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1983
Dick Webb opens Watco’s original switching operations in DeRidder, LA
1987
Purchased the Company's first short line, the SKO from the Union Pacific
1998
Rick Webb takes the helm as CEO
2004
Watco acquires Great Northwest Railroad
2007
Watco begins AWRR with partner (freight & commuter rail) Watco acquires Millennium Rail, Inc. (MRI)
2008
1985
First mechanical railcar repair facility opened in Coffeyville, KS
1992-1993
Eastern Idaho Railroad was first short line to provide on-time guarantee
2001
K&O rail lines were acquired by Watco
Watco acquires Mansfield, LA & Green River, WY switching operations
2005
KCS outsources short line railroads to Watco
Watco acquires Reload and Fitzgerald, Baton Rouge Southern Railroad, Pacific Sun Railroad
2009
2011
2011
Watco Transportation Services, LLC to operate Swan Ranch Railroad
Watco announces start-up of Autauga Northern Railroad
Watco Companies, LLC Announces Creation of Compliance Services Division
Watco acquires Grand Elk Railroad, Alabama Warrior Railway, & Boise Valley Railroad
2010
Watco agrees to purchase Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and Birmingham Southern Railroad
2012
2013
Watco purchases Ann Arbor Railroad, Inc.
2014
Watco launches rail operations in Western Australia
Watco Transportation Services to begin operations of Pecos Valley Southern Railway
Watco and Greenbrier launch joint venture
Watco announces Kinder Morgan relationship
Watco Companies LLC acquires Cudahy Car Shop, Inc.
Stillwater Central Railroad awarded Sooner Sub
Watco acquires full ownership of Greens Port Industrial Park on the Houston ship channel
Watco Companies, LLC launches San Antonio Central Railroad
Watco Companies, LLC announces creation of Supply Chain Services Division
Watco Facts
3,900 railcars
400+ locomotives
4,500 track miles The largest short line railroad operator in the U.S. 3rd largest industrial contract switching provider 610,000+ annual carloads
ÂťLargest car repair service provider in U.S. Âť38 Greenbrier Watco (joint venture) mechanical shops Âť23 rail repair shops
»35 short line railroads servicing 23 states and Western Australia »28 switching operations
»Watco SCS provides coverage throughout North America as well as around the globe
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International service in Western Australia and Canada
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Meet Our Team Eric Wolfe // President Eric worked in the supply chain industry for over 26 years before joining Watco Companies to implement Watco Supply Chain Services. Eric has either led or played a key role in the launch of four separate third party logistics companies during his career, including J.B. Hunt Logistics, Cardinal Logistics, Clicklogistics, and BNSF Logistics, where he led the company for many years and eventually served as the Chief Operating Officer. Judd Gilgen // Vice-President, Risk Management Judd has worked in the supply chain industry for over 21 years, most recently with BNSF Logistics. He has experience in many areas including risk management, compliance, operations, and project management. Judd has successfully implemented several highprofile transportation outsourcing agreements and helped design and start the first webbased track, trace, and reporting applications.
Amy Parady // Vice-President, Business Development As Vice President of Marketing for the Gulf/Southeast region at Watco Companies, Amy led the marketing efforts in 15 acquisitions of new Watco Railroads over an 11 year period, adding an excess of $90M in revenue to the company portfolio. She pioneered organic growth efforts, where she provided solutions to Customers not only on a rail basis, but across the entire supply chain. Lynda Patterson // Vice-President, Growth Strategies Lynda has worked in the logistics industry for over 20 years and has joined our team as Vice President of Growth Strategies. Lynda led Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management initiatives as an expert in the formalized sourcing process to create a competitive advantage for BNSF Railway, including realizing over $15M in sustainable savings and $20M in free cash flow impact.
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product condition place value time Watco Supply Chain Services takes great pride in providing supply chain excellence to shippers throughout North America and around the globe. Our technology and processes enable our people to create valuable solutions for our Customers.
From optimizing a Customer’s network to supplying capacity for challenging lanes or equipment types, we analyze the most difficult Customer challenges and provide
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Through ongoing analysis and optimization of your network from end-to-end, we can provide cost effective, innovative solutions.
Here at Watco Supply Chain Services, we are focused on results for you, our Customer. Using innovative technology, and time-tested expertise of our team, we not only deliver your products, but lasting results.
Recognize the opportunity Engineer alternative solutions Systematically analyze solutions Utilize review and selection process Launch new business processes Track results Strategically audit for excellence
Highway Logistics
Watco Supply Chain Services provides highway logistics solutions that range from spot, lane specific, or technology driven logistics management outsource solutions.
TRUCKLOAD
Dry Van Watco Supply Chain Services professionals have experience in multi-drop, power-only, drop-trailers, floor-loading, and consolidated shipments. Even during peak seasons, Watco Supply Chain Services secures the appropriate equipment, ensures that carrier obligations are fulfilled, and monitors service and quality throughout the entire process. Temperature Controlled We have access to insulated and temperature controlled equipment to keep your freight at its desired temperature throughout the entire transportation process. Flatbed and Oversized Whether it’s a standard flatbed or specialized multi-axle equipment to handle oversized or heavy shipments, Watco Supply Chain Services provides Customers with the appropriate transportation equipment to make sure your freight is transported safely and effectively at competitive rates.
LTL
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is moved efficiently, with underlying network design and transit time analysis taken into account. Watco Supply Chain Services offers project management services for LTL Customers that include: » Temperature Controlled LTL » Pool Point Options » Consolidation Opportunities » Trade Exhibit Shipment Management
Outsourced Transportation and Logistics Management Services
Watco Supply Chain Services offers outsourced services in which we can be deployed to provide transportation and logistics department services as an extension of our Customers’ operations. Services include: » Contracting » Tendering » In-Transit Monitoring » Daily Optimization
» Freight Audit & Payment » Claims Management » Business Intelligence and Reporting
Rail Logistics
Our company is home to the largest privately owned shortline railroad company in the U.S. and manages a virtual fleet of rail-owned equipment to provide our Customers with the most efficient railcar services at the most competitive rates. Although we maintain a strong relationship with Watco Companies, Watco Supply Chain Services remains unbiased and rail neutral, finding you the most logical, cost-effective transportation for your shipments. Turnkey Door-to-Door Coordination of Project and Dimensional Cargo // turning complex movements into a seamless, safe, reliable and economical solution (proven track record with wind logistics, boilers, generators, machinery and other oversized cargo). Single or Double-Sided Transload Rail Solutions // making rail a viable, cost competitive alternative for shippers that are not direct rail served at one or both ends of the move. Rail Administrative Management // including rail billing, tracking and tracing, diversion and empty disposition, demurrage management, freight audit and payment and reporting. GBW Railcar Services // by utilizing the existing Watco Companies repair shops and mobile command centers across the US, complimented by outside contracted railcar maintenance vendors, no matter where your railcar requires repair, it will be scheduled and managed throughout the process, including maintenance and compliance reporting requirements. Rail Engineering // including load diagram configuration, railcar retrofitting and secure designs to meet AAR specifications. Rail Fleet Management // to maximize the return on your asset investment through proper balance, placement, monitoring and availability when and where your railcars are needed, ultimately reducing turn-times, demurrage and storage within your private fleet. Connecting people with technology, Watco Supply Chain Services Fleet Management brings unsurpassed professional support with state-of-the art asset health and location monitoring systems.
Intermodal Logistics
Today’s supply chains require smart solutions. Solutions that blend multiple modes together to ensure efficiency and capacity, and ultimately service reliability. Watco Supply Chain Services contracts with all major railroads to provide the best intermodal solution for your freight needs. With access to over 65,000 rail controlled assets, we provide a reliable source of capacity while providing a cost effective alternative to over-the-road transportation. In today’s environment of truck and driver shortages, increasing highway congestion, rising fuel costs and regulatory pressures, our industry leading intermodal professionals understand what it takes to provide a seamless intermodal solution for your freight. » Transit options to meet your service expectations » Single point of contact that understands your business » Access to dry and refrigerated equipment » Coast to coast coverage » Unprecedented Customer service
Integrated Solutions Watco Supply Chain Services is committed to helping you grow your business. Through strong relationships and modern technology, we are able to optimize across water, highway, intermodal, and carload networks. We provide the most value when engaged beyond a single transaction, becoming more involved with complex, multi-modal solutions. We excel in customized solutions that involve our modal expertise applied with the appropriate technology to exceed Customer expectations. Let us show you how we can help grow your business.
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