Contact: Brendan Akamu
(310) 568-8883
bakamu@ablefreight.com
Able Freight Services, Inc.
Booth #1427 - PMA
LOS ANGELES, California (September 10, 2018) -- Pioneering the use of commercial and independently certified explosive detection canines in a cargo screening role, Able Freight has entered into a five-year agreement with The Cargo Screening K9 Alliance®, LLC (CSK9) to support its cargo operations at four West Coast U.S. locations.
It is anticipated that the exclusive partnership will begin in early November 2018 to coincide with full implementation of the Transportation Services Administration’s Third Party K9-Cargo (3PK9-C) initiative.
“The introduction of 3PK9-C certified CSK9 teams as our primary screening method will allow Able Freight to shorten cargo processing times, increase cargo throughput, and lower our screening and freight handling costs,” explains Grant Urata, Able’s Compliance Director. “By leveraging the efficiencies of this program, we expect it will help to increase our revenues and maximize profits, while providing a more efficient process for our clients.”
Paul Hammond, CSK9 President, noted that the implementation of third party K9 screening is going to “to massively change the industry for the better.”
“We are proud of the alliance we have built across the country to offer full national coverage to our clients,” said Hammond.
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About Able Freight Services, Inc. Based in Los Angeles, Calif., is the global expert in importing and exporting perishable commodities from the United States to destinations worldwide. The company creates competitive advantages for customers by offering innovative solutions and access to proprietary technology. Many of the world’s most recognized brands trust Able Freight with their shipments. Able Freight Services’ 26+ years in the perishable cold-chain transportation industry along with hundreds of years of collective employee experience means customers benefit from industry-leading knowledge and responsiveness. www.ablefreight.com
About Cargo Screening K9 Alliance®, LLC . CSK9 is a limited liability company under the umbrella of ITC Capital Partners. CSK9 was formed to bring together the industry’s leading canine service providers. The core Alliance canine partners consisting of: Vapor Wake K9 (VWK9), Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), Southern Coast K9 (SCK9), and K9 Employment LLC, are strategically disbursed across four regional hubs - North East, South East, South Central, and West. These four hubs provide national coverage, with regionally positioned management and operational capacity to facilitate efficient and expedited start-ups and maintain quality services and ensure consistency in delivery. http://cargoscreeningk9.com