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<p>March 14 &amp; 15 - Washington, DC</p><div><p>Please set aside the dates of March 14 and 15 to attend the first Passenger and Freight Railroads Unite Conference at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. </p><p> </p><div><p>About the Meeting: </p><div><p>Our business meeting is scheduled for a full day on March 14 and the morning on March 15.  It will begin at 8:00 on March 14 with a networking breakfast and then lunch and will adjourn at 4:30 p.m. followed by a networking reception.  On March 15, the action begins at 8 with a networking breakfast and ends at noon.  Cost is $650 before February 15 and $900 afterwards.  </p><div><p>The meeting is being organized by Dan Elliott who served as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board from 2009 to 2017 and then went into private legal practice at Conner &amp; Winters.  Based on his experience at the Board, he came to believe that freight and passenger railroads need to talk more about how the national rail system should operate to be most efficient and effective.</p><div><p>The title of the meeting is Passenger and Freight Railroads Unite.  This title expresses the theme of the meeting, that is to bring together freight and passenger railroads and other experts to look at the relationship between them to solve ongoing issues between these parties through informal discussions. </p><div><p>The goal is to bring everyone together to talk about the best way for the rail system to operate.  In many circumstances, the freight railroads own and control the track that the passenger railroads operate on and in others, the passenger railroads have control.  These shared track scenarios lead to disagreements about who should be able to go first when they both simultaneously need to run over the same route.  It seems as if there is insufficient discussion in this town between the relevant parties.  If these parties talked to each other directly rather than past each other through the press and trade shows, maybe we could fix some of the issues that have been fought over by these railroads.</p><div><p>As a result, we have invited leaders from Amtrak, the freight railroads, rail commuter services, and developers of new passenger and freight lines.  A robust discussion about shared track and changing the network hopefully will lead to some solutions about how this fantastic system should operate.</p><div><p>Dress code is business casual. Networking tables will be available for distribution of your company’s information. We will have a networking breakfast, lunch, and reception on March 14 with our business meeting scheduled for a full day. We will also have a networking breakfast on March 15 with a plan to adjourn at noon.</p><div><p>All activities will be held at the Westin Washington, DC City Center.  There will also be an all-day beverage station in the venue. </p><div><p>The meeting brochure and any other materials will be provided electronically in the interest of our natural resources and cost savings. </p><div><div><div><p>We would welcome additional sponsors for our programs and events – please contact Lisa Linthicum at 918-586-8511 or email <a href="mailto:llinthicum@cwlaw.com">llinthicum@cwlaw.com</a>. See below for more information.Thank you for your support.</p><p><a href="https://d38k609s96gn1e.cloudfront.net/_jobs/247892/docs/PASSENGERANDFREIGHTRAILROADSUNITE2019AGENDADRAFT.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE DRAFT AGENDA</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Passenger & Freight Railroads Unite 2019

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  </article><figcaption>Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.</figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>First-ever Colombo International Logistics Conference, August 1 and 2,  2019</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hidden gem of a logistics center and a megapolis in the Indian Ocean</strong></li><li><strong>A conference to understand South Asia’s logistics market beyond 2020</strong></li><li><strong>Lonely Planet's No. 1 destination for travel 2019</strong></li><li><strong>CIMC Events 5<sup>th</sup> Major International Conference</strong></li></ul><p>Sri Lanka is known as a mega transshipment location in South Asia. In fact, it’s the fastest growing one among major ports of the world, with the rank of 11<sup>th</sup> best connected port in the world of shipping. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, connecting multiple continents and reaching out to billions of people, many have not realized that the island nation sitting next to the major market of India is probably the best geographical position for logistics, distribution and storage of both bulk and containerized cargo. Sri Lanka has a very flexible and an investor-friendly environment through its commercial hub act opening the country for logistics FDI with least procedures for international investments. In addition, it has three major ocean ports being extensively developed for variety of purposes and connectivity. Colombo being the main container transshipment port is the only main South Asian port, closest to the East-West shipping route that is well equipped for the 21<sup>st</sup> century mega container ships.</p><p>Hambantota managed by China Merchant Group is another emerging deep draught port which will service multiple commodities and types of shipping, supporting bulk, Ro-Ro, gas and bunkering services. With the huge hinterland land available for logistics services, this port is expected to transform the Southern landscape of Sri Lanka into a mega metropolis and is a key node for China’s “belt &amp; road initiative."</p><p>On the Eastern flank of the country is the world’s second largest natural port, Trincomalee used by the British during the world war two. It is now being designed to be a major maritime city to service the region of Bay of Bengal, connecting South East Asia to South Asia.</p><h2>South Asia – expanding middle class</h2><p>As South Asia’s population and the middle-income group expands, demand for products for manufacturing and consumption is likely to triple or quadruple by 2050, making a huge demand for cost effective logistics services. The space in Sri Lanka is unmatchable to any other geographic location to provide logistics to emerging markets. In fact, Sri Lanka is the only location that connects two major hubs of Far-East and Middle East (Singapore &amp; Dubai) within four days of sailing or four hours of flying. This unique advantage combined with the Indian Sub-continent market gives an unprecedented advantage to reduce costs, deliver on time to markets and provide access to consumers.</p><p>Speaking of the event CEO of the Shippers’ Academy Colombo said that this is the 5<sup>th</sup> major international conference that they are doing under the CIMC events brand. In view of the developing opportunities in Sri Lanka, the first ever Colombo International Logistics Conference with the support of the government of Sri Lanka and international partners and the industry, will be held on 1<sup>st</sup> &amp; 2<sup>nd</sup> August 2019, to showcase an investment destination beyond 2020. The conference will be combined with port visits, free zone visits, port city and optional tours as the country has been designated as the “top travel destination for 2019” by Lonely Planet we would give the international travelers a greater experience this time around.</p><p>The conference is put together by CIMC Events, which had two major conferences in Colombo on the maritime industry of Sri Lanka in 2015 &amp; 2016, where over 400 delegates took part each time. In addition, CIMC Events have conducted two international conferences in Mumbai, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2017/2018 (South Asia Maritime and Logistics Forum). The official media partner for the Colombo international Logistics conference 2018 is Maritime Gateway, India.</p><p>A large international gathering is expected in Colombo for this conference and further information can be found on <a href="http://www.cimc.lk">www.cimc.lk</a> or e-mail: <a href="mailto:info@cimc.lk">info@cimc.lk</a></p><p>Telephone: +94 773820703 / +94 011 3560844</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>

First-Ever Colombo International Logistics Conference, August 1 and 2, 2019

<p>Wyckoff, New Jersey December 1 st, 2018 – On Dec. 6, Guangzhou Port Authority, Guangzhou Port Group (NANSHA) and Zhongshan Port &amp; Shipping Group held a promotion event in Zhongshan City. It is the first time that Zhongshan Port &amp; Shipping Group co-operated with Guangzhou Port Group to Promote Nansha in West PRD Area.</p><p>The 52.51 percent acquisition of Zhongshan Port &amp; Shipping Group is Guangzhou Port (Nansha) first step in the consolidation efforts in the Guangdong Province. The acquisition will complement the current network of the company portfolio and will further generate synergies and positive long-term financial returns.</p><p>Zhongshan Port &amp; Shipping Group founded in 1953 has total assets of 1 billion RMB ($145 million). It possesses 3 terminals in Zhongshan city including Zhongshan Terminal, Xiaolan Terminal and Shenwan Terminal, with a total annual throughput over 1 million TEU. It also engages in Zhongshan Bonded Logistics Center and is one of the logistics leading enterprises with relatively large scale and strength, possessing 16 subordinate enterprises.</p><h2>Port services</h2><p>The Port devotes itself to providing professional services, especially in the following fields:</p><p>-International Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance o LCL cargo in port and logistics distribution</p><p>-Three Ports with 23 berths in different sizes for bulk, and containers</p><p>-Annual container capacity of 1,000,000 TEU</p><p>-Over 200 various kinds of loading equipment</p><p>-Total water of over 1,600 meters (4,921 feet).</p><p><strong>About Guangzhou Port Group (Nansha):</strong> Guangzhou Port Group Co., Ltd. established on Feb. 26, 2004, is a wholly state-owned company. Approved by Guangzhou Municipal Government, it was reformed from the former Guangzhou Harbor Bureau in accordance with relevant Chinese laws on modern enterprise mechanism. Guangzhou Port total throughput 20.4 million teus, with Port of Nansha, as the fastest growing port in South China. Port of Nansha is the only Deepwater Port on the West Bank of the Pearl River Delta. With over 60 Quay Cranes and 16 Berths and close to many vendors and manufacturers has enabled Nansha to grow every year since it’s opening in 2004. Today Port of Nansha will move 15 Million Teus in 2018 with 60 Liner Services Worldwide, partnering with the top 20 Ocean Carriers.</p><p>If you would like more information about this topic, please contact John Painter at Guangzhou Port America 201-264-2775 or email at <a href="mailto:john.painter@portofnansha.com">john.painter@portofnansha.com</a></p>

Guangzhou Port (Nansha) acquires 52.51% shares of Zhongshan Port & Shipping Group

<p>November 9, 2018 – Advent Intermodal Solutions, LLC today announced the appointment of Dennis Monts as Executive Vice President – Commercial Operations.  The appointment of one of the intermodal industry’s foremost logistics and technology development experts, signals Advent’s continued commitment to addressing the fundamental need for collaboration and digitization solutions in container logistics.  Mr. Monts brings over 30 years of experience across the intermodal, trucking, third party logistics, warehousing and employment service sectors.  He will focus on helping shippers and their 3PL and trucking partners with predictive cargo visibility solutions, realization of new operational efficiencies and capturing untapped savings across their landside container supply chain.</p>
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<p>Previously with the Intermodal Association of North America, Monts spearheaded commercial and product development for IANA’s Intermodal Information Services leading to a broad suite of technology applications providing regulatory compliance, equipment interchange, terminal gate data processing, safety and risk management solutions across all intermodal stakeholders.  His prior senior executive experience includes leadership roles at Matson Logistics, Randstad Holding and General Motors Corporation, as well as serving as senior economist for the American Trucking Associations.  Mr. Monts has also intertwined a successful series of entrepreneurial business launches in the banking, retail, television, staffing, distribution, trucking and third party logistics sectors. </p>
<p>A graduate of James Madison University with an Economics B.B.A., he is a Six Sigma Champion with professional development certifications from the Center for Creative Leadership, Emory University and the Harvard Business School.</p>
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Advent Intermodal Names Dennis Monts Executive Vice President - Commercial Operations

<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>BOSTON</strong> – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors voted to approve $45 million for the procurement of three new ship-to-shore cranes that continues an $850 million investment plan to keep the Port of Boston competitive for New England’s importers and exporters while protecting and growing the blue-collar jobs in the working port.  </p><p>“Purchasing these new cranes will help us keep the positive momentum going at Conley Terminal,” said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. “We’ve seen four straight years of record breaking container numbers. Revitalizing the working Port of Boston means strategically purchasing equipment and modernizing the terminal to support that growth.”</p><p>The new low profile cranes will be able to serve large container ships as wide as 22 containers and come at an important time.  Conley Container Terminal has set volume records in four consecutive years, processing 283,720 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in FY2018.  The consistent growth is attributed to the strong regional economy, the higher levels of productivity, and the ease of doing business through an efficient and virtually congestion-free terminal.    </p><p> “We have made tremendous progress making Conley Terminal an easy place to do business and these three new cranes will be a critical addition as we continue moving forward,” said Lisa Wieland, Massport’s Port Director. “The Port’s strong working relationships with ocean carriers, the Northeast supply chain community, and the International Longshoremen’s Association are key to Conley Terminal’s growth and its success as a full-service regional gateway.”</p><p>Conley Terminal processed 283,720 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in FY2018, a fourth straight record, with import volume up 11 percent, to 163,543 TEUs.  The consistent growth is attributed to the strong regional economy, the higher levels of productivity, and the ease of doing business through an efficient and virtually congestion-free terminal, making the Port of Boston a competitive gateway for the Northeast region.</p><p>Massport is investing in waterside and landside infrastructure to keep Conley Terminal competitive and cost-effective. The Boston Harbor Dredging Project is a $350 million partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Massport.  The project includes maintenance dredging of the inner harbor, which was completed last year, and the deepening of the main ship channels, which began in July, to accommodate the large container vessels calling today and in the future. </p><p>An additional $500 million of planned landside infrastructure investments are underway supported by a $42 million U.S. DOT FASTLANE Grant and $107.5 million from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  In addition to the new ship-to-shore cranes, Conley Terminal improvements include the construction of two 50-foot berths, expanded reefer storage, and new in-and-out gate facilities.  Additionally, Massport and Columbia Intermodal have worked together to introduce 300 new chassis to the Fargo Street chassis pool this October, just in time to support the demands of the holiday peak season.  </p><p>Conley Terminal is the only full-service container terminal in New England and serves eight of the top 10 shipping lines in the world. Each year, more than 1.9 million metric tons of cargo passes through the terminal.  Containerized cargo that uses Conley’s regional gateway includes seafood, wine and spirits, logs and lumber, furniture, apparel, among several other commodities supporting development and economic growth in this region.</p><p>The Port is the main artery of Massachusetts’ consumer economy, with imports and exports serving as vital catalysts for growth, investment and jobs. More than 1,600 businesses across New England use the Port to connect to the global economy. The Port generates $4.6 billion in annual economic impact and supports 7,000 direct jobs. </p><p>  </p><p align="center">###</p><p align="center"> </p><p>The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $15 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England. For more information, please visit massport.com.</p>

Massport Set to Procure Three New Cranes For Conley Terminal

<p>Release date 10/29/2018</p>
<p>Contact Information: Trase Jones – <a href="mailto:trase.jones@eagletransportcorp.com">trase.jones@eagletransportcorp.com</a></p>
<p>Eagle Transport Corp. was honored with a SmartWay<sup>®</sup> Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.  </p>
<p>“Safe and responsible transportation of Chemical &amp; Petroleum products are core values at Eagle Transport,” said Eagle’s President and COO, Lance Collette. “A sharp and consistent focus on protecting everyone’s health and our environment, through company and industry initiatives, have been built into the way we operate our business. There are no shortcuts. We are proud to have been chosen by SmartWay to be a part of this elite group of carriers.”</p>
<p>Eagle Transport was one of 40 truck carriers to receive this distinction, representing the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s 3700 Partners.  The Excellence Awardees were honored at the 2018 American Trucking Associations Annual Management Conference &amp; Exhibition in Austin, Texas on October 29, 2018.</p>
<h3>“Today, EPA is honoring top-performing SmartWay Carrier Partners with this year’s 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award, for their leadership in moving more goods with less fuel,” said EPA’s Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, Bill Wehrum. “These companies inspire others in the freight sector to invest in innovative technologies and business practices that save fuel, while reducing costs and protecting the environment.”  </h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Eagle: </span>Eagle Transport Corporation is a professionally managed trucking company transporting liquid bulk petroleum, chemicals and bio-fuels. With only four trucks, Eagle Transport began in 1969 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and has enjoyed steady annual growth. Today, Eagle has over 800 drivers, 500 power units and 22 terminals located throughout the Southeast United States. Even through deregulation in 1992, Eagle has continued to grow annually, through retention and continuing service of existing accounts, the acquisition of transport companies and the expansion into new markets. Eagle has safely secured itself as a leader in transporting bulk products nationwide.</h3>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About SmartWay:</span></p>
<p class="Default">EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and reducing air pollution. Demonstrating a commitment to corporate sustainability and social responsibility through SmartWay provides for a more competitive and sustainable business environment. Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have avoided emitting more than 103 million tons of air pollutants (NOx, PM, and CO2) contributing to cleaner air and healthier citizens, while saving more than 215.4 million barrels of oil and $29.7 billion in fuel costs – equivalent to eliminating the annual energy use of over 14 million homes.</p>
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<p>More information on SmartWay in general: <a href="http://www.epa.gov/smartway/">www.epa.gov/smartway/</a> </p>
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<p>SmartWay Excellence Award: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees">https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees</a>     </p>

Eagle Transport Corporation Receives US EPA 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award

<div>Worldwide Terminals Fernandina (“WTF”), working in partnership with the Ocean Highway and Port Authority of Nassau County (“OHPA”), are pleased to announce that they have closed on a $2 million Bridge Financing Facility with BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY (“BB&amp;T”) for the acquisition of a Liebherr Mobile Harbor Crane (the “Crane”).  This purchase will include all necessary attachments including a state-of-the-art container spreader, as well as, onsite training. </div>
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<div>The actual funding for the Crane was the result of a $2 million grant authorized by the Florida State Legislature, approved by Governor Rick Scott, and funded through the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) to the OHPA, and was the result of diligent efforts by State Senator Aaron Bean and State Representative Cord Byrd.  The bridge financing provided by BB&amp;T facilitates the purchase and delivery of the Crane by alleviating timing issues with the FDOT funding.   </div>
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<div>Christopher T. Ragucci, Chief Executive of Worldwide Terminals Fernandina remarked, “We continue to believe that Nassau Terminals is an undiscovered gem in the growing Southeast region.  The acquisition of this Crane will support the continued growth of our Port operations.  We are grateful to Governor Scott and appreciate the dedication of Senator Bean and Representative Byrd to the growth of world trade and the economy in Nassau County.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our financial and equity partners in WTF, Four Wood Capital Partners, who arranged this innovative financing on behalf of OHPA”. </div>
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<div>John M. Morale, Managing Partner at Four Wood Capital Partners who also serves as WTF’s Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary commented, “We are pleased to work with a premier financial provider such as BB&amp;T to secure the necessary funding for this project on behalf of our colleagues at OHPA.  This transaction is a part of the first phase of our capital improvement plan for the Port which will bring more jobs and greater economic growth to Nassau County.  Further, we also note that we are in the process of finalizing a new long-term Operating Agreement with OHPA which we hope to have executed by October 4, 2018”.   </div>
<div>“Strategically positioned ports are essential to retaining, as well as, attracting industry to an area and we are blessed to have one here in Nassau County (Northeast Florida) to help us achieve both goals”, remarked Laura DiBella, Executive Director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board, and Port Director for the Port of Fernandina.  “I am thankful for Worldwide Terminals’ commitment to our unique general cargo port and even more excited to work with them."</div>
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<div>The Port of Fernandina’s Operator, Nassau Terminals, LLC, was acquired by Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC, a subsidiary of the Worldwide Group, LLC, and Four Wood Capital Partners, LLC, a New York based asset management and merchant banking firm in February 2018. </div>
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<div>The terminal currently handles paper and forest products exported to the Caribbean, Central and South America by companies such as Barnett Paper, WestRock and Caribbean Forest Carriers.  It also serves as homeport for Somers Isle Shipping’s containerized service to Bermuda, now in its 33rd year.  The terminal handles imported forest products from Asia and Scandinavia, as well as, certain bulk commodities.   Plans call for an additional capital investment of $15 million in the coming years to modernize the Port’s facilities including additional cranes and cargo handling equipment, as well as, a berth extension and an on-dock paper warehouse to better accommodate our customers.  The Port has 300,000 square feet of warehouse facilities and daily on-dock rail service.  It has a fully-certified Container Freight Station, and the Port will be adding Foreign Trade Zone designation as well. </div>
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<div>Worldwide Terminals Fernandina has an experienced workforce that offers turn-key services including freight-forwarding, trucking, warehousing and distribution management and is capable of handling bulk, break-bulk, project cargo, containerized and refrigerated cargoes, as well as, steel and lumber.  Worldwide Terminals Fernandina is an ideal multi-purpose port, located less than two miles from the open ocean, offering the most cost-efficient service in the Southeast region.  The Port currently has active trade with South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda, with plans to expand into Europe and Asia over the next year. </div>
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<div>BB&amp;T Corporation is a bank holding company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Its bank, BB&amp;T, operates 2,049 branches in 15 states and Washington, D.C., and offers consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.  It is the 16th largest bank in the U.S. with assets of $221.6 billion.  Its subsidiary, BB&amp;T Insurance Services, is one of the largest insurance brokers in the world. </div>
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<div>Please contact either Chris Ragucci (904.990.1400); <a href="mailto:chris.ragucci@worldwideterminals.com">chris.ragucci@worldwideterminals.com</a>) or John M. Morale (646.515.7561); <a href="mailto:john.morale@worldwideterminals.com">john.morale@worldwideterminals.com</a>) with any questions or for more information.</div>

Worldwide Terminals Fernandina - Port of Fernandina, Florida closes on $2 million bridge financing

<div>HOUSTON — W.W. Rowland Trucking Company, a transportation and terminal services provider, has named Jim Kramer as president of its Houston, Texas based company. Kramer was previously senior vice president, Commercial &amp; Midwest for ContainerPort Group Inc. </div>

W.W. Rowland Trucking Company, Inc. names Jim Kramer as president

<p><strong>Englewood Cliffs, NJ</strong> -- Alliance Shippers Inc., a leading provider of global logistics services, announced that it has received a prestigious industry award for quality service and customer satisfaction.</p>
<p>Alliance Shippers Inc. is the winner of the Gold Medal for Intermodal Marketing Companies in <em>Logistics Management Magazine’s</em> Quest for Quality survey of transportation and logistics services providers. The award is the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group.</p>
<h2>'Top-to-bottom' customer service approach</h2>
<p>“We are honored to receive the 2018 Quest for Quality award. It recognizes our top-to-bottom approach to customer service,” said Jonathan Lefcourt, President and CEO of Alliance Shippers Inc. “It proves that our commitment to The Perfect Shipment® program is appreciated by our customers.”</p>
<p>For more than three decades, <em>Logistics Management</em>’s Quest for Quality has been regarded in the transportation and logistics industry as the most important measure of customer satisfaction and performance excellence. With this year’s award, Alliance Shippers Inc. has achieved this recognition 18 times.</p>
<p>“Quest for Quality Awards are uniquely purposeful in our market because the winners are determined by our readers -- the buyers of logistics and transportation services who put these carriers and service providers to work on a daily basis all over the world,” said Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media, LLC, the publisher of <em>Logistics Management.</em></p>
<h2><strong>About the Quest for Quality Award</strong></h2>
<p>To determine the best of the best, <em>Logistics Management</em> readers -- logistics, transportation and supply chain decision makers -- rate carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) service providers and U.S. port operators strictly on the basis of service quality. One of the most notable elements about the Quest for Quality Awards is that it calls these shippers to vote in the genre of services they actually use; in turn, they vote for the providers that they think have best delivered on quality service in specific niches.</p>
<h2><strong>About Alliance Shippers Inc.</strong></h2>
<p>Established in 1977, Alliance Shippers Inc. is one of North America’s largest privately owned providers of global logistics services. Through more than 40 regional and international sales and operating facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Alliance Shippers Inc. offers customers worldwide a full-service/single-source team approach to state-of-the-art rail, highway, ocean and air transport services.</p>
<p>For more information, visit Alliance Shippers’ website at <a href="http://www.alliance.com">www.alliance.com</a> or call toll-free 1-800-222-0451.</p>

Alliance Shippers Inc. Award Gold In National Survey

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<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">“We have invested in new facilities and battery collection capacity in overseas. These investments will allow Taisen to build a sustainable and eco-friendly lithium-ion battery supply chain in the coming years to carry out our business plan. After the change of the importation laws in 2017 we have changed our logistic strategic point to South Korea to supply companies from overseas. After overcoming the logistic barrier through a Joint Venture in South Korea we now are able to supply new markets in Asia, Europe, Canada, South America and the United States" said Mr. Jayden Goh, Chief Executive Officer.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">The new facilities are being equipped with state-of-the-art high-tech types of equipment and software. Taisen in China receives the products and process it with unique methods certified by five patents published in 2018 by Taisen Recycling Company. “We are pleased to offer our customers products made by the most advanced technology related to Lithium-ion batteries available in China,” added Mr. Jayden Goh.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">Taisen is involved in Battery Recycling since 2014. It is known for such products as Lithium Carbonate, Cobalt Sulfate, and Nickel Sulfate made at adjustable grades for any model of Li-ion battery. “Taisen Recycling is the choice for recovery of critical raw materials used by the battery industry. What represents the best solution to avoid the environmental impacts of mining. We are definitely on our way to achieve the global Lithium-ion battery market,” added Mr. Yi, Chairman of the Company. The company has recently indicated plans to increase its market share overseas and has started the partnership with companies interested in import battery raw materials and export waste scrap batteries.</p>
<h2 class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">About Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology</h2>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Founded in 2014, Taisen is the maker of battery raw materials and Lithium-ion battery recycling company of choice. Its recycling service and battery material manufacture are known for the advanced technology and high purity products. The company’s mission is to recycle retired batteries and supply back critical raw materials to the battery industry. Taisen Recycling currently has served the BYD Automotive company in the last eight years since when the company started as battery collector. Another big partner is the Huawei in China. The company employs over 100 people in the greater Hunan area. For more information about Taisen Recycling, visit its website at <a href="http://www.tai-sen.cn/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.tai-sen.cn&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1530730511812000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGmtqxYiNkgre_X499XRFP2je5s5Q">http://www.tai-sen.cn</a>.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left;"> The Joint Venture with NH Recytech, based in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, further increases Taisen’s share in the Lithium-ion market. “The combination of NH Recytech with our production in China will provide our clients with strategic final disposal and treatment for Lithium-ion batteries in South Korea,” said Mr. Yi, president of Taisen Recycling. “This partnership is also expected to result in greater efficiencies and significantly increase our market share,” added Mr. Yi.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText"> “A Joint Venture was formed with Taisen to help NH Recytech broaden its recycling services and strengthen its  market share,” commented Mr. Cho Jeong Jo, Chief Executive Officer, NH Recytech. “Our expanded capacity will allow Taisen greater access to the clients from all over the world strategically.”</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">Taisen will use NH Recytech’s existing infrastructure and land to leverage Recytech’s capacity and provide recycling services and battery materials to its customers. Taisen is in the process of global expansion and investment in new recycling facilities. “The integration of both companies is already signed and will take place over the next three months. Our clients will continue to receive the same high-quality battery raw materials and battery recycling treatment, which they have come to expect,” stated Mr. Yi, Chairman of the company.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">The Joint Venture of Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology Co. Ltd and NH Recytech will operate under the name of Dr. LiB - Global Alliance. “We feel strongly that joining forces with NH Recytech will allow us to realize our strategic goals within 3 years,” explained Mr. Jayden Goh.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">Under the terms of the agreement, Taisen has agreed to share the partner's infrastructure and invest in its recycling plant. Metal Traders, Government Collection Programs, Battery Manufacturers, Recycling Companies and collectors are all invited to join the Dr. LiB – Global Alliance from 2018.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">NH Recytech established in 2012 has big Lithium-ion batteries manufacturers as clients such as LG Chem, Samsung SDI, Mercedes-Benz, and others. Its recycling plant is known for e-waste treatment and refinery of precious/non-ferrous scrap metals.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">For more information, please contact:</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText"> Nathalie Fraga - Business Associate Director</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">ANHUA TAISEN RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.</p>
<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">Factory:  311, Sheng Dao, Anhua Xian, Yiyang Shi, Hunan Sheng, China. Zip code: 413524. Township, Anhua County, Hunan Gaoming Industrial Park. </p>
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<p class="m_6408646554413331146MsoPlainText">For more information, contact: <a href="mailto:chai-marketing@tai-sen.cn">chai-marketing@tai-sen.cn</a></p>

Chinese lithium-ion battery refinery overcomes logistics barriers and starts global alliance

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<div>Jacksonville, Fla – Owner-operators leased to Landstar are using a new mobile technology designed to increase revenue opportunities and keep trucks loaded. Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, announced the launch of its enhanced Landstar Maximizer® mobile app, a robust search engine that enables owner-operators to look for and book back-to-back loads, creating multi-leg, full-week runs.  </div>
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<div>After entering a destination, origin and date range, an owner-operator clicks the app’s Ask Max® button and the Landstar-exclusive technology takes seconds to find the right combination of loads. The Landstar Maximizer app does more than connect dots on a map – it analyzes rates, distance and time, and presents the owner-operator with the best possible load combinations to maximize the potential revenue they can generate for the time period they choose. The results show cities, pick-up dates and revenue per load. The Landstar owner-operator, which the company calls a business capacity owner (BCO), can choose which combination best meets his or her needs – whether that’s maximizing revenue or being in a certain city by a specific date. Then he or she contacts the Landstar agents to book the loads.  </div>
<div>The Landstar Maximizer mobile app launched in beta version in late 2017 to a small group of Landstar BCOs. Since the app’s recent full roll-out in 2018, nearly 70 percent of Landstar’s more than 9,600 BCOs have downloaded and used the tool.  </div>
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<div>According to Landstar BCO Stephen McFarlane, the app has changed his business and helped him achieve a new level of success. “It’s very easy to use and gives me a lot of data to make the best decision for my business,” says McFarlane.</div>
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<div>“The app uses loads available from the Landstar load board to create the multi-leg runs based on the user’s search criteria. The technology is designed to help BCOs spend less time searching for loads, with less downtime between loads – which means more revenue opportunities for owner-operators leased to Landstar,” said Landstar Transportation Logistics Executive Vice President of Capacity Development Rocco Davanzo. “This another example of how Landstar provides BCOs the opportunity to decide what to haul, when to haul and where to haul.” </div>
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<div>Watch this video to learn more about the mobile app and its features. The Landstar Maximizer mobile app can be downloaded by Landstar BCOs for free on iTunes or Google Play. </div>

Landstar Announces exclusive mobile app for finding multi-leg runs

<p>June 11, 2018 – <a href="http://portofnansha.com/port-of-nansha-opens-west-coast-office-led-by-industry-executive-rod-wagoner-vice-president-sales-marketing/">Port of Nansha</a> is pleased to announce the addition of Rod Wagoner, a well-known figure in the international transportation industry with over 30 years of expertise in all aspects of global logistics. He has held several management and executive positions working for a major global ocean carrier in Seattle, Portland and most recently in Los Angeles. In the ocean transportation business segment, he has developed long term partnerships with key accounts and has always been driven to meet or exceed customer expectations. As the Port of Nansha continues to set new records on growth and market share, Rod’s winning attitude and experience will help ensure this trend continues.</p>
<p>Rod will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales plans to retain, expand and secure international container business opportunities targeting importers, exporters, Ocean Carriers, and other logistics service providers for the Western Region of North America and Canada. He will report to the John Painter, President/CEO, in New Jersey.</p>
<h2>About Guangzhou Port Group</h2>
<p>Guangzhou Port Group Co., Ltd. established on Feb. 26, 2004, is a wholly state-owned company. Approved by Guangzhou Municipal Government, it was reformed from the former Guangzhou Harbor Bureau in accordance with relevant Chinese laws on modern enterprise mechanism.</p>
<p><a href="http://portofnansha.com/port-of-nansha-opens-west-coast-office-led-by-industry-executive-rod-wagoner-vice-president-sales-marketing/">Port of Nansha,</a> of the Guangzhou Port Group is the fastest growing port in South China. Port of Nansha is the only Deepwater Port on the West Bank of the Pearl River Delta. With over 60 Quay Cranes and 16 Berths and close to many vendors and manufacturers has enabled Nansha to grow every year since it’s opening in 2004. Today Port of Nansha moved over 13.5 M Teus in 2017 with over 50 Liner Services Worldwide, partnering with the top 20 Ocean Carriers.</p>

Guangzhou Port Group/Port of Nansha North America announces Rod Ragoner as vice president of sales and marketing

<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Lowell, Mass. – Contract Logix, LLC,  a long-time developer of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software solutions, announced today the promotion of Jim Averill to Vice President of Customer Success. Averill joined Contract Logix in 2011 and has led numerous internal and external teams developing and implementing robust <a href="http://www.contractlogix.com/">contract management software solutions</a>.</p>
<p>“Jim’s unique combination of technical acumen and customer-facing experience makes him the ideal leader for our Customer Success efforts,” says Contract Logix CEO Rick Ralston. “It’s an honor to work with Jim in our leadership team on our journey of providing insightful and actionable contract data analytics.”</p>
<p>Averill and his team will onboard, train and support all Contract Logix products including <a href="https://www.contractlogix.com/products/express-solutions/">Contract Logix Express™</a>, the fastest and most intuitive contract management system available for identifying and managing complex legal and financial risk.</p>
<p>“I couldn’t be more excited to work with such an experienced and talented Customer Success team,” said Averill. “The customers of Contract Logix are so impressive. I look forward to being part of their continued success stories.”</p>
<p>Averill holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has over 20 years’ experience in software engineering and customer-facing roles. His experience is deep in the development and implementation of global business intelligence applications for collecting and analyzing complex data.</p>
<h2>About Contract Logix</h2>
<p>Founded in 2006, Contract Logix is a longtime innovator and provider of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software.  CLM software from Contract Logix provides companies in <a href="https://www.contractlogix.com/products/for-any-industry/">dozens of industries</a> with the tools they need to efficiently draft, negotiate, approve, and manage their contracts. Contract Logix provides solutions that are easy to use and easy to onboard, yet powerful enough to help contract management professionals truly take control of their agreements and associated documents. For more information on easy-to-use and easy-to adopt CLM solutions by Contract Logix, visit <a href="file:///C:/Users/Colleen/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe/TempState/Downloads/www.contractlogix.com">www.contractlogix.com</a>.</p>

Contract Logix appoints Jim Averill as vice president of customer success

<div>LONDON, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2018 – Tokema International, a global supply chain company providing hands-on consultancy services to manufacturers, retailers and 3PL’s, announced today the launch of Tokema Digital, a digital marketing agency for the logistics industry.  </div>
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<div>This unique service was created to help logistics service providers increase their online visibility through a range of high-impact digital marketing strategies, while taking advantage of Tokema’s logistics expertise. </div>
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<div>Pierre Liguori, the founder and managing director of Tokema International said, “Most logistics service providers – especially small and medium-sized businesses – understand the need for a consistent digital marketing strategy. However, they often don’t know how to approach this subject. On the other hand, non-specialized digital marketing agencies don’t fully understand the needs and challenges faced by the logistics sector. Tokema Digital has over 40 years of logistics expertise and combines it with an in-depth knowledge of the latest digital marketing techniques. We even act as the external marketing department for most of our clients.” </div>
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<div>Tokema Digital’s team of enthusiastic professionals offers a wide range of digital marketing services, including web site design and development, visual identity, and marketing collaterals design, social selling, community management, e-mail campaigns, and marketing events organisation. Uniquely aimed at the logistics sector, Tokema Digital hopes to revolutionize the approach to digital marketing within the industry. </div>
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<div>With offices in London, Tokema’s services cater to both the UK and international markets. </div>
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Tokema International launches a digital marketing agency for the logistics sector

<p>MIAMI, Florida – <a href="http://www.zim.com/countrysites/americas/usa/en-us/pages/zimlinenetwork.aspx?trade=9&amp;line=CFX&amp;Service=CAS">ZIM’s Canada Florida Express Service’s</a> first Miami bound vessel, M/V Arsos, arrived this morning.  The 1,300-TEU vessel, serviced by <a href="http://pomtoc.com/">Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC)</a>, is part of a fixed weekly service.  Its rotation includes: Kingston - Miami - Halifax – Kingston. </p>
<p>ZIM VP Shipping, Rafael Ben-Ari, said: “Responding fast to market needs with new and improved offerings is in large part thanks to ZIM’s independence, keeping the company agile and giving it operational freedom to introduce important improvements beneficial to customers.” </p>
<p>ZIMs USA President George Goldman added: "ZIM’s new alignment (both of- <a href="https://new.zim.com/schedules/schedule-by-line?trade=1&amp;line=ZCP">ZCP</a>+<a href="https://new.zim.com/schedules/schedule-by-line?trade=9&amp;line=CFX">CFX</a>) offers the fastest connection from China to Miami at 28 days from Shanghai, via Kingston along with many additional advantages to our customers."</p>
<p>“Welcome to Miami-Dade County M/V Arsos!” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “This new business opportunity was one discussed along with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman and senior ZIM executives last November during a trade mission to Israel. Thank you ZIM for your trust in the PortMiami team.”</p>
<p>“The arrival of the M/V Arsos at PortMiami is only the beginning,” said the Miami-Dade County Chair of the Trade and Tourism Committee Rebeca Sosa. “We are grateful to our partners at ZIM for their business, it represents growth and opportunities for our local community.”</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.portmiami.biz/">About PORTMIAMI</a></strong></p>
<p>PortMiami is among America's busiest ports and recognized as a global gateway. PortMiami contributes more than $41.4 billion annually to Miami-Dade County and generates 324,352 direct, indirect, and induced jobs.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.zim.com/pages/default.aspx">About ZIM</a></strong></p>
<p>About ZIM: Since 1945, ZIM provides creative operational and logistical solutions to customers. Over the years ZIM has grown to become a leading force in the shipping industry, by pioneering innovative technologies and expanding its vast geographical network while maintaining its tradition of excellence.</p>

ZIM's M/V Arsos arrives in Miami, part of ZIM's Canada Florida Express Service

<p>The Maritime Global Technologies Innovation Center (MGTIC) at SUNY Maritime is pleased to announce its participation in two events in June.  The first will be a presentation on Tuesday afternoon June 19 at the Marine Money Conference (June 18 to 20) in New York City titled “Connecting and Catalyzing Maritime Tech Development in New York and the World”.  The time will be 2:00 to  4:15 p.m. with brief presentations on private equity financing opportunities in maritime technology, blockchain, compliance and insurance with a panel discussion focusing on new technology for the maritime sector. The conference will be held at the Hotel Pierre, 2 E. 61<sup>st</sup> Street, New York, N.Y.</p>
<p>The next evening Wednesday June 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., MGTIC will sponsor a Maritime Startup Showcase to be held at Grand Central Tech 335 Madison Ave. 4<sup>th</sup> Floor (Between 43<sup>rd</sup> and 44<sup>th</sup> Street in New York, N.Y.)  The event is free but you must register online for a ticket at the following site <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mgtic-startup-showcase-tickets-45182649521">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mgtic-startup-showcase-tickets-45182649521</a> We will have several maritime startup presentations, panel discussions and an audience open mic plus post-event networking.  </p>
<p>For further information, please see our website at <a href="http://www.maritimeglobaltechnologies.org/">www.maritimeglobaltechnologies.org</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:mgtic@sunymaritime.edu">mgtic@sunymaritime.edu</a></p>

Connecting and Catalyzing Maritime Tech Development in New York and the World

<div>NEW YORK, NY, May 7, 2018 – MTS Logistics, an award-winning New York-based freight forwarder with a global client base, has announced its 8th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, to be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2018. Building on the success of last year’s bike event, MTS Logistics also announced that they had already raised over $21,500 from a variety of sponsors, far exceeding last year’s donations. </div>
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<div>Event sponsors include MSC, Godiva, Orient Star Transport, MTS Istanbul, MTS Izmir, Pacific Green Trucking, EFL India, Sino Connections Logistics, Maersk, Livingston International and INTTRA. </div>
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<div>The largest biking event in the logistics and transportation industry, the annual event helps spread awareness of autism and assists in the fight against it. Over the last 7 years, MTS Logistics has held the event as a healthy and fun way to raise awareness of a great cause. </div>
<h2>Proceeds benefit Spectrum Works</h2>
<div>All proceeds raised will be donated to Spectrum Works, a unique non-profit that provides job training and employment to young adults with autism by building inclusive workforces at its partner companies. </div>
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<div>Each participant will be provided a bike if needed, a biking jersey, and a bottle of water. They will receive a box of chocolates courtesy of MTS Logistics customer and gold sponsor Godiva. There will be a complimentary healthy brunch at Volna Café in Brooklyn, courtesy of MTS Logistics. The company will hold a raffle to give away a grand prize — a new bike, and an additional prize of two Fit-Bits. </div>
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<div>Sedat Saka, President of MTS Logistics said, “We contributed to a great cause over the last 7 years and look forward to continuing to make a difference in 2018. I would like to thank all of our sponsors who have helped us raise over $21,500. MTS Logistics is dedicated to giving back, and we hope to see everyone at this year’s event.” </div>
<div>If you would like to donate to the cause of autism awareness, you can make an individual donation at this page. All donations will go directly to Spectrum Works. </div>
<div>For more information about the 8th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, please visit: <a href="https://www.MoreThanShipping.com">MoreThanShipping.com. </a></div>
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<div>To participate, e-mail: <a href="mailto:marketing@mtsnyc.com">marketing@mtsnyc.com</a>. The deadline to notify the company of your participation is Friday, May 25, 2018.</div>
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<div>Founded in 2000 and based in New York, MTS Logistics is a freight forwarding agent delivering logistical solutions to a global clientele through our partnership with a web of experienced and trusted international offices. Over the last 17 years, we have provided highly-efficient cargo services for a variety of industries including petrochemical, manufacturing and more.</div>

MTS Logistics BIke Tour To Benefit Autism Charity

<p><strong>Philadelphia — </strong>The first visual affirmation of a new era of growth arrived at The Port of Philadelphia. Today, PhilaPort received its first two super post-Panamax cranes at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal after a ninety-day journey from Shanghai, China. Manuafactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), the new cranes will be 13 feet taller than the neighboring Walt Whitman Bridge with its boom in the upwards position.</p>
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<p>PhilaPort, along with Packer Avenue Marine Terminal’s operator – Astro Holdings, Inc. (a Holt Logistics affiliate) – have purchased the cranes as part of Governor Tom Wolf’s $300 million Port Development Plan to increase cargo-handling capacity and efficiency.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">In the past decade, vessel size has grown exponentially creating a new class of container ships known as ULCVs (Ultra Large Container Vessel) with a 10,000 to 20,000 container capacity. Even before the arrival of the cranes, this past winter PhilaPort saw the largest containership that ever called the Port the <em>M/V MSC Shuba B</em> a 12,200 TEU vessel. These new container gantry cranes will be capable of discharging containers from these new larger vessels and have a cost of $12m each.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">“For over a year we have been working hard to prepare the terminal for these cranes and it is great to see them here.”, said Jeff Theobald, Executive Director and CEO of PhilaPort. “Last year we hit an East Coast record of 19% container growth.  To sustain that type of growth, these new cranes are a necessity.”</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"> “The arrival of the cranes is a perfect example of public/private investment into the State’s critical infrastructure,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “Every transportation professional knows how important speed to market is to logistics. These new cranes will ensure that we keep pace with other U.S. seaports and allow PhilaPort to load and discharge cargo with state-of-the-art equipment.”</p>
<p>In November of 2016, Governor Wolf announced a $300 Million Port Development Plan. As part of the plan, Packer Avenue Marine Terminal operator, Astro Holdings, agreed to purchase one crane, as well as undertake other planned improvements to the facility.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">“The Port has a huge impact on the economy of the entire region, and these new cranes are another sign that the Port is building a very bright future,” said Tom Holt, Jr., President of Astro Holdings, the Packer Avenue terminal operator. “The cranes allow us to handle more cargo from bigger ships, and since we’re already setting records for cargo growth at Packer, the cranes are arriving not a moment too soon.”</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">In the first quarter of 2019, PhilaPort will be adding another two identical cranes and Astro Holdings another one crane at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal; bringing the total number of cranes at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal to seven.</p>
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<p><strong><br />Crane Designed by: </strong>Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited (ZPMC)<br />in Shanghai, China</p>
<p><strong>Crane Vessel: </strong>Zhen Hua 16</p>
<p><strong>Super post-Panamax Crane Stats:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Cranes height</strong> [boom up]: 391 ft.</li>
<li><strong>APEX of crane </strong>[height; boom down]: 252 ft.</li>
<li><strong>32 stories high</strong> [boom up]</li>
<li><strong>21 stories high </strong>[boom down]</li>
<li><strong>Weight of each crane:</strong> 3,368,659 lbs. (1,528 metric tons)</li>
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<li><strong>Cost per crane: </strong>$12 million</li>
<li><strong>91 Days</strong><strong> total transit time.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cranes are large enough to load and discharge the newest<br />generation of ULCVs* </strong><strong>10,000-18,000 containers per ship.</strong></li>
<li><strong>The new PhilaPort cranes, with booms up, will be 13 ft. taller<br />than the Walt Whitman Bridge**</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>30 feet higher overall than current PhilaPort cranes.</strong></li>
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<h6 data-fontsize="11" data-lineheight="17">*Ultra Large Container Vessels. **WWB tower height above mean high water: 378 ft.</h6>

Twin Super Post-Panamax Cranes Make Their Spring Arrival at The Port of Philadelphia

<p>Labor doesn’t just dominate warehouse fulfillment costs. It’s also been dominating the thoughts of supervisors, managers and top executives throughout our industry as it becomes increasingly difficult to attract and retain workers at every level of the supply chain.</p>
<p>Although not the only industry struggling to find workers, what with the U.S. unemployment rate resting at 4.1% at the end of 2017(the lowest jobless rate since February 2001), with the exponential surge in e-commerce, supply chain labor has been an oft-reported topic in both trade and mainstream media. Indeed, nearly every month last year saw a different news report or survey on the topic. Among them:</p>
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<p>Finding the people you need, and keeping them both happy and productive, has perpetually been one of the most popular topics at the Warehouse Education and Research Council’s (WERC) Annual Conference for Logistics Professionals. This year’s 41<sup>st</sup> such event—held May 6 to 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina—is no exception. Among the 80 sessions, several thought leader presentations, TED-style talks and Peer-2-Peer discussions will explore best practice approaches to most effectively managing and supporting the people who keep your company’s promises to its customers.</p>
<p>In thought leader sessions and TED-style talks, experts will share with WERC Conference attendees:</p>
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<li>How to create an organizational culture that values continuous improvement through leadership development.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Techniques and approaches to provide warehouse associates with real-time feedback about performance.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Using analytics for visibility into labor behavior, to drive higher engagement and as a means to hire and retain the best employees.</li>
</ul>
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<li>How to foster better relationships between warehouse operators and transportation drivers and carriers for a smoother in-bound and out-bound process.</li>
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<li>Setting expectations for personnel at every level—from top management to hourly workforce—on both sides when embarking on a new outsourcing partnership to ensure a successful transition.</li>
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<li>How to integrate employees with disabilities, a virtually untapped talent pool, into your operations.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Approaches to significantly reduce workplace injuries by gaining employee awareness and buy-in.</li>
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<li>The latest research into the workplace preferences of hourly logistics employees as a resource to create effective attraction, training and retention strategies.</li>
</ul>
<p>Further, in Peer-2-Peer discussions, participants will discuss their personal experiences working with drivers and carriers; the challenges and opportunities facing women in the industry; successful approaches to developing warehouse supervisors into more effective leaders; and injury-reduction programs.</p>
<p>You won’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to discover the latest trends and best practices to help your people succeed at the WERC 2018 Annual Conference. For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.werc.org/2018">www.werc.org/2018</a> today.</p>
<p><em>The author Gerald Perritt is Vice President, U.S. Contract Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel and WERC 2018 Annual Conference Chair</em></p>

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<p>Global Trading Resources, Inc. (GTRI) is proud to announce that it has joined Janel Group, a U.S.-based global provider of integrated logistics solutions with offices nationwide. In addition to strengthening Janel’s Portland office, GTRI brings the Janel team new industry competencies and veteran leadership. Customers and partners will benefit from the combined company’s capacities in the short-term, and will find long-term value in their association with a strong and growing global logistics partner.</p>
<p>“I founded Global Trading Resources 24 years ago with a fundamental focus on getting to know our customers intimately so that we could anticipate, rather than simply respond to, their specific business needs,“ said Patti Iverson-Summer, President and CEO. “In the course of growing the business, my mission has always has been to leverage the best resources for the benefit of our customers. In becoming acquainted with the Janel team, I became aware of the synergies in philosophy and culture of the companies, especially with respect to serving customers and attending to the needs of staff. I am excited now to partner with Janel for the long-term growth of our business in our fast-changing industry.”</p>
<p>Global Trading Resources will continue to function as an independent business unit headquartered in Portland. Patti Iverson-Summer will continue as President, joining Janel Group’s team of senior advisors. As part of the Janel network, the GTRI team will be newly empowered to support its existing customers with expanded capacities and to engage new customers.</p>
<p>Karen Kenney, President of Janel Group, added, “We are thrilled to welcome the GTRI team to the Janel family. Patti and the team are well-known in Portland and beyond for their industry knowledge and commitment to customers. In this respect and others, they are a perfect fit with Janel, and I look forward to the business we will build together.”</p>
<p><strong>About Global Trading Resources, Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Global Trading Resources, Inc. is an international freight forwarding and customhouse brokerage based in Portland, OR serving the global market. Since inception, GTRI has sought to provide our customers with high-quality international logistics options ranging from Customs compliance and entry to cargo movement in all modes of transportation and for all types of freight.</p>
<p><strong>About Janel Group</strong></p>
<p>Janel Group is building America's next, best-in-class global logistics service company. With offices in eleven U.S. locations managed and staffed by industry veterans, and with an equally experienced network of overseas partners, Janel offers a global service focused on the happiness of our customers.</p>

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<p>Plaza Marine, Inc. is proud to announce that William G. Gotimer, Jr. has been appointed President of the company. Mr. Gotimer will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Peter M. Proscia and the board of directors. Mr. Gotimer brings more than three decades of executive experience in the marine transportation and oil sectors and has represented and worked closely with Plaza Marine in various capacities for more than 20 years.</p>
<p>Mr. Gotimer possesses accounting and legal degrees from St. John's University and an LL.M in taxation from New York University School of Law. He has held executive positions in both public and private companies in the marine transportation sector and served on their board of directors as well as various committee of those boards. Mr. Proscia said "Bill Gotimer's background and experience will greatly enhance our ability to serve customers, employees and shareholders as we move forward in a competitive landscape. We are pleased to have him lead our team of dedicated professionals."</p>
<p>Mr. Gotimer stated; "I have closely followed and represented Plaza Marine for more than 20 years and been impressed by its performance and growth. For more than 28 years Plaza Marine has provided top class service and value to its customers consistently and reliably. I believe the outstanding individuals at Plaza Marine position it well for continued growth and prosperity."</p>
<p>Contact Information:</p>
<p>William G. Gotimer Jr., President</p>
<p>Office (516) 328-2020 / Cell (914) 299-3949</p>
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William G. Gotimer, Jr. appointed President of Plaza Marine

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