BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$2.0B
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Air Freight & Logistics
COO, Forwarding Operations
Eric W. KirchnerNumber of Employees 15,000
Contact Information
2855 Campus Dr Ste 300
San Mateo, California 94403-2512
(650) 596-9600
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services: 541614
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Menlo Worldwide Logistics 'Greens' Its Fleet of Transport Partners
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is demonstrating its commitment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership by increasing its use of SmartWay-approved carriers. Since pledging its commitment to SmartWay six months ago, Menlo has significantly stepped up spending with carriers...
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Launches Multi-Client Network Warehouse Management Solution
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, the third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today formally introduced its multi-client network of logistics services to meet the rising trend of customers seeking flexible, scalable and customizable warehouse offerings. With multi-client warehouse management solutions, customers of every size can outsource any...
Schneider, Menlo Buy Chinese Firms To Expand Logistics Business in Asia
Schneider Logistics and Menlo Worldwide LLC, two major U.S.-based logistics companies, announced purchases of logistics firms in China.Schneider said its purchase was aimed at expanding services to the domestic Chinese market, while Menlo said its expanded operations will serve not only the internal Chinese market but also the growing Asian...
Menlo Worldwide Selected For $1.6 Billion USTRANSCOM DTCI
The U. S. Transportation Command USTRANSCOM recently announced a contract award potentially worth $1.6 billion today to Con-Way Inc.'s [CNW] subsidiary Menlo Worldwide Government Services LLC of San Mateo, Calf., to manage Defense Department movements in the continental United States to maximizing efficiency and reduce cost....
MENLO WORLDWIDE AWARDED CONTRACT FOR BASE PERIOD FACE VALUE
Menlo Worldwide Government Services, LLC, San Mateo, Calif., is being awarded a fixed-price/cost-reimbursement contract for a base period face value of $525,076,256. The contract has a total estimated contract value of $1,635,842,885, which includes all option periods and award term option periods. This action is to perform transportation coordination services...
Menlo Worldwide Hong Kong Operations Certified for TAPA Freight Security Standards
Key Global Distribution Center for Asia Receives Category-B Certification for Security with High-Tech Products SAN MATEO, Calif. and HONG KONG -- Menlo Worldwide today announced that its Hong Kong Global Gateway Facility has been awarded Level-B security certification from the Technology Asset Protection Association. A TAPA security certification...
Menlo Worldwide Earns Award From Global Institute of Logistics
Menlo Worldwide's European operations received the Global Institute of Logistics Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the development of the logistics services provision sector, the company announced May 14. Menfo received the award during a ceremony at its logistics facility in Eersel, Netherlands.According to the institute, Menlo was selected...
Menlo Worldwide Receives Award of Excellence from Global Institute of Logistics
Company cited for innovation, successful application of 'Lean' manufacturing principles in the provision of logistics service in Europe SCHIPHOL, Netherlands -- Menlo Worldwide, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) and a global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services, announced today that its European operations received the...
Detours.(Schneider Logistics Inc. acquires American Overseas Air Freight)(UTi Worldwide Inc. acquires Market Industries Ltd.)(Menlo Worldwide opening a unit in Malaysia)(Brief article)
Staff Schneider Logistics recently agreed to acquire American Overseas Air Freight, an international freight forwarder and a licensed U.S. customs broker specializing in the handling and shipping of import and export products by air, ocean and truck. ...
Freight Forwarders Consolidating, Offering More Logistics Services
Robust international trade, complex customs regulations and the ability to shield themselves from high fuel prices because of their non-asset-based business model are combining to make for a strong business climate for freight forwarders, said industry executives and analysts.However, the forwarders also said their industry which coordinates numerous long-distance movements...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Eric W. Kirchner | COO, Forwarding Operations |
| Gerard Trimarco | Senior Vice President, Transportation |
| Bob Bassett | Vice President, Sales, Marketing |
| Jennifer Rosenfeld Pileggi | Vice President, Corp Counsel |
| Ronele McCurdy | Vice President, HR, Forwarding |
| David Benton | Director, Corp Communications |
| James P Fields | Officer |
| Kevin Standlee | Logistics Solutions Engineer |
Eric Kirchner was appointed our Chief Executive Officer in January 2009. He has 27 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry, serving most recently as President of Freight Forwarding in UPS’s Supply Chain Solutions division for their global freight forwarding business. Prior to that, he was President North American Forwarding and President Global Transportation Services, and served as co-integration manager and member of the UPS integration steering committee which facilitated the transition of Menlo Worldwide Forwarding. Eric came to UPS in 2004 through their acquisition of Menlo (former Emery Worldwide), where he held various executive positions up to Chief Operating Officer. During his career, Eric has directed transportation and commercial air and ocean carrier relationships and has also managed contract logistics operations. His roles in operations, sales and marketing, as well as general management, reflect his extensive experience in managing global customer relationships and overseeing acquisition integration and business process transformation. Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and has completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University.
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| UTi Worldwide Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Menlo Worldwide | COO, Forwarding Operations | Current |
| The Cunningham Report | Current | |
| Vancouver.Com | Current | |
| UTi Worldwide Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| UPS Supply Chain Solutions | Manager | Former |
| The University of Texas | Student | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Senior Vice President, Transportation | Current |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Vice President, Sales, Marketing | Current |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Vice President, Corp Counsel | Current |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Vice President, HR, Forwarding | Current |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Director, Corp Communications | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Menlo Worldwide | Officer | Current |
| Lafayette Jefferson High School | Current | |
| The Eastern Company | Guest Radio Analyst | Former |
| Consolidated Freightways Corporation | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conjose Co | Original Transit Guide | Current |
| Menlo Worldwide | Logistics Solutions Engineer | Current |
| Denver 2008 | Co-Chair of Conjose | Current |
| Conjose Co | Business Meeting Chair | Former |
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