Oil patch bits: Lynden companies place first in Quest for Quality awards

Petroleum News

As reported by Lynden News Aug. 12 Lynden Transport and Lynden Logistics were voted No. 1 in the annual Quest for Quality awards. Lynden Transport received its 28th award with the top score in the Western Regional less-than-truckload category, and Lynden Logistics was awarded the top score in the air freight forwarders category. It is the 18th Quest for Quality award for the forwarder. Both companies scored highest among their peers in the attributes of customer service, performance, information technology, and equipment and operations.

"To sustain a level of excellence in the air freight forwarding industry annually, Lynden Logistics relies on our excellent customer service and operational staff, our trusted airline partners and agents, and our outstanding customers who count on us to make it happen," says Lynden Logistics President Stuart Nakayama. "As logisticians, we continue to innovate process improvement in the supply chain to provide the unique Lynden experience into, out of, and within our markets. We are committed to retaining that personal touch in managing our customers' businesses as our own. The Quest for Quality Award is an honor to receive, and we thank all of the transportation and logistics professionals who voted this year for their support."

Logistics Management's Quest for Quality program recognizes the highest level of service and performance excellence for carriers, ports and logistics providers worldwide. The awards are the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group. To determine the "best of the best," transportation and supply chain decision makers rate carriers, logistics providers and port operators in categories such as on-time performance, value and customer service. For more information visit www.lynden.com.