“In October 1972, we founded EMO Trans USA,” Chairman Jo Frigger recalled recently.
      “Looking back (and ahead), our founding in America 45 years ago has turned out to be a fairly sensible decision,” he smiled.
      “Deepest thanks to our customers and of course to our employees for the continued hard work and dedication that has contributed to EMO Trans’ success,” Jo said.
      “Moving forward, we are planning to add some additional offices to our organization.
      “The additional openings will be announced shortly.
      “Marco Rohrer (EMO Trans President) and Tom Bayes (EMO Trans Director of Route Development and Asia Development) have just returned from Asia, so stay tuned,” Jo proclaimed.

Partner of the Year

      “Lufthansa honored EMO Trans as their ‘Business Partner of the Year.’
      “We are very proud of this and thank Lufthansa for the recognition, with special thanks to our air operation teams, especially Uwe Kaeding and Tilo Weger, for this achievement,” Mr. Frigger said.

Looking Ahead

      “We are a privately held, healthy company, and during the last 45 years, our philosophy remains unchanged.
      “EMO Trans will continue our path of organic growth, anchored in our strong, well educated, top-of-the-line workforce, our solid financial position, and again excellent results for 2017 to-date.
      “From Australia to Asia, from Europe to Latin and North America, EMO Trans comprises a large number of talented employees who are mentored and ready to step up and take on additional responsibilities.”

Netting The World

      “EMO Trans’ investments in IT projects will increase and be ongoing,” Mr. Frigger said.
      “In the administration and accounting area, Tom Harlin, Laura Mills, and the agents department in conjunction with our worldwide team are in the process of implementing a global ‘netting system.’
      “Netting,” Jo explains, “involves monthly settlements between the various global EMO offices, which will now be conducted through a central system in Freeport, Long Island, New York, (EMO Trans headquarters) the location where receivables and payables for all offices are consolidated.”
      “Our move toward centralization is win-win and includes savings in banking and administration.
      “We will also benefit by eliminating some foreign exchange risk for our international transactions, while at the same time streamlining our entire system.”

About Autumn

      Despite the years and challenges of building not only a successful but greatly admired global transportation resource, Jo Frigger still finds time to stop and smell the flowers.
      “I have always found the autumn season and the burst of colorful foliage in the northern U.S. invigorating.
      “It’s an ideal time to reflect on past achievements or mistakes, inspiring us to plan for the next year with either needed corrections or new opportunities.
      “The month has always been a lucky one for me.
      “I was born in October, which was personally a relatively fortunate event.
      “My mother explained to me that fall was the best season of the year with fresh berries, apples, and new mushrooms available, along with the colorful trees.”

Miami Rhapsody

      “As air cargo gathered in Miami at Air Cargo Americas,” Jo said, “it is worthwhile mentioning that the great Florida delicacy stone crabs (delicious) are now in season and have been on sale everywhere, including Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant (no relation) since October 16,” Jo declared.

The Best Is Yet To Come

      “EMO Trans has been implementing customized global logistics solutions across the U.S. for 45 years, and we still believe we are building an enterprise where the best is yet to come.
      “With 250 offices in 120 countries, our business partners can access every corner of the globe right from their front door.
      “Nimble yet stable, we’re proud to deliver the personalized service of a privately-held company with the robust infrastructure of a multi- national leader.”
      “Here in America or anywhere else in the world of EMO Trans, our business partners can trust the expertise, ingenuity, and commitment of the EMO Trans team for creative, customized logistics to solve the most complex cargo challenges,” Jo Frigger concluded.
Geoffrey