Three Amigos Open Phoenix Office in Charleston

Wood Dale, Illinois – November 18, 2004 – Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. is pleased to announce the opening of a branch office in Charleston, South Carolina, to work in conjunction with existing offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia.

“Changes in the regions’ forwarding market and our continued efforts to provide clients with local expertise led us to search for and find the right team,” explains east coast vice president Rick Mettetal. “The ladies we found represent more than 45 years of experience working with the Charleston ports, US Customs, trucking companies and warehouses. You can ask anyone in the market and they will tell you these three amigos are family and treat their clients as such.”

“Each of us has been through mergers and acquisitions before. We are all very close to our customers and treasure the relationships it has taken years to develop,” said general manager Wendy George. “We joined the Phoenix family to protect ourselves and the best interests of our customers. We have responsibilities to every customer and take them to heart.” 

“ Phoenix is successful for many reasons. Mostly because the executives understand the value of good employees, are honest about their intentions and have the moral integrity to stand behind them,” exclaims account specialist Genell O’Connor.  “ It is clear to us that Phoenix International is driven by all the things we value. We are proud to bear the name Phoenix International Freight services, Ltd.,” adds account specialist Kimberly Marchand.

Phoenix International, founded in Chicago in 1979, has grown to become the largest American privately owned full-service international freight forwarder/NVOCC and Customs broker based in North America. Last years sales surpassed $450 million.

You can reach the three amigos at:

1940 Trolley Road , Suite B

Summerville, SC  29485

843-873-8566 - Phone

843-873-8904 - Fax

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Media Contact:
Drew Felling
Director of Marketing
Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd.
Tel: (816) 891-9169, ext. 129
e-Mail: drewf@corp.phoenixintl.com