Kuehne + Nagel Presents Annual U.S. Contract Logistics Associate Awards

NAUGATUCK, Conn., April 11, 2006 – Ed Pierzga, RVP, Operations - East, is the recipient of the 2005 Ray Jarr Memorial Award, the highest honor granted by Kuehne + Nagel's U.S. contract logistics arm. The award, named for the organization's late Director of Risk Management, is presented annually to the associate who embodies the highest principles of integrity and teamwork.

In addition, the following associate awards also have been presented. The award recipients and their home bases are:

• Dave Britton Memorial Award (Distribution Center Manager of the Year): David Henderson, DCM - Lewisville, Texas
• Operations Excellence Award: Tony Vassallo, Director of Transportation Operations - Naugatuck, CT
• Corporate Associate of the Year: Anne Thomas, Payroll Manager - Naugatuck, CT
• Sales Award: Todd Anelli, Director of Supply Chain Solutions - Naugatuck, CT