The world's largest retailer awards Maersk Logistics
On 25 May 2005 Maersk Logistics was awarded "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year" for 2004 by Wal-Mart at the 2005 Global Transportation Conference held at Wal-Mart's home office in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year Award" for 2004 marks the fourth consecutive year that Wal-Mart has presented Maersk Logistics with this prestigious award.
In addition to the "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year Award", Wal-Mart also gave a special origin recognition award to the Maersk Logistics Hong Kong team for their coordination and prompt responsiveness in transporting some key department store merchandise at holiday time.
In recognition of the awards, Mr. Anthony A. Chiarello, President of Maersk Logistics Inc., stated: "Maersk Logistics is honoured to be named Wal-Mart's "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year" for the fourth consecutive year. The award reflects Maersk Logistics' accessibility, responsiveness and dedication to Wal-Mart's business. The special origin recognition further validates our global team is capable of providing services that Wal-Mart appreciates. We thank Wal-Mart for the awards and for the acknowledgement of our service as well as our loyalty to the partnership we have with Wal-Mart.”
About Maersk Logistics
Maersk Logistics is a recognised leader in the international logistics market, providing customised solutions for integrated supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, and sea and airfreight transport. Maersk Logistics employs over 5,500 people in over 200 offices in more than 70 countries. The company is part of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, which has more than 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries around the world. Besides shipping and logistics, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, shipbuilding, aviation, industry, supermarkets and IT Services.
For further information, please contact: Mr. Anthony A. Chiarello, President of Maersk Logistics Inc. Telephone +1 973 514 5212.
