Distribution Contract: Schneider Logistics Chosen By Whirlpool Corporation To Streamline Global Distribution Operations

Schneider Logistics, Inc., an international lead logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, recently announced that Whirlpool Corporation has chosen its subsidiary American Port Services (APS) to provide port transloading, warehousing and distribution services near the Port of Savannah, Ga. The partnership will streamline Whirlpool Corporation's distribution of products from Europe to its United States customers and will involve the movement of more than 380,000 appliances per year.

"Our expanded relationship with Whirlpool will allow them to provide significant service improvements to their customers," said Christopher Easter, vice president and general manager, Schneider Logistics. "With the new delivery route through Savannah, Whirlpool can now remove a step from its distribution chain resulting in shorter cycle times, improved flexibility and a more efficient overall supply chain."

Schneider has served as a full-truckload carrier for Whirlpool in the United States and Mexico. With this expanded relationship, Schneider Logistics will manage transloading operations delivering Germanmanufactured front-loading washers to the United States through the Port of Savannah - the fourthlargest U.S. Port Authority. To meet customer needs, Schneider Logistics will reconfigure 500,000 square feet of space in two of its current warehouses located near the port to transload containers arriving from Europe.

"Schneider Logistics and American Port Services have the expertise to drive real service quality improvements for us in this region," said Kevin O'Meara, director of supply chain operations, Whirlpool Corporation. "This partnership allows us to improve delivery to our customers in a cost-efficient way and continue to build on a strong relationship with a company we trust."

The first Whirlpool containers are expected to arrive at American Port Services in April. From there, Schneider National will transport the containers to regional distribution centers throughout the United States.

About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc. is an international logistics provider to Global 2000 companies. Schneider Logistics helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. Together with its subsidiaries American Port Services and American Overseas Air Freight, the company provides end-to-end supply chain management, transportation anagement and international logistics services.

Schneider Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert logistics and transportation solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider Logistics visit www.schneiderlogistics.com or call (800) 558-6767.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country worldwide. Additional information about the company can be found at www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

SOURCE: Schneider Logistics, Inc.