TXPF’s bridge project will help it expand its rail into new markets.
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Since its start 17 years ago, Texas Pacífico (TXPF) Transportation Ltd. has operated with a team that keeps it on the path of success. “We’ve got a good group of people that are pulling together,” he says, adding that they do “what it takes to do the job right.”
Global powertrain supplier Dana gained full visibility into its supply chain after implementing the One Network platform.
By the Editors of Transportation & Logistics International
Like many suppliers, Dana Inc. a few years ago found itself struggling with high costs related to its inventory levels. The Maumee, Ohio-based company’s air and ocean freight costs were on the rise because of it either carrying too much, or too little, inventory on its parts. This frequently led Dana to request expedited shipments of inbound freight to cover its inventory shortages.
Based 10 miles south of Albany and 100 miles north of New York City, the Port of Coeymans is a privately owned, full service, deep-water marine terminal. Boasting modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and an experienced labor pool, the port can provide customers with solutions for their shipping, processing, warehousing and inland transportation needs.
“A decade ago, water transportation was often an afterthought,” Vice President of Sales and Business Development Stephen Kelly says. “Current conditions such as increased bridge restrictions, regulations on trucking and higher tolls have more companies looking at water and doing projects by utilizing water access and transportation. That is a big change and has helped facilitate our growth.”
JM Swank strives to become the leading national food ingredient distributor by investing in historically undernourished areas of the company.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
JM Swank is focusing on optimizing its supply chain network and transforming areas of the company that had been underinvested, after being acquired this summer by Platinum Equity, from ConAgra Foods. The new ownership is making investments in the company with the goal of becoming the leading national, full-line food ingredient distributor.
The Port of Stockton has become the largest general cargo port in Northern California.
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
People often associate the adage “location, location, location” with the real estate industry, but the Port of Stockton’s success shows how important a location can be to the distribution industry as well. Located in a hub of more major freeways, “We are in the geographical center of California,” Peter Grossgart declares.
The Pacific Northwest is renowned for its forest products, and the Knutson family has been at the center of that industry for the past 100 years. The family’s involvement extends from early methods of floating logs down the river to sawmills to today’s use of tugboats, trucks and even high-tension lines that function like zip lines to send carriages of logs weighing tons speeding down mountainsides to trucks and barges.
President John Knutson attributes the company’s longevity to several factors. “First of all, we have been very flexible in the jobs and the industries that we have aligned ourselves with,” Knutson says. “The need for that has been due to evolution in our different industries and our geographic area.”
Denver International Airport takes a team-minded approach to maintaining its extensive fleet of snow removal and other equipment.
By Jim Harris
Denver International Airport (DEN)’s fleet management staff takes an active role in the department’s operations. “Our people on the floor are the one who are bringing up a lot of ideas about how we can improve. They will test those ideas, and then we fine-tune and implement them,” Director of Fleet Management Jeffrey Booton says. “Our operations are a total team effort; we have a pretty open and engaged culture.”
Durham Fleet Management Department captures a plethora of data on its equipment and vendors to ensure it remains one of the leading fleets in the country.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
The city of Durham Fleet Management Department is uniquely positioned in that it oversees only the city’s equipment and vehicles, ensuring each department receives equal treatment and service. “We manage the city’s fleet from cradle to grave,” Fleet Management Director Joe Clark says. “When fleet management falls under another department, it might be an afterthought. We are proud to play a supporting role to the city’s departments.”
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