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UniTrans named 4* carrier by Surface Distribution and Deployment Command

UniTrans International, Inc. became Surface Distribution and Deployment Command (SDDC) certified in November 2008. SDDC certification enables UniTrans to compete under the agency's Global Freight Management (GFM) program. GFM is a contract vehicle in which qualified carriers compete for multiple awards of ground transportation of cargo, either inter- and intra-theatre – in this case for Iraq and surrounding countries. The activity is referred to as the GFM spot bid process. SDDC utilizes "Best Value" criteria to award these spot bids for transportation service.

UniTrans has been awarded and successfully completed over 30 spot bids. These moves have comprised the transportation of military equipment, rolling stock and some CLASS V materials. UniTrans was the first carrier to receive an award in the Iraq Theater of Operation; starting from the inception of the GFM program under the 840th Battalion. Just after completing the initial missions, the 840th Transportation Battalion rated UniTrans as a “four star carrier” due to stellar customer service and responsiveness.

STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONTRACT

Joint Contracting Command of Iraq-Afghanistan Company

In September 2007, the Joint Contracting Command of Iraq-Afghanistan Company awarded the Strategic Supply Chain Management and Distribution System Contract to ANHAM and it’s subcontractor UniTrans. This contract, with extensions lasting through 2010, requires UniTrans to operate and maintain two geographically separated (Baghdad North/Abu Gharaib and the Port of Umm Qasr) Wholesale Distribution Center Warehouse and Staging Areas, comprising approximately 1.5 million square feet of storage. The entire supply chain warehouse system includes 45 different warehouse locations for material distribution and associated vehicle staging areas. Our personnel handle the loading and unloading of 400 to 500 trucks per day at the warehouse facilities under our control. We receive incoming materials, store and track inventory, and provide follow-on distribution throughout the country. Total throughput for the warehouse network is valued at approximately $12 Billion.