Werner opens new office in Texas

Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Logistics opened a new office in Laredo, Texas last week and expects the office will create 50-100 new jobs within the next few years.    Transportation and logistics provider Werner Enterprises opened its new Werner Logistics office in Laredo, Texas last week.
   The company expects the office will create 50-100 new jobs within the next few years.
   Werner Logistics, which encompasses Werner’s fully developed intermodal, brokerage, freight management and global portfolio service offerings, operates in more than 150 countries.
   “We are excited to have this opportunity to expand our vision for our Werner Logistics office and grow our talent pool,” Werner Logistics Senior Vice President Matt Parry said. “This expansion to our premier facility also will continue to allow us to be the number one cross-border provider.”
   In honor of the grand opening, Werner Logistics was presented with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition by U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, who joined President and CEO Derek Leathers for the official ribbon cutting ceremony.
   Founded in 1956, Werner Enterprises provides coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Neb., with additional offices in Canada, Mexico, China and Australia.