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[J.V. Guttag et al, TR 74, DEC SRC, Palo Alto CA, 1991]. 2. LCL - Liga Control Language. Controls the attribute evaluator generator LIGA, part of the Eli compiler-compiler. cargo services as a result of a new business alliance with Expeditors International Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. NASDAQ: EXPD is a global logistics and freight forwarding company based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Company History Expeditors was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1979. of Washington Inc., a global logistics solution provider. "We are very excited about the enhancements to our LCL cargo services this partnership with Expeditors brings to our portfolio of services," Ted Prince, vice president, Liner Services, said in the announcement. "We conducted extensive research and considered a number of companies as potential partners in this effort. "Expeditors is a quality company, dedicated to serving its customers with global logistics solutions. That philosophy integrates quite nicely with "K" Line's customer service reputation." Beginning next month, "K" Line's `Touchdown' LCL Cargo Service will offer reduced transit times, an expanded network of Container Freight Stations (CFS CFS abbr. chronic fatigue syndrome CFS, n.pr See syndrome, chronic fatigue. CFS Chronic fatigue syndrome, see there ), and a more sophisticated cargo tracking system. "The bottom line is," Prince explained, "better service for our LCL customer. For "K" Line and Expeditors," he said, "it's a business marriage made in heaven. For our customers, this enhancement through partnerships adds an element of core competency A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Bill Coogan, senior vice president, Expeditors - Ocean, ""K" Line is the first carrier to respond with this kind of partnership, it's cutting edge stuff. Expeditors' extensive network, technology, electronic data interface and know-how give "K" Line's clients something they cannot get from any other carrier: a time-based competitive advantage. That's what matters." Under the enhanced program, import LCL cargo from Far East ports will be routed via "K" Line's vessels on regularly scheduled, liner services to the Pacific Northwest. There, the LCL containers are moved to Expeditors' Kent CFS through the Port of Tacoma's CFS. Local delivery is made direct from the Tacoma CFS, and LCL Cargo destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. for other U.S. locations is transloaded into Expeditors' equipment for movement to Expeditors' CFS closest to its final destination. From there, local delivery is made or arrangements are made for consignee consignee n. a person or business holding another's goods for sale or for delivery to a designated agent. (See: consign) CONSIGNEE, contracts. One to whom a consignment is made. 2. pick-up. LCL cargo destined for Southern California or Mexican destinations will be imported through the Port of Long Beach at "K" Line's ITS CFS. Local pick-up arrangements are made from there, with cargo destined for other locations picked-up by Expeditors and distributed. "It's rare to find a win/win situation in this business," Prince said. "This is one of those rare instances where everyone shares in the good fortune this alliance between "K" Line and Expeditors brings. "Expeditors' extensive network of more than 60 bonded Container Freight Stations throughout North America will add a significant enhancement to "K" Line's service capabilities. We will be able to get LCL cargo to their door, dock or warehouse faster than ever before. "And, while the cargo is transiting through this seamless network of services, our customers will have the added ability of tracking their cargo's progress down to the bill of lading A document signed by a carrier (a transporter of goods) or the carrier's representative and issued to a consignor (the shipper of goods) that evidences the receipt of goods for shipment to a specified designation and person. . "Finally, and perhaps most importantly from our customers' perspective, transit times from entry into the U.S. to delivery to any North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. destination will be reduced significantly." From the Pacific Northwest port of debarkation The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged. This may be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation; for unit requirements; it may or may not coincide with the destination. Also called POD. See also port of embarkation. , LCL cargo destined for North American Mid-West or U.S. Gulf locations will transit in four to six days. It will be six to eight days to consignees along the North American East Coast and six to nine days to South Atlantic locations. It is expected that "K" Line's enhanced `Touchdown' LCL Cargo Service will begin with vessels calling Far East ports the week of Sept. 6. "K" Line is a fully integrated intermodal transportation company linking the entire Pacific Rim with North America. Five weekly fixed-day sailings to the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Southwest offer direct sailings to "K" Line's own double-stack train service covering the United States, Canada and Mexico. "K" Line America Inc. and "K" Line Canada Ltd. operate 24 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :EXPD) is an international transportation and logistics company. With headquarters in Seattle, the company has offices and international service centers in 97 cities on six continents and is represented by affiliated agents in all other major trading centers worldwide. CONTACT: "K" Line America Inc. Robin S. Galton, 908/582-9060 |
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