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Menlo Worldwide Logistics "Greens" its Fleet of Transport Partners
Logistics Specialist Emphasizes its Commitment to the EPA's SmartWay Program through Increased Use of SmartWay-Certified Carriers
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Apr. 03, 2008 - Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is demonstrating its commitment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership by increasing its use of SmartWay-approved carriers.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is demonstrating its commitment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership by increasing its use of SmartWay-approved carriers.Since pledging its commitment to SmartWay six months ago, Menlo has significantly stepped up spending with carriers that are also supporting and promoting greater energy efficiency by using practices and equipment recommended through the EPA program.
"Menlo spends nearly $1 billion on transportation with contract carriers each year," said Gary Kowalski, chief operating officer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. "Now, with more than 80 percent of that transportation spend going to SmartWay-approved carriers, we are supporting environmental stewardship throughout the transportation industry."
Encouraging the highest level of efficiency in the freight transportation industry is critical to meeting Con-way Inc.'s enterprise-wide commitment to sustainable business practices. Menlo's earlier implementation of Lean philosophies, which focus on eliminating waste wherever it exists, complements its support of SmartWay program principles. By the time Menlo committed to SmartWay, Lean initiatives had already led the company to begin implementing technologies such as energy-efficient and motion-triggered lighting as facilities are upgraded.
Menlo's SmartWay campaign comprises a series of steps aimed at educating and promoting green initiatives among its contract carriers, including:
- Making SmartWay compliance a preferred factor when considering new carriers
- Encouraging existing carriers to join SmartWay during Menlo's annual carrier review process
- Considering moving over-the-road truckload shipments to an intermodal service
- Reducing paper consumption in carrier communications by encouraging electronic exchanges
- Implementing a "no-idling" policy at Menlo distribution centers
"I commend Menlo for integrating clean innovative strategies and technologies into its operations. These technologies go a long way toward a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply," said Margo T. Oge, director of EPA's Office of Transportation & Air Quality.
While Menlo has already rolled out many elements of Con-way's enterprise-wide sustainability campaign, it expects to have implemented all of its proposed strategies by the end of 2008. Menlo's leadership in sustainability also aligns with key customer strategies to promote green business practices. Toward that end, Menlo's commitment to SmartWay will continue to drive year-over-year improvements toward full carrier compliance with the program's principles.
About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics' services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.
