Hanson Logistics Enewsletter

CONTENTS

• State of Logistics Union
• Hanson Velocities
• Truck Capacity
• Maple Leaf Farms
• Letter from President
• Hanson ASI Rating

State of Logistics Union 2006
The 17th “Annual State of Logistics Report", sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), is available on CSCMP’s site free of charge, but only for members.

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			Letter from the President We’re Not The Same Business You Once Knew It’s always a great pleasure to tour the country and visit with friends and business associates. It’s also a bit of an eye-opener for us, when we realize that not everyone knows – or understands – the “new” Hanson Logistics. Read complete letter. Hanson Facilities Receive "Excellent" Rating From ASI Hanson Logistics recently completed its annual inspection and is pleased to announce that all five (5) Hanson Logistics refrigerated facilities achieved a score of Excellent for 2006. An excellent score is given for facilities scoring above 95%. Read article.
	Hanson Logistics Velocities™ Multi-Vendor Consolidation Program Continues to Build Momentum Velocities™ leverages our strategic facility locations, truck fleet, technology and collaborative customer base to drive-down final mile delivery costs, optimize inventory flow and improve order fill rates. Learn about Velocities. Truck Capacity Likely To Remain Tight Refrigerated Transporter recently cited research firm FTR Associates’ report that truck industry capacity is expected to remain tight through 2006 and 2007. This is based primarily on continued strength in manufacturing and freight-producing sectors of the economy. Learn more. National Temperature-Controlled Truckload Service Available Click here. Hanson Extends Helping Hand in Maple Leaf Farms Storm They came out of nowhere early one morning and within seconds, straight-line winds ripped the metal siding off the Maple Leaf Farms refrigerated distribution center, exposing racks of frozen duck entrees to the blustery spring morning. Read how Hanson was able to help.