CII in Search of Nominations for December 2011 Connie Awards

News Release Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) July 18, 2011

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HOLMDEL, NJ
(July 18, 2011)- With the successful turnout from the first ever Connie Award
event held early April in Chicago and the upcoming Long Beach event, the
Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) is seeking nominations for the
prestigious annual Connie Awards being held on December 5, 2011 at the Newark
Club in Newark, NJ.
 
The Connie Award, named for the
container, has been presented every year since 1972. The award honors those who
have made outstanding contributions to the containerization and intermodal
industry. These contributions include those involved with rail, ports, importers
and exporters, third party logistics providers, technology, government officials
and the media.
 
"The prominent Connie Awards
sheds light on those who have significantly impacted the industry and helped
create great opportunities for the future. We are currently in search nationwide
for nominations involved with any facet of trade," said Allen Clifford,
President of CII.
 
To nominate a person or company
who exemplifies honorary behavior in the containerization and intermodal
industry, contact CII Executive Director, Barbara Yeninas, at <A
href="redir.aspx?C=aab72feb761f4ff29dbb837e61e0cd4d&URL=mailto%3aExecDir%40conttainerization.org"
shape=rect>ExecDir@conttainerization.org</A> or call (800) 231- 8244. All
nominations must be received by August 15, 2011.
 
CII will also be presenting
scholarships to deserving students with studies in the field of logistics or
transportation. In addition to the luncheon, CII will offer special discounts on
the book "The Box That Changed The World", which details the first 50 years of
containerization. Any company interested in becoming involved with the Connie
events by sponsoring, funding a scholarship or purchasing books, contact <A
href="redir.aspx?C=aab72feb761f4ff29dbb837e61e0cd4d&URL=mailto%3aExecDir%40containerization.org"
shape=rect>ExecDir@containerization.org</A> or (732) 817-
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