Penske on Food Logistics Top Providers List

READING, Pa., Sept. 10, 2009 - Penske Logistics has been named to Food Logistics magazine's 2009 Top Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers list. The 70-member list is published in the magazine's July/August issue.

"We're pleased to be recognized by Food Logistics for our industry expertise and services," said Vince Hartnett, President - Penske Logistics. "Our associates partner with customers to engineer supply chain solutions that ensure product freshness and quality while also optimizing processes to reduce costs."

Penske Logistics serves a number of leading food-industry customers including food and beverage manufacturers and bottlers, retailers and convenience stores. Penske offers an array of food industry services including dedicated transportation, third-party carrier management, warehouse management and supply chain optimization solutions. The company also provides specialized cold-chain and fresh food transportation services.

"Food and beverage companies and their third-party logistics (3PL) counterparts are discovering win-win successes being felt throughout the supply chain—right into the back offices of financials, sales, marketing and IT," explained Katherine Doherty, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics magazine.

Food Logistics is the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the food supply chain. After receiving nomination forms from end users and solution providers, the editorial staff culled through the submissions to compile this year's list.

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to major industrial and consumer companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.