PITTSBURGH,
March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. (MHF-
LS), a leading provider of packaging, transportation and logistics, announced
today that
Mitch Luciano has been appointed as president of the company's new
brokerage division, Magellan Transport Logistics.
"Mitch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in rail/truck
transportation, logistics, and operations," said Tom Piatak, President and
Chief Executive Officer of MHF-LS. "He will be instrumental in developing our
full scope of services, customers and personnel recruitment that will help
diversify MHF-LS' revenue streams and customer base."
"We are launching the first brokerage office for 2008 on April 7, and it
will be located within the parent company's corporate offices. Shortly after
the new corporate-based Pittsburgh office is up and running, we plan to open
three-to-five more offices in 2008, and they will be located throughout the
country based on personnel, service expansion and our customers' needs and
requirements," added Luciano.
Magellan Transport Logistics will provide customers with a complete
logistics solution through a single point of contact, handling truckload,
less-than-truckload, intermodal, air, international, warehousing, and supply-
chain management.
"I am very excited about joining MHF-LS and proud to be given the
opportunity to be part of such a great team in developing Magellan Transport
Logistics," said Luciano. "Through skillful team efforts and the recruitment
of talented logistics professionals, we will provide our customers and carrier
partners a highly motivated and service driven team that will further enhance
the already advanced services of MHF-LS."
Before joining Magellan Transport Logistics, Luciano was president and
chief operating officer of 4 Elements, Inc., a Bentonville, Arkansas-based
global third-party logistics company. Prior to 4 Elements, Luciano also held
roles with NYK Logistics Americas and CH Robinson, including branch manager,
executive director of business development, and vice president of reverse
logistics.
ABOUT MHF LOGISTICAL SOLUTIONS
MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. (http://www.mhfls.com) is an asset-based,
vertically integrated logistics provider that offers seamless solutions for
generators and shippers of radioactive, hazardous and non-hazardous waste,
materials and byproducts. The company's customers include government agencies,
such as the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Defense, the
U.S. Department of Energy and others. MHF-LS also provides transportation and
logistics solutions to companies in the nuclear utilities, environmental
services, mining, metals, and chemical and petrochemical industries. MHF-LS
operating units provide all of the project engineering and regulatory
management, packaging, technical services, transload, transportation (rail,
truck, marine) and equipment necessary for "end-to-end" logistics solutions.
Its integrated approach offers improved project safety, efficiency, and lower
overall costs.
MHF-LS provides its transportation services by utilizing its portfolio of
private railcars and intermodal container equipment. It handles container and
bulk material transfers for its North American clients at permanent transload
facilities and through a network of other short-term or temporary transload
sites. The company's packaging division designs and manufactures various rigid
and flexible packaging systems for all types of materials. The company also
provides specialized transport and waste-related technical services and
consulting through a dedicated business unit.
MHF-LS is based in Cranberry Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, with
other offices in the U.S. The company's headquarters may be reached at
724-772-9800, or info@mhfls.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
For More Information:
Candace Preteroti
724.772.9800, ext. 7137