Erlanger, KY, October 4, 2007—Transfreight has named Alvaro Barbosa general manager for its offices in Monterrey, Mexico. Both the hiring of Barbosa and Transfreight’s recent move to expanded offices are the result of growth in several customer accounts in North America.

Barbosa has more than 15 years of comprehensive supply chain experience, having worked in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and distribution centers. He has served throughout North America and with international supply chains, with special focus on the automotive, high-tech, and consumer sectors.

“We’re pleased to have Barbosa on our team,” said Chief Development Officer Chris Painter. “His deep experience fits well with our continuing growth.”

"I'm excited to join an industry leader with a strong track record of building long-term customer relationships, as well as of innovation and continuous improvement,” said Barbosa.

About Transfreight

Erlanger, Kentucky-based Transfreight is a premier third-party logistics (3PL) provider who uses its lean logistics expertise, robust technologies, and kaizen culture to engineer customized solutions that reduce total logistics cost for manufacturers. Founded in 1988, it serves clients that include Toyota, CAMI (joint venture of General Motors of Canada Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corporation), Johnson Controls, Yamaha, Emerson Climate Technologies, and Subaru. Transfreight is a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of the world’s most diversified and comprehensive trading, investment, and service enterprises. www.transfreight.com

CONTACT:
Transfreight
4123 Olympic Blvd
Erlanger, KY 41018
859.372.5930
lean_logistics@transfreight.com

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