LYNDEN


Associated tags: Transport, Pacific Northwest, Atmosphere, Quality, LTL, Cargo

Locations: WASHINGTON, ANCHORAGE, AK, US, ALASKA, HAWAII, CANADA

Aloha Marine Lines launches new barge built by Gunderson Marine & Iron

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Makani Loa was constructed at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR, and launched there on March 2.

Key Points: 
  • The Makani Loa was constructed at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR, and launched there on March 2.
  • Together, they represent Aloha Marine Lines’ family of Makani Class barges that will continue to maintain regular, bi-weekly barge service between Seattle and Hawaii.
  • “The Makani Loa is the first launch by Gunderson Marine & Iron since acquiring the company in 2023,” said Dee Burch, President of Gunderson Marine & Iron.
  • Hockema Group has worked for decades with Gunderson Marine and Lynden designing and providing construction support on many successful deck cargo barge projects, including most of the Aloha Marine Lines and Alaska Marine Lines fleet.

Lynden companies provide aid to Hawaii after wildfires

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

“Like many others we watched with great sadness as the devastating wildfires spread and impacted thousands of people in Hawaii,” said Chris Palmer, Director of the Hawaii Trade Lane for Lynden Logistics.

Key Points: 
  • “Like many others we watched with great sadness as the devastating wildfires spread and impacted thousands of people in Hawaii,” said Chris Palmer, Director of the Hawaii Trade Lane for Lynden Logistics.
  • Lynden Air Cargo supported the relief efforts from the air, flying six priority missions in response to the Maui wildfires.
  • Together, we can help Maui rebuild, recover and thrive once again.”
    Lynden Logistics and Aloha Marine Lines are part of the Lynden family of companies .
  • Lynden provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world.

Lynden Transport, Lynden Logistics top 2023 Quest for Quality Awards

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Anchorage, AK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport and Lynden Logistics each earned top rankings in the annual Quest for Quality awards.

Key Points: 
  • Anchorage, AK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport and Lynden Logistics each earned top rankings in the annual Quest for Quality awards.
  • “We appreciate the acknowledgement of our air freight forwarding services and strive daily to ensure our customers are priority one,” says Lynden Logistics President Stuart Nakayama.
  • “What makes the Q4Q awards unique and meaningful is that winners are decided by transportation and logistics professionals.
  • “Our Quest for Quality results show that improved collaboration between shippers, carriers and service partners has helped prepare them for any future supply chain disruptions along with more resilient logistics operations.”
    Lynden Transport and Lynden Logistics are part of the Lynden family of companies.

Milky Way celebrates 75th anniversary

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Lynden, WA, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milky Way , the leading bulk-milk transporter in the Pacific Northwest, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • Lynden, WA, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milky Way , the leading bulk-milk transporter in the Pacific Northwest, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
  • A division of LTI, Inc. , Milky Way has expanded its business over the years from Washington State to now serve producers in Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
  • Milky Way entered the milk-hauling business in 1948 and, by the 1970s, was the largest motor carrier of bulk fluid milk within the state of Washington.
  • Drivers pick up milk from dairy producers using state-of-the-art stainless-steel tankers with truck-mounted pumps developed by Milky Way and sister company Lynden Tank Company.

Lynden celebrates award-winning year

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Lynden was recognized for providing jobs and maintaining a strong presence in the state.

Key Points: 
  • Lynden was recognized for providing jobs and maintaining a strong presence in the state.
  • Our team has been working closely with customers to overcome these challenges and help them succeed, says Lynden President Jon Burdick.
  • The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world.
  • For more than a century, Lynden has been helping customers get the job done.

Lynden Transport earns 26th Quest for Quality Award

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Anchorage, AK, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport earned its 26th Quest for Quality Award, achieving the No.

Key Points: 
  • Anchorage, AK, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport earned its 26th Quest for Quality Award, achieving the No.
  • We are pleased that our customers have honored us with another Quest for Quality Award.
  • The Quest for Quality Awards are the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG).
  • This year, 3,851 ballots were cast from logistics and supply chain decision makers resulting in 132 companies earning Quest for Quality Awards.

Lynden Logistics announces executive promotions

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Anchorage, AK, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Logistics, Inc., part of the Lynden family of companies, announced the following executive promotions today.

Key Points: 
  • Anchorage, AK, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Logistics, Inc., part of the Lynden family of companies, announced the following executive promotions today.
  • Brian MacAskill was named Vice President of Logistics which includes supply chain management, 3PL services, and Canadian healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics.
  • All three of these individuals have contributed greatly to the success of Lynden throughout the years and demonstrated their leadership and commitment, says Alex McKallor, Lyndens Executive Vice President and COO.
  • Lynden Logistics is part of the Lynden family of companies that provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world.

Lynden International announces name change to Lynden Logistics, Inc.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Seattle, WA, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden International announced today that the company will begin operating under the name Lynden Logistics, Inc. (Lynden Logistics) to more accurately reflect its full range of capabilities and services.

Key Points: 
  • Seattle, WA, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden International announced today that the company will begin operating under the name Lynden Logistics, Inc. (Lynden Logistics) to more accurately reflect its full range of capabilities and services.
  • Since its inception in 1977, Lynden International has expanded from a pure air freight forwarder to a full-service provider of logistical services and solutions that support the entire supply chain.
  • The transition to Lynden Logistics is not related to a change in company ownership, management, structure, or resources.
  • Lynden Logistics is part of the Lynden family of companies that provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world.

Lynden Transport earns 25th Quest for Quality Award

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Anchorage, AK, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport earned its 25th Quest for Quality award this year, marking a quarter century benchmark of providing the highest level of customer service and performance.

Key Points: 
  • Anchorage, AK, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden Transport earned its 25th Quest for Quality award this year, marking a quarter century benchmark of providing the highest level of customer service and performance.
  • Upholding its gold standard, Lynden Transport received an award for 2021 in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Western Regional category as it has in years past.
  • A Quest of Quality Award is the highest honor and vote of confidence a company can receive, says Lynden Transport President Paul Grimaldi.
  • Lynden Transport is proud to add another award in the Western Regional LTL category this year.

Lynden Vice President Dennis Mitchell joins Airforwarders Association Board

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden International Senior Vice President Dennis Mitchell was elected to the board of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) on Nov. 16.

Key Points: 
  • Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynden International Senior Vice President Dennis Mitchell was elected to the board of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) on Nov. 16.
  • Dennis is a highly respected member of the AfA that was selected by our membership for a board position.
  • Lynden International Vice President Laura Sanders also served a 12-year term on the AfA board from 1999 to 2012.
  • Mitchell brings 26 years of Lynden experience to his board position as well as background as a business owner.