OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2012--
Werner Global Logistics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), recently sponsored a VIP reception for
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and the 2012 Nebraska Trade Mission
delegation in Shanghai, China. Sponsoring this event bolsters the
ongoing collaboration by Werner and Nebraska's Department of Economic
Development to promote business development and trade between Nebraska,
China and Japan. Werner Global Logistics has participated in each of the
Nebraska trade missions and the 2008 Reverse trade mission, which
brought companies from China, Japan and Brazil to Omaha. In addition,
Werner supports the Nebraska Advantage office in Tokyo, Japan, and the
newest office established in Shanghai, China.
Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises president and chief operating
officer, commented, “We are honored to play a part in these missions to
promote trade among Nebraska and the rest of the world. Along with our
offices in Mexico, Canada and Australia, our China operation plays a
very big part in completing Werner’s global reach.”
Juan Bautista, Werner Global Logistics associate vice president and
general manager, Asia Pacific Region, delivered welcoming comments and
an overview of our cooperation with the state. In attendance were
several members of the Werner Global Logistics Shanghai team, officials
from several local Shanghai government agencies and the Nebraska
delegation, which included more than 20 Nebraska companies.
As customers have expanded overseas, Werner has developed logistics and
cross border initiatives to support their needs. Werner Global Logistics
provides seamless supply chain solutions and door-to-door services using
one operating platform. This is achieved through Werner's global network
of offices and agents, a global shipment visibility platform,
warehousing, cross-docking facilities, and road and rail capabilities,
which are all supported by Werner's own assets.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications