Maersk Logistics receives Wal-Mart Global Transportation award
16 June 2008
Madison, New Jersey (16 June 2008) – Maersk Logistics was presented the 2008 Wal-Mart "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year" award during the Wal-Mart Import Summit held in the Sam’s Auditorium at the retailer's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas 28 May 2008. The award was accepted by Chris Aherne, Director, Maersk Logistics USA Inc.
“Maersk Logistics is honoured to receive this prestigious award as Wal-Mart’s ‘Origin Cargo Manager of the Year’,” said Jeremy Haycock, president of Maersk Logistics Inc. “This award is a reflection of the dedication by our global colleagues and a validation of our commitment to Wal-Mart.”
Each year, Wal-Mart evaluates each provider of transportation services and rates them on areas such as operational planning and execution, communication, problem solving, and customer service. Based on these reviews, Wal-Mart then selects a single transportation provider as the Origin Cargo Manager of the Year. Maersk Logistics also won this award in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2006/2007 and in 2007.
About Maersk Logistics
Maersk Logistics provides responsive supply chain solutions customised to your integrated supply chain, warehousing and distribution, or multi-mode transport needs. A recognised leader in the international logistics market, Maersk Logistics has over 7,000 dedicated employees who are always available to support your business from over 200 offices in more than 90 countries.
Maersk Logistics is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group which employs more than 110,000 people in over 130 countries. Besides shipping, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is involved in the exploration for and production of oil and gas, retail, shipbuilding and other related industries.
For further information, please contact Mary Ann Kotlarich, Maersk Inc., Director of External Communications, email: NAMMEDIA@maersk.com, phone: +1 (973) 514 5202.
