Inbound Logistics | July 2007 | Digital Issue

WHAT’S NEW: Five fast-transit, all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast, with direct India-to-U.S. East Coast service.

Senator Lines

+49-421-3083-0 www.senatorlines.com

PARENT COMPANY: Hanjin Shipping Headquartered in Bremen, Germany, independent

international container shipping company Senator Lines offers an integrated ocean and intermodal transportation network as well as customized transportation solutions. Since January 2007, the carrier’s optimized schedule includes 12 total liner services. WEB TOOLS: Schedules, rates and surcharges, booking, bill of lad- ing, cargo tracking, and access to INTTRA and GT Nexus.

NYK

888-695-7447 www.nykline.com

PARENT COMPANY: Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha LOGISTICS DIVISION: NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc.

Founded in 1885, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) is a $16- billion global transportation company that employs nearly 48,000 people worldwide. The company maintains 240 offices in 27 countries, warehouses on every continent, and harbor operations in Asia, North America, and Europe. WEB TOOLS: Rate inquiry, customized reports, booking, bill of lading processing, shipment alerts. FLEET SIZE: 709 vessels CUSTOMER AWARDS: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Award at the 16th annual Earth Environment Awards; 2006 Best Samsung Electronics Partner Award. WHAT’S NEW: All-water U.S. East Coast service from Asia.

CUSTOMER AWARDS: CIFFA Forwarders Choice Award 2006–Best Ocean Carrier Middle East. WHAT’S NEW: ESX, a Europe-to-South America service.

Yang Ming

201-222-8899 www.yml.com.tw

PARENT COMPANY: Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation LOGISTICS DIVISION: Yes Logistic Corporation Established in 1972, Yang Ming operates a fleet of 94 vessels, of which containerships are the main service force. Yang Ming transports more than 2.4 million TEUs a year, and practices a management philosophy of “Teamwork, Innovation, Honesty, and Pragmatism.” WEB TOOLS: Scheduling, vessel tracking, shipment track and trace, and booking. FLEET SIZE: 91 vessels CUSTOMER AWARDS: Beall’s International Carrier of the Year 2006. WHAT’S NEW: An upgraded China-Mediterranean Route (CMX) service, which extends direct access to the Japanese market through the CKYH alliance (a partnership between carriers COSCO, K Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin). The upgraded CMX service keeps its original calling ports and further extends service coverage to Osaka and Tokyo, providing the first CKYH Alliance service directly between the Mediterranean and Japanese markets.

OOCL

888-388-OOCL www.oocl.com

PARENT COMPANY: OOIL (Orient Overseas International Ltd.) LOGISTICS DIVISION: OOCL Logistics (USA) Inc. One of Hong Kong’s most recognized global brands, OOCL operates integrated international container transportation, logistics, and terminal companies. The carrier provides integrated logistics and containerized transportation services for global shippers, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, North America, and Australasia. WEB TOOLS: Full shipment cycle visibility through OOCL’s Web site and CargoSmart portal. FLEET SIZE: 71 vessels CUSTOMER AWARDS: 3M Carrier of the Year 2006; CIFFA Outstanding Ocean Service; Computerworld Smithsonian Institute Award; Green Flag Award from Port of Long Beach.

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