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LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2007, Con-Way bought CFI and merged it into Con-Way’s existing truckload addition. Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The company was founded by Leland James in Portland, Oregon. Contract Freighters, Inc. CFI) was founded in 1951.

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Sustainable Frozen Ecommerce Fulfillment with Cathy Hayward-Hughes and Mike Bradburn

The Logistics of Logistics

It was between projects in 2007 that a high school buddy suggested they have a beer with another high school buddy who was selling seafood over the internet. Cathy was born into a fishing family in Alaska. About Cathy Hayward-Hughes. Cathy Hayward-Hughes is the Co-founder and President of Crystal Creek Logistics.

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Add These 3 Transportation Industry Shows to Your Watch List

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Ice Road Truckers debuted on the History Channel in 2007 and has been immensely popular since its first airing. Railroad Alaska. Similar to Ice Road Truckers , Railroad Alaska portrays life in one of America’s harshest climates, with a railroad as the backdrop. Ice Road Truckers.

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