Con-way, TNT Open New US Gateways For Intercontinental Service

Con-way Freight and TNT have expanded intercontinental connections between the US and Europe by opening new service gateways at Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport. The new locations are expected to enhance transit times for customers of both the companies.

According to Con-way, the Los Angeles and Miami gateways add breadth to global network formed by combination of TNT and Con-way Freight systems. TNT operates Europe’s road express network, with 414 depots across 39 European countries and will utilize its 767 200F Series plane from Liege, Belgium, to JFK International Airport, connecting main hub in Europe to the US five days a week.

Con-way Freight operates around 300 service centers throughout North America, and has recently optimized its network to cut transit times by one day to around 460 US destinations.

In addition, the new gateways will also position TNT and Con-way Freight for future expansion of their international offerings in addition to current service to and from Europe.

The company said that its other global LTL offerings include: service from Asia to the US, Canada and Mexico with OceanGuaranteed; service from the US to the Caribbean with TropicalDirect; and domestic offshore service to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

John Labrie, president of Con-way Freight, said: “The two new gateways will enable importers to the USA to reach deeper into the Con-way Freight network, strengthening the joint service offering once again.

“Adding these strategic locations to our comprehensive door-to-door network will improve service between the Southeastern and Southwestern United States and Europe, enabling customers shipping to and from those areas to reduce costs while bringing product to market faster than ever.”