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May 2013	Vaughn Moore Provides Insight for Feature Publication Vaughn Moore, President and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, is featured in this month's issue of Air Cargo World magazine, providing his expert opinion about keys to success in the freight forwarding industry.
April 2013	Alert: EU Air Cargo Security Regulations Take Effect Monday, April 29 AIT recommends that our customers initiate a discussion with their EU vendors who utilize air service to the United States. This conversation should focus on determining which party will cover the fees associated with new mandatory cargo screening for shippers who have not been certified as Known Consignors (KC).
	Update: Trans-Pacific Eastbound Sea Cargo Pricing Negotiations Although member carriers of the Trans-Pacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for 2013-14, AIT is confident these will *not* be the final numbers. Despite the announcement, contracts are far from settled and we expect negotiations to continue well into May.
March 2013	AIT-Las Vegas Independent Contractor Lends Leadership, Know-How to Export Growth Program AIT-Las Vegas Independent Contractor John Agustin continued to strengthen AIT’s reputation in the southern Nevada market by sharing his international shipping expertise as part of the ExporTech program sponsored by Nevada Industry Excellence.
	Vaughn Moore Delivers Annual Outlook at Industry Group Gathering Vaughn Moore, President and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, recently presented his 2013 transportation industry outlook to members from two local chapters of The Associations for Operations Management (APICS) for the third time in as many years.
February 2013	AIT Locations Band Together to Deliver Life-Saving Medication Sometimes the smallest shipments are the most crucial and a rapid delivery means the difference between life and death.

2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 2012	Imminent Global Expansion Spurs AIT Hong Kong Office Relocation Upgraded facility centrally situated and sized to accommodate increased staff and expanded operations. Savvy Supply Chain Strategy VISION 2013: Thought Leadership Strategies for Industry Growth AIT's President and CEO, Vaughn Moore is featured in a Special Advertising Section of Crain's Chicago Business.
October 2012	Another Successful October in the Fight Against Breast Cancer AIT-ORD's annual Making Cents of Cancer Knockout Event proved to be another great success, raising thousands of dollars for The American Cancer Society along with the traditional Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Lufthansa Presents AIT with Customer Award AIT Worldwide Logistics was recently honored with Lufthansa Cargo's Customer Quality Award for 2012.
August 2012	AIT Clinches Quest for Quality Gold Medal AIT Worldwide Logistics has been proudly reacknowledged as a global freight forwarding leader with Logistics Management magazine's annual award.
June 2012	AIT Worldwide Logistics obtains agreement for Government shipping around the world AIT has entered into a three-year Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partnership AIT Worldwide Logistics opens Las Vegas station New locally owned and operated station in Las Vegas, NV opens its doors
May 2012	AIT Worldwide Logistics Announces Management Buyout Board of Directors Created; Company Poised for Bold Future Growth
April 2012	Vaughn Moore Presents 2012 Transportation Outlook At a joint gathering of the Association for Operations Management, AIT's president offered his overview of the industry.
March 2012	AIT Worldwide Logistics Unveils New JFK Office Facility Merges Regional Global Service Center with Local Sales and Operations
February 2012	East Coast Ports Prepare for Megaships Ports across the eastern seaboard make preparations as the Panama Canal expansion project nears completion.
	Miami Gateway Celebrates Record Year With 1.2 million kilograms of freight transported in 2011, Miami Gateway doubles the previous year's total.
January 2012	AIT Worldwide Logistics launches retail logistics division AIT Worldwide Logistics is proud to announce the launch of its retail logistics division.

2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 2011	AIT Launches LTL Service Solution As a new flexible and economical choice, LTL further enhances AIT's diverse offering of services to meet customers' needs
	AIT Hosts First Annual Latin America Conference AIT's Miami Gateway station hosted a collaborative gathering of partners from more than 15 Latin American nations
November 2011	Chicago Tribune names AIT one of Top 100 Workplaces AIT has been named to the Chicago Tribune's second annual list of the Top 100 Workplaces in Chicago
October 2011	AIT makes strides to deliver more birthdays in fight against breast cancer On Sunday, Oct. 16, AIT celebrated its 12th year of sponsorship support in the fight against breast cancer.
September 2011	AIT Miami moves into larger gateway and operations facility The new facility serves as a key transshipment point for AIT's expanding business to and from Latin America.
	AIT launches company Facebook page Keep yourself up to date on AIT's latest news, events and service developments. Become a fan today!
August 2011	Home Deliveries: Changing Consumer Habits Lead to New Fleet Services AIT is interviewed in the August 1 edition of Transport Topics
	AIT launches new LCL China import service to Chicago AIT announces reliable and consistent weekly LCL service ex China to Chicago
	AIT enhances domestic terms and conditions To review the newly published document, please visit the Terms & Conditions section.
	AIT Miami Gateway introduces new weekly LCL service to Latin America AIT's new LCL consolidation service sails from Miami to Chile and Peru
May 2011	AIT Worldwide Logistics launches new corporate website AIT announces the launch of its new and improved corporate website
	Illinois Manufacturers' Association presents $29,000 grant to AIT Worldwide Logistics The IMA presents AIT with an Employee Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant
February 2011	AIT Bridges the Hemispheric Divide AIT's San Juan station is profiled in Caribbean Business magazine
	Vaughn Moore Provides Industry Outlook AIT's president offers his annual 2011 outlook in the Journal of Commerce
January 2011	Barreling Down the Road to Recovery AIT executive Aidan Oliver is interviewed in Air Cargo World
	Miami gateway builds momentum throughout AIT network AIT's Miami gateway plays a multi-faceted role in supporting its global network of offices and partners

2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 2010	AIT Worldwide Logistics opens Shanghai station
	AIT doubles its local presence in Asia.
November 2010	AIT Worldwide Logistics introduces Fort Wayne location
	The South Bend-based location of AIT has opened a second station in Indiana.
August 2010	AIT Worldwide Logistics wins Quest for Quality Award
	Logistics Management has named AIT a proud recipient of the 2010 Quest for Quality award
	AIT expands Greenville warehouse
	AIT-Greenville station’s relocation is spotlighted by GSA Business
	AIT: Adding and expanding to offer top-quality services
	AIT's San Juan station is profiled in the August 5 edition of Caribbean Business
July 2010	AIT Worldwide Logistics announces corporate appointments
	The Journal of Commerce announces the promotions of Kim Smigiel, Jay Walick and Nikola Drasinover
	Mentoring's long reach
	Herb Cohan, senior vice president, is interviewed in an Inbound Logistics feature story on the impact of mentoring in today's logistics environment
June 2010	AIT Worldwide Logistics makes transportation donation to care package collection drive in support of the troops
	AIT Worldwide Logistics makes transportation donation
	AIT names Keith Tholan Vice President of Sales
	American Shipper announces Tholan’s promotion
	AIT Appoints Fennelly Vice President of Global Business Development
	The Journal of Commerce announces Fennelly’s promotion
May 2010	AIT appoints Vaughn Moore as President
	The Journal of Commerce announces Moore’s promotion to President
	AIT Greenville opens Charlotte location
	AIT-Greenville’s recent expansion is spotlighted by GSA Business
April 2010	AIT Featured in SWC Case Study
	Having recently implemented SWC's custom technology framework for its home delivery service, AIT is featured in a case study chronicled on the company’s website
March 2010	AIT Introduces MyAIT
	AIT's integrated web-based solution is introduced in the Spring 2010 edition of Forward magazine
	AIT Introduces Home Delivery Service and Online Scheduling System
	AIT's home delivery service solution is introduced in the Spring 2010 issue of Forward Magazine
February 2010	The bleeding has stopped
	AIT is interviewed in an Air Cargo World feature story on the express trucking industry
January 2010	Ready or not, here it comes
	Paul Codere, corporate Customs brokerage manager, featured in Smart Business Magazine

2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 2009	Supply Chain Responsibility
	Vaughn Moore, vice president of sales and marketing, featured in Smart Business Magazine
	Smooth Sailing Ahead
	Logistics Management profile spotlights AIT's 10+2 compliance capabilities
November 2009	Chill Out
	Steve Taylor, Perishable Station Manager, featured in Smart Business Magazine
October 2009	The Final Mile
	Ray Fennelly, Director of Business Development, featured in Smart Business Magazine
October 2009	AIT Worldwide Logistics Celebrates Sponsorship Support of American Cancer Society
	Forward Magazine spotlights the 10-year anniversary of AIT's fight against breast cancer
August 2009	Cargo and Quality
	Aidan Oliver, Director of Field Operations, featured in Smart Business Magazine
July 2009	View from the top
	Sheri Wozniak, Director of Accounting Services, featured in Logistics Management
July 2009	Information and Inventory
	Bill Reichman, Vice President of Information Systems, featured in Smart Business Magazine
June 2009	Breaking Barriers
	Sheri Wozniak, Director of Accounting Services, featured in Smart Business Magazine
May 2009	AIT Introduces Collaborative International Services
	AIT Announces European Distribution, Ocean-Air and LCL Ocean Express Services
May 2009	Delivering Data
	Ray Fennelly, Director of Business Development, Featured in Smart Business Magazine
April 2009	Hard Choices for Tough Times
	AIT Executives Interviewed in the American Journal of Transportation
April 2009	Navigating Customs
	Paul Codere, Corporate Customs Brokerage Manager, Featured in Smart Business Magazine
April 2009	VPN Delivers the Goods
	AIT Featured in Communications News
March 2009	Creative Cargo
	Ron House, Chicago station director, featured in Smart Business Magazine
February 2009	You Got Served
	Jim Couch, customer service manager, featured in Smart Business Magazine
January 2009	AIT Worldwide Logistics - Hong Kong
	AIT celebrates opening of AIT Worldwide Logistics - Hong Kong....
January 2009	Freight and Finance
	Joe Kayser, vice president of finance, featured in Smart Business Magazine

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