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Air Cargo: PBB Expands Network: Client Demand Spurs
New Calgary Distribution Facility Richmond
British Columbia: Increased client demand has
resulted in PBB Global Logistics opening a new
state-of-the-art distribution center in Calgary.
The 100,000 sq. ft. center expands the companies
network of facilities and enhances service
offerings in Western Canada. The new
distribution center provides important logistics
services and strategic advantages for PBB clients
in Western Canada and the US. It is located in the
heart of the city's key industrial sector and is
equipped with leading-edge technology to allow for
efficient and effective supply chain management. To
complement this growth, PBB has bolstered its
Alberta workforce with the addition of 11
experienced logistics professionals. "With this
announcement, PBB continues its commitment to
continuously upgrading and expanding its network,"
says Mike Scott, President and CEO, PBB Global
Logistics. "As demand increases for our services in
the West and beyond, we're responding to ensure our
customers have access to the infrastructure that
they need to succeed." The new
16-bay distribution center provides complete
automated web-enabled warehousing and distribution
solutions. It is equipped with radio frequency
systems that allow for real-time processing and
updating of inventory levels. The facility serves a
variety of industries and businesses, and allows
companies to benefit from economies of scale by
outsourcing their inventory management. Sanmina
Canada ULC, a leading communications equipment
manufacturer with assembly sites in Calgary, is
among several local businesses to turn to PBB for
supply chain efficiencies. This is the
latest in a series of PBB enhancements to take
place in the West. PBB recently expanded its
service offerings in Calgary, by integrating
Project Cargo into its menu of logistics solutions.
Project Cargo freight forwarding involves
multi-phase large scale shipments, most often to
remote destinations. Many PBB clients, particularly
those active in the Alberta oilfield, benefit from
this local expertise, which works closely with
PBB's project cargo center based in Houston,
Texas. Late last
year, PBB also opened its new Integrated Logistics
Center in Vancouver, BC, which provides complete
supply chain solutions and access to key
Asia-Pacific trade lanes. The fully integrated
Vancouver facility provides global logistics
services including International Freight
Forwarding, North American Shipping, Warehousing
& Distribution and end delivery systems
throughout BC and the Pacific Northwest. PBB also
opened a new San Francisco office, to enhance its
service offerings on the U.S. West Coast and
Pacific Rim. PBB Global
Logistics employs more than 1,000 people in 70
locations throughout North America including its
newly expanded Vancouver distribution center. It
offers fully integrated global logistics services
including: International Freight Forwarding,
Customs Brokerage, Warehousing & Distribution,
North American Shipping, Trade & Regulatory
Services, Corporate Audit, Parcel Logistics,
Corporate Travel and e-globallogistics.comTM
through a North American network of automated
facilities and world-wide strategic alliances. It
is one of Canada's "50 Best Managed Private
Companies". For more
information contact: PBB
Hosts Key Global Logistics
Conference Vancouver, BC March 13, 2001
PBB Global Logistics hosted the biannual general
meeting of the world's leading independent
international freight forwarders. Officials from
the World Air Cargo Organization in Vancouver
last April 23-27. Its purpose was to conduct
strategic planning and review key issues affecting
world trade. PBB, as the official Canadian agent
for the World Air Cargo Organization, is honoured
to welcome delegates to Vancouver for this
important conference, says Mike Scott, president,
PBB Global Logistics. It is a privilege to host our
colleagues and to play a key role in organizing and
facilitating this event. In addition to being the
official host, PBB, through its Corporate Travel
service, is also responsible for all meeting
planning and coordination. The meetings will be
held at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in
Vancouver. Headquartered in Hofheim,
Germany and founded in 1972, the World Air Cargo
Organization is comprised of 42 privately owned
non-multinational logistics providers. Member
companies hail from Latin America, North America,
Europe and Asia. Together, they employ more than
8,000 logistics specialists and provide service to
five continents. Each year new cities are chosen to
host the biannual meetings. The WACO committee
reviews submissions and selects a host based on a
number of criteria. This year, Vancouver was chosen
for its beauty, friendly people and most
importantly its strategic location, as a key
gateway to the Asian market. The previous World Air
Cargo Organization general meeting was held in
Shanghai, China. As a member of this
important organization, PBB is able to provide
clients with extensive global coverage and
expertise, through a superb network of member
companies, Mr. Scott says. Playing host to this
year's meeting enables us to bring global players
to Canada. At the Vancouver meeting, delegates will
hold key discussions with other representatives
from their trading regions. Bilateral discussions
about global trade and informative presentations
from trading officials also are on the
agenda. For more information
contact: Seattle's
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