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Mainfreight USA Expands Operations

Global supply chain and logistics provider adds Newark and Dallas warehouses to its network

Mainfreight USA Expands Operations

Carson, California, June 14, 2016 - Mainfreight, a global supply chain and logistics provider, today announces the addition of two new warehouses to its North American logistics network. They're located in Newark, NJ and Dallas, TX. The Newark facility is 135,000 sq. ft., and Dallas is 129,000 sq. ft. Mainfreight's logistics network also includes warehouses in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, key hub locations that facilitate the smooth, efficient flow of import/export freight throughout North America. The warehouse in Los Angeles is 183,000 sq. ft., Atlanta 50,000 sq. ft., and Chicago is 77,000 sq. ft.

Over the last 35+ years, Mainfreight has established a comprehensive network of warehouses and service throughout the world in addition to its North American network. In Europe, Mainfreight has 3,600,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, New Zealand 2,200,000 sq. ft., Australia 1,400,000 sq. ft., and in Asia 270,000 sq. ft.


Mainfreight offers complete supply chain solutions at these warehouse locations including: Inventory management, pick, pack and dispatch to end customers, as well as repacking, sampling, kitting, serial number capturing and quality control. Additional Mainfreight USA services include container drayage, customs clearance, and transport - LTL and FTL. All logistics and supply chain services are supported by robust IT capabilities that integrate with supply chain systems. Mainfreight provides customers with full supply chain visibility, including ASN-Advanced Shipping Notice messages to receivers, and delivers the tools necessary to access this information quickly and easily.

"We're totally focused on delivering first-class logistics and supply chain solutions to our customers in a comprehensive 'one package' approach. To achieve this we're intensifying our North American and global network capabilities and have aggressive growth targets at Mainfreight to ensure we're well-positioned to help our customers expand their businesses," said, René van Houtum, vice president logistics, Mainfreight Inc. "We measure ourselves by the service and quality we deliver to customers. Our ability to grow is inextricably linked to their satisfaction and loyalty. We never lose sight of that."

About Mainfreight
Founded in 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand, Mainfreight delivers ocean, air, road transport, and logistics services. The company operates through over 240 branch locations in Australasia, Europe, Asia, Chile, Canada, Mexico and the United States.

In 2007, Mainfreight entered the U.S. market. Mainfreight is built on a 100-year vision. All decisions are made with the view that the company will be here for another 100 years. This view shapes Mainfreight's approach to recruitment and training of team members, customer and supplier relationships, growth strategies and legal and tax structures. Mainfreight customers can rely on an "anything is possible" attitude, a commitment to delivering freight consignments on time and damage-free, and the prompt, honest resolution of issues when they arise. In addition, Mainfreight is committed to improvement in service through reinvestment in people, facilities, equipment and technologies. For more information, visit: www.mainfreight.com

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