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NATIONAL RETAIL SYSTEMS (NRS) JOINS U.S. EPA SMARTWAY TRANSPORT® PARTNERSHIP
Secaucus, NJ (Apr. 14, 2008) – National Retail Systems Inc. (NRS), a leading provider of logistics services to America’s retailers, has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership formed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“Our customers are focused on providing the best products to the American consumer at affordable prices and in the most environmentally-sensitive way possible,” said Francis Walsh III, Executive Vice President of NRS. “We support their efforts in every way.”
The EPA recognized NRS for environmental performance above the industry standard, utilizing many of the most current fuel saving strategies and efficiencies.
The SmartWay program is a collaborative program between the EPA and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year.
The Partnership currently has over 450 Partners.
ABOUT NRS
Since 1953, National Retail Systems Inc. has pioneered many of the retail logistics processes considered cutting edge today. The company operates an international network of logistics assets focused on one goal – delivering efficient, reliable distribution and transportation services to America’s leading brands. NRS delivers competitive supply chain advantage – from factory all the way to the store through an exlcusive joint venture with China logistics giant Sinotrans called SinoNRS. Services include factory pick-up; international consolidation; freight forwarding; value-added services; import management; transload; distribution and warehousing; DC bypass; nationwide full-truckload and LTL transportation; pool point services; dedicated fleets; yard management; and store delivery.
Media Contact:
Gordon Forsyth
BSY Associates Inc.
(732) 817-0400x15
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