OMAHA, Neb., Apr 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, will once again play a role in coordinating the
movements of the practice and competition pools for the 2012 U.S. Swim
Trials, which will be held in Omaha June 25 through July 2.
Multiple containers have left Genoa, Italy via ocean liner, and Werner
Enterprises will handle customs clearance as they enter the United
States. Werner will then deliver the shipment to a holding warehouse in
Omaha. The first containers are set to arrive in Omaha in late April,
with construction of the competition pool beginning May 25.
Werner Enterprises' technology and systems investments allow the Company
to systematically track and provide ongoing status to the international
shipments for the pool containers.
"Having our global headquarters in Omaha, we are proud to serve our
community by showcasing our expertise in transporting the pools for the
2012 U.S. Swim Trials. We will take special care in making sure these
shipments are handled properly, and we'll be tracking them every step of
the way," said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of
Werner Enterprises. "We handle shipments of all shapes and sizes to and
from more than 120 countries worldwide, but these particular shipments
are special. Because there is some complexity and a very strict delivery
window, the manufacturer is taking no chances and is going with the
proven Werner service solution."
Werner Enterprises handled the international pool shipments for the 2008
U.S. Swim Trials, which were also held in Omaha.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier
transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North
America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner
maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, and maintains
offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia.
Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United
States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that
includes dedicated van, temperature-controlled and flatbed;
medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited services.
Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management,
truck brokerage, intermodal, and international services. International
services are provided through Werner's domestic and global subsidiary
companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight
forwarding; and customs brokerage.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global
Select MarketSM under the symbol "WERN." For further
information about Werner, visit the company's website at www.werner.com.
SOURCE: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate
Communications, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065