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YRC Logistics Sells its Dedicated Contract Carriage Business to Greatwide Logistics
11/24/09 - Strategic sale moves company to asset-light business model and aligns resources to focus on core offerings.
YRC Logistics Awarded Toromocho Copper Mine Project
10/01/09 - YRC Logistics will manage the project door-to-door.
YRC Logistics Earns Highest Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certification in U.K.
8/14/09 - Certification status enables full range of regulatory process efficiencies for exporters and importers doing business in U.K.
John Carr quoted in May issue of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies
5/1/09 - What's Next for the Logistics Market, Once Things Settle Down?
YRC Logistics Expands Global Services in Response to Importer Security Filing (10+2) Requirements
2/25/09- YRC Logistics, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), announced today the company has expanded existing global trade management services to address the needs of importers seeking to comply with the new Importer Security Filing (ISF) regulations issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).  
YRC Worldwide Acquires Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co., Ltd.
8/19/08 - YRC Worldwide today announced that YRC Logistics successfully closed its acquisition of Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co., Ltd., one of the largest providers of truckload and less-than-truckload ground transportation services in China.
YRC Logistics Announces New Cross Border Kiosks between U.S. and Canada
5/5/08 - YRC Logistics announces the establishment of seven new Cross Border kiosks to better meet YRC Logistics clients? needs for expedited clearance of shipments crossing between U.S. and Canada.
YRC Logistics Appoints Mike Kleimeyer to be Assistant General Manager for China Ground Transportation Unit
4/28/08 - YRC Logistics announced today that Michael Kleimeyer will be named Assistant General Manager for its ground transportation company in China.
YRC Logistics Expands Latin American Network
4/14/08 - YRC Logistics is increasing its presence in Latin America by providing global logistics services to, from and within Argentina. With its new office in Buenos Aires, YRC Logistics will be able to continue to provide clients with international air and ocean freight forwarding services.
YRC Logistics Launches New Global Forwarding Services in Mexico
3/24/08 - YRC Logistics announces that it will start offering global forwarding services in Mexico to better serve clients worldwide.
YRC Logistics Appoints Strong Link for China
3/17/08 - YRC Logistics announces that it has appointed Sean Burke to vice president, business and service development for its China business unit.
YRC Logistics Appoints Eric Friedlander Managing Director for Asia Operations
3/7/08 - YRC Logistics announces that Eric Friedlander has been named Managing Director for Asia.
YRC Logistics Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co., Ltd.
12/20/07 - YRC Logistics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co., Ltd., one of the largest providers of less-than-truckload ground transportation services in China, with over 30,000 customers, 1,800 employees and a network of over 3,000 vehicles.
Meridian IQ Announces Name Change to YRC Logistics
6/26/07 - Meridian IQ announced it will change its name to YRC Logistics to better reflect the company?s expertise in logistics and its relationship to YRC Worldwide.
Interface and Meridian IQ Win US EPA?s SmartWay? Excellence Award
11/1/06 - Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Improve the Environment