Damco, one of the world's leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions, has been named 'International 3PL ' Carrier of the Year' by The Home Depot, the nation's largest home-improvement retailer. The Home Depot operates about 2,250 stores in the US, Canada and Mexico, as well as an online business. This honor was given to the 3PL carrier that provides the best all around service.

Damco has been on-site at The Home Depot for the past four years, and was up against several worthy competitors for this award. The company was acknowledged for such notable achievements as the implementation of the Home Decorators Collection Export Program, and creation and implementation of the eCommercial Invoice Solution for China.

The presentation was made at the Home Depot's Executive Carrier Council awards banquet, held September 19, 2012 at The Home Depot Corporate Headquarters.

Jeremy Haycock, President, Damco USA accepted the award on behalf of the company; Eric Scholar, Home Depot's Director of Supply Chain Development (and former Director of International Logistics) made the presentation.