Logistics Management 2008 "Quest for Quality Awards" - OOCL in the Winner Circle
Logistics Management magazine announced results of the 2008 "Quest for Quality Awards" of the various transportation categories and OOCL was pleased to have once again entered into the winner circle of ocean carrier category. Our weighted score of 33.56 is 1.35 point above the total weighted average 32.21.
Results were compiled through a survey with the Logistics Management magazine readers and this year, they received a total survey response of 6,171. To be qualified to enter into the winner circle, the service provider has to receive at least 5% of the category vote.
According to this year’s survey Logistics Management claims that 15 carriers have undoubtedly met shipper needs on the various routes they served over the past year. In fact, they stated that they have an even dozen winners in 2008 that made the cut last year, signaling that shippers remain consistently pleased with the overall service and support they’ve been receiving in this critical sector of transportation.
The survey showed some subtle improvements in overall averages for this category. The 2008 overall weighted average rang in at 32.21, almost a full point of improvement over the 2007 findings. Overall averages for three key attributes also improved by a few tenths of a point this year, with shippers saying they’ve are a bit happier with On-time Performance (9.71), Value (7.97), and Equipment & Operations (4.78) this year over last.
