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Northern Telecom Selects Emery Worldwide as Primary Air Freight Carrier

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Northern Telecom Ltd. has signed a two-year contract with Emery Worldwide, naming the logistics company as its primary air freight carrier for North America and Mexico. Emery Worldwide, a subsidiary of Consolidated Freightways, Inc. (NYSE: CNF), was chosen for its ability to meet critical logistics criteria, including service capability, geographic scope, and access to management information systems. The contract, valued at multi-millions of dollars, will see Emery handle door-to-door delivery of North American shipments, including next-day and second-day service to over 60 Northern Telecom distribution and manufacturing facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Northern Telecom Ltd. has selected Emery Worldwide as its primary air freight carrier for North America and Mexico through a two-year contract valued at multi-millions of dollars.
  • Emery Worldwide was chosen for its proven track record, excellent service, and ability to meet critical logistics criteria such as service capability, geographic scope, and access to management information systems.
  • Under the contract, Emery will handle door-to-door delivery of North American shipments, including next-day and second-day service to over 60 Northern Telecom distribution and manufacturing facilities.
  • Emery will also provide on-time delivery service of equipment such as component parts to manufacturing facilities to meet production line deadlines.
  • Northern Telecom plans to expand its electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities with Emery to facilitate the processing of freight invoices, both on an inbound and outbound basis.
  • Emery Worldwide has a strong electronic data interchange (EDI) capability, providing Northern Telecom with billing and management report information as well as tracking and tracing information.
  • Emery Worldwide is a global air freight and logistics services company with over 400 service locations throughout North America and 89 countries worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Emery Worldwide's contract value is multi-million dollars.
  • The company will handle over 60 Northern Telecom facilities, hundreds of suppliers, and a network of customers.
  • Emery will provide next-day and second-day service to over 60 Northern Telecom facilities.
  • Emery Worldwide is a $1.4 billion global air freight and logistics services company.

Sources:

  • Emery Worldwide press release, January 19 /PRNewswire/.
  • Consolidated Freightways, Inc. (NYSE: CNF)
  • Northern Telecom Ltd.

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