Con-way Freight has launched a portfolio of worldwide less-than-truckload services to help customers understand the company's global offerings.


"The need for shippers to connect LTL service to a worldwide customer and supplier base has increased significantly over the past few years, and Con-way Freight has expanded its suite of services accordingly," said John Labrie, president, Con-way Freight. "Global LTL brings all of our worldwide solutions under one umbrella, making it more convenient than ever for shippers to quickly and intuitively locate the LTL service that best meets their needs."

The company's Global LTL offerings are possible through Con-way Freight itself or through strategic alliances with global counterparts. Customers will have access to online tools to give them visibility and control of their shipments.

The company's Global LTL services include:

Service from Europe through Con-way's alliance with TNT, which includes:

• Day-definite service from Europe to the continental U.S.
• Competitive transit time of three to six days
• Door-to-door service
• Simplified pricing, inclusive of customs services
• Full visibility with online tracking and tracing of shipments

Service from Asia to the U.S., Canada and Mexico through Con-way's alliance with APL Logistics, which includes:

• Guaranteed, day-definite service from Asia to the North America
• Day-definite, on-time delivery rate of 99 percent
• Simple port-to-door pricing on a single invoice
• Unlimited capacity, including peak season
• Convenient departures from 11 key Asian ports

Service from the U.S. to more than 30 Bahamian and Caribbean ports through an alliance with Tropical Shipping, which includes:

• Single-provider accountability
• Port-to-door service
• End-to-end shipment tracking with easy-to-use web tools
• Expert documentation and personalized service to minimize paperwork
• Less handling of freight

Domestic offshore service within the contiguous U.S., including:

• Multiple sailings to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
• Streamlined pre-booking procedures
• Online tools for easy tracking