"Robby will be a great asset to our company and we are excited to have him on board. His 25 years of experience in our industry will be an invaluable resource to the company as we continue to provide solutions to our customers," said Chad Barrow, president of CLG.

Powers is a licensed custom broker with years of experience in the logistics industry. He worked in Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. for Fritz Companies, which later become UPS Supply Chain Solutions.

"I have followed the growth of CLG for the past six years, and I am very excited to join a strong and well-respected company," said Powers.

"I am very pleased to announce Mark's appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Mark brings a wide range of logistical experience and understands the interplay between business, regulations and standards that are essential in our industry.  With our continued growth, Mark brings the leadership needed to lead our company forward," said Chad Barrow, president of CLG.

Banish has over 24 years of experience in logistics, manufacturing and packaging.  Prior to joining CLG, Banish owned and managed PackLogix, LLC in Denver, NC.  He built his expertise in the field with hands-on experience while serving as president at Kontane Logistics for 13 years. Throughout his career, Banish has provided proven solutions to complex packaging, logistics and material handling challenges for a wide variety of industries.  These skills make him a true asset to CLG.

Richard Barrow, CLG CEO and Chad Barrow, CLG President along with government and civic officials participated in a morning groundbreaking ceremony at the site to mark the official beginning of construction. The ceremony consisted of speeches from a Georgia Ports Authority representative, CenterPoint Properties executive and government officials.

"In the logistics arena, economic factors from around the globe affect how we approach our investment decisions, and we see those factors as both an incentive and an opportunity," said Chad Barrow.  The new facility will have direct rail access and will enable direct unloading of 10 railcars at a time, as well as bulk unload capability. 

"We are pleased to welcome Coastal Logistics to their new home at CIC-Savannah. Adding rail service to their logistics services in addition to locating adjacent to the NS Dillard Yard and the Port will provide their clients with significant transportation savings," said Brian McKiernan, Vice President at CenterPoint Properties. "We are confident that the transportation advantages achieved by locating within the park will grow significantly over time which will underscore the forward-thinking mentality they displayed in this decision."

The interior of the building will have state of the art energy efficient T5 fluorescent lighting, 5,600 square feet of office space and over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space with 32 feet minimum interior clearance height. The exterior of the building will have outside storage capacity, trailer parking, covered rail canopy, 43 dock doors and two oversized ramps. The facility expansion represents the company’s ongoing strategic commitment to providing comprehensive solutions.

Barrow is board president for Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia. Second Harvest reclaimed 7.1 million pounds of surplus food from farmers, manufacturers and merchants last year, then distributed it to senior citizens, food pantries and other hunger relief agencies in 21 counties. The food bank runs other programs, including mobile pantries and Second Harvest’s Community Kitchen, which prepares 2,000 meals for children daily and serves as a training program that helps young people earn GEDs and Serve-Safe certifications.
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First, CLG required a larger area to accommodate the expanding growth of existing and potential customers.  CLG continues to see a rise in customer volumes and forecasts this trend to maintain in 2010.  Second, CLG was awarded a custom bond license by the U.S Customs and Border Protection.  This new status opens the door to a broader range of customer base. 

The expansion demonstrates the company's commitment to providing a broad range of value added solutions supporting their domestic and export market growth plans.  "We're extremely encouraged with the growth we've experienced," Stated Mr. Chad Barrow, President of CLG. "Our latest expansion plans reflect the ongoing confidence we have built with our customers, as well as our own prospect for continued growth in all of our services."

Coastal Logistics Group, Inc. (CLG) originated with the understanding of a need in the global supply chain market within the Southeastern US. The advantage of CLG is the agility and business relationships derived from a small company but the innovative solutions often found within a large logistics service provider. CLG tailors its services by leveraging technology, personnel and the industry's best practices creating a partnership with its customer. Utilizing its Specialized Port Services, Packing and Crating Services, Distribution Support Services, and Manufacturing Support Services CLG will engineer your customized solution.

The meeting will open with a welcome from Dean Matheson, Executive Director SWA, Frank Anderson, President SWA and Chad Barrow, President CLG.  Page Siplon, Executive Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics will present “A View from the Top” an overview of the growth trends and opportunities in Georgia’s freight and logistics industry.  Bill Stankiewicz, President of Shippers Warehouse will speak about Article 7. This is the re-write of house bill 451 allowing Georgia to accept electronic paperwork rather than paper copies in the logistics industry.  The GPA will close out the day with a discussion on their client relations center. 

Warehouse owners, manufacturing and area municipal representatives will most benefit from the lunch and learn.  For more information contact Michelle Gravine at 912-964-0707 or mgravine@clg-sav.com.
 

Bonded warehousing can play a significant role in aiding importers and exporters by improving their cash flow position significantly. Storing goods at CLG under the customs bond enables companies to legally delay the payment of duty until the goods are issued from stock for up to three years. Also when the duty payment is held on goods until the sale/issuance then the depreciation value is relative to the duty.  There are no longer losses due to inflation from when the goods come in the U.S. and when they are purchased.

By becoming bonded CLG is also required to have increased security for customs goods often reducing the insurance costs on stored goods for their customers. The storage site will be protected by armed guards and is subject to scheduled and spontaneous inspections.  

The property is strategically located just 4 miles from the Georgia Port Authority and minutes from I-95 and I-16 providing an optimal location for its customers.  In addition, the new location will also have direct access to the Norfolk Southern rail service and Norfolk Southern Dillard Intermodal Yard giving CLG world-class transportation amenities.

Site development is soon to follow. Chad Barrow, President of CLG said, “CLG is committed to improving its services and the operational excellence expected from its customers. The convenient location will allow us to expand delivery options ensuring a cost-efficient logistics chain for our customer’s products. In addition, we are pleased to be a part of the growing logistics community in the area and contributing to the local economy."

Crates were distributed at each CLG warehouse with Christmas tags adorning the outside.  The tags included a child’s initials, sex, age, and gift request.  CLG employees removed tags from the outside, purchased item listed and returned to the Christmas Crate.  The toys, clothes and electronics were delivered and received with open arms by the Executive Director of Greenbriar, Gena Taylor.  

Chad Barrow, CLG’s President said, “It is important to create a culture which encourages its employees to participate in giving back to the community. It has been a difficult year for many and we understand the joy that will come from these gifts.”  Greenbriar's emergency shelter and residential program serves infants and children through age 17 who are victims of neglect, abuse, abandonment, or who are runaways or homeless. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days each year. 

Greenbriar Children's Center is a private, non-profit agency whose mission is to provide services which promote healthy development of children and the strengthening of families. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, and currently operate seven programs.

This charity golf tournament benefits the organization and citizens with disabilities in Chatham County and surrounding areas. Sponsorship and participation for this tournament will see that this unique organization continues to grow and develop exercise programs to improve life skills, independence and self-esteem.

More information can be found at www.ausav.org.