Jacobson Companies Announces Agency Agreement with Farmers Grain Express
Des Moines, IA, March 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce their establishment of an agency relationship with Farmers Grain Express (“FGX”), a licensed broker in liquid bulk commodities and general freight. This relationship presents significant benefits to Jacobson customers, specifically the opportunity to work with experts in the field of liquid and dry bulk transportation.
“I am extremely pleased that we were able to develop an agency relationship with FGX,” said Scott Temple, President of Jacobson’s Transportation and Logistics Services division. “Their organization’s culture mirrors Jacobson’s more than 40 years of dedication to our customers. The addition of bulk transportation services created by our new relationship is another great example of Jacobson’s commitment to creating end-to-end supply chain solutions for our customers.”
Under the exclusive arrangement, FGX will provide expertise and operational execution for over the road bulk transportation movements while utilizing Jacobson’s enterprise systems and administrative personnel. The combined organizations offer the following transportation management services to their respective customers: Less than Truckload, Dry Truckload, Temperature Controlled Truckload and Consolidation Services, and Bulk Transport capabilities in a non-asset and asset setting.
Bobby Collins, business leader of FGX’s Wilmington, NC, office stated, “The relationship with Jacobson provides expanded opportunities for our carriers and additional services for our customers who we have served for more than 20 years.”
Earl Alexander, business leader of FGX’s Mt. Vernon, MO, office added, “All of us at Farmers Grain Express are excited about our new relationship with Jacobson Companies, and we are pleased to be associated with a company like Jacobson that shares our dedication to the highest quality customer service.”
About Farmers Grain Express
Founded in 1987, Farmers Grain Express is a leading freight brokerage firm serving the truckload bulk freight market from its offices in Wilmington, North Carolina and Mt. Vernon, Missouri. FGX facilitates the movement of bulk freight throughout the United States primarily to the food processing, chemical, alternative energy, and specialty chemical manufacturing industries.
About Jacobson Companies
Founded in 1968, Jacobson Companies is a leading third-party logistics service provider offering end-to-end supply chain management solutions around the globe. Service offerings include freight forwarding (ocean & air), customs brokerage, PO management, consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing & distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing and transportation management. Jacobson manages more than 35,000 transportation transactions per week, operates more than 35 million square feet of warehouse space with approximately 7,000 employees around the globe. Jacobson maintains a website at http://www.jacobsonco.com.
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“I am extremely pleased that we were able to develop an agency relationship with FGX,” said Scott Temple, President of Jacobson’s Transportation and Logistics Services division. “Their organization’s culture mirrors Jacobson’s more than 40 years of dedication to our customers. The addition of bulk transportation services created by our new relationship is another great example of Jacobson’s commitment to creating end-to-end supply chain solutions for our customers.”
Under the exclusive arrangement, FGX will provide expertise and operational execution for over the road bulk transportation movements while utilizing Jacobson’s enterprise systems and administrative personnel. The combined organizations offer the following transportation management services to their respective customers: Less than Truckload, Dry Truckload, Temperature Controlled Truckload and Consolidation Services, and Bulk Transport capabilities in a non-asset and asset setting.
Bobby Collins, business leader of FGX’s Wilmington, NC, office stated, “The relationship with Jacobson provides expanded opportunities for our carriers and additional services for our customers who we have served for more than 20 years.”
Earl Alexander, business leader of FGX’s Mt. Vernon, MO, office added, “All of us at Farmers Grain Express are excited about our new relationship with Jacobson Companies, and we are pleased to be associated with a company like Jacobson that shares our dedication to the highest quality customer service.”
About Farmers Grain Express
Founded in 1987, Farmers Grain Express is a leading freight brokerage firm serving the truckload bulk freight market from its offices in Wilmington, North Carolina and Mt. Vernon, Missouri. FGX facilitates the movement of bulk freight throughout the United States primarily to the food processing, chemical, alternative energy, and specialty chemical manufacturing industries.
About Jacobson Companies
Founded in 1968, Jacobson Companies is a leading third-party logistics service provider offering end-to-end supply chain management solutions around the globe. Service offerings include freight forwarding (ocean & air), customs brokerage, PO management, consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing & distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing and transportation management. Jacobson manages more than 35,000 transportation transactions per week, operates more than 35 million square feet of warehouse space with approximately 7,000 employees around the globe. Jacobson maintains a website at http://www.jacobsonco.com.
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