| 词条 | MIQ Logistics |
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| name = MIQ Logistics | logo = MIQ_Logistics_Logo_PNG.png | type = Privately Held Company | industry = Logistics | hq_location_city = Overland Park, Kansas | num_locations = 146 (2018) | area_served = {{ubl|class=nowrap| North America | Asia | Europe | Africa | Australia | New Zealand | Middle East | Latin America}} | key_people = {{ubl|class=nowrap| John E Carr (President and CEO) | Brenda Stasiulis (CFO)}} | services = {{ubl|class=nowrap| Global Freight Forwarding | Customs Brokerage | Supply Chain Management | Project Logistics | Origin Consolidation | Global Trade Management | Warehouse Management | Global Business Intelligence}} | num_employees = | parent = Austin Ventures | website = https://www.miq.com/ }} MIQ Logistics is a third party logistics company headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Today, MIQ Logistics operates in global freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply chain management, project logistics, origin consolidation, global trade management, warehouse management, and global business intelligence. With offices in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Latin America. HistoryIn 2010, YRC Worldwide sold YRC Logistics to private equity firm Austin Ventures for $38.7 million. Austin Ventures shortly after the purchase rebranded the unit as MIQ Logistics.[1][2] In 2011, MIQ Logistics announced their acquisition of The Logistics Corporation Ltd. based out of the United Kingdom.[3] In 2017, MIQ Logistics sold its North American domestic transportation business to an undisclosed buyer.[4] In 2009, MIQ Logistics volunteered to deliver a piece of steel from the fallen World Trade Center Towers from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Overland Park, Kansas. SFS Architecture then used the that metal piece and designed Overland Park's 9/11 Memorial, created to honor those lost on September 11, remember their sacrifices and to teach future generations about the tragic day.[5] Environmental initiativesIn 2012, as a charter member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership, MIQ's efforts to help clients greenhouse gas emissions, received the Environmental Excellence Award. MIQ uses the EPA’s Shipper Fleet Performance Model aiding shippers in estimating greenhouse gas emissions by road and rail, and expanding to air carriers and ships. Other environment initiatives include adding reusable totes for use in chemical shipments, eliminating the need manufacture and dispose of steel drums. Hydrogen cell battery forklifts were also evaluated as part of their material handling equipment options.[6] Acquisitions and company structure changesIn 2011, MIQ acquired UK-based, retail logistics company The Logistics Corporation Ltd. offering services including, but not limited to, retail warehousing and fulfilling services.[3] In 2016, MIQ Logistics purchased assets in Miami-based Alfa Logistics and Colombian-based Kronos Logistics with the goal to increase their Latin American presence.[7] In 2017, MIQ Logistics offloaded their North American domestic transportation business to an undisclosed buyer as they shifted their focus entirely to international shipping and logistics services.[4] References1. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/yrc-logistics-rebranded-miq_20100817.html|title=YRC Logistics Rebranded as MIQ|last=Cassidy|first=William B.|date=August 17, 2010|work=The Journal of Commerce|access-date=December 2, 2018}} 2. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/print-edition/2011/09/30/miq-logistics-gets-rolling-quickly.html|title=MIQ Logistics gets rolling quickly after spinning out of YRC Worldwide|last=Twiddy|first=David|date=September 30, 2011|work=Kansas City Business Journal|access-date=December 2, 2018}} 3. ^1 {{Cite news|url=https://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/miq_logistics_acquires_retail_logistics_company_05-08-11/|title=MIQ Logistics acquires retail logistics company|last=|first=|date=August 5, 2011|work=The Retail Bulletin|access-date=December 1, 2018}} 4. ^1 {{Cite news|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2017/11/03/miq-logistics-offloads-domestic-transportation.html|title=MIQ Logistics offloads domestic transportation unit|last=Dornbrook|first=James|date=November 3, 2017|work=Kansas City Business Journal|access-date=December 1, 2018}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.opkansas.org/city-government/911-memorial/|title=9/11 Memorial|last=|first=|date=|website=City of Overland Park, Kansas|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 9, 2018}} 6. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/3pls/air-conditioner|title=Air Conditioner|last=Elfman|first=Eric|date=May 18, 2012|work=Global Trade Magazine|access-date=December 2, 2018}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.americanshipper.com/Main/News/MIQ_Logistics_enhances_presence_in_Latin_America_62887.aspx|title=MIQ Logistics enhances presence in Latin America|last=Desormeaux|first=Hailey|date=February 3, 2016|work=American Shipper|access-date=September 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921202710/https://www.americanshipper.com/Main/News/MIQ_Logistics_enhances_presence_in_Latin_America_62887.aspx|archive-date=September 21, 2018}} External links
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