Dependable Global Express

Feb 25, 2015

02/25/2015 | 11:05am US/Eastern (You can enter multiple email addresses separated by commas) Message : *Required fields RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 25, 2015) - Dependable Global Express (DGX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jorge ("George") Quintana to the position of Vice President of Airfreight. Quintana has been with DGX since 2007, most recently as DGX's Corporate Sales Manager. Prior to joining DGX, Quintana worked for his previous company as Export Manager, handling all aspects of exporting for both ocean and air services. Quintana brings more than 25 years of forwarding experience to his new position with DGX. "DGX has always done a great job of taking care of our customers and moving freight," said Quintana. "My experience as a DGX customer was one of the main attractions that brought me to the company in 2007. In my new role, I'll help DGX continue its expansion by leveraging our strengths in markets we serve, while also carrying those advantages to new markets where there's opportunity for growth. " George takes over the position from Gloria Whittington, who will continue working with the company in a specialized role with respect to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance processes and procedures. "Promoting George is another way we're continuing to improve our existing services," said DGX president Brad Dechter. "Through a combination of improving efficiencies by using our infrastructure to increase throughput, plus expanding to new markets, we believe George brings a unique and diversified experience level into our management team that will help achieve our growth and profitability goals. " Dechter added, "We also would like to thank Gloria Whittington for her efforts, which helped make us the viable air freight operator we are today. Because of her leadership, DGX is known as a focused, high-quality air freight group service, which all contributes to our position as a global supply chain logistics leader. " DGX currently has offices in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, American Samoa, Australia, Peru and the Philippines. Since its inception, DGX's hallmark of continued success has been outstanding and reliable service, backed by quicker container transit, superior personalized customer support and tracking, a unique cargo care process providing top-of-the-line freight forwarding, as well as in-house handling and delivery networks. The airfreight division is a licensed Indirect Air Carrier with a Certified Cargo Screening Facility in Los Angeles and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) member. About The Dependable Companies Established in 1950, The Dependable Companies has grown to include five integrated global logistics and transportation companies that seamlessly work together to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions. As a strong, stable business, with a 60+ year history, The Dependable Companies are committed to continuing to build on its longstanding reputation for integrity, service and diversity - The "Dependable Difference. " Worldwide offices are located in the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Rim, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India and Latin America. The Dependable Companies divisions and their service offerings include: DGX (Dependable Global Express, Inc.) - an international ocean and air freight forwarder and NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier). DHX (Dependable Hawaiian Express) - providing domestic freight forwarding services. DHE (Dependable Highway Express) - a LTL (less than truckload) and FTL (full truck load) transportation services company throughout the 11 Western states. DHE also provides continental U.S. rail services and container drayage services within California. DDC (Dependable Distribution Centers) - delivering warehousing and distribution services in the Western United States. DLS (Dependable Logistics Solutions) - providing intermodal services and 3PL (third party logistics) solutions, including supply chain consulting within the U.S. For more information about the companies visit: www.dhx.com, www.dgxglobal.com, and www.godependable.com. © Marketwired 2015