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u Logue to step down as FedEx Freight chief. assumed in December 2010, Brennan oversees FedEx announced that Bill Logue, president and day-to-day activities of 491,000 career employees CEO of FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload working in more than 31,000 facilities supported subsidiary, will retire from his position effective by a fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles. She is December 31, 2014. FedEx officials said Logue responsible for all Postal Service operations, includ- cited health concerns as the reason for retirement. ing mail processing, transportation, delivery, and Logue was appointed president of FedEx Freight retail operations. Parcel consultant Jerry Hemp- in late 2009 and subsequently named CEO in the stead lauded the move, saying that the outgoing spring of 2010. Logue will be replaced by Michael Donahoe has done a terrific job for the USPS in Drucker, who currently serves as chief operating reducing costs, making service far more consistent, officer of FedEx Express, on January 1, 2015. “Bill while earning the respect of everyone he works Logue has led FedEx Freight to significant growth, with. He added that Brennan is more than qualified success, and a leading position in the LTL indus- to be his successor. try,” said Fred Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corp. “He navigated some of the worst economic u West Coast singing the blues. While ship- conditions the industry has ever seen and - pers are understandably shaken by the impasse ered outstanding results while positioning FedEx in U.S. West Coast dockside labor talks, port Freight for long-term success. He has established authorities are resolute in taking a neutral posi- himself as an all-time great leader during his 25 tion on the issue. “ movement has definitely years at FedEx.” been slowing down,” said Port of Tacoma spokes- person Tara Mattina. “The truckers and the ben- u Another loss for the USPS… While its operat- eficial cargo owners are hurting the most.” At the ing revenue increased by $569 million—due largely Port of Los Angeles, spokesperson Phillip Sanfield to a January 2014 rate increase and an ongoing said that congestion continues to be a concern, strong performance in its Shipping and Package but that a number of factors apart from stalled group—the Postal Service (USPS) still contract talks can also be blamed. “We don’t wish incurred a fiscal year 2014 net loss of $5.5 billion, to get involved in a fight between terminal opera- marking the eighth straight annual net loss. USPS tors and longshoremen,” he said. “We have to officials said that this most recent annual loss high- focus on the big picture.” Analysts also suggested lights the need for legislation to repair its “broken that West Coast port efficiency has been strong business model.” A major reason for this “broken up until recently. Zepol, a global trade and intel- model” is the $5.7 billion prefunding requirement ligence provider based in Minneapolis, told Logis- for the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefit Fund, tics Management that year-to-date throughput at coupled with $1.2 billion in non-cash workers’ com- all major ocean gateways has been a consistent pensation expense. “We have grown our revenue metric. for two years in a row, primarily through growth in our package business and price changes, and we u Transplace brings LMS into the fold. Non are making strong progress in many core areas of asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) services our business,” said Patrick Donahoe, postmaster provider Transplace has acquired Logistics Man- general and CEO. “While we still have major issues agement Solutions (LMS), a non-asset-based 3PL to resolve, our message today is about momentum serving shippers in the chemical and industrial and progress.” manufacturing sectors. LMS was established in 1996 and provides technology and transportation u…and a change at the top. Patrick Donahoe, management services, including freight manage- postmaster general and CEO of the United States ment solutions and transportation services for Postal Service (USPS), will retire from his position various Fortune 500 companies. LMS CEO Dennis early next year and will be replaced by Megan Bren- Schoemehl will serve as an advisor to Transplace. nan, the current COO. In her current role, which she Greg Umstead, president and COO of LMS, will Continued, page 2

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remain in his role and run the LMS business as a u Alaska just over the Horizon. In a move key member of the Transplace leadership team. that may alter the balance of U.S.-flag ship- Tom Sanderson, CEO of Transplace, said that ping, Matson, Inc. announced that it is acquiring the addition of LMS expands Transplace’s service the stocks of rival carrier Horizon and its Alaska offering in the chemical vertical as well as specific operations. Meanwhile, Pasha, a privately held offerings, such as bulk, rail carload, and LTL. “LMS logistics provider based in the San Francisco Bay has excellent capabilities and services in the area of Area, will acquire Horizon’s Hawaii operations. In procurement, carrier contracting and relationships, a related development, Horizon stated that it will and technology capabilities—all areas that are con- cease operations and shut down its Puerto Rico sistent with Transplace’s solutions and focus areas,” domestic liner service. “The acquisition of Hori- added Sanderson. zon’s Alaska operations is a rare opportunity to substantially grow our Jones Act business,” said u LTL sector heading in right direction. In an Matt Cox, president and chief executive officer of interview with Logistics Management, Jack Holmes, Matson. “Horizon’s Alaska business represents a president of UPS Freight, said that while the LTL natural geographic extension of our platform as a sector is improving based on recent earnings, cur- leader serving our customers in the Pacific.” Cox rent market conditions are relative in terms of what added that he was encouraged by the long-term they’re being compared to. “If you look at things prospects of the Alaska market—which mirrors compared to when the market was really strong in Hawaii in many operational ways—despite having 2005 to 2006, it would not be much to get excited different underlying economic drivers. about,” he said. “It’s all about perspective.” From the perspective of UPS Freight, Holmes explained u Good news from Savannah. The that the general outlook is that there appears to be Ports Authority (GPA) announced that its terminals continuous improvement, with demand continu- in Brunswick and Savannah moved a combined ing to grow, and issues like the driver shortage 2.79 million tons of freight in October, a record for likely pushing some truckload freight towards LTL. the authority. “Strong growth across all key sectors “We’re getting the opportunity to move that type of of our business is an indication that our ports are freight more, and I think overall on the LTL side that reaching a larger and more diverse customer base,” demand is improving and should continue to move said Curtis Foltz, GPA’s executive director. For the in that direction going forward,” he added. fiscal year to date, the GPA has moved 10.28 mil- lion tons, up 7.2 percent. Savannah's Garden City u UPS issues long-term financial objectives. Terminal handled a record 311,759 twenty-foot At its investor conference last month, the UPS man- equivalent container units (TEU) in October, a 13.6 agement team made presentations based on the percent increase compared to the same month a theme “Networked for Growth” that included various year ago. For the fiscal year to date, the GPA has plans geared towards future revenue and profitability. moved 1.2 million TEU, an increase of 13.1 percent UPS said it plans to focus on industry verticals and over the same period last year. international growth markets; be efficient in capital investment in technologies; develop customer solu- u Surcharge proposed by ocean lines. A tions that leverage the global UPS network; improve number of container lines operating between the business-to-consumer profitability; and deliver long- U.S. and threatened to implement conges- term UPS shareowner value. UPS also laid out its tion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container financial goals for 2015 to 2019, which include: reve- for cargo destined for the West Coast in response nue growth of 5 percent to 7 percent average annual to labor-related terminal delays. Earlier this year, rate; earnings per share up 9 percent to 13 percent shipping lines individually published congestion per year; return on invested capital between 25 per- charges specifically to cover labor-related service cent and 30 percent; and share repurchases of more disruptions. Carriers began to assess and collect than $15 billion and total shareowner distributions their respective charges on an individual basis totaling $30 billion. Continued, page 4

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for eastbound and westbound cargo. While most Pacific airlines is a particularly positive sign given major container lines continue to operate on very their 40 percent market share. But the 1.6 percent thin margins, industry analysts warn that this may decline in demand for European airlines is a worry- not be the way to a long-term recovery. “By add- ing trend.” ing on surcharges, the liners could be playing with fire,” said Paul Bingham, economics practice u NAM says start building infrastructure. leader at CDM Smith. “This is not a sustainable A recent study commissioned by the National solution.” Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and con- ducted by Inforum at the University of Maryland u Accelerating cross-border trade. U.S. Cus- offers a view into the economic benefits the U.S. toms and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner economy would reap with a more concerted effort R. Gil Kerlikowske and Mexico’s Tax Administra- to address the nation’s infrastructure needs. In tion Service (SAT) chief Aristóteles Núñez Sánchez total, the study finds that a targeted and long- recently signed a mutual recognition arrangement term increase in public infrastructure investments that allows stronger collaboration between CBP’s from all public and private sources over the next Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism 15 years will increase jobs by almost 1.3 million (C-TPAT) and SAT’s New Certified Companies at the onset of an initial boost. The report also Scheme. The goal of the mutual recognition reveals a decade of troubling trends in infrastruc- arrangement is to link the two industry partnership ture formation, such as a 3.5 percent drop per programs, so that together they create a unified year in the volume of highway, road, and bridge and sustainable security posture that can assist investments as well as further sharp decreases in securing and facilitating global cargo trade. The in mass transit, aviation, and water transporta- new arrangement between U.S. and Mexican Cus- tion infrastructure investment. Last year, the NAM toms authorities may at least address the security sounded the alarm on this troubling trend by part- aspect of that issue. The arrangement provides nering with “Building America’s Future” to survey tangible and intangible benefits to program mem- manufacturers about their perspectives on the bers to include: fewer exams when shipping state of infrastructure in the U.S. cargo; a faster validation process; and common standards. u Energy risk falls. The 2014 edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. Energy Secu- u Mixed messages in the air. The International rity Risk Index issued by the Energy Institute Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for continues to show positive trends for America’s global airfreight markets showing an accelera- energy security thanks largely to increased oil tion of demand in September. Volumes rose 5.2 and gas production, but warning signs remain. percent compared to September last year, which This year’s index is the fifth annual edition of the is 0.8 percentage points ahead of the 4.4 percent groundbreaking tool, which tracks 37 individual average growth in demand reported for the year- metrics in four primary areas from 1970 to 2014. to-date. Capacity grew by 3.8 percent. Although As the index shows, America’s energy security the overall growth rate continues the positive risk dropped to 87.4 in 2013—the first time the trend of recent months, regional variations are score has been below 90 since 2004 and a 5 significant. Airlines in Asia-Pacific, , percent reduction in risk from 2012. “Given con- , and all posted strong growth tinued geopolitical uncertainty, rising U.S. oil and figures. European airlines, however, saw a decline gas output couldn’t come at a better time, and of 1.6 percent compared to September 2013 while has helped insulate our nation from instability,” Latin American airlines reported little difference said Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the from 2013 with just 0.3 percent growth. “There Energy Institute. “Yet there is still the potential for were mixed messages in September’s freight per- big risks, especially from the continued forced formance,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s director general reduction of coal, which threatens America’s elec- and CEO. “The solid 5.7 percent growth for Asia tricity reliability and diversity. M

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Stories that shaped the industry in 2014

While 2014 is not yet officially wrapped up, we’re in the remains a significant chasm between what is really needed home stretch. That said, I thought it would be a good time for future highway and transportation infrastructure invest- to take a look back at the year that was and consider some ment compared to what is truly available, which is simply of the major stories that helped shape the current state of not enough. the logistic and transportation markets. Who knows, maybe one day our elected “leaders” will Of course, given this finite space, not every major story cumulatively collect the political clout needed to increase may be included, so please accept my apologies in advance the federal gas tax once and for all—but the chances of that if you feel I’ve overlooked any game-changing events. happening are about as good as mine are for playing center • The harsh winter weather for the New York Rangers. wreaked havoc on various fronts • The impact of increasing e-commerce activity in the form of closed roads as on supply chains has become the new normal, especial- well as impaired train tracks and ly for retail shippers. With network issues. As a result, rail many consumers comfort- service suffered for much of year able shopping online, it as carriers dealt with clogged net- has resulted in steep gains works and service-related disrup- in e-commerce sales—and tions, although things appeared supply chains need to adjust to get better over the second half. for increased ordering activi- • Not surprisingly, the driver ty, new customer habits, and shortage situation continued the need for supply chain speed. While there were some (see story on page 17) to be a e-commerce delivery issues last holiday season, it appears major problem with no immediate that both shippers and carriers have learned a lesson and end in sight, even as many major carriers rolled out increased have now fixed a sharp eye on planning and forecasting pay package and incentive-based programs. Many industry along with increased communications to ensure all gifts get observers told Logistics Management that the current situa- to where they need to be with time to spare. tion is as dire as it has been in decades. Along with low pay • West Coast port congestion continues to have an and the regulatory drag on the sector, the industry continues impact on cargo flows, especially on the import side, with to face a fundamental problem in that without a sufficient an ongoing dispute over a new labor contract between the amount of drivers, assets sit idle, creating an even tighter Pacific Maritime Associa- capacity environment. tion and the International • Over the road capacity has been a major topic through Longshore and Warehouse 2014 due to evolving regulations like hours-of-service and Union. However, the hang- CSA as well as the driver shortage. This tight capacity has ing labor dispute is just seen shippers scrambling for trucks, a reality that’s reflected one of the issues slowing in significant gains over the year in spot market volumes and down the pace. Increased rates. With transportation analyst firm FTR recently noting seasonal demand, a lack of that current truck utilization levels are within 100 basis points available chassis, clogged of record levels, this means that any further economic growth transportation networks, and the lack of drivers are other and associated freight will further strain capacity and send issues that are mounting at our nation’s critical gateways rates even higher. that are adding to the delays. • The future of a new long-term federal transporta- To say 2014 has seen its fair share of developments with tion bill does not look rosy, even with the mid-term elec- direct tie-ins to supply chain and logistics productivity and tions now complete. While funding for the current autho- throughput would be an understatement. As for how these rization, MAP-21, is intact through May 2015, it stands to issues shake out going forward remains to be seen. However, reason that prospects for a future long-term bill are relatively one thing remains clear: when it comes to major issues in our dim, due largely to funding issues. As we’ve reported, there sector, there’s truly never a dull moment. M

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Oil and Fuel Markets: A year in review and the view ahead

The biggest oil and fuel market story of 2014 was demand for heating oil and natural gas. the 30+ percent decline in global crude oil prices Outside of the Northeast, diesel price declines experienced in the second half of the year. West have been much more muted, ranging from just 5 Intermediate (WTI) spot prices fell from just under percent in the Rocky Mountain region to 7 percent $110 to $74 per barrel—a level not seen since the on the West Coast. While such savings are welcome, global recession cut a whopping 6 percent from global they land far short of the more than 30 percent decline consumption back in 2009. in crude oil prices. This price decline has come largely at the hands From a diesel perspective, the problem is that global of surging U.S. oil production and the fact that global distillate markets remain tight, especially relative to demand has lagged due to significant deceleration in oil markets. While investments in refinery equipment the growth rate of Chinese demand. continue to lift the yield of diesel per barrel of crude oil, Through the course of the year, domestic crude oil diesel demand continues to grow apace. This pattern production grew by approximately 13.5 percent, or will persist at least through the first half of 2015 as the over 1 million barrels per day (bpd). By comparison, next round of MARPOL Annex VI sulfur regulations domestic consumption grew by only 80,000 bpd, and will be brought into force in January. Chinese consumption increased by just 230,000 bpd. These regulations will force ships operating in emis- On a net basis, the U.S. alone supplied nearly half sions control areas (ECAs) to switch from heavy fuel of the crude oil needed to support the increase in glob- oil to low sulfur distillate fuel. Rough calculations sug- al liquid fuels consumption. gest that if all vessel operators Another 750,000 bpd of sup- adhere to Annex VI require- ply came from Libya, where ments, global distillate demand production remains more could rise an additional 3 per- than 500,000 bpd below pre- cent, thus making it that much uprising (2011) levels. Conse- harder for refineries to adjust quently, looking forward, there output to match the shift in is room for further growth in demand. both the U.S. and Libya in the Last year, average weekly months to come. natural gas spot prices experi- While gasoline prices enced a significant jump as the have declined by more than Polar Vortex rolled through the 20 percent from summer Northeast, rising from $3.50 highs, with the national aver- per mcf to over $6.50 over the age now just under $2.90 per course of the winter, but prices gallon, the extreme soften- fell below $4.00 per mcf by ing of global oil prices has July. Despite the low price, not translated to significant natural gas producers were savings for most diesel con- able to rebuild storage invento- sumers. The national average ries at a nearly unprecedented price for a gallon of diesel rate, which is good considering has only declined 9 percent that by the end of the draw- from summer highs, and the down period, inventories had strength of this decline was declined to 50 percent of the largely driven by pump prices prior five-year cyclical low. in the Northeast falling from As of late November, levels winter highs associated with are now approximately 9 per- the unusually severe weath- cent below average as we head er that pushed up regional into the next draw-down cycle.

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While the low prices kept producers from increas- While gasoline prices have declined by more ing the number of active drilling rigs, and, in fact, the number of drilling rigs deployed on natural gas than 20 percent from summer highs, with fields is 5 percent lower than a year ago and 80 the national average now just under $2.90 percent below the peak level reached in October per gallon, the extreme softening of global 2008, efficiency gains have proved to be stronger than many analysts had anticipated. oil prices has not translated to significant At the beginning of the year, I had anticipated savings for most diesel consumers. that natural gas prices would rise above $5 per mcf, and while they did for a short period, as of mid- November the price is just $4.34 per mcf. Given that the remain soft if not soften further, with diesel markets market has most likely moved into the draw-down period, continuing to be the tightest market. It’s difficult to and the first snowstorm of the year has dumped three feet know the degree to which MARPOL Annex VI sulfur of snow in parts of New York, there is certainly still room emissions regulations will impact distillate markets, but for prices to rise along with demand and against storage the threat of rising diesel prices persists even in the face levels. Even at $4.34, prices are $0.68 per mcf—or 18.5 of softening crude oil markets. percent—higher than year-ago levels. In the end, it looks like gasoline consumers will be With natural gas prices above $4.25 per mcf, CNG the biggest beneficiaries of softening oil markets as and LNG remain viable options for only a small portion diesel demand continues to outpace gasoline demand, of the U.S. trucking fleet. While significant opportuni- and satisfying the global distillate market will result ties still exist in conversion, at the current price dif- in a buyer’s market for gasoline. Of course, gas sav- ferential, there is not a lot of incentive to be an “early ings translate into higher retail sales, so there will be adopter” of CNG or LNG technologies. some indirect benefits for carriers even if diesel prices Looking to 2015, oil and fuel markets are likely to remain firm. M

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Also: • ATA’s Graves: “A few brave souls” in Congress wanted to step up on infrastructure spending, Page 18 • Q3 intermodal volumes are solid with domestic performance leading the way, reports IANA, Page 20 • Port Tracker reports solid volumes even though West Coast port labor situation remains muddled, Page 22 Proposed FMCSA regulation regarding “driver coercion” could be game changer If “driver coercion rule” becomes law, it has the potential to fundamentally change various facets of how freight is moved, tendered, and brokered.

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor and John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor

WASHINGTON, D.C.––When the regulations and associated drug and And it added that an act of coercion Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin- alcohol testing rules or the hazardous by a carrier, shipper, receiver, or trans- istration (FMCSA) issued a notice of materials regulations.” portation intermediary does not absolve proposed rulemaking request for com- FMCSA added that the rule would the driver of responsibility to comply ments for a rule entitled “Coercion of prohibit anyone who operates a CMV with safety regulations, including HOS Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers” in interstate commerce from coercing rules. It went on to explain that the last May, there was a fair amount of con- a driver to violate the commercial regu- FMCSA definition of coercion prohib- fusion in regards to how this rule would lations, adding that the rule includes its “threats by the aforementioned par- work for shippers, carriers, as well as all procedures for drivers to report inci- ties to withhold future business from a freight transportation and supply chain dents of coercion to the FMCSA, driver for objecting to operate a vehicle stakeholders. which the agency would follow in in violation of safety regulations.” And since comments on the proposed response to allegations of coercion. What’s more, FMCSA explained rule were submitted to the FMCSA in August, the confusion remains intact. Commonly referred to as the “driver coercion rule,” it has various moving parts that have the potential to fun- damentally change various facets of how freight is moved by motor carriers as well as how it’s tendered and bro- kered—and many stakeholders main- tain that these changes will not be for the better. According to the FMCSA, the driv- er coercion rule proposes to “adopt regulations that prohibit motor carri- ers, shippers, receivers, or transpor- tation intermediaries from coercing drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in violation of cer- tain provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, including drivers’ hours-of-service (HOS) limits and the commercial drivers’ license

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a threat would not constitute coercion stand on the ledge.” Voltmann said that Larkin was spot unless the driver objects or attempts to Stifel Nicolaus analyst John Larkin on in his assessment, explaining that he’s object to the operation of a vehicle for added that the rule will prevent bro- not worried about TIA members exiting reasons related to HOS or other reg- kers and shippers from pushing carriers the industry. Instead, he said, it might ulations. Violations of the driver coer- to break the HOS rules and the speed increase the amount of freight that ends cion rule would result in a fine of up to limits, adding that it will hurt the small up getting brokered due to the fact that $11,000, coupled with the agency able to carrier, reduce capacity, and drive more shippers are going to want to distance suspend, amend, or revoke the operating labor away from the industry. themselves from the rules. authority registration of a for-hire motor carrier, broker, or . INFRASTRUCTURE The driver coercion rule is being viewed through a careful lens by industry stakeholders, as there is not yet a final ATA’s Graves: “A few brave souls” in Congress rule in place, although industry sources expect it to be rolled out closer to the end wanted to step up on infrastructure spending of the year. “Our biggest concern with this rule ATLANTA—There’s a short window disrupt the nation’s supply chain. is that it changes the presumption to for Congress to sufficiently increase The current stop-gap funding for the what you ‘knew’ to what you ‘should have investment in U.S. infrastructure before Highway Trust Fund expires next May. known,’ and it puts that onus on every the early 2016 presidential campaigns Graves has been outspoken in backing shipper and every receiver and anybody squash any hope of raising taxes to pay an increase in the federal tax on motor who engages a truck,” said Bob Volt- for the estimated additional $100 billion fuels—18.4 cents a gallon on gasoline, mann, president and CEO of the Trans- needed over the next five years. 24.4 cents on diesel, and unchanged portation Intermediaries Association That’s the word from Bill Graves, pres- since 1993. (TIA). “It’s what you should know about ident and CEO of the American Trucking “We have made almost a nuisance of the driver, which means that you have Associations. He recently spoke at the ourselves on Capitol Hill talking about to ask and that means you’re increasing 28th annual meeting of the North Ameri- raising the fuel tax, so much so that we’ve their vicarious liability because now can Transportation Employee Relations been asked to quit coming around,” said you have to know it creates a catch-22 Association (NATERA). Graves. “Now that the elections are over, situation.” Graves and ATA have been feverishly it’s possible a few of them will change As an example, Voltmann said that if lobbying Congress for a boost in the fed- their minds.” a shipper calls a carrier to move a ship- eral fuels tax to pay for a comprehensive, A lifelong moderate Republican, ment, and the carrier says that it can be multi-year infrastructure spending bill to Graves admitted that it’s going to be a handled, a situation can occur in which attack long-deferred maintenance and hard sell in the new 114th Congress that a driver arrives and tells the shipper he bottleneck issues that are threatening to convenes in January. There will be at least does not have enough hours to make the 54 Republican senators and 249 Repub- run—meaning that the shipper was not licans in the House—the largest number correctly informed. since 1931 when Herbert Hoover was This situation, in turn, leaves the ship- president. per in a predicament, said Voltmann, However, even though Republicans because if the shipper tells the driver will soon be totally in charge of Congress, he needs to make this run, it’s viewed that does not make the trucking lobby’s as coercing the driver into breaking the job any easier in Washington, Graves rules. He added that this premise would added. “Right now is a very challenging also apply if the shipper intended to call time,” he said, noting that the soon-to-be another motor carrier to move the load, Republican-led Congress will be reluc- which is considered coercion as the driv- tant to raise any type of taxes before the er has been threatened financially. 2016 president election. Voltmann said that this rule leaves Sufficiently maintaining U.S. high- more questions than answers, because ways and bridges is a “very, very expensive to fully be in compliance it’s unknown if proposition,” Graves said. “The estimate stakeholders would need to boost staffing to maintain current funding levels of U.S. levels or learn and adopt new systems to infrastructure is $100 billion above the be compliant. current spending level of $254 billion level “We’re telling our members not to in the old two-year highway bill. Congress jump off the cliff just yet,” Voltmann needs to find $100 billion. The floor to quipped. “Instead, we are telling them to keep us where we are is $100 billion.

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Congress hasn’t shown any interest in just don’t understand,” Graves said. that since domestic containers embarked finding that $100 billion.” When Graves was a two-term gover- on this growth path, volumes have sub- What’s needed, said Graves, is a few nor of Kansas from 1995-2003, he twice sequently more than doubled during this courageous Republicans to break ranks raised that state’s fuel tax. He told the period—which, in turn, makes the case from their party’s no-tax mantra to sup- NATERA gathering on Nov. 10 now for the ongoing growth rate softening to port Democrats in a compromise to fund that fuel prices have fallen precipitously, a degree. a multi-year highway bill. That will not the fuel tax increase would hardly be “Domestic gains have been consis- be an easy task. noticeable. tent, averaging approximately 6 percent a “We need a few brave souls in Con- “Fuel prices are always volatile,” quarter over the last 24 months,” Casey gress to step up,” Grave said. “But if they Graves said, noting we are currently said. “Growth in this segment has been tell us that user fees are off the table and enjoying the lowest prices at the pump driven by the same relative factors—tight we have to go to general funding, we’ll in four years. “If you raised it 10 cents a highway and driver capacity, congestion, shift and go from there.” gallon, people would hardly notice.” and consistent diversions from roads to Trucking is one of the few industries While admitting the cost of fuel is vol- rail. Continued economic recovery, albeit that is actively working to raise its taxes. atile and that world oil supply is “a com- marginal, was also a factor.” Some of ATA’s largest members, includ- plicated subject,” Graves said Americans When asked how the ongoing conges- ing FedEx and others, are working behind would understand a fuel tax increase if it tion-related issues at West Coast ports the scenes on a fuel tax increase to pay was dedicated to repairing and improv- are making an impact on domestic inter- for U.S. road and bridge improvements. ing the U.S. infrastructure. “When I was modal service and operations, Casey said To date, Congress has been unwilling to in office, I raised fuel taxes twice,” he that based on the bi-directional flow of take the truckers up on their offer. added. “People do understand that stuff loads moving in the Southwest/South “Why they would walk away from isn’t free.” Central lane, there has been minimal users willing to pay more in fuel taxes, I —John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor impact on overall domestic intermodal volumes. She added that the same obser- INTERMODAL vation holds for domestic movements in the Southwest/Southeast and Southwest/ Q3 intermodal volumes are solid with domestic Midwest lanes. “Domestic volumes in the Northwest/ performance leading the way, reports IANA Midwest lane dropped 2.5 percent dur- ing the third quarter, which may be due CALVERTON, Md.––According to the tional traffic, it wasn’t a surprise that on to the fact that approximately one third Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics a seasonally adjusted basis, domestic was of this traffic is typically transloaded and Report recently released by the Inter- higher,” said Joni Casey, president and could have been impacted by terminal modal Association of North America CEO of IANA. “We’ve been flirting with congestion,” Casey added. (IANA), third quarter intermodal vol- this outcome for almost a year.” International, or ISO, containers, umes were solid, with domestic contain- IANA noted in the report that domes- were up 4.7 percent, which was down ers back to leading the charge after the tic container volumes have seen annual from second quarter; however, IANA second quarter, which saw international quarterly gains in every quarter going made the case that third quarter inter- volumes pace quarterly growth. back to the third quarter of 2005, adding national output was still good, given the Total intermodal volume was up 5.1 percent compared to the third quarter of 2013. IANA said that this is slightly below the first half growth rate of 5.5 percent and below the second quarter’s 8.2 percent annual increase. Domestic containers were up 7 per- cent, down slightly from the 7.7 percent growth rate it had in the second quarter. Total domestic volumes, up 5.5 percent, are ahead of international volumes on a seasonally adjusted basis for the first time ever going back to when IANA first began keeping data. Trailer growth in the third quarter was flat at 411,614. “While actual domestic intermodal volumes are still slightly below interna-

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Singapore Airlines United Airlines (A) Cargo (A) 847-700-4000 SEKO Logistics (FF) 310-646-6200 Web: www.unitedcargo.com (FF) 1100 Arlington Heights Road Web: www.siacargo.com 2 Jericho Plaza Suite 600 UPS Airlines (A) Jericho, NY 11753 Itasca, IL 60143 Southwest Airlines 800-535-2345 888-511-4811 630-919-4800 Web: www.ups.com/aircargo/ Web: Cargo (A) Fax: 630-919-4822 800-533-1222 index.html www.purolatorinternational.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.swacargo.com Services: Purolator International Web: www.sekologistics.com US Airways Cargo (A) is the established leader in Services: SEKO provides a suite 888-300-0099 helping US businesses ship to, of logistics services which enable Swiss WorldCargo (A) 516-247-4100 Web: www.usairwayscargo.com from and within Canada. As the you to use your supply chain Web: www.swissworldcargo. only US subsidiary of Purolator as a competitive differentiator. Inc, we have unique, direct com UTi Worldwide (FF) As a customer centric 562-552-9400 access to Purolator Canada’s organization, we are powered Web: www.go2uti.com comprehensive distribution by the expertise of our people Team Air Express, Inc.(FF) network enabling us to deliver and our in-house developed, 903-342-3516 your freight more effectively than best in class, customizable Web: www.teamww.com Virgin Atlantic Cargo (A) 516-488-5007 any other carrier. technology. It is this combination Web: www.virgin-atlantic.com which gives SEKO its strength. TNT Express (AC) Quick International With over 120 offices in 40 516-746-4229 Courier (AC) countries worldwide, our unique Web: www.tnt.com W.J. Byrnes & Co. (FF) 415-421-2068 718-995-3616 shareholder management Web: www.byrnesnet.com Web: www.quickintl.com model enables you to benefit TransGroup Worldwide from Global implementation Logistics (FF) Schenker, Inc. (FF) experience and expertise across 206-241-1514 William L. Griffin & Co. (FF) 952-854-2600 516-377-3000 all industry sectors, coupled with Web: www.transgroup.com Web: www.griffinlogisticsco.com Web: www.schenkerusa.com vital in-country knowledge and service at the local level. Trinity Transport, Inc. (FF) XpressRate (FF) SEKO (FF) 302-253-3935 Sentry Transport Web: www.trinitytransport.com 855-517-3777 630-919-4800 Web: www.xpressrate.com Web: www.sekoworldwide.com Services, LLC (FF) 717-285-2795 U.S. Postal Service Yusen Air & Sea Service Web: www.sentrytran.com International Product (U.S.A.) Inc. (FF) Service By Air, Inc. (FF) Development (IC) 516-222-1777 703-292-3607 516-921-4101 Web: www.yusenusa.com Web: www.usps.com/global/ Web: www.servicebyair.com welcome.htm

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A.G.O. Transportation CCNI Web: www.eliteint.com Kenneth Clark 514-631-6456 800-223-2264 Company, Inc. Web: www.horizonlines.com Web: ww.ccni.cl Evergreen America 410-465-5116 Corporation Web: www.kennethclark.com Alianca Navegacao E CEVA Logistics 201-761-3000 Logistica Ltda. 888-564-4789 Web: Kuehne + Nagel 973-775-5600 Web: www.cevalogistics.com www.evergreen-marine.com 201-413-5500 Web: www.alianca.com.br Web: www.kn-portal.com China Shipping North FedEx Trade Networks (FF) Anderson Trucking America 716-879-1075 Landstar Service, Inc. 201-505-9810 Web: www.ftn.fedex.com 800-872-9400 320-255-7400 Web: www.chinashippingna. Web: www.landstar.com Web: www.atsinc.com com FESCO 206-583-0860 APL CMA/CGM Web: www.fesco.com 602-586-4800 +33 0-4 88 91 90 00 Web: www.apl.com Web: www.cma-cgm.com Great White Fleet (US) Ltd. Lynden 888-724-5493 18000 International Blvd Atlantic Container Line COSCO North America Web: www.greatwhitefleet.com/ Suite 800 201-422-8623 liner/Home.asp Seattle, WA 98188 (ACL) 206-241-8778 908-518-5300 Web: www.cosco-usa.com Hanjin Toll Free: 888-596-3361 Web: www.aclcargo.com Fax: 206-243-8415 Crowley Liner Services 201-291-4600 Email: [email protected] 904-727-2200 Web: www.hanjin.com Web: www.crowley.com Web: www.lynden.com 931-526-3306 Services: Over land, on the Web: www.averittexpress.com Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc. water, in the air - or in any Crowley Logistics, Inc. 732-562-1800 combination - Lynden has BDP International, Inc. 904-727-2200 Web: www.hapag-lloyd.com been helping customers solve 215-629-8900 Web: www.crowley.com transportation problems for over Web: www.bdpinternational. Horizon Lines a century. Operating in such com CSAV 877-678-7477 challenging areas as Alaska, and 732-635-2600 Web: www.horizonlines.com worldwide, Lynden has built a Bermuda Container Line Web: www.csav.com reputation of superior service to 441-295-1624 Hyundai Merchant Marine diverse industries including oil Web: www.bcl.bm Damco 972-677-2500 and gas, mining, construction, 973-514-5126 Web: www.hmm21.com retail and manufacturing. The C.H. Robinson Web: www.damco.com combined capabilities of the 630-766-4445 Independent Container Line Lynden companies includes Web: www.chrobinson.com DB Schenker/BAX 804-222-2220 truckload and less-than-truckload 516-377-3000 Web: www.icl-ltd.com transportation, scheduled and charter barges, intermodal bulk Cargo International Web: www.dbschenkerusa.com Italia Marittima America chemical hauls, scheduled and Logistics Inc. chartered air freighters, domestic DHL Global Forwarding 973-775-3333 905-524-2112 and international air and ocean Web: www.cargoagents.net 954-888-7000 Web: www.italiamarittima.it Web: www.-dgf.com forwarding, customs brokerage, trade show shipping, sanitary bulk Catapult International K Line America, Inc. commodities hauling, and multi- 913-232-2389 Elite International 804-560-3600 modal logistics. Web: www.gocatapult.com Transportation Web: www.kline.com 281-775-2100

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Maersk Inc. & design; a proprietary, related Caribbean trades. UPS 973-514-5000 web-based information Our high-speed roll-on/roll-off 800-PICK-UPS Web: www.maerskline.com technology infrastructure; and lift-on/lift-off vessels are Web: www.ups.com proven operational processes; the most versatile in the trade Matson Navigation Co., Inc. and, volume aggregation and supported by a seamless that provides economies network of port facilities, W.J. Byrnes & Co. 510-628-4000 415-421-2068 Web: www.matson.com of scale. In addition to fully- support systems and inland managed logistics services, transportation resources. Web: www.byrnesnet.com Odyssey offers individual Sea Star Line’s vessels can Megatrux, Inc. 3PL services that include quickly transport dry and Wallenius Wilhelmsen 800-544-8831 truck brokerage, intermodal refrigerated container cargo, Web: www.megatrux.com Logistics transportation, customs automobiles and heavy 201-307-1300 brokerage, freight forwarding, equipment for homeowners, Web: www.2wglobal.com MOL (America) Inc. facilities management, rail fleet major retailers and 925-688-2600 management, and more. manufacturers within the Puerto Web: www.molpower.com Wan Hai Lines Rico and related Caribbean (America) Ltd. OHL trade. MSC (USA) Inc. 602-567-9100 615-401-6400 Web: www.wanhaiusa.com 212-764-4800 Web: www.ohl.com Seaboard Marine, Ltd. Web: www.mscgva.ch 305-863-4444 Web: www.seaboardmarine. Waterman Steamship Corp. OOCL (USA) Inc. 212-747-8550 NEMF World Transport 925-358-6625 com 908-965-0100 Web: Web: www.oocl.com www.intship.com/waterman Web: www.nemf.com/ Sinotrans Container Line WORLDServices.html Phoenix International 562-590-8000 Web: Yang Ming Line Freight Services, Ltd. 201-222-8899 NYK Line www.sinotransagencyna.com 816-891-9169 Web: (North America) Inc. Web: www.phoenixintl.com www.yangming.com/index.asp 201-330-3000 Sonoma CRM, Inc. Web: www.nykline.com Pilot Freight Services 707-328-1887 Web: sonomacrm.com Zim Container Service 610-891-8100 757-228-1300 Web: www.pilotdelivers.com Web: www.zim.com Team Ocean Services, Inc. Rickmers-Linie 903-342-0985 Odyssey Logistics & Web: (America) Inc. www.teamoceanservices.com Technology Corporation 281-453-7500 39 Old Ridgebury Rd Web: www.rickmers.net Danbury, CT 06810 Totem Ocean Trailer 203-448-3900 Express Inc. Toll Free: 855-412-0199 Safmarine Inc. 973-443-4370 800-426-0074 Web: odysseylogistics.com Web: www.totemocean.com Services: With operations in Web: www.safmarine.com North America, Europe and Asia, , Inc. Odyssey Logistics & Technology Sea Star Line, LLC 904-751-7100 Corporation (Odyssey) operates 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd Web: www.trailerbridge.com in all modes of transport: TL/ Suite 509 LTL trucking, containership, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Trinity Transport, Inc. rail, air, and bulk including bulk 904-855-1260 302-253-3935 truck, ISO Tank, railcar and Toll Free: 877-775-7447 Web: www.trinitytransport.com tanker. Odyssey leverages Web: www.seastarline.com four main components to Services: Sea Star Line provides United Arab Shipping drive process improvements safe, reliable transportation Company (UASC) and savings for clients: supply at the fastest speed possible 908-272-0050 chain network evaluation for the Puerto Rican and Web: www.uasc.net

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A. Anastasio & Sons Benchmark Distribution CFI Logistica Day & Ross Inc. Trucking Co., Inc. Services, L.P. 734-994-6600 506-375-4401 203-787-5746 713-235-9500 Web: www.con-way.com Web: www.dayross.ca Web: www.aanastasio.com Web: www.Benchmark DistributionServices.com Clipper Exxpress Co. DHL Express A. Duie Pyle, Inc. 630-739-0700 954-888-7000 610-696-5800 Big Freight Systems Inc. Web: www.clippergroup.com Web: www.dhl-usa.com Web: www.pyleco.com 204-772-3434 Web: www.bigfreight.com Colonial Freight Dupre Transport, LLC AAA Cooper Transportation Systems, Inc. 337-237-8471 334-793-2284 Bowers Transportation 865-966-9711 Web: www.duprelogistics.com Web: www.aaacooper.com Services, Inc. Web: www.cfsi.com 770-663-8090 Eastern Freightways Inc. ABF Freight System, Inc. Web: Contract Freighters, Inc. 732-940-7200 800-610-5544 www.bowerstransportation.com 417-623-5229 Web: Web: www.abf.com Web: www.cfi -us.com www.easternfreightways.com BT Trucking Acme Truck Line, Inc. 877-489-8428 CON-WAY FREIGHT Epes Transport System, Inc. 504-368-2510 Web: www.bttrucking.com 734-994-6600 336-668-3358 Web: www.acmetruck.com Web: www.con-way.com/freight Web: www.epestransport.com Burns Motor Freight, Inc. 304-799-6106 CON-WAY FREIGHT-CANADA 888-368-4689 Web: 905-602-9477 804-353-1900 Web: www.allied.com www.burnsmotorfreight.com/ Web: www.con-way.com/freight Web: www.estes-express.com

Anderson Trucking C.R. England Inc. CON-WAY TRUCKLOAD FedEx Custom Critical, Inc. 800-328-2307 801-972-2712 1-800-641-4747 234-310-4090 Web: www.ats-inc.com Web: www.crengland.com Web: Web: www.con-way.com/en/truckload www.customcritical.fedex.com Apex Logistics Capitol Warehousing Corp. 732-940-7328 608-846-9310 Cornerstone Systems FedEx Freight Web: www.apexlogisticsinc.com Web: www.capitolwhse.com 901-842-0660 800-393-4585 Web: Web: www.fedex.com Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. Cardinal Transport, Inc. www.cornerstone-systems.com 800-665-8085 800-435-9302 FedEx National LTL Web: www.arnoldbr.com Web: www.cardinaltransport. Crete Carrier Corp. 800-274-9099 com 402-475-9521 Web: www.fedex.com Associated Petroleum Web: www.cretecarrier.com Carriers Inc. Celadon Trucking Service FFE Transportation 864-573-9301 317-972-7000 CRST INTERNATIONAL, INC. Services, Inc. Web: www.apccorporate.com Web: www.celadontrucking.com 319-396-4400 800-569-9200 Web: www.crst.com Web: www.ffeinc.com Atlas Van Lines, Inc. Central Transport 800-638-9797 586-939-7000 CRST MALONE Ford Storage & Moving Co. Web: www.atlasworldgroup. Web: 800-366-6350 402-597-3185 com www.centraltransportint.com Web: www.crstmalone.com Web: www.fordstorage.com/ ford/index.php Averitt Express CEVA Logistics CT Logistics 800-283-7488 888-564-4789 216-267-2000 Web: www.averittexpress.com Web: www.cevalogistics.com Web: www.ctlogistics.com

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Fort Transportation Web: www.kaneisable.com intermodal, global air and Mercer Transportation & Service Co., Inc. ocean services. Landstar’s Co. Inc. 920-563-0800 Knight Transportation transportation management 502-584-2301 Web: www.shipwithfort.com 602-269-2000 solutions offer global shipment Web: www.mercer-trans.com Web: www.knighttrans.com visibility, bidding & shipping tools, carrier selection & management, Fortrans, Inc. event management and freight Miller Transporters Inc. 920-563-0810 601-922-8331 L. Neill Cartage Co., Inc. optimization. Web: shipwithfortrans.com 708-547-7676 Web: www.millert.com Web: www.neillcartage.com Frame’s Motor Freight, Inc. Millis Transfer, Inc. 804-233-3976 Landstar Express 715-284-4384 Web: www.framesmotor.com America Web: www.millistransfer.com 904-398-9400 Lynden FST Logistics, Inc. Web: www.landstar.com 18000 International Blvd National Freight 614-529-7900 Suite 800 856-691-7000 Web: www.fstlogistics.com Seattle, WA 98188 Web: www.nfiindustries.com Landstar Gemini, Inc. 206-241-8778 800-872-9813 Toll Free: 888-596-3361 FST Logistics, Inc. Web: www.landstar.com Nebraska Warehouse Fax: 206-243-8415 402-896-2200 Truckload Services Email: [email protected] 614-529-7900 Web: Landstar Ligon, Inc. Web: www.lynden.com Web: www.fstlogistics.com www.nebraskawarehouse.com 904-306-2440 Services: Over land, on the Web: www.landstar.com water, in the air - or in any FST Logistics, Inc. combination - Lynden has Ned Bard & Son Co. 717-656-2931 Warehousing and Landstar Logistics, Inc. been helping customers solve Web: www.nedbard.com/ Transportation 888-489-5644 transportation problems for over 614-351-3333 Web: www.landstar.com a century. Operating in such Web: www.fstlogistics.com challenging areas as Alaska, and New Century Transportation worldwide, Lynden has built a 877-870-4031 www.nctrans.com Greentree reputation of superior service to Web: 877-694-5529 diverse industries including oil Web: and gas, mining, construction, New England Motor Freight www.transportinvestments.com retail and manufacturing. 908-965-0100 The combined capabilities Web: www.nemf.com of the Lynden companies Grimshaw Trucking Ltd. includes truckload and less- 780-414-2850 , Inc. New Penn 13410 Sutton Park Drive South than-truckload transportation, 800-950-5046 Web: scheduled and charter barges, www.grimshaw-trucking.com Jacksonville, FL 32224 Web: www.newpenn.com 877-696-4507 intermodal bulk chemical hauls, Toll Free: 877-696-4507 scheduled and chartered Nexus Distribution Groendyke Transport Inc. Email: [email protected] air freighters, domestic and 580-234-4663 international air and ocean Corporation Web: www.landstar.com 847-829-0224 Web: www.groendyke.com forwarding, customs brokerage, Services: Providing global www.nexusdistribution. trade show shipping, sanitary Web: & domestic transportation com Heartland Express Inc. management solutions bulk commodities hauling, and 319-625-3600 including: truckload, LTL, heavy multi-modal logistics. Web: www.heartlandexpress. haul/specialized, expedited, Northland Express com intermodal, global air and ocean Marten Transport Ltd. Transport services, cold chain, freight 800-395-3000 616-846-8450 Holland optimization, complete shipment Web: www.marten.com Web: www. 616-395-5000 visibility, and carrier selection and northlandexpresstransport.com Web: www.hollandregional.com management services. Landstar customers have access to more 636-305-4000 NVC Logistics Group, Inc. Interstate Distributor Co. than 36,000 transportation Web: www.mayflower.com 800-526-0207 800-426-8560 capacity providers. Web: www.nvclogistics.com Web: www.intd.com Description: Landstar, a Megatrux, Inc. worldwide, asset-light provider 800-544-8831 Oak Harbor Freight Lines J. B. Hunt Transport Inc. of integrated transportation Web: www.megatrux.com 253-288-8300 479-820-0000 management solutions offers Web: www.oakh.com Web: www.jbhunt.com complete transportation and logistics services, including Melton Truck Lines, Inc. 918-234-8000 OHL truckload, LTL, heavy haul/ 615-401-6400 Kane Freight Lines, Inc. specialized, expedited, Web: www.meltontruck.com 888-356-5263 Web: www.ohl.com

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Old Dominion Team Transportation, Inc. UPS Freight Line, Inc. 888-887-9337 903-342-6201 800-PICK-UPS 336-889-5000 Web: www.ryder.com Web: www.teamww.com Web: www.ups.com Web: www.odfl .com Saia Inc. Texas Cartage Velocity Express Old Time Express, Inc. 770-232-4074 Warehouse, Inc. 888-839-7669 615-374-4466 Web: www.saia.com 214-320-3200 Web: www.velocityexpress.com Web: oldtimeexpress.com/ Web: www.texcar.com Schilli Transportation Vitran Express Pan American Express, Inc. Services, Inc. The CrossGlobe Group 317-803-6400 419-724-9606 765-448-3400 757-244-8169 Web: www.vitranexpress.com Web: www.panamex-zero.com Web: www.schilli.com Web: www.crossglobegroup.com VM Trucking LLC. Pitt Express Bulk 973-690-5363 412-232-3015 Carriers, Inc. Transport Corporation Web: www.vmtrucking.com Web: www.pittohio.com 920-592-5100 of America, Inc. Web: www.schneider.com 651-686-2500 Ward Trucking Corp. Prime Inc. Web: www.transportamerica. 814-944-0803 417-866-0001 Schneider National, Inc. com Web: www.wardtrucking.com Web: www.primeinc.com 920-592-2000 Web: www.schneider.com Trimac Transportation Weber Distribution Propak Corporation 502-459-5122 562-356-6364 479-478-7800 Schneider Specialized Web: www.trimac.com Web: www.weberdistribution.com Web: www.propak.com Carriers, Inc. 800-482-2737 Trinity Transport, Inc. Quality Carriers, Inc. Web: www.schneider.com 302-253-3935 Inc. 813-569-7286 Web: www.trinitytransport.com 402-895-6640 www.werner.com Web: Sentry Transport Web: www.qualitydistribution.com Tri-State Motor Transit Co. Services, LLC Wilson Trucking 717-285-2795 800-234-8768 R+L Carriers Web: www.sentrytran.com Web: www.tsmtco.com Corporation 800-543-5589 540-949-3200 www.rlcarriers.com www.wilsontrucking.com Web: Southeastern Freight Lines U.S. Cargo and Web: 803-749-7300 Courier Service Reddaway Web: www.sefl.com 614-449-2854 Worldwide 888-420-8960 Web: www.us-cargo.com LogisticsSolutions, Inc. Web: 937-652-4704 www.reddawayregional.com Stevens Transport, Inc. 972-216-9000 U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Web: www. Web: www.stevenstransport. 423-510-3000 worldwidelogisticssolutions.com , Inc. com Web: www.usxpress.com 715-591-3795 YRC www.roehl.net Web: Superior Carriers United Van Lines 913-344-3359 630-573-2555 636-343-3900 Web: www.yrc.com Ruan Transport Corporation Web: www.superior-carriers. Web: www.unitedvanlines.com 866-782-6669 com YRC Glen Moore Web: www.ruan.com UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD 913-344-3359 SERVICES, INC. Web: www.yrcglenmoore.com 602-269-9700 586-920-0100 Web: www.swifttrans.com Web: www.goutsi.com

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A.G.O. Transportation Aspen Distribution, Inc. ClearPointt Ford Storage & Moving Co. Canada 303-371-2511 425-787-8399 402-592-5455 Web: www.actionago.com Web: Web: www.clearpointt.com Web: www.fordstorage.com/ www.aspendistribution.com ford/index.php Clipper Exxpress ATS International 630-739-0700 GE Capital Rail Services Services, Inc. Web: www.clippergroup.com 312-853-5000 Alliance Shippers Inc. 320-255-7400 Web: www.ge.com/railservices Corporate Office: Web: www.atsisi.com Commerce Express 516 Sylvan Avenue 651-451-7332 Genex, L.P. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Averitt Express Web: 847-446-0440 800-222-0451 931-526-3306 www.commerceexpressinc.com Web: www.genexlp.com Fax: 201-227-1212 Web: www.averittexpress.com Email: [email protected] Compass Consolidators Hub Group, Inc. www.alliance.com Web: BNSF Logistics, LLC. 630-243-0200 630-271-3600 Services: --The Perfect Web: www.cpqs.com Web: www.hubgroup.com Shipment® Program 479-927-6215 • Intermodal: USA, Canada and Web: www.bnsflogistics.com Mexico Comtrak Logistics Kansas City Southern • Over-the-Road Transportation BNSF Railway 901-541-8000 816-983-1303 • International Transportation 817-352-1000 Web: www.comtrak.com Web: www.kcsi.com Service Web: www.bnsf.com • Logistics Solutions Cornerstone Systems Kenco Transportation • Complete Protective Service C.H. Robinson Co. 901-842-0660 Management LLC • Warehousing and Distribution 952-683-2800 Web: 423-894-4622 Services Web: www.chrobinson.com www.cornerstone-systems.com Web: www.kencotrans.com • Dedicated Fleet • Box Car Service Canadian Pacific Railway CSX Rail/Intermodal Landstar • Equipment Management 403-319-7000 Services 800-872-9400 • Carrier Management and Web: www.cpr.ca 904-633-1070 Web: www.landstar.com Selection Web: www.intermodal.com • Accessorial Management Cargo International Logistics Management Logistics Inc. Dart Rail/Intermodal Solutions (LMS) American Fast Freight 905-524-2112 Services 314-692-8886 253-926-5000 Web: www.cargoagents.net 800-366-9000 Web: www.lmslogistics.com Web: www.americanfast.com Web: www.dartintermodal.com CEVA Logistics Anderson Trucking 888-564-4789 DB Schenker/BAX Service, Inc. Web: www.cevalogistics.com 516-377-3000 800-328-2316 Web: www.dbschenkerusa.com Web: www.atsinc.com Chassis King 727-585-1500 Web: www.chassisking.com

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Mode Transportation Odyssey offers individual Web: www.sekologistics.com 972-447-0075 3PL services that include Services: SEKO provides a suite Lynden Web: truck brokerage, intermodal of logistics services which enable 18000 International Blvd www.modetransportation.com transportation, customs you to use your supply chain as Suite 800 brokerage, freight forwarding, a competitive differentiator. Seattle, WA 98188 Nebraska Warehouse facilities management, rail fleet As a customer centric orga- 206-241-8778 402-896-2200 management, and more. nization, we are powered by Toll Free: 888-596-3361 Web: the expertise of our people and Fax: 206-243-8415 www.nebraskawarehouse.com OHL our in-house developed, best Email: [email protected] 615-401-6400 in class, customizable technol- Web: www.lynden.com Web: www.ohl.com ogy. It is this combination which Services: Over land, on the Network F.O.B. gives SEKO its strength. With 651-256-1000 water, in the air — or in any over 120 offices in 40 countries Web: www.networkfob.com Pacer combination — Lynden has 888-722-7404 worldwide, our unique share- been helping customers solve Web: www.pacer.com holder management model transportation problems for over Nexus Distribution enables you to benefit from Pacific Alaska Freightways Global implementation experi- a century. Operating in such Corporation 253-926-3292 847-829-0224 ence and expertise across all challenging areas as Alaska, and Web: www.pafak.com worldwide, Lynden has built a Web: www.nexusdistribution. industry sectors, coupled with reputation of superior service to com vital in-country knowledge and diverse industries including oil PROLOGIS service at the local level. and gas, mining, construction, 303-567-5000 NFI Intermodal Web: www.prologis.com retail and manufacturing. 877-NFI-3777 Sentry Transport The combined capabilities Web: www.nfiindustries.com Services, LLC of the Lynden companies Quality Carriers, Inc. 717-285-2795 includes truckload and less- 800-282-2031 Web: www.sentrytran.com Norfolk Southern Corp. Web: than-truckload transportation, 855-667-3655 www.qualitydistribution.com scheduled and charter barges, Web: www.nscorp.com Southwest International intermodal bulk chemical hauls, scheduled and chartered Road & Rail Services, Inc. Freight Services air freighters, domestic and 502-495-6688 214-371-1901 international air and ocean Web: www.roadandrail.com Web: www.swfreight.com forwarding, customs brokerage, Odyssey Logistics & trade show shipping, sanitary Royal 4 Systems Target Transportation bulk commodities hauling, and Technology Corporation 562-420-9594 908-709-4400 39 Old Ridgebury Rd multi-modal logistics. Web: www.royal4.com Web: www.targettrans.com Danbury, CT 06810 Marten Transport Ltd. 203-448-3900 Texas Cartage Toll Free: 855-412-0199 Schneider National, Inc. 800-395-3000 Warehouse, Inc. Web: odysseylogistics.com 920-592-2000 Web: www.marten.com 214-320-3200 Services: With operations in Web: www.schneider.com Web: www.texcar.com North America, Europe and Asia, Matson Integrated Logistics Odyssey Logistics & Technology Schneider Rail/Intermodal 510-628-4000 Corporation (Odyssey) operates Services The CrossGlobe Group Web: www.matson.com in all modes of transport: TL/ 920-592-2000 757-244-8169 LTL trucking, containership, Web: www.schneider.com Web: McCann’s Piggyback rail, air, and bulk including bulk www.crossglobegroup.com Consolidation, Inc. truck, ISO Tank, railcar and Sea Star Line 636-343-5222 tanker. Odyssey leverages 904-855-1260 Trailer Transport Web: four main components to Systems, Inc. www.mccannspiggyback.com drive process improvements Web: www.seastarline.com 585-427-2080 and savings for clients: supply Web: www.trailertransport.com Megatrux, Inc. chain network evaluation 800-544-8831 & design; a proprietary, SEKO Logistics Transentric web-based information Web: www.megatrux.com 1100 Arlington Heights Road 402-544-6000 technology infrastructure; Suite 600 Web: www.transentric.com proven operational processes; Itasca, IL 60143 Menlo Worldwide Logistics and, volume aggregation 630-919-4800 415-486-2680 that provides economies Trinity Transport, Inc. Fax: 630-919-4822 Web: www.con-way.com/en/ of scale. In addition to fully- 302-253-3935 Email: [email protected] logistics managed logistics services, Web: www.trinitytransport.com

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Triple Crown Services Universal Truckload Company Services, Inc. 260-416-3600 586-920-0100 Web: www.triplecrownsvc.com Web: www.goutsi.com

TRN Logistics, LCC. UPS 609-239-5200 800-PICK-UPS Web: www.trnlogistics.com Web: www.ups.com

Twin Modal, Inc. 651-697-8800 Web: www.twinmodal.com

Union Pacific Railroad 402-544-5000 Web: www.up.com

Union Tank Car Company 312-431-3111 Web: www.utlx.com

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ALASKA Manatee County Port Authority MARYLAND Port of Portland Port of Cordova 941-722-6621 Maryland Port Administration 503-944-7235 907-424-6400 www.portmanatee.com 410-385-4480 www.portofportland.com www. cityofcordova.net www.marylandports.com Port Everglades SOUTH CAROLINA Whittier Port Authority 954-523-3404 South Carolina State Ports www.broward.org/port MASSACHUSETTS Commission Massachusetts Port Authority Authority 907-472-2327 617-946-4429 843-723-8651 Port of Miami [email protected] www.massport.com www.scspa.com 305-347-4800 www.miamidade.gov/ portofmiami MISSISSIPPI Megatrux, Inc. Mississippi State Port Authority OHL 800-544-8831 at Gulfport 615-401-6400 www.megatrux.com Tampa Port Authority www.ohl.com 813-905-7678 228-865-4300 www.tampaport.com www.shipmspa.com Port of Long Beach TEXAS 562-2837000 Port of Corpus Christi www.polb.com GEORGIA Port Elizabeth Terminal 361-882-5633 Georgia Ports Authority www.portofcorpuschristi.com Port of Los Angeles 912-964-3811 & Warehouse 310-732-7678 www.gaports.com 973-491-0600 www.judgeorg.com Port of Galveston www.portoflosangeles.org 409-765-6183 HAWAII www.portofgalveston.com Port of Oakland Hawaii Dept. of Transportation NEW YORK The Port Authority of 510-627-1353 808-587-2150 Port of Houston Authority New York & New Jersey www.portofoakland.com www.hawaii.gov/dot 7136702400 212-435-3008 www.portofhouston.com Port of Sacramento LOUISIANA www.panynj.com 916-374-1866 Plaquemines Port, Harbor & VIRGINIA www.portofsacramento.com Terminal District The CrossGlobe Group North Carolina State Ports 504-682-7920 757-244-8169 Port of San Francisco Authority www.portofplaquemines.com www.crossglobegroup.com 415-274-0400 910-763-1621 www.sfport.com www.ncports.com Port of New Orleans Port of Richmond 504-522-2551 804-646-2020 www.portno.com OREGON www.portofrichmond.com Canaveral Port Authority Oregon International 321-783-7831 Port of South Louisiana Port of Coos Bay Virginia Port Authority www.portcanaveral.org 985-652-9278 541-267-7678 757-683-8000 www.portsl.com www.portofcoosbay.com www.portofvirginia.com Jacksonville Port Authority 904-630-3070 www.jaxport.com

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WASHINGTON Port of Longview Port of Seattle Port of Vancouver Port of Grays Harbor 360-425-3305 206-787-3000 360-693-3611 360-533-9528 www.portofl ongview.com www.portseattle.org www.portvanusa.com www.portofgraysharbor.com Port of Olympia Port of Tacoma Port of Kalama 360-528-8000 253-383-5841 360-673-2325 www.portolympia.com www.portoftacoma.com www.portofkalama.com

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BRITISH COLUMBIA NOVA SCOTIA QUEBEC Port Metro Vancouver Halifax Port Authority Business Hamilton Port Authority Montreal Port Authority 604-665-9000 Development & Customer 905-525-4330 514-283-7011 www.portmetrovancouver.com Relations Dept. www.hamiltonport.ca www.port-montreal.com 902-426-8222 Port of Vancouver www.portofhalifax.ca Thunder Bay Port Authority 604-665-9000 807-345-6400 www.portvancouver.com www.portofthunderbay.ca

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4 Way Logistics, Inc. Acme Distribution Centers Shipment® Program 925-830-8900 303-340-2100 — Intermodal: USA, Canada Web: www.4way.com Web: www.acmedistribution. and Mexico com — Over-the-Road Transportation 4SIGHT Supply a2b Fulfillment, Inc. — International Transportation 150 Stewart Parkway Service Chain Group Adams Warehouse — Logistics Solutions 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Greensboro, GA 30642 and Delivery — Complete Protective Service Suite 415 ST 866-843-3827 x 113 713-699-3515 — Warehousing and Distribution Paramus, NJ 07652 Toll Free: 866-843-3827 x 113 Web: www.adamsdist.com Services 201-940-7311 Fax: 706-454-0197 — Dedicated Fleet Email: Email: [email protected] ADP Logistics — Box Car Service [email protected] Web: www.a2bf.com 610-696-5800 — Equipment Management Web: www.go4sight.com Services: a2b Fulfillment, Inc. Web: www.aduiepyle.com — Carrier Management and Services: 4SIGHT specializes in is an innovative 3PL provider Selection supply chain consulting, systems of distribution support services — Accessorial Management implementation and engineering. including Warehousing, US & Affiliated Warehouse

Our seasoned professionals Canadian Order Fulfillment, Companies, Inc. average more than 19 years of Climate-controlled storage, 732-739-2323 Allied Distribution, Inc. experience helping companies Discounted Shipping, Web: www.awco.com 715-479-3530 solve their distribution and e-Commerce, Logistics, Web: transportation challenges. Our US-based Customer Service AFMS Logistics www.warehousenetwork.com expertise includes Operations Contact Center and Value- Add services such as Kitting, Management Group Analysis/Improvement, 503-246-3521 Allied Warehousing Assembly, QC - Rework, and Software/Technology Selection Web: www.afms.com Services, Inc. & Implementation, Distribution Reverse Logistics. We leverage 304-523-2131 Network Optimization, Facility low cost structure, state-of-the Web: www.alliedlogistics.com art technology and distribution AFS Logistics, LLC. Layout/Design, Engineered 318-798-2111 Labor Standards and systems, modern and expansive warehouse facilities, carrier Web: www.afslogistics.com American Relocation Transportation Optimization. & Logistics As a testament to the value our relationships and overall logistics 562-229-3600 clients place on our expertise, expertise to deliver best-of- Agility Logistics Web: www.american-moving. experience and integrity, 4SIGHT breed service to our customers. 714-617-6300 com has received multiple industry a2b offers flexible storage Web: www.agilitylogistics.org awards, including recognition solutions. Order Fulfillment by the industry’s leading programs support B2B and D2C AIT Worldwide American Transloading information resources as a Top distribution. Each fulfillment Logistics, Inc. Services, Inc. 100 Supply Chain Partner. For platform is complimented with 630-766-0711 239-389-7896 more information, email us at aggressive transportation rates Web: www.aitworldwide.com Web: [email protected] or call including FTL, LTL, and Small www.americantransloading.com (201) 940-7311. Parcel. We utilize transportation resources to ship goods cost- AmeriCold Logistics, L.L.C. effectively to coincide best with 678-441-1400 A. Anastasio & Sons your time-in-transit requirements. Trucking Co., Inc. Web: www.americold.com Alliance Shippers Inc. 203-787-5746 Access Business Group Web: www.aanastasio.com Corporate Office: Amosoft EDI Services 616-787-5578 516 Sylvan Avenue 310-862-4259 Web: www. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Web: www.amosoft.com A.N. Deringer, Inc. accessbusinessgroup.com 802-524-8110 800-222-0451 Web: www.anderinger.com Fax: 201-227-1212 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alliance.com Services: —The Perfect

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Amware Logistics Averitt Express Cardinal Logistics Clark Logistic Services Services, Inc. 931-526-3306 Management Corporation 314-389-4004 678-377-8585 Web: www.averittexpress.com 704-786-6125 Web: Web: Web: www.cardlog.com www.clarklogisticservices.com www.AmwareLogistics.com Barrett Distribution Centers 508-553-8800 Cargo International CMR Group, LLC Anderson Trucking Web: 912-634-1000 Logistics Inc. Web: www.thecmrgroup.org Service, Inc. www.barrettdistribution.com 888-253-3458 320-255-7400 Web: www.cargoagents.net Web: www.atsinc.com BAX Global Inc. COGISTICS, Inc. 419-867-9911 863-647-9389 Carrier Industries Inc. Web: www.cogistics.com APL Logistics Web: www.baxfn.com 732-287-7930 602-586-4800 Web: www.carrierindustries.com Web: www.apllogistics.com Bay Cities Columbian Logistics Warehouse Co., Inc. CaseStack Network Armstrong & 510-471-9770 310-473-8885 616-514-6000 www.columbian.us Associates, Inc. Web: Web: www..com Web: 608-873-8929 www.baycitieswarehouse.com Web: www.3plogistics.com Caterpillar Logistics Concert Group BDP International, Inc. Services, Inc. Logistics, Inc. Arnold Logistics 215-629-8900 309-266-3591 630-795-1300 717-731-4374 Web: www.bdpint.com Web: www.CatLogistics.com Web: www.cglship.com Web: www.arnoldlogistics.com Bekins Logistics CEVA Logistics Con-way Multimodal Aspen Distribution, Inc. 877-258-5588 888-564-4789 33- 1253-3600 303-371-2511 Web: www.bekinslogistics.com Web: www.cevalogistics.com Web: www.con-way.com Web: www.aspendistribution.com Bender Group CEVA Logistics Cornerstone Systems 775-788-8800 901-842-0660 (formerly EGL) Associated Global Systems Web: www.bendergroup.com Web: 281-618-3100 www.cornerstone-systems.com 516-627-8910 Web: www.cevalogistics.com Web: www.agsystems.com BNSF LOGISTICS, LLC. 479-927-5589 Crowley Logistics, Inc. CHEP Associated Web: www.bnsflogistics.com 904-727-2200 407-370-2437 Web: www.crowley.com Warehouses, Inc. Web: www.chep.com 714-538-5990 Broussard Logistics, LLC Web: www.awilogistics.com 713-926-9053 CRST Logistics, Inc. Web: Choice Logistics 800-736-2778 www.broussardlogistics.com 212-370-1999 Web: www.crst.com ASW Global LLC Web: www.choicelogistics.com 330-733-6291 Web: www.aswservices.com Bulk Plus Logistics CT Logistics 905-469-2120 CHTL Logistics 12487 Plaza Drive USA Web: www.bulkplus.com 328 1st Avenue NW Location ASW Services Hickory, NC 28601 Cleveland, OH 44130 330-733-2400 800-344-8950 C.H. Robinson Worldwide 216-267-2000 ext 2190 Web: www.aswservices.com Toll Free: 800-344-8950 Email: [email protected] 952-683-3700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chrobinson.com Web: info.ctlogistics.com ATC Logistics & Electronics Web: www.chtllogistics.com Services: Celebrating 92 817-491-7727 Services: Full Truckload and years, CT is the preeminent Web: www.atcle.com Calbrock Enterprises Ltd. Intermodal Services: Dry Van, provider of global freight audit 613-345-2320 Temperature-Controlled, Flatbed, and payment services for all Atlanta Bonded Web: www.leslee.com Oversized Loads. Serving a modes of transportation. All broad range of industries: food Warehouse Corp. size firms, including Fortune Capitol Logistics,LLC products, hardware, furniture, 100, partner with CT to design 770-425-3000 health and beauty, paper, Web: www.atlantabonded.com 608-846-9310 and deliver supply chain Web: www.capitolwhse.com building materials, industrial solutions. CT’s FreitRater™ supply, beverage containers, Atlas Logistics software, the industry’s first retail, automotive. choice for professional freight Services USA analysis and TMS solutions, 678-432-6729 calculates freight in all modes Web: www.atlascold.com and currencies to support your international metrics. CT provides

WWW.LOGISTICSMGMT.COM DECEMBER 2014 | LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 43 Third-Party Services complete supply chain visibility Web: www.djpowers.com to cover all of your freight and Epes Logistics Services Inc. using Business Intelligence for Services: D.J. Powers is shipping requests. 3PL benchmarking and trending a full service provider of DHL Global Forwarding 336-665-1553 with dashboards for reports. CT comprehensive global supply 954-888-7000 Web: www.epeslogistics.com has SOCII and ISO 9001:2008 chain solutions. We excel in Web: www.dhl-dgf.com certifications. CT’s professionals providing our customers with are skilled in leveraging expertise a wide array of innovative Evans Distribution Systems DHL Solutions 313-388-3200 and technology to maximize your and cost effective services. 954-888-7000 Web: www.evansdist.com ROI. We can help you build and Web: ww.dhl-usa.com manage your Supply Chain CTSI Program, effectively, from Door Exel DHX - Dependable 614-865-8500 901-766-1500 to Door logistics services to Web: www.exel.com Web: www.ctsi-global.com full Regulatory Compliance Hawaiian Express programs. Our management 19201 Susana Rd Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Custom Shipping Solutions philosophy focuses on proactive Expeditors 310-537-2000 206-674-3400 3101 Yorkmont Road partnerships with our customers, Toll Free: 800-488-4888 Web: www.expeditors.com Suite 1100 which forms the basis for our success in customer retention. Fax: 310-537-2000 Charlotte, NC 28208 Email: [email protected] 704-887-4300 FDSI Logistics Damco Web: www.dhx.com 818-971-3300 Toll Free: 800-596-0708 Services: We ship freight to Fax: 704-887-6730 973-514-5000 Web: www.fdsi.com Web: www.damco.com and from Hawaii, Guam and Email: info@ all 4 major West Coast ports customshippingsolutions.com on the USA Mainland including FedEx Supply Chain Web: DB Schenker/BAX cargo, container shipping, Services www2.transportationinsight. 516-377-3000 transportation, warehousing, 330-342-3000 com/CSS Web: www.dbschenkerusa.com and logistics. Expect superior Web: www.fedex.com Services: Access LTL Rater customer service as your technology powered by Insight DDI Logistics single source for reliable, cost- Ferber Midwest, Inc. TMS®; select from a broad 276-956-2179 effective freight forwarding 248-650-2870 group of respected carriers; Web: www.ddilogistics.com from a company that cares. Web: www.ferbermidwest.com receive shipment delivery Headquartered in California, notifications; get monthly Delta Logistics, Inc. our services include LCL shipping activity reports; Fidelitone, Inc. 800-240-2654 consolidation and FCL services 847-487--3300 and optional cargo claims Web: www.deltalogistics.com including delivery. Web: www.fidelitone.com processing. Create Bills of Lading easily and accurately; reduce time spent shopping Desert Empire Transfer DLT Transportation Ford Storage & Moving Co. rates — eliminate the hassle; & Storage Services, Inc. 402-592-5455 maintain control of carrier 909-370-3077 816-241-9800 Web: www.fordstorage.com choices — choose from a Web: www.desert-empire.com Web: www.dltservices.com network of the best carriers in Fort Storage the industry; leverage around DGX - Dependable DSC Logistics 204-488-9774 the clock visibility to competitive Global Express 847-372-1960 Web: www.fortstorage.com pricing from a single source; 19201 Susana Rd Web: www.dsclogistics.com lower landed costs by reducing Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Freeport Logistics, Inc. inbound and outbound 310-669-8888 Eastern Connection 602-233-3891 transportation expenses; stop Toll Free: 888-488-4888 800-795-2872 Web: www.freeport-logistics. guessing profit margins —obtain Fax: 310-868-5181 Web: com quick quotes and know the cost Email: [email protected] www.easternconnection.com of every shipment. Web: www.dgxglobal.com Freight Management Inc. Services: Dependable Global Echo Global Logistics 714-632-1440 D & D Distribution Services Express —an international 800-354-7993 Web: www.freightmgmtinc.com 717-845-1646 shipping and logistics company. Web: www.echo.com Web: www.dd-dist.com We ship cargo/freight globally .com by ocean and air to/from most 888-595-5664 D. J. Powers major global points. Look to us Empire Terminal Warehouse Web: www.freightquote.com Company, Inc. as your single source for reliable, 972-271-4646 5000 Business Center Drive cost-effective shipment of goods Web: Fresh Warehousing Suite 1000 around the world and here at www.shipperswarehouse.com home. With experienced teams & Fulfillment Savannah, GA 31405 618-271-5500 who provide excellent customer 912-234-7241 England Logistics, Inc. Web: service at office locations across Fax: 912-236-5230 801-656-4500 www.freshwarehousing.com the globe, we have the capability Email: [email protected] Web: www.englandlogistics.com

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4SIGHT Supply Chain Group ADSI DENSO ADC Fortna Inc. 201-940-7211 847-884-1940 888-693-3676 333 Buttonwood Street Web: www.go4sight.com Web: www.adsionline.com Web: www.denso-adc.com West Reading, PA 19611 610-370-8000 Aldata Solution, Inc. Digital Lumens Toll Free: 800-367-8621 404-355-3220 374 Congress Street Fax: 610-376-2861 ADi SmartBOL Web: www.eyc.com Boston, MA 02210 Email: [email protected] 255 Old New Brunswick Rd 617-723-1200 Web: www.fortna.com #350-S AmbaFlex Inc. Email: [email protected] Services: For over 60 years, Piscataway, NJ 08854 817-800-1634 Web: www.digitallumens.com Fortna has partnered with the 732-981-0444 Web: www.ambaflex.com Services: The Digital Lumens world’s top brands --companies Toll Free: 888-701-5005 LED-based Intelligent Lighting like ASICS, O’Reilly Auto Parts and MSC --helping Email: [email protected] AS/R Systems Inc. System is proven in some of Web: www.smartbol.com/ the world’s leading warehouses, them improve their distribution 847-955-0980 operations and transform their Services: SmartBOL software Web: www.asrsystems.com distribution centers, and makes bills of lading and other manufacturing facilities to reduce businesses. Companies with shipping documents, VICS lighting energy costs up to 90% complex distribution operations BOL, for TL/LTL, Export and Ashland Conveyor Products while improving light levels. trust Fortna to help them HazMat shipping. Interfaces 419-281-1235 Smart high bay LED lights, all meet customer promises and ERP/WMS/TMS systems. Web: www.ashlandconveyor. with integrated occupancy and competitive challenges profitably. Eliminates redundant data entry, com daylight sensors, are wirelessly We are a professional services saves labor costs. Interface networked and centrally firm built on a promise --we with existing data source to Axmann Conveying managed to deliver light when develop a solid business case eliminate keystroke errors. Systems and where needed. LightRules for change and hold ourselves Reduces cost of chargebacks, 812-284-9285 software platform provides accountable to those results. penalties and increases to Web: www.axmann-fs.com/ lighting system reports, and Our expertise spans supply accounts receivable that result the ability to fine tune lighting chain strategy, distribution from shipping document errors. Cadre Technologies, Inc. settings. center operations, material Eliminate the office hard copy 866-25-CADRE handling, supply chain systems, of signed shipping documents. Web: www.cadretech.com Emerson Industrial organizational excellence and warehouse control software. Driver’s signature is collected Automation electronically, applied to the CLARK Material Handling 866-743-4392 document, and saved in a Hal Systems Company Web: database. Retrieve e-signed www.emersonindustrial.com 770-927-0700 documents easily for audits, 859-422-6521 Web: www.halsystems.com claims or SOX compliance. Web: www.clarkmhc.com EnerSys Reduces costs associated HighJump Software with printing, scanning, storing Conroll 610-208-1991 Web: www.enersys.com 952-947-4088 and retrieving signed shipping 910-202-4292 Web: www.highjump.com documents. Web: www.conroll.com Flexible Material Handling Description: SmartBOL Hyster Company software makes bills of lading Crown Equipment 678-745-3720 Web: www.flexmh.com 800-497-8371 and other shipping documents 419-629-2311 Web: www.hyster.com by reusing information from Web: www.crown.com ERP/WMS/TMS systems. FlexLink Systems Hyundai Construction Eliminates redundant data entry Cushman 610-973-8200 and keystroke errors. Collect Web: www.flexlink.com 678-823-7777 706-798-4311 Web: www.hceamericas.com and save driver’s electronic Web: www.cushman.com signature; eliminates signed Intelligrated Inc. office hard copy. Reduces Datalogic, Inc. printing costs. Retrieve e-signed 866-936-7300 +39 051 3147011 Web: www.intelligrated.com documents easily for audits, Web: www.datalogic.com claims or SOX compliance.

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Interlink Technologies Linde Material Handling Presto Lifts Inc. Seegrid Corp. 419-893-9011 North America 508-952-4000 412-621-4305 Web: www.thinkinterlink.com 843-875-8000 Web: www.prestolifts.com Web: www.seegrid.com Web: www.lmh-na.com Intermec Ralphs- Pugh Co. Inc. 425-348-2600 Lucas Systems, Inc. 707-745-6363 Web: www.intermec.com 724-940-7000 Web: www.ralphs-pugh.com Web: www.lucasware.com SEKO Logistics Interroll Corporations USA Rapid Industries, Inc. 1100 Arlington Heights Road 910-520-3382 Mitsubishi Electric 502-968-3645 Suite 600 Web: www.interroll.us Web: www.rapidindustries.com Itasca, IL 60143 Automation, Inc. 630-919-4800 847-478-2100 Fax: 630-919-4822 IOG Products Web: www.meau.com Red Prairie 484-924-9400 262-317-2000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iogproducts.com Web: www.jda.com Web: www.sekologistics.com Motorola Solutions Services: SEKO provides a suite 847-576-5000 of logistics services which enable Jervis B Webb Company Web: Redwerks Corporation you to use your supply chain as 248-553-1000 www.motorolasolutions.com 512-257-3031 a competitive differentiator. Web: www.daifukuwebb.com Web: www.reddwerks.com As a customer centric orga- Murata Machinery USA, INC. nization, we are powered by Jungheinrich AG 800-428-8469 Retalix the expertise of our people and 877-543-6757 Web: www.muratec-usa.com 630-213-3080 our in-house developed, best Web: www.jungheinrich.com Web: www.retalix.com in class, customizable technol- Narrow Aisle, Inc. ogy. It is this combination which 214-819-4180 Rite- Hite gives SEKO its strength. With Web: www.narrowaisleinc.com 414-355-2600 over 120 offices in 40 countries Web: www.ritehite.com worldwide, our unique share- Numina Group Inc. holder management model Kenco 630-343-2600 Ryson International, Inc. enables you to benefit from 2001 Riverside Drive Web: www.numinagroup.com 757-898-1530 Global implementation experi- Chattanooga, TN 37406 Web: www.ryson.com ence and expertise across all 423-622-1113 industry sectors, coupled with Toll Free: 800-758-3289 Open Sky Group vital in-country knowledge and 1421 East Broad Street, #305 S P G International, LLC. Email: [email protected] 847-541-6500 service at the local level. Web: www.kencogroup.com Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-1968 919-346-4500 Web: www.spgusa.com Services: Kenco provides Sencorp White integrated logistics solutions Toll Free: 866-359-4437 Fax: 919-800-3404 Sackett Systems, Inc. 508-771-9400 that include distribution and Web: www.sencorpwhite.com fulfillment, comprehensive Email: marketing@ 630-766-5500 theopenskygroup.com Web: www.sackett-systems. transportation management, SEW- Eurodrive Inc. material handling services, Web: www.openskygroup.com com Services: Authorized Reseller for 864-439-8792 real estate management, and Web: www.seweurodrive.com information technology --all JDA WMS and WFM; Services SAG (Securitag Assemly engineered for Operational include New Implementations Group Co., Ltd.) Excellence. Woman-owned of WMS and WFM; Software +886-4-2492-5298 Shockwatch and financially strong, Kenco Upgrades for WMS and WFM; Web: www.sag.com.tw 214-937-4936 has built lasting customer Material Handling Equipment Web: www.shockwatch.com relationships for more than and ERP Integration and Parcel Systems Implementation. Sage Automation 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on 409-842-8040 SI Systems common sense solutions that Web: www.sagerobot.com 610-252-7321 drive uncommon value. Pflow Industries, Inc. Web: www.sihs.com 414-247-9800 Web: www.pflow.com Sapient Automation Kiva Systems 877-489-7301 SICK 781-221-4640 Web: www.getsapient.com 952-941-6780 Web: www.kivasystems.com Polymer Solutions Web: www.sick.com International Schaefer Systems Komatsu Forklift USA 877-444-7225 704-944-4500 Snapfulfil SaaS W M S 847-437-5800 Web: www.prostack.com Web: www.ssi-schaefer.us 843-577-5007 Web: Web: www.snapfulfil.com www.komatsuforkliftusa.com Power Designers USA LLC. 608-231-0450 Web: www.powerdesigners.com

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Swisslog Logistics Inc. UNARCO Material Handling excellence was recognized when 757-820-3400 615-384-3531 Vitech was named Premier Web: www.swisslog.com Web: www.unarcorack.com Implementation Collaboration Softeon Partner of the Year by HighJump 11700 Plaza America Drive System Logistics UNEX Manufacturing Inc. Software and the Vocollect Total Suite 910 207-784-1381 732-928-2800 Solution Provider Partner of the Reston, VA 20190 Web: www.systemlogistics.com Web: www.unex.com Year by Honeywell. 703-793-0005 Toll Free: 855-SOFTEON Systems Application UniCarriers Americas Vocollect Email: [email protected] 412-829-8145 Engineering (SAE) Corporations Web: www.vocollect.com Web: www.softeon.com 713-783-6020 815-568-0061 Services: Softeon is a global Web: www.saesystems.com Web: provider of supply chain www.unicarriersamericas.com W & H Systems solutions from planning through 201-933-7840 execution. Our modern platform Tailift USA Co., Inc. Web: www.whsystems.com 909-930-9802 is engineered to reduce complex United Sortation Solutions Web: www.tailift.com 410-363-6345 problems into simple solutions Web: www.unitedsortation.com Webb- Stiles Co for faster implementation and 330-225-7761 lower cost of ownership. Users Taylor Made Cases Web: www.webb-stiles.com 919-209-0555 UPS Logistics Technologies can incrementally achieve Westfalia their warehouse, distribution, Web: www.taylormadecases. 410-847-1900 com Web: www.roadnet.com 717-764-1115 transportation or planning Web: www.westtaliausa.com goals in cost effective steps. We make it easy to solve TECSYS Inc. Van der Graf specific challenges or to deploy 514-866-0001 905-793-8100 Wildeck a complete order-to-delivery Web: www.tecsys.com Web: www.vandergraaf.com 262-549-4000 system. Configurable solutions Web: www.wildeck.com are rules driven to maximize TEKLYNX International Vanderlande Industries productivity. Companies choose 414- 837-4800 770-250-2800 Witron Integrated the flexibility and ease-of-use Web: www.teklynx.com Web: www.vanderlande.com 847-385-6000 of the Softeon platform to drive Web: www.witron.com higher business value and TGW Systems VARGO Companies accelerate ROI. 231-798-4547 614-876-1163 World Trade Web: www.tgw-group.com Web: www.vargosolutions.com Distribution, Inc. Speech Interface 2222 N Wayside Dr Design, Inc. The Raymond Coporation viastore systems, Inc. Houston, TX 77020 412-323-1135 607-656-2311 616-977-3950 713-714-3291 Web: www.speech-interface. Web: www.raymondcorp.com Web: us.viastore.com Toll Free: 800-275-0221 com Email: [email protected] Web: www.wtcfs.com Topper Industrial Vidir Inc. Services: Freight Management, Speedrack Products 262-886-6931 204-364-2442 Centralized Examination Station, Web: www.topperindustrial.com Web: www.storevertical.com Group, Ltd. Customs Bonded Warehousing, 800- 752-7352 Trucking, Drayage, Intermodal Web: www.speedrack.net TotalTrax, Inc. Vitech Business Group, Inc. Project Cargo, Container 302-514-0600 4164 Meridian St. Management, Cargo Storage, Spiratex Web: www.totaltraxinc.com Bellingham, WA 98226 and Cargo Transportation 734- 722-0100 360-647-1622 Web: www.spiratex.com Materials Handling Fax: 360-647-1684 Wynright Email: [email protected] 510- 675-0500 847-595-9400 Web: www.vitechgroup.com Stanley Vidmar Web: www.tmhnc.com Web: www.wynright.com 610-776-3810 Services: Vitech’s expertise Web: www.stanleyvidmar.com TranSystems in delivering solutions with HighJump Software’s Supply Yale Materials 800-800-5261 Handling Corp. Steel King Industries, Inc. Web: www.transystems.com Chain Advantage product suite and Vocollect Voice sets us 252-931-5535 715-341-3120 apart as a leader in the supply Web: www.yale.com Web: www.steelking.com TriEnda LLC. chain industry. This expertise 608-742-5303 is rooted in a long history of Supply Chain Services Web: www.trienda.com providing our customers with 866-205-4310 unique solutions that incorporate Web: TZA hardware, software, and value- www.supplychainservices.com 800-229-3450 added professional services. In Web: www.tza.com 2014 our commitment to industry

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4SIGHT Supply Chain Group AGI Worldwide Inc. technology framework to 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 678-218-4258 meet our customers’ unique Suite 415 ST ADi SmartBOL Web: www.agiworldwide.com requirements around the world. Paramus, NJ 07652 255 Old New Brunswick Rd 201-940-7311 #350-S Agistix American Software Email: Piscataway, NJ 08854 650-362-2000 404-364-7717 [email protected] 732-981-0444 Web: www.agistix.com Web: www.amsoftware.com Web: www.go4sight.com Toll Free: 888-701-5005 Services: 4SIGHT specializes in Email: [email protected] Airtrax Inc. AML supply chain consulting, systems Web: www.smartbol.com/ 609-567-7800 817-571-9015 implementation and engineering. Services: SmartBOL software Web: www.airtrax.com Web: www.amltd.com Our seasoned professionals makes bills of lading and other average more than 19 years of shipping documents, VICS Analysis Inc. experience helping companies BOL, for TL/LTL, Export and Akoya 224-612-5110 708-361-2880 solve their distribution and HazMat shipping. Interfaces Web: www.akoyainc.com Web: analysisinc.com transportation challenges. Our ERP/WMS/TMS systems. expertise includes Operations Eliminates redundant data entry, Analysis/Improvement, saves labor costs. Interface ALK Technologies, Inc. AquiTec International Software/Technology Selection with existing data source to 800-377-6453 312-264-1900 & Implementation, Distribution eliminate keystroke errors. Web: www.alk.com Web: www.aquitecintl.com Network Optimization, Facility Reduces cost of chargebacks, Layout/Design, Engineered Labor penalties and increases to Amber Road Associated Standards and Transportation accounts receivable that result One Meadowlands Plaza Warehouses, Inc. Optimization. As a testament from shipping document errors. East Rutherford, NJ 07073 714-538-5990 to the value our clients place Eliminate the office hard copy 201-935-8588 Web: www.awilogistics.com on our expertise, experience of signed shipping documents. Fax: 201-935-5187 and integrity, 4SIGHT has Driver’s signature is collected Email: Avery Dennison received multiple industry electronically, applied to the [email protected] 508-383-3250 awards, including recognition document, and saved in a Web: www.AmberRoad.com Web: by the industry’s leading database. Retrieve e-signed Services: Amber Road’s (NYSE: www.ibmd.averydennison.com information resources as a Top documents easily for audits, AMBR) mission is to dramatically 100 Supply Chain Partner. For claims or SOX compliance. change the way companies Avery Dennison more information, email us at Reduces costs associated conduct global trade. As a [email protected] or call with printing, scanning, storing leading provider of cloud-based InfoChain Express (201) 940-7311. and retrieving signed shipping global trade management 508-383-4172 documents. (GTM) solutions, we automate Web: www.infochain. Access Commerce Description: SmartBOL import and export processes averydennison.com 847-583-8450 software makes bills of lading to enable goods to flow across Web: and other shipping documents international borders in the most Avery Dennison Printer www.access-commerce.com by reusing information from efficient, compliant and profitable Systems ERP/WMS/TMS systems. way. Our solution combines 800-395-2282 Actuate Corporation Eliminates redundant data entry enterprise-class software, Web: 650-837-2000 and keystroke errors. Collect trade content sourced from www.ris.averydennison.com Web: www.actuate.com and save driver’s electronic government agencies in 139 signature; eliminates signed countries, and a global supply Aviarc Corporation office hard copy. Reduces chain network connecting our 206-834-1800 Acuitive Solutions printing costs. Retrieve e-signed customers with their trading 704-847-4997 Web: www.aviarc.com documents easily for audits, partners. We deliver our GTM www.acuitivesolutions. Web: claims or SOX compliance. solution using a SaaS model, com leveraging a highly flexible

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Barcodes West (BCW) CARTASITE Web: www.ctsi-global.com eCustoms 206-323-8100 303-865-3140 Services: For over 58 years, 716-881-2590 Web: www.barcodeswest.com Web: www.cartasite.com CTSI-Global has provided supply Web: www.ecustoms.com chain management expertise and Battery Filling Systems of Catalyst International technology to shippers, 3PLs and Edgewater Technology, Inc. 414-362-6800 LSPs. CTSI-Global is a valuable 781-246-3343 the Americas resource to our clients by helping 877-522-5431 Web: www.peak-ryzex.com Web: www.edgewater.com them manage and control all www.batteryfilling.com Web: aspects of their supply chains - Catapult International physical, informational and financial Emerson Process 913-232-2389 BestTransport - within one global database. Management Web: www.gocatapult.com 614-888-2378 CTSI-Global provides custom- 314-553-2000 Web: www.besttransport.com ized transportation manage- Web: www.emersonprocess. CEVA Logistics ment applications (TMS), flexible com BlueBean LLC 888-564-4789 freight audit & payment serives, 800-966-7343 Web: www.cevalogistics.com an array of Business Intelligence enVista Web: www.bluebeanrfid.com reporting solutions and Global 317-208-9100 Cingular Wireless Logistics Consulting; that give Web: www.envistacorp.com Cadec Global, LLC 732-602-5500 clients more control, improved 603-668-1010 Web: efficiencies and a cost effective EPICOR SOFTWARE Web: www.cadec.com www.cingularinteractive.com process to result in greater sav- CORPORATION ings. CTSI-Global is Your Link To 925-361-9900 Cadre Technologies, Inc. Click Commerce, Inc. Supply Chain Solutions. Web: www.epicor.com 7900 East Union Avenue 312-482-9006 Suite 1007 Web: www.clickcommerce.com Cube Route Inc. Epiq Technologies, Inc. Denver, CO 80237 416-741-2838 877-316-3747 303-217-7037 CT Logistics Web: www.cuberoute.com Web: www.epiqtech.com Toll Free: 866-252-2373 12487 Plaza Drive USA Fax: 303-217-7050 Location CubiScan eTeklogics Email: roger.rountree@ Cleveland, OH 44130 801-451-7000 440-975-0686 cadretech.com 216-267-2000 ext 2190 Web: www.cubiscan.com Web: www.eteklogics.com Web: www.cadretech.com Email: [email protected] Services: Cadence Fulfillment Web: info.ctlogistics.com Custom Logistics System features warehouse Services: Celebrating 92 Expeditors 704-887-4300 206-674-3400 management system, order years, CT is the preeminent Web: www.customlogistics.com management and multi-carrier provider of global freight audit Web: www.expeditors.com parcel shipping. System is and payment services for all DAMCO build for 3rd party logistics, modes of transportation. All size Extol International Inc. 973-514-5126 eCommerce fulfillment, firms, including Fortune 100, 570-628-5500 Web: www.damco.com distribution and retail distribution. partner with CT to design and Web: www.extol.com Cadence is a total platform for deliver supply chain solutions. logistics from order capture via CT’s FreitRater™ software, Datamax Corporation FKI Logistex Airport, Post EDI and direct ERP interface; the industry’s first choice for 407-578-8007 Web: www.datamaxcorp.com and Parcel North America warehouse management professional freight analysis and 240-629-1300 including all functions from TMS solutions, calculates freight Web: www.fkilogistex.com product receipt, inventory in all modes and currencies CORP. mangagement, picking, and to support your international 616-913-7700 FKI Logistex Manufacturing shipping; and multi-carrier parcel metrics. CT provides complete Web: www.dematic.us shipping including LTL. Cadence supply chain visibility using Systems is built on the Microsoft platform Business Intelligence for Dickson 314-993-4700 Web: www.fkilogistex.com including Windows Server and benchmarking and trending 630-543-3747 SQL Server. It provides real- with dashboards for reports. CT Web: www.dicksonweb.com FKI Logistex Warehouse & time warehouse operations via has SOCII and ISO 9001:2008 Distribution North America advanced bar-code scanning. certifications. CT’s professionals DLT Management Inc. 513-874-0788 Also, LogiView, a SaaS visibility are skilled in leveraging expertise 847-696-1188 Web: www.fkilogistex.com and execution system for and technology to maximize Web: www.dltmanagement.com shippers, logistics service your ROI. Fortigo, Inc. companies and distributors. DSA - Software 512-372-8884 CTSI-Global 508-543-0400 Web: www.fortigo.com Cameleon Software 5100 Poplar Avenue, 15th Fl. Web: www.dsasoft.com 847-583-5450 Memphis, TN 38137 FreightDesk Technologies Web: 901-766-1500 Echo Global Logistics 703-356-5050 www.cameleon-software.com Toll Free: 888-836-5135 800-354-7993 Web: www.freightdesk.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.echo.com

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FREIGHTWARE from IBM aged Customs filing solution Landstar InFreight Logistics Inc. 800-426-4968 for Forwarders, NVOCCs and 904-398-9400 538 Elizabeth Street Web: www.ibm.com/bcs/ VOCCs Web: www.landstar.com Midland , ON L4R 2A3 supplychain Intellect Technologies chose to Canada develop our applications using LeanLogistics, Inc. 844-378-9273 IES Ltd. the worlds leading technology, 616-738-6400 Email: salesgroup@ 201-639-5030 Oracle, rated by industry experts Web: www.leanlogistics.com infreightlogistics.com Web: www.iesltd.com to be the best for performance, Web: www.infreightlogistics.com reliability, and security. Using this LoadBank International ® approach, Intellect Technologies Services: FREIGHTWARE 407-957-4000 ILOG, Inc. is able to offer the most techni- from InFreight Logistics provides 650-567-8000 Web: www.loadbank.com cally advanced single platform web based software solutions Web: www.ilog.com to enhance shipping and solutions with full global capabili- ties. We have the ability to scale Lockmasters USA Inc. distribution responsibilities. Infinity QS 850-914-2949 FREIGHTWARE® transRate our solutions to fit organizations 703-961-0200 small to large, and we offer Web: www.lockmastersusa.com is a web based Freight Rate Web: www.infinityqs.com Management System (FRMS) for each product as a hosted SaaS USA, Canada and Mexico based configuration or as a customer LogicTools, a Division rating. Centralize allrate quotes Infor Global Solutions implemented application. of ILOG in one system. FREIGHTWARE® 800-260-2640 888-265-4706 transPay utilizes the audit Web: www.infor.com Interlink Technologies Web: www.logic-tools.com quality rating component of 419-893-9011 transRate and provides accurate Inform Software Corp. Web: www.interlinktech.com Logility processing and payment of your 312-575-0578 470 E Paces Ferry Road NE carrier invoices. EDI 204 and Web: www.informusa.com Intermec Technologies Atlanta, GA 30305 210 capabilities are included for Corporation 800-762-5207 seamless data processing. Infosite Technologies Inc. 425-348-2600 Email: [email protected] 450-437-0354 Web: www.intermec.com Web: www.logility.com GT Nexus Web: www.infositetech.com Services: With more than 510-808-2222 International 1,250 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of Web: www.gtnexus.com Instruments & Electronics, Inc. (IEI) Equipment Co. collaborative, best-of-breed 781-821-5566 supply chain solutions that HarrisData 973-579-0009 Web: www.ieib.com/powerkey 262-784-9099 Web: www.iekiosk.com help small, medium, large and Web: www.harrisdata.com Fortune 1000 companies realize JDA Software Group Inc. substantial bottom-line results Intek Integration 480-308-3000 in record time. Logility Voyager Headwater Technology Technologies, Inc. Web: www.jda.com Solutions is a complete supply Solutions, Inc. 425-455-9935 chain management solution 905-695-9999 Web: www.intek.com KEOGH Consulting that features a performance Web: www.headwaterinc.com 440-526-2002 monitoring architecture Intellect Technologies Web: and provides supply chain HighJump Software, 4301 US Highway 1 www.keogh-consulting.com visibility; demand, inventory a 3M Company Suite 120 and replenishment planning; 952-947-4088 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Kewill Sales and Operations Planning Web: www.highjump.com 609-454-3170 978-482-2500 (S&OP); supply and inventory Fax: 609-454-3272 Web: www.kewill.com optimization; manufacturing Email: [email protected] Knapp Logistics Automation planning and scheduling; retail Web: www.intellecttech.com allocation and planning, and HK Systems, Inc. 678-388-2880 Services: Intellect Technologies transportation planning and 262-860-7000 Web: www.knapp.com/us Web: www.hksystems.com is a global provider of management. Information Technology solutions and Professional Services to the Kronos Logistics Management Horizon Services Group Freight Logistics and Shipping 978-250-9800 972-813-5703 Web: www.kronos.com Services Line industries. Our primary 770-587-2051 Web: products include: www.horizonservicesgroup.com L. Neill Cartage Co., Inc. Web: www.linkedin.con/in/ Intellect eFreight — A feature supplychainpro rich operations solution for global 708-547-7676 i2 Technologies Forwarders/NVOCC’s Web: www.neillcartage.com 800-800-3288 Intellect sShip — A complete Logistics Management Web: www.i2.com ERP system to manage Landair Solutions (LMS) operations processes and 888-526-3247 314-692-8886 assets of a shipping line Web: www.landair.com Web: www.lmslogistics.com Intellect eCustoms - A man-

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Logistics Planning Manhattan Associates Toll Free: 800-526-9328 NoWaitFreight Associates, LLC 770-955-7070 Fax: 205-957-5290 260-579-5343 732-887-4958 Web: www.manh.com Email: MiMarketing@ Web: www.nowaitfreight.com Web: www.psiplanner.com motionindustries.com Marten Transport Ltd. Web: www.motionindustries. NTE, LLC 715-926-4216 com 630-998-2500 LXE Inc. Services: A leading industrial 770-447-4224 Web: www.marten.com Web: www.nte.com maintenance, repair and Web: www.honeywellaidc.com operation (MRO) replacement Maves International parts, Distributor of bearings, NTELX, INC. 703-356-5050 Software power transmission, electrical & Web: www.ntelx.com/ 905-882-8300 industrial automation, hydraulic Web: www.maves.com & industrial hose, hydraulic & pneumatic components, Oceanwide, Inc. Megatrux, Inc. industrial & safety supply 514-289-9090 800-544-8831 products, and material handling. Web: www.oceanwide.com Web: www.megatrux.com Motion Industries has over M33 Integrated Solutions 550 operations including 12 511 Rhett Street Mercury Gate distribution centers throughout Suite 3 919-469-8057 North America and serves more Greenville, SC 29601 Web: www.mercurygate.com than 150,000 MRO and OEM 864-672-2862 customers from the food and Odyssey Logistics & Fax: 864-297-3955 beverage, pulp and paper, iron Technology Corporation Email: [email protected] and steel, chemical, mining and 39 Old Ridgebury Rd Web: www.m33integrated.com aggregate, petrochemical, auto- Danbury, CT 06810 Services: M33 believes the motive, wood and lumber, and 203-448-3900 best way to optimize logistics pharmaceutical industries. Toll Free: 855-412-0199 and drive business growth is MercuryGate In addition, Motion Industries Web: odysseylogistics.com through scalable technology offers customers cost-saving Services: With operations in tools and supply chain expertise. International Inc. programs such as asset and 200 Regency Forest Drive, #400 North America, Europe and Asia, We are committed to helping repair tracking, storeroom and Cary, NC 27518 Odyssey Logistics & Technology organizations reduce costs, replenishment tracking, and pro- 404-964-9853 Corporation (Odyssey) operates improve efficiencies and gain the ductivity savings tracking. Web: www.mercurygate.com in all modes of transport: TL/ ultimate competitive advantage. Description: MercuryGate LTL trucking, containership, Our philosophy is simple. We Motion Industries rail, air, and bulk including bulk strive to give you the best logis- delivers an international TMS 205-956-1122 truck, ISO Tank, railcar and tics experience and service in to optimize and execute global Web: www.motionindustries. tanker. Odyssey leverages the industry. M33’s role as a lead shipments, settle invoices, allocate com four main components to logistics provider, complimented costs, and analyze transportation data. Supports multi-leg loads drive process improvements with technology, business intel- and savings for clients: supply ligence and co-management using TL, LTL, air, ocean, rail, National Logistics intermodal, and high volume Management chain network evaluation support, help drive value and & design; a proprietary, multi-carrier parcel. Use SaaS or 866-656-4266 optimize solutions. web-based information Overcome business chal- self-hosted application to optimize Web: www.nlmi.com transportation and control costs. technology infrastructure; lenges, make smarter decisions, proven operational processes; increase value and drive growth National Traffic and, volume aggregation for your business with M33 as MicroAnalytics, Inc. - Consultants Inc. that provides economies your trusted partner and experi- Logistics Software 818-432-4516 of scale. In addition to fully- enced logistics provider. 703-841-0414 Web: www.ntc-inc.com managed logistics services, Web: www.bestroutes.com Odyssey offers individual Magaya Corporation Nebraska Warehouse 3PL services that include 786-845-9150 Microsoft Dynamics 402-896-2200 truck brokerage, intermodal Web: www.magaya.com 701-281-6500 Web: transportation, customs Web: www.microsoft.com/ www.nebraskawarehouse.com brokerage, freight forwarding, Management Dynamics dynamics/industry facilities management, rail fleet 201-935-8588 New Breed Logistics management, and more. Web: www. MoTech Software 336-232-4100 managementdynamics.com 630-388-8329 Web: www.newbreed.com One Network Enterprises Web: www.MoTechSoftware. 972-385-8630 Management com Nextel Communications Web: www.onenetwork.com Dynamics, Inc. 800-927-2199 201-935-8588 Motion Industries Web: www.nextel.com/ Open Sky Group Web: www. 1605 Alton Road transportation 919-800-3404 managementdynamics.com Birmingham, AL 35210 Web: www.openskygroup.com 205-951-1154

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Oracle Corp. RFIDSupplyChain.com Services: Softeon is a global 650-506-7000 574-256-5228 provider of supply chain Web: www.oracle.com Web: www.rfidsupplychain.com solutions from planning through SEKO Logistics execution. Our modern platform PEAK Technologies, Inc. RF-SMART 1100 Arlington Heights Road is engineered to reduce complex 410-312-6000 904-399-8500 Suite 600 problems into simple solutions Web: www.peaktech.com Web: www.rfsmart.com Itasca, IL 60143 for faster implementation and 630-919-4800 lower cost of ownership. Users Fax: 630-919-4822 can incrementally achieve Pelican Products RMI their warehouse, distribution, 310-326-4700 404-355-6734 Email: [email protected] transportation or planning Web: www.pelican.com Web: www.railcarmgt.com Web: www.sekologistics.com Services: SEKO provides a suite goals in cost effective steps. of logistics services which enable We make it easy to solve Pilot Freight Services Robocom Systems specific challenges or to deploy 610-891-8100 you to use your supply chain as International a competitive differentiator. a complete order-to-delivery Web: www.pilotdelivers.com 631-753-2180 As a customer centric system. Configurable solutions Web: www.robocom.com organization, we are powered are rules driven to maximize Pitney Bowes Distribution by the expertise of our people productivity. Companies choose Solutions Royal 4 Systems and our in-house developed, the flexibility and ease-of-use 952-885-7116 562-420-9594 best in class, customizable of the Softeon platform to drive Web: www. Web: www.royal4.com technology. It is this combination higher business value and pbdistributionsolutions.com which gives SEKO its strength. accelerate ROI. RVB Systems Group With over 120 offices in 40 Printronix, Inc. 919-362-5211 countries worldwide, our unique Sprint 714-368-2300 Web: shareholder management 800-927-2199 Web: www.printronix.com www.barcode-solutions.com model enables you to benefit Web: www.sprint.com from Global implementation Propak Corporation Ryder experience and expertise across Sterling Commerce 877-919-1600 800-297-9337 all industry sectors, coupled with 877-426-3774 Web: www.propak.com Web: www.ryder.com vital in-country knowledge and Web: service at the local level. www.sterlingcommerce.com Provia Software SAP America, Inc. 646-336-1700 650-849-4000 ShipLogix Stratum Global Inc. Web: www.provia.com Web: www.sap.com/scm 206-441-8782 303-730-7343 Web: www.shiplogix.com Web: www.stratumglobal.com Psion Teklogix, Inc. SAS Institute Inc. 859-371-6006 919-677-8000 SICK, Inc. Streamline, Inc. Web: www.psionteklogix.com Web: www.sas.com 800-325-7425 9838 Old Baymeadows Road Sato America, Inc. Web: www.sickusa.com Ste 173 Qualcomm Incorporated 704-644-1650 SkyBitz, Inc. Jacksonville, FL 32256 858-587-1121 Web: www.satoamerica.com 703-478-3340 888-886-4621 Web: www.qualcomm.com Web: www.skybitz.com Toll Free: 888-886-4621 Email: [email protected] Savi Technology Web: www.streamline.bz 408-743-8000 SmartTurn Quality Carriers, Inc. Services: International ERP 800-282-2031 Web: www.savi.com 480-308-3000 logistics software solution based Web: Web: www.smartturn.com on award winning Salesforce1 www.qualitydistribution.com ScanData Systems, Inc. platform. 512-358-1585 SMC3 Streamline Shipping deliv- Rand McNally & Company Web: www.scandata.com 770-486-5800 ers software solution for retail, 847-673-0470 Schaefer Systems Web: www.smc3.com manufacturing, NVOCC/brokers, Web: International, Inc. freight forwarders and carriers www.trucking.randmcnally.com 704-944-4500 with enterprise features that Web: www.ssi-schaefer.us include: RedPrairie Corporation - Account/Contact Mgmt 480-308-3000 Sea Star Line - Quote Mgmt Web: www.redprairie.com 904-998-1011 Softeon - Multimodal Shipment Mgmt Web: www.seastarline.com 11700 Plaza America Drive - PO Mgmt Retrotech, Inc. Suite 910 - Invoice Mgmt 585-924-6333 Reston, VA 20190 - Payment Mgmt Web: www.retrotech.com 703-793-0005 - SDS Services (EDI Integration, Toll Free: 855-SOFTEON Gov System Integration, etc) Email: [email protected] - Mobile (IOS/Android) Web: www.softeon.com - Much more

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Learn how to Streamline your TGW-ERMANCO 630-833-0890 Services: Transwide offers business! 231-798-4547 Web: www.tranzact.com a global, modular, cloud- Web: www.tgw-ermanco.com based TMS platform that Supply Chain Services TrenStar, Inc. enables shippers to connect, 7800 Third Street North Tharo Systems, Inc. 303-220-1133 communicate and collaborate Suite 920 330-273-4408 Web: www.trenstar.com with logistics partners to improve Oakdale, MN 55128 Web: www.tharo.com logistics performance, increase 651-202-4300 Trinity Transport, Inc. customer satisfaction and Toll Free: 866-205-4310 800-846-3400 reduce transportation costs. The CrossGlobe Group With offices in Brussels, New Fax: 651-731-5870 757-244-8169 Web: www.trinitytransport.com Email: York and Shanghai, Transwide Web: is deployed at 200+ customers [email protected] www.crossglobegroup.com TSi Logistics Web: in 80 countries across 4 770-474-1555 continents. www.supplychainservices.com Web: www.tsilogistics.com Services: Supply Chain The Raymond Corporation —Carrier Sourcing (RFI/RFQ) 607-656-2311 Services is a nationwide —Routing Guide Web: www.raymondcorp.com reseller and system integrator TZA —Intelligent Carrier Selection designing and data collection 800-229-3450 —Electronic Load Tendering and barcode solutions as well TOPS Engineering Web: www.tza.com —Web-Based Appointment as implementing software to Corporation Scheduling (Pick-Up/Delivery) manage product movement. 972-739-8677 Universal Truckload Platform We are experts in data Web: www.topseng.com Services, Inc. —Shipment/Delivery Track & collection technology, working 586-920-0100 Trace, POD to provide knowledgeable TradeBeam Web: www.goutsi.com —Real-Time Transportation sales and support staff, lending 650-653-4800 Event Management expertise to the industry Web: www.tradebeam.com —Contract, Rate Management Varsity Logistics & Freight Bill Audit and staying on top of the 650-392-7979 latest technology trends. Our —Centralized Shipper / Carrier Transcore Web: www.varsitylogistics.com KPI Reporting customer relationships are built 800-923-4824 —Integration Services to ERP, on understanding business Web: www.transcore.com needs and applying appropriate Verizon Wireless WMS, TMS Applications technology and automation 908-696-2000 Description: Transwide offers solutions--incorporating Transite Technology, Inc. Web: www.verizonwireless.com/ a global, modular, cloud- 203-567-4610 barcode readers, barcode distribution based TMS platform that www.transite.com scanners, barcode printers, Web: enables shippers to connect, rugged mobile computers, and Videojet Technologies Inc. communicate and collaborate wireless infrastructure devices TransLogistics, Inc. 630-860-7300 with logistics partners to improve as well as support, repair and 610-404-1610 Web: www.videojet.com logistics performance, increase depot services to warehousing, Web: translogisticsinc.com Videx, Inc. customer satisfaction and manufacturing, and distribution 541-758-0521 reduce transportation costs. organizations. Transolutions, Inc. Web: www.videx.com With offices in Brussels, New 480-473-2453 York and Shanghai, Transwide Swisslog Web: www.transolutionsinc.com Vocollect, Inc. is deployed at 200+ customers 978-663-9840 412-829-8145 in 80 countries across 4 Web: www.swisslog.com Transpack Software Web: www.vocollect.com continents. Systems, Inc. Symbol Technologies, Inc. 215-540-8800 WAM Systems Worldwide Chain Store 847-576-5000 Web: www.transpack.com 203-291-7979 888-514-9972 Web: www.symbol.com Web: www.wamsystems.com Web: www.wwchainstores.com Transplace TAGSYS 866-413-9266 XpressRate 267-895-1750 Web: www.transplace.com 855-517-3777 Web: www.tagsysrfid.com Web: www.xpressrate.com Transport Security, Inc.- Wolters Kluwer Transport TECSYS, Inc. ENFORCER Services - Transwide TMS 800-922-8649 952-442-5625 111 Eighth Avenue Web: www.tecsys.com Web: www.transportsecurity.com 13th Floor New York, NY 10011 Texas Cartage TranSystems 800-763-3240 Warehouse, Inc. 800-800-5261 Toll Free: 800-763-3240 214-320-3200 Web: www.transystems.com Fax: 973-453-8121 Web: www.texcar.com Email: [email protected] TranzAct Technologies Inc. Web: www.transwide.com

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AIM Global CAN/AM Border Council on Safe Household Goods 724-742-4470 Trade Alliance Transportation of Forwarders’ Association Web: www.aimglobal.org 716-754-8824 Hazardous Articles of America, Inc. Web: www.canambta.org (COSTHA) 703-317-9950 Air Transport Association 703-451-4031 Web: www.hhgfaa.org of America, Inc. Canadian Association of Web: www.costha.com 202-626-4000 Importers & Exporters Inc. Inland Rivers, Ports Web: www.airlines.org 416-595-5333 Cowan Global USA, LLC & Terminals, Inc. Web: www.iecanada.com 260-432-6738 618-877-8496 American Association of Web: www.cowinglobal.com Web: www.irpt.net Exporters and Importers Canadian Industrial (AAEI) Transportation Association Dangerous Goods Institute for Supply 202-857-8009 613-599-3283 Advisory Council Management Web: www.aaei.org Web: www.cita-acti.ca 202-289-4550 480-752-6276 Web: www.dgac.org Web: www.ism.ws American Association Canadian International of Port Authorities Freight Forwarders Delta Nu Alpha Institute of International 703-684-5700 Association Inc. Transportation Container Lessors Web: www.aapa-ports.org 416-234-5100 Fraternity, Inc. 202-223-9800 Web: www.ciffa.com 615-360-6863 Web: www.iicl.org American Institute for Web: www.deltanualpha.org Shippers’ Associations, Inc. Canadian Trucking Alliance Institute of Packaging 202-628-0933 613-236-9426 EPCglobal Inc. Professionals Web: www.shippers.org Web: www.cantruck.com 937-291-3300 630-544-5050 Web: www.epcglobalinc.org Web: www.iopp.org American Moving and CITT Storage Association (AMSA) 416-363-5696 Expediting Management International Air Transport 703-683-7410 Web: www.citt.ca Association, Inc. Association (IATA) Web: www.moving.org 403-201-6401 514-874-0202 Coalition of New England Web: www.expedite.org Web: www.iata.org American Short Line Companies for Trade Railroad Association 508-481-0424 Express Carriers International Association 202-628-4500 Web: www.conect.org Association of Refrigerated Warehouses Web: www.aslrra.org 703-361-1058 703-373-4300 Containerization & Rail/ Web: www.expresscarriers.com Web: www.iarw.org American Society Intermodal Services of Transportation Institute Express Delivery and International Shippers & Logistics, Inc. 732-858-8198 Logistics Association Association 202-580-7270 Web: www.containerization.org 816-221-0254 703-317-9950 Web: www.astl.org Web: Web: www.isaship.org/ Council of Supply Chain www.expressassociation.org American Trucking Management Professionals International Vessel Associations, Inc. (ATA) (CSCMP) Garden City Group Operators Hazardous 703-838-1700 630-574-0985 800-327-3664 Materials, Assoc. Inc. Web: www.truckline.com Web: www.cscmp.org Web: www.gcginc.com 518-761-0263 Web: www.vohma.com APICS-The Association for Global Trade Academy Operations Management 609-896-2020 773-867-1777 Web: www.learnatgta.com Web: www.apics.org

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International Warehouse National Private Rack Manufacturers The National Industrial Logistics Assoc. Truck Council Institute Transportation League 847-813-4699 703-683-1300 704-676-1190 703-524-5011 Web: www.iwla.com Web: www.nptc.org Web: www.mhia.org Web: www.nitl.org

Logistics Institute National Tank Truck Rail/Intermodal The Supply Chain & at Georgia Tech Carriers, Inc. Services Association Logistics Institute at 404-894-2343 703-838-1960 of North America Georgia Tech Web: www.tli.gatech.edu Web: www.tanktruck.org 301-982-3400 404-894-2343 Web: www.intermodal.org Web: www.tli.gatech.edu Material Handling Industry National Waterways of America (MHIA) Conference, Inc. Ruan Transport Corporation The University of Tennessee 704-676-1190 703-224-8007 515-245-2500 College of Business Web: www.mhia.org Web: www.waterways.org Web: www.ruan.com Administration 865-974-5001 Materials Handling and National Wooden Ryder Web: thecenter.utk.edu Management Society & Container Association 800-297-9337 704-676-1190 703-519-6104 Web: www.ryder.com TMCA Web: www.mhia.org/mhms Web: www.palletcentral.com 952-442-5638 SMC3 Web: www.tmcatoday.org 770-486-5800 Megatrux, Inc. New Jersey Economic 800-544-8831 Web: www.smc3.com Development Authority Transportation Web: www.megatrux.com Intermediaries Association 609-858-6700 SOLE - The International Web: www.njeda.com 703-299-5700 Motion Industries, Inc. Society of Logistics Web: www.tianet.org 205-951-1191 301-459-8446 New York/New Jersey Web: www.motionindustries. Web: www.sole.org Transportation com/motion3/jsp/mii/index.html Foreign Freight Forwarders Research Board & Brokers Association Specialized Carriers & 732-332-1221 202-334-2934 NAFA Fleet Management Rigging Association (ATA) Web: www.trb.org Association Web: www.nynjforwarders. 703-698-0291 brokers.org 609-720-0882 Web: www.scranet.org Truck Renting & Leasing Web: www.nafa.org NJ Commerce Commission Association Supply Chain & Logistics 703-299-9120 NASSTRAC 609-984-2333 Web: www.state.nj.us/ Association Canada Web: www.trala.org 202-367-1174 905-513-7300 www.nasstrac.org commerce/ Web: Web: www.sclcanada.org Truck Trailer Manufacturers National Air Transportation ORBIS Corporation Association 262-560-5000 Supply-Chain Council, Inc. 703-549-3010 Association, Inc. Web: www.orbiscorporation. 202-962-0440 Web: www.ttmanet.org 703-845-9000 com Web: www.supply-chain.org www.nata.aero Web: Truckload Carriers Parcel Shippers Association Texas Cartage National Association Association 571-257-7617 Warehouse, Inc. 703-838-1950 of Foreign-Trade Zones Web: www.parcelshippers.org 214-320-3200 Web: www.truckload.org 202-331-1950 Web: www.texcar.com www.naftz.org Web: Private Motor Truck Warehousing Education Council of Canada The International Air Cargo National Customs and Research Council 905-827-0587 Association 630-990-0001 Brokers & Forwarders Web: www.pmtc.ca 786-265-7011 Web: www.werc.org Assoc. of America Web: www.tiaca.org 202-466-0222 Pro-Line World Shipping Council Web: www.ncbfaa.org 978-521-2600 The Intl. Furniture 202-589-1230 Web: www.1proline.com Transportation and Web: www.worldshipping.org National Motor Freight Logistics Council, Inc. Traffic Association, Inc. 508-945-2272 703-838-1810 Web: www.iftlc.org Web: www.nmfta.org

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At American Public University (APU) we recognize that talent development, retention, and succession planning play a critical role in organizational strategy and success. Our collaborative approach to education, combined with our career and professional services, provide the critical support you and your employees need to help grow and retain top logistics talent while increasing employee job satisfaction and performance.

Key Highlights About APU: • Part of the accredited American Public University System. • Recipient of the Online Learning Consortium Award for Quality Online Education. We were the first fully online university to achieve this distinction and are the unprecedented four-time recipient of the Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award. • More than 190 career-relevant degree and certificate programs to help develop your employees in subjects ranging from transportation & logistics, reverse logistics, information technology, marketing, business administration, retail management, corporate sustainability, and more. • Combined tuition, fees, and books are roughly 20% less for undergraduate and 33% less for graduate students than the average published in-state rates at a public university. Among 10 U.S. leading providers of online education, we are on average 42% lower for undergraduate and 33% lower for graduate students.*

Our curriculum addresses the applicability of global standards in public and private sector transportation and logistics management—and focuses on cutting edge processes and tools. Our goal is to provide students the foundational knowledge and real-world skill set to support global air, maritime, and intermodal systems.

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*Tuition figures based on lowest possible tuition rates for 10 of the leading accredited providers of online education. Public in-state tuition information provided by the College Board 2013 Trends in College Pricing, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2011 Digest of Education Statistics, and APUS estimates.

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Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Echo maintains a proprietary web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of transportation providers to serve its clients’ transportation and supply chain management needs. Our proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power enable our clients to achieve significant transportation efficiencies while receiving best-in-class service.

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HUB HIGHWAY Hub Highway is one of the largest over-the-road brokers in North America. Our $330 million Hub Highway brokerage business is fueled by our strategic carrier base. Our highway division can provide a personalized plan - from a single load to innovative capacity solutions for special projects. DRAYAGE Hub Group’s wholly-owned drayage subsidiary, Hub Group Trucking, is stronger than ever. 30 years strong in fact. Our services include intermodal drayage, international drayage and dedicated truck services. Our intermodal drayage footprint includes over 2,850 drivers with 29 terminals nationwide. We retain an in-house information technology staff that ensures Hub Group Trucking’s technological edge.

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Detroit metropolitan area #4 in export value with more than $50 billion One of the largest U.S. air hubs to Asia

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Home to 61 of the Located within 500 miles of almost half the U.S. top 100 North American and Canadian market automotive suppliers

As part of our state’s reinvention, and powered by relentless positive action, Michigan is developing a logistics and supply chain ecosystem that creates new opportunities for Michigan businesses and citizens. Through collaboration with public, private and educational sectors, the Michigan supply chain moves one of the world’s largest concentrations of manufacturers and suppliers and is poised for even greater success in the future. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder

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Starting as early as the 1950s, MSU’s Eli Broad College � Ranked #1 and #2 in the nation for SCM of Business was one of the founding schools for the emerging undergraduate and graduate programs discipline of supply chain management. Ever since, the Broad by U.S. News & World Report four College has led the discipline – nationally and internationally years in a row – with unparalleled research and teaching programs, and has � Rated the most valuable school for been ranked #1 and #2 in SCM undergraduate and graduate SCM talent, SCM World Chief programs by U.S. News & World Report four years running. Supply Chain Officer Survey 2013 MSU’s curriculum is a unique integrated model that coordinates � Ranked one of the top 25 Best U.S. all facets of the supply chain – both within a company and Business Schools by Forbes across all supply chain partners. MSU’s faculty of leading edge researchers and practitioners in SCM provide the most � Founded in 1855, MSU is now one balanced perspective of logistics, operations and procurement, of the top research universities in the world including how these can be synthesized to design and execute a global SCM strategy. � The Broad College has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1953

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UTi is one of the industry’s leading non-asset based, global third party logistics providers. We deliver competitive advantage to each of our client’s supply chains through innovative, integrated solutions. We are committed to delivering value that will help clients succeed in today’s uncertain economic environment. This means maintaining an external focus on the global marketplace, being alert to potential obstacles as well as opportunities, and having solutions ready that can eliminate complexity. Our primary services include: – Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding – Distribution – Contract Logistics – Managed Transportation Services – Customs Brokerage – Supply Chain Consulting

UTi FREIGHT FORWARDING With 310 freight forwarding locations, in 59 countries, UTi believes freight transportation is about reducing costs while delivering goods when and where they are needed. Value is provided through inter-modal shipping at competitive rates, utilizing air, ocean, surface and specialty transportation services.

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Holiday shopping season kicks off slower than expected

while it comes as no surprise that Thanksgiving that the impact of the recession is not over yet for many weekend is commonly viewed as the true beginning of consumers, coupled with the fact that things like low the holiday shopping season, it appears that, perhaps, gas prices and improving job prospects did not translate the booming shopping volumes may take a bit longer to into “must do” Black Friday and holiday weekend shop- materialize than originally anticipated. ping to the levels that were expected. Data issued in preliminary survey results by the While the NRF’s data did not see the expected National Retail Federation (NRF) in a recent New York annual gains, data from comScore that’s specifically Times report found that retail sales in stores and online related to e-commerce activity painted a much more from Thanksgiving through the holiday weekend were positive picture. down 11 percent annually compared to the same time a According to comScore, U.S. desktop retail e-commerce year ago—from $57.4 billion to $50.9 billion. spending for the first 28 days of the November-December Other notable data points cited by the NRF included: holiday shopping season was up 15 percent annually at • The average holiday weekend shopper spent $22.7 billion, with Thanksgiving alone up 32 percent at $159.55 online, which is a 10.2 percent annual decline. $1.01 billion, marking the first day of the 2014 holiday • It was reported that 133.7 million people shopped shopping season to top the $1 billion mark, followed by or planned to shop at stores or online over the Thanks- Black Friday’s 26 percent annual gain at $1.51 billion. giving weekend, which is down 5.2 percent. • Shoppers spent an average of $380.95 over the four days, down 6.4 percent from last From a logistics and supply chain year’s average of $407.02 perspective, the National Retail Federation’s In early October, the NRF said that it expected holiday retail sales are expected to data could eventually lead to a “mad grow 4.1 percent compared to 2013 to $616.9 scramble” in the form of excess inventory billion, which is above the actual 3.1 percent that needs to be moved if holiday sales are for 2013. The NRF also stated that holiday sales have grown by an average of 2.9 percent lower than expected. over the last ten years, which includes its 2014 projection, and are pegged to account for 19.2 percent This month, we’re sure to see a lot of activity and of the retail sector’s $3.2 trillion in 2014 annual sales. information related to holiday shopping, whether it’s And if the 4.1 percent 2014 annual increase is reached, via foot traffic at malls or clicks on laptops. Either it would mark the first time holiday sales have headed way, there is a lot of ground to be covered before a up more than 4 percent annually since 2011. real verdict is rendered as to how things will actually The NRF’s rationale for the expected annual boost go this season. in holiday retail sales was based on the theory that con- From a logistics and supply chain perspective, the sumers are in a better place at this time of the year than NRF’s data could eventually lead to a “mad scramble” they were a year ago, even though consumer income in the form of excess inventory that needs to be moved and spending have only seen moderate gains leading up if holiday sales are lower than expected. An inventory to the big holiday shopping push. overhang is never a welcome occurrence for retail ship- At the same time, however, the NRF also cau- pers, and if anyone needs reminding of the “not so good tioned that shoppers would still be deliberate with times,” then look no further back than the 2008-2009 purchases and also keep an eye out for attractive holiday season, which led to more than a few post- bargains. So, where does that leave things now, based holiday bargains. on the less-than-expected results over Thanksgiving But it’s way too early to take such a somber tone, weekend? so we’ll have to wait to see how things truly shake out. Matt Shay, NRF’s president and chief executive, said Either way, it will be fun to follow. M

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