Hyperlogistics Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

Online, October 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Columbus, Ohio - Hyperlogistics today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry which provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.

Hyperlogistics will contribute to the Partnership's savings of 1.5 billion gallons of fuel, $3.6 billion in fuel costs, 14.7 MMT of carbon dioxide (CO2), 215,000 tons of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and 8,000 tons of particulate matter. Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas, and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Hyperlogistics demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.

"Hyperlogistics is continuously striving to find ways to help the environment. Constructing a green facility in 2008 is just one of our commitments in lowering our carbon footprint. We are extremely proud to be accepted as a partner in the EPA's SmartWay Transport Program. The transportation industry plays a major role in the fight against the CO2 emission levels. We commit to achieving the goals set forth by the EPA and encourage our fellow industry supply chain leaders to challenge us in this significant effort" said Seatta Layland, President.

Developed jointly in early 2003 by EPA and Charter Partners represented by industry stakeholders, environmental groups, American Trucking Associations and Business for Social Responsibility, this innovative program was launched in 2004. Partners rely upon SmartWay tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from goods movement. The Partnership currently has over 3000 Partners.

For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.