RSL guarantees 100%

order fulfillment accuracy
and next-day shipments,
R akuten Super Logistics (RSL) is the
definitive e-commerce fulfillment
company committed to providing the
RSL also offers SmartFreight, an all-in-
one, turnkey freight service designed to
provide the most efficient and economical
providing the reliability best e-commerce fulfillment services transportation solutions to move and
e-commerce retailers need worldwide. Founded in 2001 as Webgistix manage freight. SmartFreight’s shipping
to grow their business. and acquired by Rakuten in 2013, RSL has a solutions include domestic and international
long history of order fulfillment experience. freight, customs consultation, and customs
RSL works with RSL currently operates 15 order fulfillment clearance. Additional SmartFreight features
e-commerce retailers to facilities in the United States. Each facility is include door-to-door tracking and shipment
determine where product strategically located near major U.S. ports optimization.
should be located in order and metropolitan areas. These strategic RSL’s combination of infrastructure and
to get the lowest shipping technology provides clients a hassle-free
locations enable RSL to reach 98% of the
rates.
U.S. within 1.5 ground shipping days. fulfillment experience backed by RSL’s
RSL simplifies the order fulfillment signature 100% accuracy guarantee. RSL
Since 2001, RSL has
process and empowers e-commerce has an unwavering commitment to helping
evolved alongside the
retailers by providing the tools and clients achieve their goals and is a true
online seller, but the values
have remained constant. resources that allow them to focus on their e-commerce partner. Clients can leverage
RSL remains committed business. SmartFill, RSL’s cloud-based RSL’s partnerships with major shipping
to complete transparency fulfillment management system, allows carriers including UPS, FedEx, USPS, and
in operations and with online retailers to manage their order DHL, to significantly lower shipping rates.
responsive U.S.-based fulfillment anytime, and anywhere their In addition to lower shipping rates, utilizing
in-house client support. business takes them. RSL’s network of 15 order fulfillment centers
SmartFill offers an easy, seamless allows clients to house their inventory closer
integration with major shopping carts to their customers — ensuring a faster
like Shopify and BigCommerce. SmartFill shipping time.
Rakuten Super Logistics also provides automatic order importing With nearly 20 years in the order
Sales: from numerous marketplaces including fulfillment business and as part of the
Jason Chan Rakuten.com, Amazon, and eBay. SmartFill Rakuten family, Rakuten Super Logistics
VP of Sales and is accessible from any internet-enabled is an experienced e-commerce service
Marketing device at any time, including a mobile provider backed by one of the largest and
500 Amigo Ct Ste 100 phone. most successful e-commerce companies in
Las Vegas, NV 89119 Fulfillment data is automatically the world.
866-955-7793 organized into charts, graphs, and
[email protected] reports that give clients visibility into their
www.rakutensl.com e-commerce order fulfillment operations.
SmartFill simplifies billing, giving clients the
ability to keep track of every fulfillment cost.

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 RateLinx
Data quality
delivers
2020 clarity
into logistics.
In the
Supply Chain
of 2020, you’re
constantly
relying on
Shannon Vaillancourt data to make
President and Founder decisions every
day. But what if
Corporate Mission: the data is bad?
We’re on a mission to It probably is.
revolutionize the Supply In 2017, Deloitte
Chain. We partner with discovered that
customers to accelerate nearly 50%
their supply chain of businesses cited supply chain data as a Data collaboration and partnership.
intelligence by driving major barrier. And it’s costly. According to We’re more than a technology provider.
data quality in logistics IBM, bad data costs US businesses more We’re your collaborative data partner.
and delivering real-time,
than $3.1 Trillion per year. Our team uses our proprietary data-first
accurate, and tailored
So, what about your logistics data? Are approach called Logistics-in-3DÐ to help
analytics, dashboards, and
exceptions a burden? Are costs growing? you diagnose problems in your logistics
reports.
Can you trust your data enough to make and supply chain networks, develop data-
confident decisions? validated solutions, and deploy new
strategies with confidence. You can tap
AI-driven data quality to fuel TMS, our team for support at any time, without
track and trace, and freight audit paying more.
RateLinx is changing the logistics
industry. We are the industry data Reduce costs and get 10x ROI.
technology leader in transportation With cleansed data at your fingertips,
intelligence and spend management. Using you’ll have everything you need to
our nearly two decades of experience confidently improve inventory management,
working with some of the largest and most enhance customer service, and optimize
reputable supply chain organizations in the your network. We help you by eliminating
world, we’re powering the next generation exceptions and rate-tolerances, driving
of technology to deliver unprecedented tangible results to cost-saving initiatives. By
intelligence and visibility into your logistics automating processes, we help improve the
network. allocation of financial and human capital,
Our cloud-based data-cleansing equipping your team to focus more on
technology leverages artificial intelligence what matters. Our analytics, reports, and
(AI) and machine learning to eliminate dashboards will show exactly where you are
errors and standardize your data. It delivers at all times. In fact, we even have an ROI KPI
powerful insights, accurate analytics, and built-in.
tailored reporting through an all-in-one
logistics data and analysis platform. Live in 45 days, no IT resources
RateLinx With TMS, track and trace, and freight required.
4602 S Biltmore Lane invoice management capabilities, our The industry today is placing ever-
Suite 104 customers are able to analyze logistics increasing strain on limited IT resources:
Madison, WI 53718 performance and optimize strategies in budget, personnel, and technology. That’s
Phone: 262-565-6150 their global transportation network, from why we’ve designed a cloud-based system
[email protected] shipment to invoice—all in one place. that requires no internal IT resources. Our
www.ratelinx.com Equipped with the complete picture and team will have you up and running, with the
context, customers are able to reduce costs, carriers of your choice, in as little as 45 days.
optimize inventory allocations, and improve
customer satisfaction.

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 Red Classic
Outstanding Experiences. Exceptional Outcomes.
Who We Are
At Red Classic, we know
that getting things where
they need to go—on time
and cost efficient—is what
shippers need. Red Classic
is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Coca-Cola Consolidated,
the largest Coca-Cola
Dave Glancy
bottler in the U.S. that’s been
President
serving the world’s best-
known brand for more than
100 years. Today, we drive
Mission Statement operational efficiency for
Our mission is to be
customers across dozens of
the safest provider of
industries by offering a full
transportation, logistics
range of transportation and
and maintenance solutions
fleet maintenance solutions
to enable our customers
and communities to thrive. customized for your business in the U.S., we understand the demands
needs. Great brands trust us with their of today’s shipping environment. Our
Services products because we deliver outstanding growing network means we can expand
O Truckload experiences and exceptional outcomes with your business as your need for
O LTL every day. capacity evolves.
O Dedicated O Industry Expertise. Our experienced
O Intermodal Transportation Solutions logistics team has the expertise
O Flatbed With regional company-owned assets, to address the most complex and
O Drayage a growing over-the-road (OTR) division demanding shipping environments,
O Refrigerated and a network of more than 15,000 carrier saving you time and money.
O Logistics Solutions partners managed through our full-service O Unparalleled Service. Our commitment
O Managed Transportation brokerage department, we have the reliable to extraordinary customer service
O Fleet Maintenance capacity your business demands. We breeds a culture of partnership with our
customers that is second to none. We’re
offer truckload, less than truckload (LTL),
proactive and responsive, so you can
dedicated and other logistics solutions
rest easy knowing your freight is handled
for raw materials and finished products
with care.
throughout the continental U.S. and Canada.

Fleet Maintenance Solutions Our Promise to You:

With more than 20,000 assets O We want you to be delighted with
under management and 80+ full- every interaction.
service maintenance shops, we provide O You can count on us to operate with

customized maintenance solutions that integrity, always.

reduce downtime and labor costs. Our O Our expertise is there for you, whenever

skilled technicians service more than 150 and wherever you need it.
equipment types including light duty
vehicles, material-handling equipment, class Experience what our customers
7 and 8 tractors and everything in between. already know – no matter what you need,
Red Classic Red Classic delivers.
1800 Continental Blvd. The Red Classic Difference
Suite 103 O Safety Comes First. Safety Comes First
Charlotte, NC 28273 is Red Rule #1. We invest in extensive,
866-768-8809 systematic training and the latest
[email protected] technology to ensure our drivers, our
www.redclassic.com equipment and our freight arrive safely.
O Assured Capacity. As an asset-based 3PL
and one of the largest beverage haulers

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 RMX

Kelly Greenlee
President

Mission Statement
Deliver customer specific
logistics solutions through
exceptional customer
service.

Memberships / Awards
O TIA Member
O NASTC Best Broker
program The RMX Difference for over 50 years, and was formed to meet
O EPA SmartWay RMX was established in 1983, and over the the growing final mile delivery needs. Our
Transportation Partner past 37 years has earned a reputation as a ability to navigate the difficult challenges
(Logistics) trusted transportation partner to the food of final mile delivery in the Northeast has
O Diamond Broker Program allowed us to be a preferred vendor for
products industry. RMX has become one of
– Truck Stop the leading third-party logistics providers some of the major protein providers in
O ITS Financial
in the country and provides a broad scope the United States, and provide them with
O Transport Topics 2018 Top
of supply chain management services. warehousing and transportation solutions.
Freight Brokerage Firm
We value our long-term partnerships,
O SEDEX Respect Program
and will earn your business through O Convenient locations in Carteret NJ and
O Truckers Against
ongoing innovation, trust and continuous the Hunt’s Point COOP Market in the
Trafficking
improvement. Come explore the RMX Bronx, NY
O Top 3PL by Food Logistics
advantage. O Customized Refrigerated Fleet
Magazine
O Warehousing and Cold Storage
O White Glove Delivery
Our Services and Solutions
O Lift gate Service
O Full TL, Refrigerated / Dry
O Cross Docking with Delivery Service
O Flatbed
O LTL Consolidation
RMX Global Logistics O Intermodal
O Power Only Service into the 5 boroughs
HQ – 355 Food Center Dr. O Expedited
O Real Time Tracking / Notifications
Bronx, NY 10474 O Dedicated
888-824-7365 O Specialized
O DC & Pool Support Programs Lastmile.rmxglobal.com/deliver
O Supply Chain Management 3PL / 4PL 718-775-3570
With locations in
Lakewood CO, Solutions
Springdale AR, O EDI / FTP Compliant
AUBURN

Monona WI, North O Load consolidation & Order optimization MAINE

for best cost determinization MONONA

WISCONSIN

Port FL, Fayetteville MANCHESTER

O Order to Delivery Visibility NEW HAMPSHIRE

NC, Petersburg WV, BRONX

O Exceptional Customer Service N E W YOR K

Bronx NY, Manchester PETERSBURG

O Final Mile Services into New York City’s LAKEWOOD

COLORADO
W E S T V I R G I N I A

NH, Auburn ME Five Boroughs SPRINGDALE

FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
NORTH CAROLINA

[email protected] Northeast Last Mile Logistics

www.rmxglobal.com Last Mile LLC has a long history of NORTH PORT
FLORIDA

providing transportation in and around NYC,

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 Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Brad Stewart
Chief Commercial Officer

Mission Statement
Rockfarm’s Mission
Statement is to lower
our clients’ supply chain
“cost to serve.” Since our
inception, our goal is to
deliver visibility of the
true cost to serve the
market. Whether at the
unit or part level, seeing
R ockfarm is a supply chain services
company that delivers a competitive
advantage for our clients through our four
Market Intelligence
Today’s supply chain requires real-time
visibility to both the order lifecycle and the
the cost to serve our disciplines: Transportation Management, conditions under which the routing and
clients’ customers is at the Truckload Brokerage, Global Forwarding booking of the shipment occurs. Rockfarm
forefront of our service and Supply Chain Consulting. Founded to meets those requirements through
offerings. As a provider address supply chain costs through visibility enhanced visibility of our clients’ customers’
of supply chain services, and actionable business intelligence, experience and truckload rate intelligence.
our focus is on creating Rockfarm delivers solutions designed for Truckload rate intelligence accounts for
workflow automation each of our clients’ specific challenges. Our capacity constraints in the market and
within transportation business model deploys transparency to shipment planning windows to provide
management solutions,
supply chain cost and the market, triggering identifiable value in the truckload spot
extending our clients’
real-time analytics to optimize under any market. Our proprietary API Truckload Rate
logistics team with our
market condition. delivers rate digitization to both the contract
truckload fulfillment
and spot market, streamlining our clients’
solutions while delivering
market intelligence through MercuryGate Integrator shipment execution process.
our Supply Chain Coach Our roots began as a transportation
Services. management company using the Supply Chain Services
MercuryGate TMS to support our clients’ Services define our value and Rockfarm
routing and the optimization of their delivers value through our technology.
supply chain across all modes. Due to our Rockfarm client solutions span across
service model, Rockfarm developed a deep many industrial verticals to include food,
expertise within MercuryGate and now pharma, hospitality, heavy industrial and
brings to bear that expertise in delivering others. Whether your supply chain needs
MercuryGate technology direct to shippers are domestic or global, Rockfarm’s suite of
and logistic service providers alike. In services and technology applications can
addition, our Supply Chain Coach services provide the requirements to compete in
directly support existing MercuryGate TMS today’s competitive market. As your coach,
Rockfarm customers to enhance their MercuryGate our market insights, suite of technology and
Supply Chain Solutions experience. the Rockfarm team are your gateway to
300 Data Ct. improving your bottom line.
Dubuque, IA 52003
815-573-0138
[email protected]
www.rockfarm.com

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 Romark Logistics

Marc Lebovitz
President

Mission:
To deliver customized
logistics solutions built on
an unwavering commitment
to providing outstanding
service for our customers.

As a family-owned
company with integrity,
we’ve built long-term
relationships by adhering to

F
our core values: ounded in 1954, Romark Logistics is a provide customized transportation solutions,
leading third-party logistics and cold- including dedicated fleet management,
chain provider in North America. We service freight management, transportation
major food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and brokerage, over the road transportation,
retail customers worldwide. pool distribution, white glove service, and
As a customized solutions provider, we shuttle service. Our offerings include both
handle logistics for a wide range of products, asset and non-asset-based solutions.
from the ingredients stage to finished
goods. Romark has masterfully blended
its acquisitions of leading packaging,
Packaging/Creating Value-Added
transportation and warehousing companies
Solutions for Our Customers
Romark has a proven record in custom
in the United States into strong, value-
packaging services to receive, package,
added business units that help provide our
store, and distribute products and displays
customers with personalized, dependable
to retail stores. Whether you require
solutions, which include:
customized kit assemblies or primary and
secondary packaging, Romark provides
Distribution and Fulfillment Solutions solutions that deliver superior results.
Romark offers contract and public food-
grade warehousing solutions and specializes Real Estate Development and
in temperature-controlled requirements. Facility Design
With the latest automated systems and With more than 65 years’ experience as an
technologies, we offer a full suite of services, owner and developer of industrial real estate,
including short and long-term storage, cross- we understand what it takes to run a modern
dock operations, e-commerce fulfillment, distribution facility. Applying this operational
Romark Logistics packaging, assembly and JIT delivery, plant expertise, we specialize in providing state-of-
822 South Avenue West support, reverse logistics, and supply chain the-art facilities that maximize flexibility and
Westfield, NJ 07090 consulting. future expansion opportunities.
Phone: 800-276-2719
[email protected] Transportation Management
www.romarklogistics.com Whether our customers need dry or
temperature-controlled applications, we can

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 RPM

Al Samouelian
CEO

Al Samouelian serves as
the chief executive officer.
He has created a culture
that embraces change
and welcomes new ideas,
leading to smart innovation
and flawless execution
driving dramatic value to
our diversified customer
base.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to remove
the complexity from
logistics, providing our
customers and carriers
with clear communication
and total transparency,
including shipping, billing RPM is a complete, end-to-end We also move thousands of vehicles per
for on-time pickup, and transportation service provider, supporting month. Whether you need a full truckload,
delivery. all modes of transportation, including partial or single unit transport, we have your
inbound materials and finished vehicles. We vehicle transport needs covered. We service
provide our customers and carriers with a all areas, including OEM, remarketing
technology platform to view and monitor financial institutions, dealerships, fleet
all shipments. Our load matching, network management, rental, e-commerce, auctions,
optimization, and routing technologies cross-border, POV, and repo.
allow us to create dense routes for our
carrier partners and to maintain control
of the asset while providing the very best
service and total transparency from pickup
to delivery.
We move freight for many industries,
including automotive, retail, metals, building
materials, consumer packaged goods, food
and beverage, energy & gas, and chemicals.
We are committed to sourcing spot and
dedicated capacity for our customers
through our extensive carrier network
and powerful industry relationships. We
RPM thoroughly vet and monitor every one of
301 W. Fourth, Ste 200 our carriers to ensure complete adherence
Royal Oak, MI 48067 to all regulatory standards, delivering
855-585–1910 tremendous value to our bulk transport
www.RPMmoves.com customers’ supply chain routes across the
U.S.

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 Ruan
R uan has expertise
in transporting and
warehousing goods in
every industry—and the
right people, processes,
and technology to meet
your supply chain needs.

Flexible Integrated
Ben McLean Solutions
CEO Ruan’s Integrated
Supply Chain Solutions
Mission Statement: offer it all, including
Empower the best team Dedicated Contract
in logistics to deliver Transportation, Managed
exceptional experiences for Transportation, Value-
our partners.
Added Warehousing, and
Brokerage Services. We
Facts About Ruan
combine the flexibility of
O Founded in 1932
our non-asset and asset-
O More than 300 operations
in North America based capabilities with optimal technology Managed Transportation
O 6,000 team members
and superior service focused on continuous Our Managed Transportation solution
O Freight under improvement, cost savings, and supply encompasses network optimization, freight
management chain efficiency. The Ruan team partners planning and sourcing, mode selection,
$1.35 billion with customers to evaluate, optimize, and capacity management, freight audit and
O Award winning Megasafe deliver a one-source, integrated supply chain pay, inbound, and LTL consolidation. R2.0,
Safety Program solution. Ruan delivers these benefits and Ruan’s supply chain technology, is a best-of-
more because supply chain management is breed transportation management system
our core competency. that builds efficient shipments and provides
rich analytics to identify opportunities for
Dedicated Contract Carriage continuous improvement and cost savings.
Ruan’s Dedicated Contract Transportation Our expert team utilizes these resources to
service provides complete door-to-door continuously optimize your network.
supply chain solutions without any of the
hassles of owning and operating a private Brokerage Services
fleet. We assume all risk, handle labor, We provide capacity aggregation for
navigate regulations, and manage all of the transactional shipment management with
equipment, taxes, and fuel. annual or short-term contracted rates. Our
reliable, experienced team of certified
Value-Added Warehousing transportation brokers is an excellent
Innovative warehouse solutions are Ruan’s support for dedicated or private fleets.
specialty. Our Value-Added Warehousing
services offer scalable and agile warehouse
space tailored to our partners’ requirements.
Ruan Transportation We excel in warehouse management,
Management Systems engineered facility design, site selection,
666 Grand Avenue export consolidation, cross docking/
Suite 3200 postponement, subassembly, kitting,
Des Moines, IA 50309 international crating, and more. Integration
866-782-6669 x1 with Ruan’s warehouse management system
[email protected] reduces touches, improves storage density,
www.ruan.com and increases overall flow efficiency.

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 Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Mark Cabrera
CEO

Leverage our wide array

of logistics capabilities
for omnichannel supply
chain solutions that
provide speed, service, and
scalability.

A t Saddle Creek, we specialize in

helping retailers, manufacturers
and e-commerce companies get products
Extensive Resources
Clients also have access to our nationwide
network of strategic locations—46 shared-
where they need to be quickly, cost-
space and dedicated facilities across the
effectively and seamlessly.
country—totaling more than 21 million
square feet of warehouse space. They enjoy
Sophisticated Solutions cost-effective, service-driven transportation
As an asset-based 3PL, we focus on capabilities including a large private fleet, a
designing and delivering omnichannel full set of brokerage services and extensive
logistics solutions for our clients. Our relationships with all major parcel providers.
approach is solution based and data driven,
using the most advanced operational Service Excellence
methods and sophisticated technologies. Saddle Creek is one of the largest family-
owned logistics providers in the country.
Full Range of Services We have been in business for over 50 years
Clients utilize our omnichannel fulfillment, and are recognized in our industry as an
warehousing and transportation services extremely high-level service provider.
as stand-alone offerings or as part of an Clients will tell you that we stand out due
integrated logistics solution. They can also to our ability to deliver on our promises.
take advantage of a host of value-added This is driven by our company culture, which
services such as packaging, kitting, display is one of integrity, strong performance
building, embroidery and engraving. expectations, a high level of accountability
Saddle Creek Through our custom fulfillment solutions, and the commitment to doing what is right
Logistics Services they’re able to accommodate customer for our clients and their customers each and
3010 Saddle Creek Road requirements in a variety of channels - every day.
Lakeland, FL 33801 including e-commerce, direct selling and We’ll do Whatever It Takes! to ensure that
888-878-1177 subscription/continuity programs. your supply chain delivers.
[email protected]
sclogistics.com

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 Seaboard Marine
Edward Gonzalez
CEO

Mission Statement
To be the leader in
ocean transportation
and logistics to all the
markets we serve. Our
existence, progress, and
success depend on our
customers. By creating
a positive environment
where our employees can
work in partnership with
our customers, large and
small, we shall provide the
highest quality service
without exception.

E stablished in 1983, Seaboard Marine

is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Seaboard Corporation. We are an ocean
PA, Brooklyn, NY, Savannah, GA and the
Caribbean Basin, Central America and
South America.
transportation and logistics company that Seaboard Marine’s fleet of nearly 30
provides direct, regular service between vessels and over sixty thousand (60,000)
the United States and the Caribbean Basin, dry, reefer, and specialized containers
Central, and South America. Seaboard supports direct service between the U.S.
Marine plays a significant role in promoting and major ports of call throughout Latin
trade in the Western Hemisphere. America and the Caribbean. Our reliable
Our success in the region for over fixed-day schedules make it simple for
three decades has enabled us to expand customers to coordinate manufacturing
gradually into new markets. We now schedules and maintain inventories at cost-
serve over 40 ports in over 25 countries. efficient levels. Convenient schedules,
Seaboard Marine’s facilities include a outstanding customer service, and an
private terminal of nearly 90 acres at expanding fleet of ships both commanded
PortMiami. We carry more cargo to and and managed by a company of dedicated
from PortMiami than any other carrier. professionals, have become the trademark
This facility complies with and exceeds of Seaboard Marine.
all governmental security mandates; it
operates seven days a week, 365 days
Seaboard Marine a year, a unique convenience for our
Headquarters customers.
8001 Northwest 79th Ave. Additionally, Seaboard Marine provides
Miami, FL 33166 services from other U.S. Gulf and Atlantic
P 305.863.4444 ports. Operating from our 62-acre terminal
F 305.863.4400 in Houston, we offer weekly services to
[email protected]
multiple ports in the Caribbean and Latin
seaboardmarine.com
America. Seaboard Marine also provides
weekly service between Philadelphia,

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 SEKO Logistics

James Gagne
President and CEO

O Omni-Channel Logistics
O Air Freight Forwarding
O Ocean NVOCC Services
O Ground Transportation
O Home Delivery
O Heavyweight/Final Mile
O White Glove
O Cross-Border
eCommerce
O Expedited Cargo
O AOG/NFO Services
O Aerospace Logistics
O MedTec Logistics
O Store Development
W e provide a suite of logistics
services which enable you to
use your supply chain as a competitive
exact requirements. This lean and nimble
structure increases our decision-making
speed and gives us an ability to implement
Logistics differentiator. As a client-centric scalable solutions which far exceed those
O Warehousing & organization, we are powered by the of our competitors. This unique business
Distribution expertise of our people and our in-house model provides our clients with:
O Customs Brokerage developed, best-in-class, configurable
O Value-Added Solutions technology. It is this combination which O Fast, efficient decision-making
O Supply Chain Software
gives SEKO its strength. O Minimal bureaucracy—easy to do
O TMS
With over 120 offices in 40 countries business with
O WMS
worldwide, our unique ownership O Local expertise through people that really
O Purchase Order
management model enables you to benefit care
Management
from Global implementation experience O Responsiveness and reliability
O Asset Management
O Inventory Management
and expertise across all industry sectors, O Flexibility and consistency
O Demand Chain
coupled with vital in-country knowledge O Hands-on service and support
Management and unparalleled service at the local level. O Personal relationships
O 60 USA Locations We have a flat management structure, O Creative, configurable solutions
O 120 Global Locations with just three layers between you and O Individual vertical sector experience
O 40 Countries the CEO, making us ‘fast on our feet’ in
delivering solutions that can meet your

SEKO Logistics
1100 Arlington Heights Rd.
Suite 600
Itasca, IL 60143
800-228-2711
[email protected]
www.sekologistics.com

International
+1 630-919-4800

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 The Shippers Group

Rob Doyle
President

Mission
Our mission is to provide
the ultimate supply
chain experience by
Understanding, Delivering
and Improving services
that meet our customers’
needs.

S ince 1901, we’ve been in forward

motion toward being an industry
leader in third party logistics with a focus
World Class Supply Chain Support
Supply Chain performance drives our
customers’ bottom line and that’s why
on our people, our processes and the The Shippers Group provides world class
technology we employ to enhance the supply chain support from receiving
overall customer experience. inbound products to shipping outbound
With 12 locations and 5.3 million square orders, inventory management and
feet of distribution space in 5 states from contract packaging. We are focused on
coast to coast, The Shippers Group is Continuous Improvement to keep pace
nationally recognized for the full range with consistent shifts in consumer demand.
of logistics services we offer that include We are applying LEAN initiatives for
Public and Contract Warehousing, Contract improved productivity and accuracy. TSG
Packaging, E-Commerce Order Fulfillment, is among Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL
and Transportation Services. Providers for 2019.
We are BRC Superior with an AA The Shippers Group is implementing
rating and AIB Superior with 990 out innovative solutions to effectively manage
of 1000. The Shippers Group is a Green complex supply chains while reducing costs.
Citizen named by Inbound Logistics as a Our systems provide agile support to meet
leading company that goes above and the unique needs of our multi-customer
beyond to ensure global supply chains are distribution operations. From pick-to-
sustainable and operations are socially and voice, layer pickers, robust WMS and LMS
environmentally friendly. systems, we’re employing and developing
innovative methods within our operations,
improving accuracy and efficiency.

The Shippers Group

1015 W. Wintergreen Rd.
Hutchins, TX 75141
214-381-5050
theshippersgroup.com
info@
shipperswarehouse.com

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 SMC3
LTL Technology and Data
With its range of solutions
that integrate seamlessly
into current business
systems, SMC 3 supports
customers’ needs as they
grow, whether they’re
dealing with 10 shipments
or 10,000 shipments per
Andrew Slusher day. Shippers and 3PLs
President and CEO use SMC 3’s peerless rating
solutions to optimize their
Mission Statement transportation spend,
SMC3 is the transportation saving time and money
industry standard for on their freight shipments
intelligent data, technology throughout North America.
and education solutions Throughout its history,
disseminated through the SMC 3 has built unrivaled
integration of innovation, cachet in the industry,
excellence, neutrality and establishing itself as a stable
community. Through its and trustworthy partner that
logistics solutions and is a neutral voice serving
educational events, SMC3 shippers, carriers and third-
works to consistently raise party logistics companies
the level of knowledge, with equal attention. The
collaboration and company’s position as a leader has been Education
technological capability in honed through decades of developing SMC 3 extends its expertise through
the freight transportation secure and reliable content. Even as the supply chain educational forums across
marketplace. SMC3’s company grows, it remains committed to its North America. Attendees keep current on
deep-seated core values founding principles, motivated not by profit industry trends and best practices used by
of integrity, consistency, but by introducing dependable products global supply chain leaders at Connections
thought leadership and that fill an industry need. and Jump Start, SMC 3’s two annual supply
operational excellence SMC 3’s wide array of shipment lifecycle chain conferences.
support this mission and optimization technology includes:
provide a foundation O CzarLite – LTL base rates for the U.S., The strategic educational and networking
for a unique portfolio of Canada and Mexico events feature cutting-edge, forward-
industry solutions. The O Bid$ense – Truckload and LTL freight thinking sessions, top-tier presenters and
company’s goal is to create transportation bidding and pricing unique networking opportunities. SMC 3
a frictionless world for the negotiation works to create events that facilitate
transportation of goods by O RateWare XL – Multi-tariff pricing
lasting collaboration between logistics
seamlessly connecting and management and transportation professionals from
empowering the industry. O BatchMark XL – Rapid LTL freight rating
carrier, shipper, 3PL and technology-
and analysis
provider verticals. SMC 3’s technology, data
O CarrierConnect XL – Carrier points of
and educational solutions are backed by
service and transit times
a lifetime of industry understanding and
O Cost Intelligence System – Profitability
technical expertise.
management for truckload and LTL
carriers
SMC3 With these tools, SMC 3 customers can
500 Westpark Dr. remove manual processes from their supply
Peachtree City, GA 30269 chains, which can help their businesses
800-845-8090 rise above the rest by allowing them to
[email protected] re-deploy resources to revenue-generating
www.smc3.com activities.

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 South Carolina Ports Authority

S outh Carolina Ports

Authority’s reliable
port system stands ready
to be your supply chain
partner with a refreshing
approach — run terminals
efficiently, move freight quickly
and communicate directly with
customers to meet their needs.
Jim Newsome
President & CEO S.C. Ports offers shippers the
expertise and flexibility needed
Mission Statement to create customized solutions.
South Carolina Ports Shippers benefit from S.C.
Authority (SCPA)
Ports’ Supply Chain Authority
promotes, develops and
service — which brings together
facilitates waterborne
experts in operations and
commerce to meet
terminals, information technology,
the current and future
needs of its customers, commercial real estate and
and for the economic economic development — to
benefit of the citizens solve any logistics challenges.
and businesses of South Port of Charleston customers benefit
Carolina. SCPA fulfills this This expertise is coupled by the Port of greatly from access to consumers in the
mission by delivering cost Charleston’s skilled workforce, efficient Southeast, which is the fastest-growing
competitive facilities and operations and big-ship capabilities. SCPA is population in the U.S.
services, collaborating investing $1.6 billion from fiscal years 2016
with customers and to 2021 to increase capacity and enhance S.C. Ports’ two inland ports in Greer and
stakeholders, and infrastructure. Dillon, S.C., expand access to consumer
sustaining its financial self- markets and efficiently move cargo to and
sufficiency. Port operations The densification and modernization of from the Port of Charleston via overnight
create 1 in 10 S.C. jobs and Wando Welch Terminal increases that rail, which drives efficiencies and cost
generate nearly $63.4 terminal’s capacity to 2.4 million TEUs; it will savings for shippers.
billion in economic activity also have 15 ship-to-shore cranes with 155
annually. feet of lift height by 2021. With great experience handling cargo
for South Carolina’s booming advanced
In early 2021, S.C. Ports will achieve a manufacturing sector, S.C. Ports is now
major milestone with the opening of a new focused on growing retail cargo volumes,
container terminal in North Charleston. The expanding rail networks and developing
first phase of the Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. port-dependent real estate.
Terminal will have a 1,400-foot-wharf and
five ship-to-shore cranes with 169 feet of lift Companies in need of well-run ports and
height. The terminal will double port capacity distribution centers are turning to South
at full build-out. Carolina to ensure the seamless delivery of
goods to desired markets. The availability
The opening of the Leatherman terminal will of Class A industrial space, combined
coincide with Charleston Harbor achieving with crucial access to both Southeast
a 52-foot depth in 2021, granting mega consumers and the Port of Charleston,
South Carolina container ships access to terminals any time, makes South Carolina an ideal site for
Ports Authority regardless of the tides. distribution centers.
200 Ports Authority Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 These major infrastructure investments will S.C. Ports is ready to deliver customized
843-577-8786 enable S.C. Ports to handle four 14,000-TEU business solutions for your shipping
www.scspa.com ships at one time, ensuring the seamless and distribution needs. Learn more at
movement of cargo in the era of big ships scspa.com/supplychainauthority/ and
and growing e-commerce demands. rightspacesc.com.

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 Span Alaska

Tom Souply
President

MISSION
To be recognized by our
customers as providing
the highest level of service
and reliability in the Alaska
marketplace.

Extreme reliability
provides for long-lasting
customer loyalty.

Span Alaska’s Anchorage

Service Center (ASC)
opened 2019

WE KNOW ALASKA RELIABILITY

People know Span Alaska for our Our comprehensive logistics, single chain
unmatched transportation services, of responsibility, guaranteed sailings and
smoothly moving freight from the lower focus on customer service give you the
48 to the Last Frontier. With five Alaska peace of mind that your shipment will be on
terminal locations—in Anchorage, Fairbanks, time and in good hands.
Kodiak, Wasilla, and Soldotna—Span Alaska
offers multiple strategic centers to better CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
serve all of your transportation needs. Our Shipping is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
locations, facilities, schedules, connections, We take the time to find the solution that
strategies, services, equipment, and staff best fits your company’s shipping needs,
have been chosen with one goal in mind— including shipping size, type, timing,
to make your life easier by solving your warehousing, inventory needs and more.
transportation challenges.
Email [email protected] for rate
quotes.
EXPERIENCE
Span Alaska moves more LTL (less than
truckload) freight than any other carrier
to Alaska–we’ve built a solid infrastructure
that includes equipment, manpower and
Span Alaska facilities in key locations across the state
800-257-7726 to provide our clients with service that is
[email protected] consistent, fast and flexible.
www.spanalaska.com

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 Suddath

Brad Liddie
SVP of Global Logistics
Operations
The Suddath Companies

Global Logistics
Supply Chain Provider
Whether you are shipping Why Suddath Innovative Technology for Greater
product around the Ranging from small startups to large Transparency
world or need final-mile multi-national corporations, our customers Always know where your products are
delivery, Suddath® is know they can depend on us to be there and when they will arrive with Suddath’s
trusted by 100s of brands
when and where they need us. Suddath advanced warehouse management systems
nationwide because of
aligns with your business by acting (WMS). Our technology enables you to
our streamlined processes
as an extension of your organization, manage inventory 24/7 from any device,
and care for all products
tailoring solutions to meet your business with visibility and direct access through a
from dry non-perishable
foods to sensitive medical objectives. As a strategic partner, we user-friendly customer portal.
equipment. Suddath help customers enhance visibility, drive
works as a collaborative synergies, and provide scalable solutions to Specialized Care in Your Industry
partner, helping to simplify your challenges, often anticipating needs Our experienced team blends a
supply chains by improving before they arise. With over 800 days lost consultative approach with the value-added
efficiency, scaling with time injury (LTI) free and our recent ISO services, delivery solutions, technology,
our client’s needs and 9001:2015 certification, our global logistics facilities and a comprehensive global
providing personalized clients entrust their brand and merchandise network required to handle all your logistics
and innovative solutions into our care based on our mutual needs. With over 100 years in operation,
to solve unique challenges. dedication to continuous improvement. we have developed specialized skills and
Working as an extension of expertise in a wide range of industries,
your team, we leverage our Scalable End-to-End Service Solutions including but not limited to:
100 years of experience, As a full-service logistics company, we O Medical/pharmacy
breadth of services and address needs quickly and efficiently O Food/beverage
extensive resources through our breadth of services, which O E-commerce
to quickly respond to include: O Retail
changes while maintaining O Temperature-controlled, medical-
the stability and reliability compliant and food-grade warehousing Global Reach, Local Touch
of your supply chain. O Labeling, kitting and other value-added With Suddath as your global logistics
services provider, you can always expect reliable
O Cross docking, consolidation, distribution service, consistent quality and a
APPROVED and B2C fulfillment commitment to safety around the globe.
COMPANY
O Air and ocean freight forwarding with We have 20 owned national locations as
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Systems
customs clearance as NVOCC well as vetted partners around the world
O Access to foreign trade zone activated, serving more than 150 countries.
bonded space
O Less Than Truckload (LTL) and truckload
Suddath transportation management
800-288-7833 Our end-to-end service solutions make
suddath.com/logistics it easy for you to assess your requirements,
while adjusting according to your current
project needs.

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 Sunland Logistics Solutions

Arch Thomason
CEO

Purpose:
To help our customers do
what they do better!

Vision:
To become a great
3PL company where
people want to work and

S
customers want to buy. unland Logistics Solutions is a supply consistently executing to our customer’s
chain and logistics partner specializing service expectations whether we’re
Company Values: in providing warehouse, inventory kitting, quality testing electronics, or sub-
O Safety First management, and value-added services assembling automotive bumpers. Process
O Servant Leadership
to companies primarily in the retail/ leadership is the foundation for achieving
O Learning Organization
e-commerce, automotive, industrial, and operations excellence and earning
O Results Matter
chemical industries. Originally founded customer trust.
in 1982, Sunland has been experiencing
Industry Expertise:
O Retail / e-commerce significant growth and attracting some Advanced Technology & Innovation
O Automotive of the industry’s top talent. The team is The Solutions Lab is the innovation center
O Chemical focused on being a flexible partner who for Sunland’s IT and engineering team who
O Industrial provides world-class service with a winning are passionate about leveraging data to
continuous improvement culture. Sunland’s provide customers with powerful insight,
services include, but are not limited to: so they can make better, faster business
decisions. The Solutions Lab offers:
O Inventory management O Efficient integration
O Order fulfillment O A stable + secure cloud-based
O Reverse logistics infrastructure
O Supply chain visibility O Quality control
O Warehousing O Inventory visibility
O ISO-9001 certified operations O Improved productivity
O Foreign Trade Zone
O Hazmat Storage Quantified Value to Customers
O Shuttle Transportation Adding value to customers’ supply chains
O Value-Added Services is the goal. Sunland’s Strategic Customer
Success Teams collaborate with customers
High-Performance Team to develop supply chain solutions that help
Sunland Logistics The executive leaders at Sunland are intent support their organization’s strategic goals
Solutions, Inc. on getting the right people on the bus, in & specific initiatives.
Corporate Office the right seats. Building, growing, and
1312 Old Stage Road aligning a diverse team of talent with a Types of Quantified Value:
Simpsonville, SC 29681 positive culture is essential to providing O Decreased
864.295.0081 customers with high performance. • costs, risk, or inventory
[email protected] O Increased
SunlandLogisticsSolutions.com Process Leadership • Safety, service levels, quality,
Sunland implements the 10 Deliverables of compliance, visibility, cash flow, profit,
Process Leadership to ensure the team is capabilities, market share

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 Sunset Transportation

A two-time Inbound Logistics Top 10

3PL Provider, Sunset is proud to
deliver on our five customer promises
through diverse and holistic 3PL
solutions, our proprietary domestic and
international LOGIK shipper dashboard
and a strong focus on transparent,
flexible service.

Lindsey Graves Is it time to TRULY manage your

Chief Operating Officer supply chain?
Sunset customers can get back
Customized Solutions: to mission-critical business knowing
• Logistics Management their supply chain is being analyzed,
• Cross-border Logistics & monitored and improved month over
Warehousing (MX) month. We are accountable for providing
• Shipper Technology
ongoing savings and efficiencies through:
• Freight Audit & Payment
• Domestic & International
O Bid management and carrier
Brokerage
procurement
• Expedite
O Route optimization & load planning O Shipment metrics, by spend, volume,
Customer Service O TMS integration and visibility mode, and charge
Promises: O Freight bill audit and payment O Future, in-transit, and past shipment

• Savings O KPI compliance and reporting specific to status via interactive maps for both
• Visibility your business needs domestic and international shipments
• Data-Driven decisions O Carrier selection, safety and compliance
• Continuous Need more visibility in your O GL reconciliation
Improvement logistics program? O Analytics to monitor shipment location
• Relationships, O Do you have eyes on every domestic details, assessorial costs, lane volume,
not Transactions and international shipment within your commodity information and user specific
network? KPI reporting
Industry Verticals: O Can you access multiple carriers’ pricing
• Automotive across modes within your system? Why Sunset?
• Construction O Do you know if you’re utilizing the lowest- As a second-generation family business,
• Consumer Goods cost carrier and right mode for every Sunset places a high value on reliable,
• Food/Beverage shipment? flexible customer service; putting our
• Manufacturing
customers first as we have for the past
• Packaging
If the answer is no, you’re not alone! Even 30 years! Let us help you navigate the
• Pet Food/Ingredients
the most complex supply chains operate challenges of strategic supply chain
with significant gaps in visibility due to management. Join the Sunset family and
inefficient technology or unknown solutions. see the difference.
Sunset works to bridge these gaps with
LOGIK, our proprietary shipper dashboard
that provides:

Sunset Transportation
11325 Concord Village Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
[email protected]
www.SunsetTrans.com
Phone: 314-756-8593

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 Syfan Logistics
Shipping & Logistics Without
the Drama
Syfan Logistics and asset-based Syfan
Transport have always focused on delivering
the highest level of transparency and
reliability for customer shipments—with no
surprises and zero drama.
To better serve customers, Syfan expanded
its offices last year, bringing all departments
under one roof. The 18,000 square-foot
Steve Syfan
addition will accommodate projected growth
Executive Vice President
with more room for accounting, human Executive team: Steve, Jim and Greg Syfan
resources and training departments that are
Who We Are: now together with the sales and logistics Expedited
Syfan Transport is staff at the company’s headquarters north of Syfan’s long history with JIT shipping for
a Southeast-based automotive manufacturers and small parcel
Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga.
carrier fleet featuring air loads has forged a unique sensitivity to
Syfan currently employs approximately
24-7 dispatch, on-board deadline-oriented shipping.
350 professionals, and the extra space will
GPS and ELD-compliant
allow for another 100 or more new team
systems on every truck, and
members, according to CEO Jim Syfan. Third-Party Logistics
transparent reporting on all For shippers faced with a sudden spike in
shipments. Together with shipping volume or the occasional spot load,
its 3PL arm, Syfan Logistics, Growing Fleet
Syfan Logistics fills those emergency gaps.
the company provides a Meanwhile, Syfan continues to grow its
diverse array of shipping over-the-road fleet with a new contingent
Syfan Power Only
needs throughout the of Peterbilt trucks for 2020—addressing
With much greater shipper demand these
continental United States, customer demands for even greater
days for drop-and-hook shipments, Syfan’s
Mexico and Canada. accessibility to equipment across the
Power-Only single drivers and teams excel
country. Syfan Transport’s carrier fleet is
in easing sudden spikes in your shipping
Vision Statement: supported by several hundred trailers—
volume or filling in for company drivers who
We seek to be a dry vans, flatbeds and the industry’s most
may be out of hours under ELD rules.
guiding light of ethics, advanced temperature-controlled reefers
integrity and Christian with cold-chain monitoring and solar panels.
Yard Management Support
faith in our service to the On the logistics side, Syfan further draws
For warehouse and storage operations,
transportation industry. from an expansive network of carrier
our independent Yard Management Support
partners to bolster its service and fill gaps.
division—Turbo Sales & Leasing—provides
Syfan Logistics has grown into one of the
sales and leasing of terminal tractors.
leading logistics services in the United
States. Inbound Logistics, Transport Topics
Freight Management Services
and other publications have consistently
Syfan Logistics also can manage a
recognized the company in their rankings of
company’s entire shipping program,
the nation’s top 3PLs.
providing significant cost savings.
Primary Insurance
Project Management
Syfan goes the extra mile by backing
Whether relocating a frozen food
every load with primary cargo insurance—a
shipment from a damaged warehouse or
commitment practiced by only a small
moving large equipment, no job is too big or
percentage of the industry.
too small.
Syfan Logistics Syfan Services
Customer Industries:
PO Box 1294 Transport
Gainesville, GA 30503 O Food and Beverage
Numerous Syfan Transport fleet trucks
Steve Syfan, O Parcel shipping
and equipment options are available around
Executive Vice President O Automotive
the clock. And all support is personally
Steve.Syfan@ O Manufacturing
handled by the company’s own 24-7
SyfanCorp.com O Healthcare
dispatch team (as opposed to a third-party
SyfanCorp.com O Construction materials
Toll-Free: 855.287.8485 answering service).
O Retail/Consumer products
Local: 770.287.8485 O Electronics
O Paper products

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 Taylored Services
Taylored Fulfillment
Services. Since our humble
beginnings in New Jersey
in 1992, Taylored Services
has grown to become a
national leader in distribution,
fulfillment and warehousing.
We have achieved this status
by providing the services our
Jim DeVeau clients need when and where
President and CEO they need them.
Our distribution centers
Mission Statement: are located near the nation’s
We have become a leader busiest ports of Los Angeles,
in fulfillment by thinking Long Beach and New York.
like our clients, providing We work with a diversified
the services they need client base including client-specific needs (FIFO, LIFO, serial or
when and where they need wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers and lot #)
O Electronic Notification (EDI, flat file or
them. We strive to be the our expertise extends to multiple brand and
top provider of distribution Taylored Access)
accessory categories.
and fulfillment services to We have invested significantly in systems
the retail apparel, footwear and technology and maintain long-term Supply Chain Management
and accessory markets. relationships with all of the other interim We work closely with our clients and all of
suppliers along our clients’ boxes journey. their and our channel partners to ensure that
As a result, our clients can track their we are implementing the most effective and
merchandise at every step through and efficient supply chain solutions, particularly
from our warehouse to multiple points of with regard to warehousing, distribution and
destination. packaging.
Our services include:
O Warehousing and Distribution
Value-Added Distribution Solutions
O Supply Chain Management
From product inspection to ticketing, we
O Value-Added Services and Merchandise offer a wide range of services to meet our
Rework clients’ needs inside the box. Among the
O Transportation Management Services multiple value-added services Taylored
provides are:
O Re-packing, re-ticketing & assortments
Warehousing & Distribution O Point-of-purchase display assembly
Taylored Services operates strategically O Inserts and labeling

located warehousing facilities in major O Returns – client-defined processing,

locations on both coasts of the US. While inspection, quality control and tracking
our clients’ products are stored with us, they
Taylored Services are safe, secure and well-tracked. If products Transportation Management Services
33 S. Wood Ave. require a dedicated facility, or need to share Our expertise, experience and relationships
Iselin, NJ 08830 space in one of our distribution centers, we extend to flexible and cost effective
844-RING-TDF have the resources and experience to meet transportation solutions. We help our clients
www.tayloredservices.com
our clients’ warehousing and distribution reliably move their products into and out of
needs, including: our warehouses.
Contacts:
O Pick & Pack Our shared commitment to your objectives
Brian Southwell
O E-Commerce makes us a dedicated provider focused on
VP of Business
O Receiving – All receipts processed the very same goals that drive your business.
Development and
against service orders – EDI or flat file Contact us today at (844) RING TDF, and let
Marketing
transmissions us put our experience to work for you.
bsouthwell@
O Inventory Control – Radio frequency bar-
tpservices.com
code scanning and cycle counts
Chris Kearns
O 24/7 real time inventory visibility & reports TAYLORED
through Taylored Access F U L F I L L M E N T
VP of Key Accounts
O Fulfillment – Designed to meet
[email protected] S E R V I C E S

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 TransGroup Global Logistics
Q U.S. Owned Globally
Connected
Q Transport & Logistics
Nationwide/Worldwide
Q Global Warehousing &
Distribution
Q Integrated Supply
Chain Management
Q Industry-Leading
Technology
Q Customer Centric
Approach
Q Custom Tailored
Systems & Solutions
Q Heavy Project
Logistics

O ur logistics expertise is a balanced

cross-discipline of domestic,
international and warehouse/distribution
Q
Q
Express LTL / FTL
Hot Shot Options
Q Specialized Equipment
services, making TransGroup a true single- Q Air Charter

2 0 1 9
source transportation and logistics provider. Q Trade Show Services
Our ‘Customer Centric’ approach, global Q Asset Recovery / Reverse Logistics
reach and industry-leading software Q White Glove Services
enable us to do just that. We partner with Q Warehousing & Distribution
our clients to tailor and integrate logistics Q TransBorder Expertise (Canada/USA/
systems and solutions that deliver value Mexico)
across the entire enterprise.
We create logistics solutions that matter. Technology
Q Global Tracking
International Services Q Online Shipment Initiation
Q Global Air Q Worldwide P.O. Management
Q Worldwide Consolidation Q Proactive Milestone & Status
Q FCL / LCL Notifications
Q Air & Ocean Charter Q Reports / Metrics
Q Complete Project Cargo Services Q Global Warehouse Management
Q Dangerous Goods Q TMS Online LTL Rating & Dispatch
Q Customs Brokerage Q EDI / XML / ERP Integration
Q C-TPAT Validated Q Internally Developed for Maximum
TransGroup Global Q Overseas Warehousing & Distribution Flexibility
Logistics Q FMC OTI / NVOCC Licensed
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Q
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Q Next Day AM / PM
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Q Second Day
Q TranSaver 3-5 Day

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 Transporeon

T ransporeon
cloud-based
logistics platforms
provide end-to-
end transportation
management
software solutions—a
full-service portfolio
for shippers, suppliers,
Ed Moran retailers, goods
Managing Director and recipients and carriers
SVP Sales & Marketing that enables shared
efficiencies for all
Mission Statement logistics partners in
Transporeon provides the supply chain.
logistics professionals The company transportation bids, Ticontract can help you
with new ways to improve connects a worldwide network of more find the right logistics service providers and
processes and significantly than 1,200 shippers and retailers with over reduce administrative workload associated
increase logistics efficiency with the RFP process for greater market
90,000 logistics service providers in 100+
and sustainability with transparency, easily comparable offers and
countries in real time through its three
an unsurpassed global insightful reports at the click of a mouse.
transportation management platforms:
network that creates an Simplify your bid communications with a
Transporeon for shipment execution,
extensive ecosystem
Ticontract for transportation procurement fully customizable RFI/RFP platform, with
for shipper-carrier
and Mercareon for retail-specific dock integrated features for FTL, LTL, air and
collaboration. By running
scheduling. ocean.
ever-evolving logistics
platforms, publishing These platforms for intelligent transport
logistics create a digital connection
unique industry insights Automated Shipment Execution
and offering modular between shippers and carriers to boost
The Transporeon transportation
digital solutions, we enable logistics performance and profitability with
management platform is purpose-built
shippers and carriers every freight load. By leveraging the latest
for supply chain communication and
to engage at different capabilities, including artificial intelligence
efficient, scalable freight assignment.
levels of digital maturity and predictive analytics, Transporeon
Transporeon offers full connectivity to ERP
and achieve continuous solutions cut CO2 emissions, empty runs
and a complete range of transportation
improvement. and truck waiting times while digitizing
management functionality to help solve
manual processes.
your daily logistics challenges. Cut
transportation and administration costs by
Delivering Connections utilizing spot-market freight assignment for
Global, security-certified Transporeon day-by-day capacity and demand matching
platforms optimize logistics processes with in real-time to a closed pool of carriers,
solutions that include: or fully automated freight assignment to
O Transportation Sourcing/RFP automatically assign the freight order to a
Management contract carrier based on pre-set criteria.
O Rate Management
O Shipment Execution Modular Logistics Software and Agile
O Dock Scheduling Connectivity
O Tracking & Visibility
With access to one of the world’s largest
O Connectivity & Integration
Transporeon Group and fastest-growing carrier networks,
O Market Intelligence
Americas Transporeon provides you with connectivity
500 Office Center Drive and services for your carriers on top of your
Suite 400 Transportation Sourcing existing ERP or TMS system, in addition
Fort Washington, PA 19034 The Ticontract multimodal freight bid to onboarding, consultancy and lifetime
[email protected] management platform accelerates your multilingual support for both shippers and
www.transporeon.com strategic sourcing process. A neutral carriers. Transporeon Americas is based in
sourcing technology specifically created Fort Washington, PA, with global locations
to comprehensively analyze and optimize across Europe, Russia and Asia.

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 Transport America

Eric Anson
President

Mission:
At Transport America
our mission is to change
trucking for the better
through a focus on safety,
respect, and operational
excellence. We fuel
this mission through
creativity, innovation,
focus on safety, respect, and operational
and strategic thinking. TRUCKLOAD
excellence. We drive this mission through
We create meaningful Transport America, a TFI International,
solutions while delivering creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
Inc. company, is a leading truckload and
the respect our drivers We create meaningful solutions and deliver
logistics transportation provider based in
and customers deserve respect to our drivers and customers
Eagan, MN since 1984. We have a history
through straightforward through straightforward communication.
of superior service that drives long-term
communications. partnerships resulting in the Quest for
Quality and Top 100 Best Companies to TA LOGISTICS
Work For awards. The trucking company At TA Logistics, smoothing your supply
that’s changing trucking, Transport chain is our purpose. TA Logistics, founded
America’s culture is based on the company in 2000, has long provided third-party
core values of safety, sustainability, integrity, logistics services for manufacturing,
and respect. We continually seek to align industrial and retail-based business.
ourselves with partners who share the Building from our 20 years in brokerage,
same values. Transport America provides a we’ve broadened our portfolio of service
wide range of services to include: over-the- offerings. Now we provide for dedicated
road solo, over-the-road teams, dedicated truckload capacity, freight brokerage,
services, intermodal, and logistics; all transportation management and network
servicing the United States, Mexico, and optimization, warehousing and distribution,
Canada. and supply chain engineering. We take a
For dry-van truckload, we focus on being unique approach to logistics:
the right-sized carrier. Transport America 1. Understand your supply chain to solve
is big enough to provide capacity and your needs
small enough to know and care about your 2. Research asset-based logistics solutions
business. We commit to what we promise 3. Provide protection for the fluctuations in
and deliver loyalty. In our dedicated division your demand
we have customer partnerships spanning
decades. To better know and service our
customers, we offer the option to enlist on
Transport America site resources for your business. That’s right,
[email protected] a Transport America associate based out
651-686-2500 of your location to provide personal and
transportamerica.com responsive service.
At Transport America our mission is to
change trucking for the better through a

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 TransportGistics
www.blgen.com
Transportation
www.freighttracing.com
www.insourceaudit.com
Management and
www.productreturns.com Logistics Solutions
www.routingguides.com TransportGistics
www.tgibid.com is a global, multi-
www.tgirater.com product and services
company that provides
TransportGistics puts market leading, simple,
you in control with global incremental solutions
products and services that for transportation and
provide market leading, logistics management. and track receipt of new or updated
simple, incremental Our rich history in micro logistics solutions Routing Guides.
solutions for transportation and macro logistics strategies is the fuel O TGIBid: TGIBid is a cloud-based shipment
management and logistics that drives our “simpler is better” model. auction portal that allows your users to
functions within your Our innovative, incremental strategy to submit your shipments to your carrier
supply chain. assist and enable our customers to achieve partners and then award the carrier with
cost-effective independence from legacy the shipment that meets your criteria
Our cloud-based practices has been highly successful, (price, transit time, etc).
solutions enable you to:
resulting in double-digit cost savings, cost O TGIRater: Cloud-based solution
O Reduce costs
avoidance and rapid ROI. programmed with your negotiated carrier
O Improve processes
agreements. Community management
O Identify hidden costs of
transportation
Solutions should not be more allows for hierarchical access with easy
O Improve vendor
complicated than the problems they management and usability. Company
compliance routing are trying to solve! data can be pre-populated for ease of
Simpler is better, and that is the approach entry and improved data quality. Time in
guide
that we have taken with our cloud-based transit and least-cost carrier calculations
O Improve Supplier
are performed across your entire carrier
Relationship products and services. These easy-to-
base.
Management (SRM) implement, easy-to-use solutions allow users
TransportGistics products address
O Monitor vendor to reduce costs and improve operations
the inefficiencies in transportation
performance while managing discrete transportation
management, reduce freight expense,
O Improve shipment and logistics management functions. Each
visibility simplify the functions to be executed,
solution can be deployed separately or
O Generate automatic,
make transportation information
in an integrated environment to meet
status-driven alerts immediately visible to all parties involved
requirements to improve business processes,
O Monitor carrier in the transaction process, improve
reduce costs and enhance service offerings.
performance with communications, and increase productivity.
O BLGen: Create and communicate
respect to time in transit, transportation forms, including packing If you are interested in simplifying your
service failure, and slips, carton labels, LTL and TL Bills of complex logistics challenges, call us today
billing Lading. at 631-567-4100, or visit us on the web at
O Enable collaboration O FreightTracing: Provides complete www.transportgistics.com
O Source, procure and shipment visibility, including alerts.
execute transportation O InsourceAudit: A freight bill management,
services shipment information, cost-control portal
that enables users to manage and control
pricing and performance, freight invoices,
payment and information.
O ProductReturns: Enables users
TransportGistics, Inc. to automatically generate return
28 N. Country Rd. authorizations, route shipments via least-
Suite 103 cost carriers, generate bar-coded Bills of
Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 Lading, and facilitates the receiving and
631-567-4100 accounts payable/receivable processes.
Fax: 631-563-2497 O RoutingGuides: Enables streamlined
[email protected] and simplified production, maintenance,
distribution, and compliance by
eliminating the need to print, distribute

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 Trax
Total Transportation Spend Management – Freight Audit Transformed.

Transportation Spend
T rax is the global leader in Transportation
Spend Management solutions.
Combining industry leading cloud based
Analytics can transform transportation
cost data into an advantage for any shipper.
applications with expert services, we are Knowledge gained through analytics can
transforming traditional freight and parcel eliminate the pain involved with managing
19th Annual
audit to help customers better manage and raw transportation data and converting it
2019
control their global transportation costs into actionable intelligence—reducing the
and drive enterprise-wide efficiency. With time required to take action.
a global footprint spanning North America, Trax delivers transportation spend
Latin America, Asia and Europe, we deliver intelligence through our TSI solution
data based visibility and insights, higher suite, enabling shippers to analyze their
savings and better control of transportation transportation spending and answer key
spend for shippers of all sizes. questions like “What happened?” “Why did
it happen?” and “What can I do about it?”
Transportation Spend Management Whether it’s our TSI Insights solution, which
At Trax our Total TSMSM platform is a captures all spending and KPls in a best-in-
purpose-built spend management solution class business intelligence solution or our
for transportation; combining 20 years of patent pending TSI Variance Analysis, which
best-in-class data management, industry quickly lets you measure the changes in your
defining rate management and cutting spending and identify the root causes of
edge Transportation Spend Intelligence those changes, TSI gives you control.
(TSI). Total TSMSM represents the next
generation of freight and parcel audit Why Trax
Trax driving the industry toward comprehensive Trax delivers solutions that move beyond
14500 N. Northsight Blvd, Ste 113 transportation spend management. traditional freight and parcel audit. We
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Finally delivering the capabilities shippers enable shippers of all sizes to quickly
1-800-755-0110 require to better manage and control their gain the benefit of transportation spend
[email protected] transportation costs. management—allowing you to better
traxtech.com manage and control one of your most
significant and complex spend categories.

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 Trinity Logistics

Sarah Ruffcorn
President

Mission Statement
Trinity Logistics delivers
creative logistics solutions
through a dynamic mix
of human ingenuity and
innovative technology,
enriching the lives of those
we serve.

T rinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, is a top 3PL providing a

people-centric approach to freight solutions. Trinity’s commitment
to being different on purpose, whether it be through innovative supply
chain solutions or outstanding customer service is what makes us
stand out. Trinity has specialized in truckload, less-than-truckload,
warehousing, managed transportation, intermodal, expedited, and
international freight management solutions for over 40 years.
Trinity services food manufacturing, flatbed, chemical and other
industries through offices in Delaware, Missouri, Minnesota, Florida, Texas,
Maryland, Georgia, Iowa, and 100 Authorized Agent Offices.
Trinity’s in-house team of developers help them provide best-in-class
service through technology tools, including a customer portal, capacity
Trinity Logistics tools, a proprietary TMS, and digital freight matching.
50 Fallon Ave. For more information about Trinity’s freight services and how we can
Seaford, DE 19973 help your business, visit trinitylogistics.com.

P: 302-262-8467

Corporate Contact Info

Brittany Siegel
Director of Marketing
Email: Brittany.siegel@
trinitylogistics.com

Trinitylogistics.com

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 Tucker Company Worldwide

Jeff Tucker
CEO

Jim Tucker
President and COO

Tucker Company
Worldwide Affiliations
O TIA
O NITL
O TAPA We Only Work With the Best Carriers
O SC&RA
O NDTA
W e are Tucker Company Worldwide—
the oldest privately-held freight
brokerage in North America. For nearly
We (literally) wrote the book on carrier
selection, and collaborate with the best minds
O NCBFAA 60 years, we have been providing in safety, security, and risk management at
O QualifiedCarriers.com industry-leading logistics services and USDOT and within the industry to ensure
O ISNetworld
award-winning support to our customers. we’re providing services and carriers who
We take great pride in moving high-touch, protect your cargo and brand.
high-security freight in industries where
Services We Offer:
reputation and track record are paramount. We’re Leading the Digital Tracking
We arrange just about anything, but Revolution
Truckload
difficulty is our specialty. So, whether your We pair our tried-and-true tracking and
O Dry Van
O Temperature Control
shipment is oversized, delicate, high-value, or tracing techniques with cutting-edge digital,
hazardous, we’re prepared to manage it with GPS-based technology to offer near-time
Flatbed & Specialized the utmost care – using carefully designed location data, better predictive arrival times,
procedures to get the job done right. and deeper transportation insights. It’s no
Project Management wonder we’re on-time more than 98% of the
O Product launches Our Service Sets us Apart time!
O Managed LTL programs The Tucker difference starts with our From small and medium-sized businesses
O Inbound and outbound customer onboarding. We are accustomed to large Fortune 500 companies—our
O Freight management to the rigorous operational and safety customers choose Tucker because we’re
compliance standards required in the freight experts. Learn more about the
industries we serve, and tailor our services Tucker difference at tuckerco.com.
Tucker Company to you – providing unique modifications to
Worldwide our TMS that reflect your specific quality,
www.tuckerco.com security, and escalation needs.
800-229-7780
[email protected]

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 U.S. Bank Global Transportation
Payment Solutions

Jeff Pape
Senior Vice President
Head of Product &
Marketing
Global Transportation

We go the distance U.S. Bank Voyager® Fleet Program

No matter what role you play in managing Managing fleet expenses and payments
a successful supply chain, you count on can be a major challenge—especially if you
reliable partners and visibility into critical don’t have the right solutions. The Voyager
data to make informed decisions. Depend Fleet Program enhances driver efficiency
on the strength and experience of U.S. Bank and reduces costs while supporting data
to provide the payment integrity, efficiency integrity and preventing fraud and misuse.
and security only a bank can provide.
We offer:
U.S. Bank Freight Payment O Convenience: Pay for fuel and
Get the reliability and visibility you need maintenance expenses at more than
to make your supply chain a strategic 320,000 locations nationwide.
advantage. U.S. Bank Freight Payment O Control: Support fleet policies,

is a comprehensive solution designed budgeting, forecasting and auditing with

to streamline freight invoice audit and streamlined data.
O Cost savings: Prevent fraud and misuse
payment processes at every mile through:
O 100% pre-payment audit to uncover
with automated controls, reporting and
savings real-time alerts.
O Customer service: Available 24 hours a day,
O Enhanced working capital while
providing carriers timely, predictable whether you’re in the office or on the road.
payment
O Collaborative tools and dedicated
U.S. Bank
customer service to reduce errors
Global Transportation
and resolve exceptions quickly
Payment Solutions
O Dynamic freight analytics tools and
services that turn raw data into smart
usbpayment.com/
decisions
transportation-solutions
866-274-5898
CPSTransportation@
usbank.com

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 UTXL

Mark Hogan
CEO

Our Mission:

...place safety FIRST.

...pursue perfection.

...achieve excellence. of over 100,000 expedited, high-value

Together, let’s expedite excellence.
The best transportation brokers enhance truckloads – without a single cargo claim.
safety and service, provide proactive How can a resourceful broker provide
communications with in-transit visibility, responsive and dependable capacity? Small
and help reduce supply chain costs. and medium-sized carriers are nimble and
Shippers also rely on their most dependable typically specialize in niche service lanes
brokers, such as UTXL, to support their to get their drivers home (lower driver
core carrier group during surges and to turnover) and their trucks maintained (fewer
back-haul their dedicated fleets. breakdowns). However, unlike large carriers,
How does a broker affect good service? niche carriers have little or no sales support
Most of our customers’ shipments have or TMS/EDI capabilities and are effectively
a high consequence of failure – bad, “invisible” to most shippers.
expensive things happen if we don’t deliver A good broker efficiently connects
on time. We cannot fail our customers this vast “invisible” capacity to the
or their supply chains. Our proven carrier transportation marketplace by performing
vetting process plays a huge role in these necessary customer service activities
achieving our excellent service record. for many carriers, as a seamless, single
We strive to match, and often exceed our point of contact. Our comprehensive
customers’ selection standards that they systems enforce compliance with all of our
use to select their direct core carriers. processes and send automated alerts if
As a result, UTXL utilizes fewer carriers deviations occur. Management is engaged,
than other large brokers. Even so, our and accessible around the clock.
extensive database of contract carriers For Van or Refrigerated Pricing
includes more than 500 carriers that have (full trailer or multi-stops) visit
been licensed and safely operating for over www.UTXL.com or contact me anytime
25 years. These carriers have an average at: [email protected] and together, let’s
fleet size of 35 trucks and combined assets expedite excellence.
UTXL of over 17,500 trucks. Many can provide
Corporate Office drop trailers for loading or unloading.
12200 NW Ambassador Dr. Can a broker really enhance safety? In
Kansas City, MO our 20-year history, there has never been
a single dollar charged to any of UTXL’s
Direct Telephone: extensive insurance policies or bonds. For
(816) 891-7770 the few cargo claims that have occurred,
Toll Free: (800) 351-2821
www.UTXL.com
each one was processed to the complete
satisfaction of our shippers.
Vans & Reefers (teams too)
For one of our long-time customers, we
have arranged door-to-door transportation (24 x 7)

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 Verst
We are an Inbound
Logistics Top 100 3PL.
We provide warehousing,
fulfillment, transportation
and packaging solutions
throughout North America.

Verst Provides a Broad

Portfolio of Logistics
Paul T. Verst Services
Chairman & CEO
WAREHOUSING &
Our Core Purpose: DISTRIBUTION
To extend the expertise, O Inventory Management
capabilities and reach of CONTRACT PACKAGING
O Reverse Logistics/Returns Management
our clients by providing O Technology-Leading Shrink Labeling
O 21+ Dedicated & Multi-Client Locations
logistics and packaging O Largest North American Shrink Sleeve
O Rail Served
resources that relieve Labeler
O Automotive, Paper, Food & Beverage,
the need for operational O Bundling and Kitting
Consumer Products
investment, increasing O POP Displays
O Cross Docking
speed to market and O High-Impact Graphics
O (VMI) Vendor-Managed Inventory
lowering costs. O Custom Packaging
O Value-Added Services
O Kitting
Our Core Values: O Pick & Pack
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES
Innovation O Network Design
Excellence O Modal Optimization
FULFILLMENT
Respect O Event and Returns Management
O Key Midwest Transportation Corridor
Safety O Private Fleet Analysis
O 1 – 2 Day Ground to over 85% of U.S.
Teamwork O LTL Consolidation
O Competitive Parcel & Freight Rates
O Customized Invoices
O Shopping Cart Integration
O Consulting Services
O B2B & B2C
O Over 99% Order Accuracy
O Automated Systems
TECHNOLOGY
O Integrated TMS
O Customized Billing & KPI Reporting
O Advanced WMS Software
O Customer Web Portal
O Best-in-Class Application Suite
O Low IT Startup Cost
O Enterprise-Class Infrastructure
O Customer Web Portal
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
O 24 x 7 x 365 Support
O Brokerage
O Full EDI Capabilities
O ELD Compliant
O Voice-Activated Pick Technology
O Full Truck Load
O Expedited Reefer Service
O Load Planning Verst Logistics
O Electronic Load Tendering
Our business is . . .
O Freight Bill Audit & Payment
an extension of your business
O Order-to-Delivery Visibility

DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION
O Dedicated Contract Carriage
O Experienced Drivers
Verst Logistics O GPS Tracking
300 Shorland Drive O GEO Fencing
Walton, KY 41094 O Time Critical & Window Deliveries
800-978-9307
verstlogistics.com

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 Wagner Logistics
Family Values – The Wagner Way We deploy assets when consistent volume
Exceptional Performance Wagner Logistics started servicing customers’ demands consistent capacity. Our area of
needs in 1946 and is now a premier, full- focus for our asset drivers is within a 100-
The Wagners developed scale North American 3PL. For 74 years, mile radius of our customers’ operations, we
the company on the Wagner has placed customer service at the can provide a complete freight management
principle that every cornerstone of our actions, we know every solution to fit your needs. On top of our
customer is a big deal. Our customer is a big deal. Our ability to listen world class freight solutions, we also have a
team provides precise phenomenal parcel program in place for all of
and react in a swift, calculated manner gives
solutions to fit each your small shipment needs.
our customers the peace of mind knowing
customer’s needs at the
Wagner will get it done. By investing in
speed our customers
systems and innovative thinking, we deliver Contract Warehousing
require.
better results than our competitors. We serve our customers with over 10 million
square feet spanning from California to
Wagner is driving forward
by providing exceptional The company remains dynamic by being Florida. Customers rely on our expertise in
performance from startup nimble when competitors cannot. We began network analysis and facility placement to
as the industry continues by servicing customers’ transportation needs consolidate operations and maximize savings.
to adapt to customer and now Did you know Wagner’s CEO started out
buying habits. We are offer contract his career as an
eager to tackle your most warehousing, engineer? We
complex supply chain robust bring a solutions
challenges Whatever it is, fulfillment, focused mindset
whatever it takes – we say, network to the table
“Bring It.” analysis and when planning
top-notch a new operation
transportation or improving a
services. We current operation.
Wagner Logistics staff customer
1201 E. 12th Avenue service heavily Wagner
N. Kansas City, MO 64116 in our business models to ensure a culture understands how to transition your
www.wagnerlogistics.com of providing exceptional performance distribution operation when others are failing.
to our customers. We are known for We know how to take you into a new market
Sales & Marketing superior inventory management, sourcing with flawless execution. Our start-up team is
816-293-3503 competitively priced facilities and delivering fast, precise and knows how to avoid the road
freight better than other providers, even in blocks. Coast-to-Coast, we have you covered.
toughest of freight markets.
Fulfillment
Our customers guide our development into Ecommerce has changed distribution and
new geographic markets, technological internet shopping has forever changed
advances and everchanging distribution customer expectations. Wagner Logistics
challenges. Where do you want to be? We’ll opened our fulfillment operation over 25
take you there! years ago. Wagner worked out the kinks years
ago and was ready when the ecommerce
Dynamic Transportation Services changes hit. Our strategically located
Customers have trusted Wagner to deliver fulfillment operations in the heartland allow
critical freight for over 70 years. Many our customers to reach over 86% of the
companies offer freight solutions and only continental US in 2 days with ease. Now
perform when it benefits their bottom line. more than ever customers are ordering
We understand that when a promise is made, products online. Wagner can provide you
we must perform. That drive is the reason a multichannel ecommerce fulfillment
midsized to Fortune 100 companies bring center so you can focus on your core
thousands of shipments to our team. Wagner competencies while Wagner handles your
Logistics will work through the tough freight fulfillment.
Honored 19 years issues rather than just taking the low hanging
in a row fruit. We even haul freight to consignees that If there is anything we can do for you, as we
fine for late delivery because we know how to say at Wagner…Bring It!
make it on time.

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 Wen-Parker Logistics

John Singleton
Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide
customized global supply
chain solutions that
deliver value, innovation,
and world-class service.

US Offices
O New York
O Los Angeles
O Miami
O Louisville
O Columbus
O Columbus (Warehouse)
O Detroit (Sales)

W
O Dallas (Sales) en-Parker Logistics operates a While we are the go-to logistics partner
O Boston (Sales) total of 27 offices worldwide, for apparel and footwear brands, we also
supplemented by a robust global network have significant experience with global
of agent partners in over 100 key sourcing companies in key vertical markets including
and consumer markets across the globe. but not limited to: Cosmetics, Consumer
Since our inception, Wen-Parker Logistics Electronics, Auto Parts and Accessories,
has built a strong reputation for superior and Medical Devices and Equipment.
performance, reliability and innovation Whether it is opening a new warehouse
within both the apparel and footwear and office facility in Los Angeles or a
industries. Our current list of global clients new sales office in Dallas, Wen-Parker
includes several of the world’s best-selling Logistics is always looking for new ways
and most popular labels and brand names to enhance our business partners’ revenue
that are known worldwide. In 2019, for the and competitive edge by offering the most
4th consecutive year, Wen-Parker Logistics optimal services in the industry. Equipped
was listed on the Great Supply Chain with extensive industry experience and
Partner list published by Supply Chain Brain supported by leading-edge information
magazine. technology and business tools, Wen-Parker
Having such diverse and long-term client Logistics provides a customer experience
relationships has enabled Wen-Parker unlike any other within the transportation
Logistics to develop the experience and and logistics industry.
Wen-Parker
expertise necessary to offer an extensive
Logistics, Inc.
menu of value-added services specific for
1975 Linden Boulevard
fashion and retail that goes far beyond
Suite 420
standard air freight and ocean freight
Elmont, NY 11003
forwarding.
888-978-7817
[email protected]
www.wen-parker.com

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 Werner Enterprises/Werner Logistics

Derek Leathers
President & CEO

Purpose Statement
To deliver world-class
supply chain solutions to
the global marketplace
responsibly and safely Average Is for Other People investments in trucks, trailers, talent,
while exceeding the
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded terminals and technology. While the
expectations of our
in 1956 and has evolved from a one- average age of trucks in the industry is
customers, shareholders
truck operation to the full-service premier over five years, Werner’s average truck
and associates.
transportation and logistics company age is 1.8 years. A newer fleet means less
it is today. Werner is among the five maintenance downtime and more on-time
largest truckload carriers in the United delivery. The 5T’s initiative is designed to
States. Through our extensive network, maintain Werner’s standard of best-in-
we maintain coverage throughout North class well into the future.
America, Asia, Europe, South America, Committed to conservation and
Africa and Australia. sustainability, we have saved more than
With its global headquarters located in 275 million gallons of fuel and reduced the
Omaha, Nebraska, Werner also operates company’s carbon footprint by more than
offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico 3 million tons since 2007.
and China. Our comprehensive solutions Werner also developed the first truck
are supported by leading-edge technology, driver apprenticeship program in the
top transportation professionals and an industry approved by the Department of
extensive global network. Our highly Labor and the Department of Veterans
trained and experienced professionals Affairs. We are a proud supporter of
combined with our dedication to military veterans and veteran spouses, who
advancements in technology produce comprise approximately 20 percent of the
unmatched customer service. company’s workforce.
Our diversified portfolio of
transportation services includes one- Beyond the Assets
way van, dedicated, cross-border Mexico With more than 60 years in business,
and Canada, expedited, temperature Werner maintains a strong financial
controlled, freight management, brokerage, condition with low debt. Werner has
intermodal, flatbed, ocean and air, global consistently produced profitable financial
freight forwarding, final mile and home results, a solid financial position and is
delivery. publicly traded on NASDAQ under the
Werner Logistics is a comprehensive symbol WERN.
Top 20 logistics provider and key
Werner Enterprises component of the company’s portfolio of
14507 Frontier Rd. transportation services solutions. Werner
Omaha, NE 68138 Logistics generates over $500 million of
800.228.2240 revenues annually with operations in over
www.werner.com 150 countries.
A substantial focus has been placed on
our 5T’s initiative. This initiative includes

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 Advertiser Index

COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE

3PL Central — 292 CN 19 313

A.N. Deringer 121 293 Continental Expedited Services 157 314

A3 Freight Payment 229 294 Corporate Traffic Logistics 49 315

Alaska Railroad 61 295 COSCO Shipping 205 316

Alliance Shippers 71 296 CT Logistics 241 317

Alpega 9 297 CTSI-Global 195 318

American Expediting 75 298 CyberLogitec Americas 7 319

Approved Freight Forwarders 119 299 Descartes Systems Group 33 320

AR Traffic Consultants 217 300 DF Young 115 321

Ascent Global Logistics 129 301 Distribution Technology 139 322

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation 181 302 DLS Worldwide Cover 2 323

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) 209 303 DSC Logistics 37 324

Bender Group 201 304 Dynamic Logistix 125 325

Bronco Warehousing 153 305 Echo Global Logistics Cover 4 326

Burris Logistics 73 306 ElectriCities of North Carolina 169 327

C.L. Services 163 307 ELM Global Logistics 93 328

Capacity LLC 66 308 Evans Distribution Systems 41 329

Cass Information Systems 35 309 Evergreen Line 227 330

CenterPoint 189 310 FIBRA Macquarie Mexico 69 331

CFI 98 311 FLS Transportation — 332

Cheetah Software Systems 47 312 Fortigo 256 333

414 Inbound Logistics • January 2020

 Advertiser Index

COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE

Freight Management 70 334 Matson 65 354

Galveston Wharves at the Port of Galveston 31, 132 374 MD Logistics 238 355

Georgia Ports Authority 211 335 MGN Logistics 127 356

GlobalTranz 11 336 Mitco Global Logistics 213 358

GLT Logistics 68 337 MODEX 12-13, 50 357

Holman Logistics 104, 105 338 North Carolina Ports 185 359

Hoosier Energy 203 339 Northwest Seaport Alliance, The 165 360

Hub Group 54 340 nVision Global 17 361

Infor Cover 3 341 Odyssey Logistics & Technology 25 362

Intelligent Audit 99 342 Old Dominion Freight Line 5 363

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) 219 343 PCF 179 364

Kenco 81 344 Penske Logistics 15 365

Kuebix 106 345 Performance Team 77 366

Landstar 57 346 Pharr International Bridge 101 367

LFS 173 347 Phoenix Logistics 64, 221 368

Logistical Labs 55 348 Pierbridge 58 369

Lynden 3 349 PITT OHIO 113 370

Mainfreight 111 350 Polaris Transportation Group 147 371

Mallory Alexander International Logistics 89 351 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 143 377

Mantis 52 352 Port Everglades 149 372

Maryland Port Administration 171 353 Port Jersey Logistics 60 373

January 2020 • Inbound Logistics 415

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COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE COMPANY AD PAGE PROFILE

Port of Long Beach 187 375 Span Alaska 197 395

Port of Los Angeles 225 376 Suddath 100 396

Port Tampa Bay 161 378 Sunland Logistics Solutions 155 397

ProTrans 43 379 Sunset Transportation 39 398

R2 Logistics 85 380 Syfan Logistics 44-45 399

Rakuten Super Logistics — 381 Taylored Services 133 400

RateLinx 56 382 TransGroup Global Logistics 59 401

Red Classic 63 383 Transporeon 87 402

RMX 141 384 Transport America — 403

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions 137 385 TransportGistics 131 404

Romark Logistics 95 386 Trax 177 405

RPM 62 387 Trinity Logistics — 406

Ruan 21 388 Tucker Company Worldwide 91 407

U.S. Bank Global Transportation

Saddle Creek Logistics Services 79 389 27 408
Payment Solutions

Seaboard Marine 245 390 UTXL 117 409

SEKO Logistics 252 391 Verst 102, 103 410

Shippers Group, The 83 392 Wagner Logistics 51 411

SMC3 23 393 Wen-Parker Logistics 193 412

South Carolina Ports 107 394 Werner Enterprises/Werner Logistics 67 413

416 Inbound Logistics • January 2020