Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has been named the 2017 Tier 2 Intermodal Service Provider of the Year by Vantix Logistics.

This is the third year in a row that Yusen Logistics has received this honor, which recognizes the provider that meets and exceeds standards in service, performance, and capacity.

 From left, Charles Bostick, Director of Transportation and Operations, Vantix Logistics; Jill Kraus, Manager, National Accounts, Yusen Logistics; Jeremiah Stokes, VP, Operations, Yusen Logistics; and Hector Ferrell, Transportation Manager, McLane Foodservice Distribution.
From left, Charles Bostick, Director of Transportation and Operations, Vantix Logistics; Jill Kraus, Manager, National Accounts, Yusen Logistics; Jeremiah Stokes, VP, Operations, Yusen Logistics; and Hector Ferrell, Transportation Manager, McLane Foodservice Distribution.

Vantix, a division of McLane Co. Inc. and a provider of supply chain solutions to the food and restaurant industries, presented the award to Yusen Logistics at its Annual Carrier Appreciation event recently held in Dallas, TX.

“Yusen Logistics continues to demonstrate performance and operational excellence in a very competitive environment,” said Charles Bostick, Director of Transportation and Operations, Vantix Logistics. “We are pleased to recognize the company once again as one of our premier service providers.”

“We are truly honored to receive this award for three years in the running,” said Jill Kraus, Manager, National Accounts, Transportation, Yusen Logistics, who accepted the award on behalf of the company. “This is a direct reflection on our commitment to provide our customers with outstanding service.”

Yusen Logistics is managing both intermodal freight and truck movements from food manufacturing plants across the U.S. to various McLane distribution centers nationwide.