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• A. Duie Pyle received the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award from Uline, a distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials throughout North America, for the fourth time. • Logistics Plus received the ocial Ocean Integrity Plastic Neutrality Certification for 2023 for a fourth straight year. Last year, Logistics Plus reduced its plastic footprint by supporting the collection of 77,000 pounds of marine plastic and waste.
• ORBIS Corporation earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The company was selected for its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.
• Lenovo presented GEODIS with its Logistics Sustainability Excellence Award. Over the past five years, the companies have collaborated to reduce lead times, control expenses, and streamline flows—all with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions.
• The Intermodal Association of North America will honor Larry Gross, president and founder of Gross Transportation Consulting, with the 2024 Silver Kingpin Award during the Intermodal EXPO. Gross is a veteran of the freight transportation
sector with more than 40 years of experience.
• The Containerization and Intermodal Institute will present its 2024 Connie Award to Roger Guenther, executive director of Port Houston. In addition, Scott Taylor, CEO and chairman of the board of GSC, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his many years of supply chain and logistics experience. • Locus Robotics was honored with the 2024 Fortress Cybersecurity Award in the Compliance category by the Business Intelligence Group.
• CSX’s Pride in Service initiative was awarded Gold in Engage for Good’s 22nd Annual Halo Awards for Best Employee Engagement Initiative and Silver for Best Direct Service Initiative. This honor recognizes CSX’s partnership and support for Wounded Warrior Project’s Drone Training Program.
• Two senior leaders at A.N. Deringer were recognized for their achievements in international trade. Amy Magnus, director of customs aairs and compliance ( above ), received the AAEI Trade Warrior award from the American Association of Exporters & Importers. Sandra Langford- Coty, director of operational development ( below ), received the Marjorie M. Shostak Distinguished Service award from the Foreign Trade Association.
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