SPECIAL REPORT

THE TOP 100 3PL & Cold Storage Providers for 2012
Our annual list of the leading third-party logistics providers and cold storage operators in the food and beverage industry.

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he food and beverage industry relies heavily on the expertise and services of thirdparty logistics providers and cold storage operators. This relationship has become even more important in recent years as the marketplace has grown increasingly competitive and fast-paced. The supply chain has therefore truly emerged as a differentiator for many in our industry. For the seventh consecutive year, Food Logistics is proud to present an admirable list of companies who are excellent performers in their field. Their range of services, capabilities, and assets go a long way in supporting the demands of todays food and beverage industry.

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A. N. Deringer, Inc., Saint Albans, VT
Web site: www.anderinger.com Year founded: 1919 Number of employees: 425 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Deringer consistently boasts a 99 percent or higher compliance rate and nearly 50 percent of Deringer staff are licensed as Customs brokers or hold other certifications.

American Cold Storage, Tulsa, OK

Web site: www.americancold.com Year founded: 2000 Number of employees: 23 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: We strive to provide personalized service and to exceed our customers expectations.

Ammex Services, San Diego, CA

Web site: www.ammexservices.com Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 30 Area(s) served: Regional; International Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Ammex Services is the leading food wholesaler and exporter in Southern California. It is also a USDA approved exporting plant offering a consolidated streamline for exporting foods. Freight pickup arrangement - Dock services - Cold Storage USDA export certification services - Importing Services SAGARPA verification in personal establishment in sister company in Mexico - Warehousing in Mexico and Complete distribution fleet in Mexico (approximately 100 vehicles).
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Allen Lund Company, La Canada, CA

Web site: www.allenlund.com Year founded: 1976 Number of employees: 335 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Allen Lund Company is a family-owned business, the 2010 NASTC Best Broker and the 2011 TIA Samaritan Award for community service.

AM Transport Services, Inc., Olney, IL

Web site: www.amtransportonline.com Year founded: 1990 Number of employees: 25 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: AM Transport has been around for 22 years and has been a member of TIA since 1993. We have 15 of our 25 employees that are CTBs.

Area(s) served: Global (Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East) Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: APL Logistics offers global, integrated supply chain solutions. In North America, our network includes 15+ million square feet of warehouse space, and relationships with Class I railroads and national and regional FTL and LTL carriers.

APL Logistics, Scottsdale, AZ

Web site: www.apllogistics.com Year founded: 1974 Number of employees: 4,500

ArrowStream, Chicago, IL
Web site: www.arrowstream.com Year founded: 2000 Number of employees: 72 Area(s) served: National

AT DSW, WEVE EARNED THE TRUST OF MANY... BECAUSE WE HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO APPRECIATE THE NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY, COST-EFFICIENCY AND SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Over 3 Million Cubic Feet of Racked Multi-Temperature Controlled Space Located in the Distribution Hub of Southern California. Alcoholic Beverages, Confections, Refrigerated Juices & Smoothies, Juice, Co-Packer Raw Materials, Dairy-Deli Products, Film, Yogurt, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial and Baking Food Products, Food Service and General Grocery Items. Organic & Natural Food Products Flexibility, Cost-Efficiency and Superior Quality Customer Service. In-House Modern Fleet of Refrigerated Transportation Equipment, Freight Consolidation Wide Array of Value-Added Services Total Logistics Management Complete Product Monitoring with 24/7 On-Line Access. EDI, CSV, FTP, XLS Food-Pharma Clean Room All-Inclusive Rate Structure State Board of Pharmacy Licenses Wholesale Drug Permits Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, 14/17

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8858 Rochester Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Mailing: P.O. Box 1269, RC, CA 91729-1269 Phone: (909) 483-5841, Ext. 117 Fax: (909) 483-1792 www.dswdist.com sales@dswdist.com JULY/AUGUST 2012

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Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: What makes us different from other 3PLs is the technology behind our services and the results we are able to achieve because of our technology.

Aspen Logistics, Inc., Temecula, CA

Web site: www.aspenlogistics.com Year founded: 1978 Number of employees: 400 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Aspen has been providing logistics solutions for over 30 years. We provide a competitive advantage through our excellence-to-execution. Our values ensure a focus on building relationships that are customercentric.
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Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation, Kennesaw, GA

Web site: www.atlantabonded.com Year founded: 1948 Number of employees: 450-600 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Atlanta Bonded Warehouse boasts public and contract food-grade, temperature-controlled distribution services, award-winning facilities, and an excellent safety record. With our in-house carrier service and extensive network of interline partners, ABW is the only provider you need for your asset-based logistics needs in the Southeast U.S.

BM2 Freight Services, Inc., Cold Spring, KY

Web site: www.bm2freight.com Year founded: 2008 Number of employees: 18 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Cold Spring, KY-based BM2 Freight Services, Inc. are members of the TIA, the NITL, the PMA, the Blue Book and the BBB. Also SmartWay certified by the DOE.

Bolingbrook Cold Storage, LCC, Bolingbrook, IL

Web site: www.bolingbrookcoldstorage.com Year founded: 2010 Number of employees: 20 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Modern, fully racked facility with 22,000+ pallet positions, RF bar coding, EDI, refrigerated docks protect product and expedited turn times.

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Burris Logistics, Milford, DE
Web site: www.burrislogistics.com Year founded: 1925 Number of employees: 1,700 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Since 1925, the Burris family business has expanded and evolved. Today, national retailers like BJs Wholesale Club turn to us for custom supply chain solutions. Were one of the largest and most sophisticated controlled-temperature food distribution operations in the nation.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

Web site: www.chrobinson.com Year founded: 1905 Number of employees: 8,491 Area(s) served: Worldwide Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Listed on the FORTUNE 500 since 2002, listed on FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies since 2000, handled 10 million shipments in 2011 and named a Best Place to Work since 2006.

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Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Capstone Logistics was recently awarded the Supplier of the Year award from TopSource, and shared the Reverse Logistics Collaboration Award with Delhaize America and Innovative Returns Concepts at the Unsaleables Conference.

Capstone Logistics, LLC, Norcross, GA

Web site: www.capstonelogistics.com Year founded: 1986 Number of employees: 6,000 Area(s) served: National

Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation, Concord, NC

Web site: www.cardlog.com Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 2,000

Area(s) served: National (U.S. and Puerto Rico) Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Cardinal manages multi-temp shipments and incorporates vendor freight without increasing fixed assets by engineering a dedicated fleet operation. Cardinals refrigeration tracking technologys alert management and reporting capabilities can be remotely monitored.

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CaseStack, Santa Monica, CA

Web site: www.casestack.com Year founded: 1999 Number of employees: 150 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Thousands of suppliers turn to CaseStack for innovative consolidation programs, efficient warehousing systems and streamlined transportation management, all of which are centered on our proprietary real-time inventory and order technology. Our customers reap the cost savings and achieve the performance levels of their larger competitors without the investment costs.

Number of employees: N/A Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Cloverleaf Cold Storage is a family owned and operated company that has been dedicated to service for over 60 years.

Columbian Logistics Network, Grand Rapids, MI

Web site: www.columbianlogistics.com Year founded: 1896 Number of employees: 265 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Recognized in the Food Logistics Magazine Top 100 and Inbound Logistics Top 100 in 2011. We are the only SQF Certified 3PL in Michigan.

Classic Transportation & Warehousing, Grand Rapids, MI

Web site: www.classictransportation.com Year founded: 1988 Number of employees: 70 Area(s) served: Regional; International Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Classic is customs bonded and C-TPAT certified. We have the tradition of being one of the most efficient third party warehouse providers in the industry.

Conestoga Cold Storage, Kitchener, ON, Canada

Web site: www.coldstorage.com Year founded: 1974 Number of employees: 250 Area(s) served: Canada and U.S. Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Selected as one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies, Conestoga Cold Storage is a leading provider of temperature controlled storage and distribution in Canada.

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DB Schenker, Freeport, NY
Web site: www.dbschenker.com Year founded: 1945 Number of employees: 6,000+ Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: DB Schenkers global network is geared towards customer service, quality, and sustainability.

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Cloverleaf Cold Storage, Sioux City, IA

Web site: www.cloverleaf.com Year founded: 1952

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32. Great Rate Quote DBA, US Perishables 33. H & M Bay, Inc. 34. Halls Warehouse Corp. 35. Hanover Logistics 36. HCI Logistics 37. Hellmann Perishable Logistics X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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40. Inmar 41. Interstate Transport 42. J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 43. Jacobson Companies 44. Jameson Logistics 45. Jarrett Logistics Systems 46. Johanson Transportation Service X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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DSC Logistics, Des Plaines, IL

Web site: www.dsclogistics.com Year founded: 1960 Number of employees: 2,300 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: With over 50 years experience in the food and CPG industries, DSC has the business acumen, operational leadership, capabilities and culture required to integrate and align network partners, supply chain functions, technologies and processes with customer business goals. DSC is a certified woman-owned business, and is named annually as a Top 3PL and Top Green Supply Chain Partner by multiple trade journals.
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DSW Distribution Centers, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Web site: www.dswdist.com Year founded: 1973 Number of employees: 50 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: DSW is recognized as an industry leader with specialized licenses, multi-temp storage, and extreme value-added services. Provides: cGMP Bio-Pharma, Organic, Clean-Room and Fulfillment Programs.

Derstines Inc/EZ3PL, Sellersville, PA

Web site: www.derstines.com; www.ez3plonline.com Year founded: 1983 Number of employees: 60 Area(s) served: Regional; International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Derstines, Inc./EZ3PL was listed in INC

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Dura Freight, Inc., Walnut, CA

Web site: www.durafreight.com Year founded: 1972 Number of employees: 250 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Dura Freight, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is proud to say it still has its very first customer all these years later. That speaks volumes about our organization and our people.

Echo Global Logistics, Chicago, IL

Web site: www.echo.com Year founded: 2005 Number of employees: 1,200 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: With the goal of achieving greater market share and gaining attention for their growth, Echo plans to effectively stand out in the crowd thanks to its utilization of the latest in technology.

England Logistics, Salt Lake City, UT

Web site: www.englandlogistics.com Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 322 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: England Logistics is an innovative

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3PL offering a complete line of transportation services all in-house. We are also involved in a project to help companies take advantage of the new FTA with Columbia and will be doing some of the first moves of refrigerated food products. Number of employees: 15 Area(s) served: International (Spain, Portugal, West Mediterranean) Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Only port-area reefer warehouse in the West Mediterranean, serving Spain & Portugal and hub for Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia. As a bonded warehouse, we help international customers with complex tax schemes like inward processing relief among others. solutions for small to medium-sized perishable food manufacturers so they are better able to balance the challenges of production schedules, inventory management, refrigerated trucks and storage limitations, and just-in-time supply chain requirements.

FAC Logistics, Rocky Mount, NC

Web site: www.faclogistics.com Year founded: 1985 Number of employees: 100+ Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: FAC Food Logistics is a leading edge transportation and logistics company. Through our innovative systems and processes FAC has saved our customer millions through mode shift and other transportation/logistics solutions.

H & M Bay, Inc., Federalsburg, MD

Web site: www.hmbayinc.com Year founded: 1982 Number of employees: 150 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: H & M Bay Inc. is a premier freight logistics provider of frozen and refrigerated commodity shipments.

FST Logistics, Columbus, OH

Web site: www.fstlogistics.com Year founded: 1991 Number of employees: 240 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: We have provided over 20 years of unsurpassed customer service in the temperature controlled industry, offering flexible full-service logistics services. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in our area for 2011 and also recognized as a Top Green/Sustainability Provider for the past two years.

Halls Warehouse, South Plainfield, NJ

Web site: www.hallscorp.com Year founded: 1965 Number of employees: 340 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Halls Warehouse Corp. is a family owned and operated 3PL. Halls is also the only Green 3PL with over 3.2 mW of Solar energy and carbon footprint initiatives.

Flagship Logistics (formerly Sataria 3PL), Indianapolis, IN

Web site: www.satariagroup.com Year founded: 1991 Number of employees: 25 Area(s) served: National; Canada Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: By aligning distribution and transportation management operations, we deliver logistic efficiencies that save you time, money, and provide peace of mind.

Great Rate Quote DBA, US Perishables, Oakland, CA

Web site: www.usperishables.com Year founded: 2009 Number of employees: 12 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: USP provides cost-effective logistic

Hanover Logistics, Hanover, PA

Web site: www.hanoverlogistics.com Year founded: 1956 Number of employees: 100 Area(s) served: Regional

FRIOPUERTO, Valencia, Spain

Web site: www.friopuerto.com Year founded: 2003

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HCI Logistics, Elkhorn, NE

Web site: www.hcilogistics.com Year founded: 2006 Number of employees: 5 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: We are minority owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Hellmann Perishable Logistics, Osnabrueck, Germany

Web site: www.hellmann.net Year founded: 1871 Number of employees: 10,000 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Hellmanns ever-expanding network is currently active in 157 countries worldwide.

Henningsen Cold Storage Co., Hillsboro, OR

Web site: www.henningsen.com Year founded: 1923 Number of employees: 225 Area(s) served: National; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Reliability. Service. Quality. Commitment. These timeless concepts have been our hallmark since 1923. At Henningsen Cold Storage we believe there is more to quality warehousing than just four walls.

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Hermann Services, Inc., Dayton, NJ

Web site: www.hermanntds.com Year founded: 1927 Number of employees: 375 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Our Company is a family owned business and has about 85 years of supply chain experience. We take pride in building long-term customer relationships and the ability to offer tailored, comprehensive logistics solutions.

Inmar, Winston-Salem, NC
Web site: www.inmar.com Year founded: 1980 Number of employees: 4,200 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Inmar connects trading partners through consulting, software services and operations. Our solutions improve: quality, efficiency and collaboration in supply chain, consumer marketing, business intelligence, financial settlement and risk management.

Interstate Transport, St. Petersburg, FL

Web site: www.interstate-transport.com Year founded: 2002 Number of employees: 61 Area(s) served: National

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Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Temperature-controlled, time-sensitive freight, dry and flatbed 3PL and asset-based transportation for the countrys largest shippers in the foodservice, restaurant, grocery, retail, big-box, and construction industries.

J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Lowell, AR

Web site: www.jbhunt.com Year founded: 1961 Number of employees: 15,631 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company provides capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.

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Jacobson Companies, Des Moines, IA

Web site: www.jacobsonco.com Year founded: 1968 Number of employees: 7,000 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Our strategy and service philosophy offers flexibility, trust and collaboration with our clients. We provide creative and technology-forward logistics solutions to the food and beverage and consumer packaged goods industries.

Jameson Logistics, Elfers, FL

Web site: www.jamesonlogistics.com Year founded: 1989 Number of employees: 8 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: We have the experience, knowledge and technology to control systems that efficiently place your product in your customers hands, on time and in the best possible condition. We become an extension of your traffic

department and do whatever it takes to meet and exceed your customers expectations.

Jarrett Logistics Systems, Orrville, OH

Web site: www.jarrettlogistics.com Year founded: 1999 Number of employees: 65 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Jarrett Logistics Systems in cooperation with JM Smuckers acquiring of the coffee & tea division of Sara Lee, has worked to consolidate co-manufacturing, vendors, and multiple shipping locations into a seamless shipping process. Through JLS account management, JM Smucker has maintained high quality delivery standards unmatched in their industry.

Johanson Transportation Service, Fresno, CA

Web site: www.johansontrans.com Year founded: 1971 Number of employees: 72 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: JTS work with charities and education earned us the 2012 Business-School Partnership Award and the 2011 California Family Business Award which was based on longevity, company strategies, and community contributions.

Kane Is Able, Scranton, PA

Web site: www.kaneisable.com Year founded: 1930 Number of employees: 1,000 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Kane has pioneered the growing practice of collaborative distribution, by which small and mid-market companies co-locate inventory and pool shipments to reduce empty miles, take trucks off the road, and reduce carbon emissions.

Kenco Logistic Services, Chattanooga, TN

Web site: www.kencogroup.com Year founded: 1950 Number of employees: 4,000 Area(s) served: North America

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Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a SmartWay Transport Partner, designs and implements logistics solutions that provide customers a competitive supply chain advantage. Menlo will implement an optimal network minimizing landed cost.

Metro Park Warehouses, Kansas City, MO

Web site: www.metroparkwarehouses.com Year founded: 1970 Number of employees: 150 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Honored as U.S. Regional Distribution Center of the Year four of past eight years by international beverage company offering multi-vendor consolidation programs, inventory purchase management services, wholesale drug distribution & call center services from seven modern flexible public and dedicated contract facilities located in Kansas City to maximize all modes of transportation savings and efficiencies.

MHW Group (Cryo-Trans), Owings Mills, MD

Web site: www.mhwgroup.com Year founded: 1985 Number of employees: 25 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Cryo-Trans owns and leases the largest fleet of private reefer boxcars in North America. Recent honors include H.J. Heinz Carrier of the Year (2011) and Frito-Lays Carrier Performance Award (2009).
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Midwest Refrigerated Svcs., Milwaukee, WI

Web site: www.midwestrefrigerated.com Year founded: 2008

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Number of employees: 150 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: One of the largest asset based nationwide fresh/frozen LTL consolidation pools in the upper Midwest. Expertise in handling dual temp loads utilizing bulkheads with thermostatically controlled fans.

Millard, Omaha, NE
Web site: www.millardref.com Year founded: 1963 Number of employees: 2,000 Area(s) served: National; Canada Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Millard is an acknowledged leader in optimizing the flow of temperature-sensitive products from processing facilities to retail stores or restaurants by instituting best practices in logistics and warehousing execution.

Murphy Warehouse Co., Minneapolis, MN

Web site: www.murphywarehouse.com Year founded: 1904 Number of employees: 170 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Third largest Minnesota solar generator, three LEED Gold/Silver & Energy Star Certified facilities,

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OSHA-SHARP, ISO 9001 & 14001, plants native prairies at facilities, Food Logistics Top 3PL Provider since 2006.

Newport-St. Paul Cold Storage Co., Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Web site: www.newportcold.com Year founded: 1958 Number of employees: 40 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: We are a member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouse (IARW) and we specialize in serving the Upper Midwest market in the U.S.

Next Generation Logistics, Inc., Inverness, IL

Web site: www.nextgeneration.com Year founded: 1988 Number of employees: 15 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: NGL leverages our technology and 25 years of experience, in working with small to medium size food manufacturers to help reduce our clients overall supply chain costs.
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NFI Industries, Cherry Hill, NJ

Web site: www.nfiindustries.com Year founded: 1932 Number of employees: 6,000

Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: It is significant that NFI Industries has been family-owned by the same family since our beginning in 1932. Our ownership is hands-on and this provides flexibility and streamlined decision making. Our very flexible logistics network is also part of a number of divisions under the NFI Industries header

including a Real Estate division, a Global division and a Solar division.

Nor-Am Cold Storage, LeMars, IA

Web site: www.nor-am.com Year founded: 1999 Number of employees: 200 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based

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Worth noting: Family based full service PRW offering all types of product re-packaging, tempering, trimming and cutting. Packaged ice production based in St Joseph Missouri with delivery to the surrounding area. Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: ReTrans is a company that prides itself in developing customized TLM solutions to meet a clients needs. The professionals at ReTrans utilize state of the art technology tools to provide world class solutions. Worth noting: Ristow Logistics is a one stop shop for any logistical needs you may have. We can ship either LTL or full truckloads and if you need to warehouse your freight we can do that to. One call solves all your problems.

Nordic Cold Storage, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Web site: www.nordiccold.com Year founded: 1960 Number of employees: 350 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Worth noting: Ranked nationally as a Top Ten Frozen Warehouse company by the IARW.

Ristow Logistics, Hammond, WI

Web site: www.ristowlogistics.com Year founded: 1986 Number of employees: 75 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both

RLS Logistics, Newfield, NJ

Web site: www.rlslogistics.com Year founded: 1995 Number of employees: 150 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: RLS Logistics continues to reach their

ODW Logistics, Inc., Columbus, OH

Web site: www.odwlogistics.com Year founded: 1971 Number of employees: 1,000 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: AIB Grade - Superior Rail Served LTL leveraged discounts FreightLink TMS System.

Pacer, Dublin, OH
Web site: www.pacer.com Year founded: 1984 Number of employees: 500 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Pacer offers great customer service.

Palos Garza, Laredo, TX

Web site: www.palosgarza.com Year founded: 1985 Number of employees: 600 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Worth noting: Palos Garza offers all of the services under the same roof. There is only one representative for all your international operations. Track your load on line, customs brokers, transportation, and distribution.

We focus on your customers.

Kencos supply chain solutions go beyond the shipping dock to satisfy your customersduring their coffee break or any time. How? We combine common sense customer service with unparalleled execution, driving continuous value to youand your customers. Kenco provides distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation services and intelligent information technology, all engineered for operational excellence. For common sense solutions that deliver uncommon value, turn to Kenco.

Pioneer Cold, Inc., Chicopee, MA

Web site: www.pioneercold.com Year founded: 1951 Number of employees: 92 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Our state-of-the-art facilities are meticulously maintained in order to provide safe and efficient solutions for your supply chain requirements.

Preferred Freezer Services, Chatham, NJ

Web site: www.preferredfreezer.com Year founded: 1989 Number of employees: 1,110 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: We are one of the largest Public Refrigerated Warehouse companies in North America, operating in 27 facilities in 9 regions nationwide.

RE Transportation, Inc., Memphis, TN

Web site: www.re-trans.com Year founded: 2001 Number of employees: 75 Area(s) served: National
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KPI goals regarding, picking accuracy, on time delivery, etc. RLS Logistics has installed a solar roof at the corporate HQ warehouse, reducing its carbon footprint. Continually strives and progresses with new technology and service offerings. progressive logistics company specializing in helping companies gain strategic and competitive advantages through superior supply chain management.

Ruan Transportation, Des Moines, IA

Web site: www.ruan.com Year founded: 1932 Number of employees: 5,155 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Ruan is one of the largest privately owned transportation service companies in the U.S. With 80 years of transportation management experience, Ruan provides dedicated contract carriage, bulk transportation and integrated solutions.

RTL Services, Inc., Florence, NJ

Web site: www.rtlsvc.com Year founded: 1996 Number of employees: 20 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Warehousing, internet order fulfillment, packaging and transportation services with on-line visibility of inventory and order status.

RMX Global Logistics, Evergreen, CO

Web site: www.rmxglobal.com Year founded: 1983 Number of employees: 75 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: RMX Global Logistics is a diverse,

RWI Transportation, LLC, Wilder, KY

Web site: www.rwitrans.com Year founded: 1956 Number of employees: 135 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: RWI was recently selected by Food Logistics magazine as a Top Green Provider for 2012. With the majority of its freight fresh produce and other perishable food commodities, RWI has established unique initiatives to protect the environment while ensuring the integrity of its customers shipments.

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Miami, FL

Web site: www.ryderscs.com Year founded: 1957 Number of employees: 12,387 Area(s) served: North America; International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is an end-to-end logistics partner committed to helping companies transform their supply chains and achieve peak performance by delivering the best in operational execution. Ryder develops supply chain strategies and manages and executes scalable logistics operations. When it comes to logistics, Execution is Everything.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services, Lakeland, FL

Web site: www.sclogistics.com Year founded: 1966 Number of employees: 2,000 Area(s) served: Nationwide Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Saddle Creek Corporation has changed its name to Saddle Creek Logistics Services. The new name better represents the companys integrated capabilities which include warehousing, transportation, packaging and fulfillment.

Scotlynn USA Division, Fort Myers, FL

Web site: www.scotlynn.com Year founded: 2010 Number of employees: 21 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Scotlynn Commodities Inc. operates over 500 pieces of equipment specializing in providing temperature-controlled transportation to manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, throughout North America.

Seaonus, Jacksonville, FL
Web site: www.seaonus.com Year founded: 1987 Number of employees: 500

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Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: As the first organization in Jacksonville, FL to handle this type of cargo, Seaonus is moving into their 2nd year importing Pineapple from Chestnut Hill Farms in Costa Rica. The first year was a success and they are continuing to see volume steadily increase. Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 400 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: The food/grocery industry (mfg, wholesale, retail) is Suntecks largest service niche, comprising nearly 30 percent of volume; Sunteck was a Food Logistics Top 3PL in 2009, 2010 & 2011. Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: TQL arranged 500,000+ loads in 2011, 48 percent in the food and beverage industry. TQL is an expert in Canadian moves and cross-docking facilities.

Shippers Warehouse, Inc., Dallas, TX

Web site: www.shipperswarehouse.com Year founded: 1901 Number of employees: 900 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Most extensive CPG multi vendor consolidation program in the industry via transportation subsidiary Grocery Direct Consolidated Transportation.

Trademark Transportation, Inc., Saint Paul, MN

Web site: www.trademarktrans.com Year founded: 1983 Number of employees: 40 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Freight Forwarder

Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati, OH

Web site: www.tql.com Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 1,900

Stanford Refrigerated Warehouses, Macon, GA

Web site: www.srwcold.com Year founded: 1977 Number of employees: 50 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Stanford Refrigerated Warehouses modern warehouse is located at the intersection of I-75 & I-16. Convenient to the port of Savannah and Atlanta; Macon, GA is the ideal location for Southeastern distribution.

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Star Distribution Systems, Inc., Plant City, FL

Web site: www.stardistribution.us Year founded: 1892 Number of employees: 200 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Were Floridas premier third party logistics provider and the only LTL distribution center that guarantees next day delivery on our private fleet to any Florida location for all orders received by 5pm EST.

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States Logistics Services, Inc., Buena Park, CA

Web site: www.stateslogistics.com Year founded: 1958 Number of employees: 450 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Our wide range of third-party logistics services includes warehousing, transportation, and valueadded services.

Wherever your business takes you, Vantix has the perfect logistics solution.
Managing the logistics for todays highly complex supply chains is a full-time job. So why trust it to anyone but Vantix? Our team of logistics experts can ensure your product is delivered at the lowest landed cost. Plus, our superior relationships with over 3,000 leading carriers and our highly customizable technologies give you the condence of knowing your orders are delivered accurately and on time, every time. Download our white paper: Inbound Logistics: 10 Common Traps and Pitfalls at vantixlogistics.com/goto/wp1

Strive Logistics, Chicago, IL

Web site: www.strivelogistics.com Year founded: 1995 Number of employees: 100 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: With our team-driven comprehensive process for planning, execution and communication we are able to provide our clients with custom solutions designed for their specific logistics and technology needs.

Sunteck Transport Group, Boca Raton, FL

Web site: www.suntecktransportgroup.com
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Worth noting: Trademark Transportation moves LTL shipments of temperature-controlled food and ingredients from, to and through the Midwest. Focus is on time, intact service with no surprises to our customers.

Transplace, Dallas, TX
Web site: www.transplace.com Year founded: 2000 Number of employees: 600 Area(s) served: National; International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Transplace and Sunny Delight Beverages Co. announced the successful implementation of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet in Southern California. This program has met the companys goals by lowering gas emissions and reducing fuel costs for the beverage company.

Ultra Logistics, Inc., Fair Lawn, NJ

Web site: www.ultralogistics.com Year founded: 1996 Number of employees: 80 Area(s) served: North America Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: We provide supply chain services to clients in a variety of industries, by offering customized solutions, handling all transportation needs including: truckload transportation, hosted transportation management systems (TMS), supply chain management, network optimization and consulting.

Vantix Logistics, Carrollton, TX

Web site: www.vantixlogistics.com Year founded: 1999 Number of employees: N/A Area(s) served: National; International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Strong foundation of proven logistics expertise in the foodservice industry Vantix supremely positioned to execute within any supply-chain.

Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Wagner continues to have a bring it attitude with the systems, people, and engineering support to deliver excellent results.

green, the company has reduced its carbon footprint by 140,000 tons in the past three years.

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, Inc.), Appleton, WI

Web site: www.wsinc.com Year founded: 1966 Number of employees: 1,200 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Three simple words: A powerful promise. WSI helps customers succeed through tailored, integrated logistics and supply chain solutions designed to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

Wheels Group, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Web site: www.wheelsgroup.com Year founded: 1988 Number of employees: 250 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: One of Canadas 50 Best Managed companies for 15 years, providing our customers with a one-stop, flexible supply chain solution for their national and international transportation needs.

Veracity Logistics, Clearfield, UT

Web site: www.veracitylogistics.com Year founded: 2011 Number of employees: 22 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: AIB Superior Rating/Food Grade Distribution- Veracity Logistics delivers Value with Velocity

Witte Bros. Exchange, Inc., Troy, MO

Web site: www.wittebros.om Year founded: 1950 Number of employees: 225 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Witte Bros. brings a greener approach to transportation, partnering with Cascade Sierra Solutions to promote and install transport electrification technology across the United States.

Weber Logistics, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Web site: www.weberlogistics.com Year founded: 1924 Number of employees: 500 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: With 15 food-grade warehouses (CA, AZ & NV) and a fleet of trucks for frozen, chilled or ambient delivery, Weber Logistics has the largest temperaturecontrolled storage and delivery network in the western U.S.

Verst Group Logistics, Walton, KY

Web site: www.verstgroup.com Year founded: 1966 Number of employees: 1,200 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Largest third party contract decorator in the country. Numerous awards for family owned business and community service.

WOW Logistics, Appleton, WI

Web site: www.wowlogistics.com Year founded: 1977 Number of employees: 170 Area(s) served: Regional Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: WOWs Inventory Financing Program allows clients in the Dairy industry the ability to finance 100 percent of their inventory and defer warehousing costs. Products include long hold cheeses and dairy powders.

Werner Enterprises / Werner Global Logistics, Omaha, NE

Web site: www.werner.com Year founded: 1956 Number of employees: 11,000 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Through Werner Enterprises investment in and commitment to sustainability and keeping the roads

Wagner Industries, North Kansas City, MO

Web site: www.wagnerindustries.com Year founded: 1946 Number of employees: 350 Area(s) served: National

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