SEKO Makes Food Logistics' Top 100 3PL and Cold Storage Providers

Itasca, IL - SEKO Logistics announced it is recognized in Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the food supply chain, sixth annual listing of the 100 3PL and Cold Storage Providers for its July/August 2011 issue.

Recognized in this list are third-party logistics and cold storage providers that offer a broad scope of services and capabilities that enable food companies to manage costs, increase flexibility, improve service levels and operational efficiency, and reduce capital expenditures.

“Selecting the right logistics partner to manage your supply chain is of great importance to the future of any company’s operations,” explained Katherine Doherty, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics magazine. “In the food industry, outsourcing has become a foundation of competitive advantage for many companies. We provide this list to help our readers find the best 3PLs and cold storage providers for their business.”

After receiving nomination forms from end users and solution providers, the editorial staff culled through the submissions to compile this year’s 100 3PL and Cold Storage Providers listing. SEKO Logistics was featured as one of the recipients.

“SEKO strives to supply excellent logistics solutions for our food and consumer packaged goods clients,” stated William Wascher, president and CEO of SEKO Logistics. “We greatly value this industry and are honored to be recognized by Food Logistics magazine.”

SEKO continues to expand in direct response to increased customer requirements for integrated logistics services across the globe. The Company’s Strategic Partner business model is based on creating a collaborative network of offices that have local business, cultural and regional expertise, and applying to their businesses the best practices of SEKO’s organizational structure, IT systems and overall resources. The result provides clients with a seamless global logistics network.

About SEKO

Founded in 1976, SEKO is a global, third-party logistics provider with more than 50 offices in the United States and over 50 offices in a further 40+ countries worldwide. It offers a full range of supply-chain solutions including domestic and global air, ocean, and ground transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trans‐border distribution, U.S. home delivery, and DC bypass shipping. SEKO’s IT solutions offer a broad range of real‐time, Web‐based shipment management and data exchange tools for a high degree of supply-chain visibly. To learn more about SEKO visit us at www.sekologistics.com.

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company. The magazine serves the information needs of food, beverage and consumer packaged goods executives involved in warehousing, transportation and information technology, as well as third-party and refrigerated service providers. Through our print and online products, we provide news, trends and best practices that help more than 25,000 grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors and retailers make better business decisions. On the web at www.foodlogistics.com.