Schenker puts courier outfit on the road

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Canada’s second largest logistics company has launched a new courier division.

Schenker of Canada says Kathy Kropf will take the helm of director of the division, which will officially launch later in the fourth quarter of this year.
Kropf was most recently managing director, Canadian World Wide Sales at FedEx Canada. She will plan and oversee the completion of the company’s offering in this critical part of the market.??Schenker’s new courier division compliments the company’s growing suite of solutions for its customers. Combined with its strong credentials and partnership with Canada’s leading courier companies, which facilitate end-delivery, Schenker will provide a complete door-to-door transportation and logistics service.

With the recent integration of BAX Global now complete, Schenker provides solutions for skid and package shipments. In fact, Schenker is the only company offering trans-border, domestic and international service with both heavy weight and courier integrated services, the company says.??From 1995 to 2007, Kropf held progressively more responsible positions with FedEx Canada, culminating in her managing director role, which she held for over four years.

“I know that she will embody the tradition of Schenker’s top-notch service for all of our customers,” she says. “This is an extremely exciting time for Schenker.”