Unitrans Welcomes Marc Forman!

We are happy to share the good news that Marc Forman has joined our talented team of transportation experts as our new Warehouse Manager.  Marc comes to Unitrans with over 30 years of experience in virtually every aspect of the transportation, warehousing, and logistics industries.  He resides on the south shore with his wife, 2 daughters, and a son.  We warmly welcome Marc into our Unitrans family!

Going Green in the Supply Chain!

With going green at the forefront of everyone’s mind, “green logistics” of lowering the carbon footprint is equally a priority for supply chain executives! 

Both an increase in global environmental awareness and greater regulatory and governmental pressures has combined to leverage companies into reducing their carbon footprints.  In Europe, “green legislation” is becoming a reality and eventually will in other countries.

One of the biggest carbon footprints is created through the supply chain and logistics operations in its production, storage, and transportation of goods. 

Therefore executives are rightly being forced to examine their approaches and respond accordingly.  Additionally, long-term competitive strategy is a primary concern and going green has become a crucial consideration towards achieving their goal of creating and advertising environmentally friendly supply chains.

There are three main challenges for the industry to overcome if green logistics is to become a reality.

1. Lack of appropriate technology in place to support companies in their effort
2. Lack of business processes needed to capture the data and use it effectively
3. The trade-off between green requirements and lean practices lending to smaller shipments rather than bundling.  

The supply chain going green is an industry issue that is only going to increase in stature. 

We at Unitrans are committed to going green.  Among many simple considerations we make are: reducing truck idling to save fuel and transmissions, recycling the use of packaging materials and shipping paper and metal products to a recycling company, and turning off lights in areas of the company that are not currently in use.

Donations to Boston Public Health Commission’s Long Island Shelter

Unitrans “warms” hearts by donating approximately 50 wool sweaters to women in need through a local donation to the Boston Public Health Commisson’s Long Island Shelter. Hopefully this holiday season will be made a little happier, and warmer, for those in need through the Long Island Shelter receiving these high quality hand knit European sweaters.

“The Boston Public Health Commission’s Homeless Services Bureau operates two emergency shelters. The Long Island Shelter is a 435 bed emergency shelter located on Long Island in Boston Harbor. Long Island Shelter provides a variety of services designed to assist shelter guests’ move beyond the shelter.” (via Boston Public Health Commission website)

During this holiday season of giving, Unitrans is proud to have made this in-kind donation that will help Boston to provide much needed clothing to the guests of the Long Island Shelter. If you too would like to make an in-kind donation to this shelter, please call 617-534-2526 for more detailed information of how to enrich those guests who are in need.

Newly Renovated Website Launches!

Our newly renovated website launches!

We hope you enjoy the new look and usability of our updated website.

As always, your input is valuable to us. We welcome your feedback as you become familiar with the new layout.

Helping the Dedham Food Pantry

Unitrans Worldwide provided one of its trucks with a lift gate to facilitate the delivery of school supplies to the Dedham Food Pantry. The school supplies were graciously donated by a large office supply store, however, the delivery required a lift gate for the pickup and delivery. Unitrans Worldwide quickly stepped in to offer its services.

New Faces at Unitrans

Please join us in welcoming the new faces here at Unitrans Worldwide! 

• Donna Manzi joins us as the Director of Marketing & Business Development.
• Tom Stad joins us as the Logistics Manager.

Both Tom and Donna come to Unitrans rich in experience, and are happy to help you in their new roles. We at Unitrans are excited to introduce them both to you.