ACS LOGISTICS AND PACER EXPAND JOINT PACIFIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
ACS Logistics, a subsidiary of APL, and Pacer
International, the Walnut Creek, Calif.-based intermodal operator, said that they are
expanding their joint Asia-North America distribution service.
The cooperative service, named Eagle Integrated Services, includes
receiving and consolidating freight in Asia by ACS, arranging shipment to Los Angeles or
Long Beach, local drayage in the U.S., unloading, transloading, warehousing and delivery
of the merchandise by rail or truck to final destinations in North America by Pacer
International.
ACS and Pacer International said that their service is designed to
support supply-chain activities for global retailers and other companies.
Users of Eagle Integrated Services have complete supply-chain
visibility from the factory floor in Asia to the distribution center or retail outlet in
North America, the companies said.