We Got By With A Little Help From Our (Journalist) Friends
When you’re in the business of helping people, there never seem to be enough hours in the day. This has been especially true in recent years, when several devastating hurricanes (not to mention a collection of tornadoes, floods and wildfires) have kept ALAN even busier than usual.
Faced with a choice between using our time to do things like arrange another urgent shipment or keeping our messaging up-to-date, we’ve chosen Door Number One. That’s why you won’t find a huge number of news releases on this page.
Even so, the word about ALAN has still managed to get out, thanks to the many media allies who have carried positive stories like the ones that are also featured below. Their efforts have played a key role in helping us raise awareness about everything from urgent needs to requests for volunteers and donations, and we are supremely grateful for their coverage.
March 10, 2023
For Immediate Release
For further information, contact: Emilee Martichenko, [email protected]
Food Shippers of America Becomes ALAN Sustainer
Lakeland, FL. – The American Logistics Aid Network announced today that Food Shippers of America has become a 2023 ALAN Sustainer.
“Contributions of this size are game changers for ALAN because they ensure we can continue to provide critical relief to disaster survivors for many months and years after a disaster occurs,” said ALAN Executive Director Kathy Fulton. “Disaster recovery is a long process, and it’s uplifting to see that the logistics and supply chain industry is committed to helping communities rebuild. We’re especially grateful to FSA because it has provided ALAN with this financial support for many years.”
FSA’s contribution will help ALAN grow its operational capacity and contribute greatly to ALAN’s humanitarian relief efforts.
“Food Shippers of America is pleased to continue its support of ALAN and the relief efforts that ALAN orchestrates and provides to those in need when emergency and disaster situations occur. We have routinely featured a Disaster Recovery session at our annual conference and look forward to a long-term relationship with ALAN,” said Food Shippers Executive Director Paul Newbourne.
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About Food Shippers: Food Shippers of America (FSA) is an industry non-profit association that brings together a community of supply chain, transportation and logistics professionals with common interests, industry challenges and opportunities. Founded in 1955, FSA provides education, peer networking, and resources that bring supply chain efficiencies, best practices, and professional development to its members. FSA also awards annual scholarships to family members as part of their educational efforts.
About ALAN: Founded in 2005, ALAN provides donated logistics assistance to disaster relief organizations before, during and after catastrophic events. It is aided in these efforts by financial supporters, volunteers and in-kind donors. In 2022 it coordinated compassionate supply chain services for disasters such as Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Fiona, the attacks on Ukraine, the flooding in Eastern Kentucky, and the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, visit http://www.alanaid.org
March 10, 2023
Food Shippers of America Becomes ALAN Sustainer | American Logistics Aid Network
February 28, 2023
GCCA Member United States Cold Storage Rescues 150 Pallets Of Pork | Global Cold Chain Alliance
February 24, 2023
Logistics Disasters Hang On | Inbound Logistics
February 16, 2023
TrailPaths Becomes ALAN Sustainer | American Logistics Aid Network
February 7, 2023
Relief Efforts In Turkey, Syria Face Logistical Hurdles | Wall Street Journal
January 25, 2023
ALAN Launches Logistics Initiative Improving Access To Disaster Aid | American Logistics Aid Network
November 30, 2022
MHI Becomes ALAN Sustainer | American Logistics Aid Network
November 30, 2022
Don’t Get So Caught Up In Dealing With Your Current Crisis That You Forget To Plan For The Next One | Supply Chain Now
November 14, 2022
Love Unconditionally, Serve Equitably: How To Deliver Relief That Lasts With ALAN’s Kathy Fulton | Supply Chain Now
October 12, 2022
Helping Truckers Help Hurricane Victims | Land Line Now
October 10, 2022
How The Trucking Industry Is Helping Feed A Million Floridians After Hurricane Ian | Transport Dive
September 28, 2022
Disaster Relief Organizations Are Preparing To Help Areas Hit By Hurricane Ian | NPR
September 26, 2022
American Logistics Aid Network Activates For Hurricane Ian | American Logistics Aid Network
September 21, 2022
ALAN Announces 2022 Humanitarian Logistics Award Winners | American Logistics Aid Network
August 12, 2022
StrongArm Technologies Becomes ALAN Sponsor | American Logistics Aid Network
August 4, 2022
(Hurricane) Season’s Greetings | Food Shippers of America
July 1, 2022
ALAN’s Kathy Fulton and Camelot’s Geoff Greenhill Discuss 3PLs and Disaster Response | Camelot 3PL Software
June 9, 2022
Heading Into Hurricane Season: A Conversation With ALAN | Saddle Creek Logistics
May 25, 2022
Prepare Your Logistics To Weather The 2022 Tropical Storm Season | Everstream Analytics
May 17, 2022
Is There A Logistics Professional In The House? | Inbound Logistics
May 12, 2022
Webinar: The Logistics Of Disaster Relief | Redwood Logistics
May 2, 2022
Don’t Let These Hurricane Mistakes Happen To You | DC Velocity
March 23, 2022
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Announces Food Shippers of America Becomes ALAN Sustainer | American Logistics Aid Network
February 7, 2022
Avoiding Compassion, Preparedness And Disaster Fatigue | Supply Chain Brain
December 20, 2021
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Announces Port Jersey Becomes ALAN Sustainer | American Logistics Aid Network
December 14, 2021
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Mobilizes In Wake Of Recent Tornadoes | American Logistics Aid Network
October 15, 2021
Implementing Visibility To Reduce Risk Along The Cold Chain: Knowledge Is Power | Food Logistics
September 21, 2021
ALAN Announces 2021 Humanitarian Logistics Awards Winners | Logistics Management
September 1, 2021
Hurricane Ida: Four Ways You Can Help With Hurricane Ida Recovery | Material Handling & Logistics
August 13, 2021
Preparing For Hurricane Season Podcast: An Interview With ALAN’s Kathy Fulton | DC Velocity
June 1, 2021
Logistics Firms Can Make A Dent In Climate Change. I Know From Experience. | Supply Chain Dive
April 5, 2021
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Announces 2021 Board Members | American Logistics Aid Network
April 2021
An Interview With ALAN’s Kathy Fulton Podcast | Supply Chain Careers
March 16, 2021
How ALAN Brings Supply Chain And Logistics Expertise To Logistics Relief Operations Podcast | Freightvine
March 14, 2021
FCHS Works To Distribute Donated Yogurt To New Jersey Neighbors In Need | Morning Ag.com
January 19, 2021
Dial P For Procurement Podcast: Featuring Anna McGovern And Kathy Fulton | Supply Chain Now
October 12, 2020
American Logistics Aid Network Responds To Hurricane Delta | American Logistics Aid Network
September 25, 2020
ALAN Announces 2020 Humanitarian Logistics Awards Winners | News Break
September 15, 2020
ALAN Activates For Hurricane Sally | American Logistics Aid Network
September 9, 2020
The Forgotten Disaster | Freightwaves
August 27, 2020
Storm Relief And Response: Hurricane Laura’s Aftermath, Mid-Day Market Update | Freightwaves Freightcast
August 26, 2020
American Logistics Aid Network Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Laura | Modern Materials Handling
July 30, 2020
ALAN Issues Isaias Alert, Begins Marshalling Logistics Support | Logistics Management Online
June 25, 2020
Saving Lives Through Logistics | DC Velocity Online
June 20, 2020
If 2020 Were A Song | Intermodal.org
May 28, 2020
Mack Trucks, ATA Team Up With American Logistics Aid Network To Deliver Vital Goods During Coronavirus Pandemic | Mack Trucks
May 26, 2020
ALAN Opens Nominations For 2020 Humanitarian Logistics Awards | Supply Chain Quarterly
May 21, 2020
Core-Mark Donates Delivery Services To Arkansas Foodbank | Core-Mark International
May 19, 2020
Supply Chain’s First Responder: An Interview With Kathy Fulton | Supply Chain Quarterly.com
April 15, 2020
ALAN Launches Supply Chain Intelligence Center For COVID-19 | GlobeNewswire
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update From The American Logistics Aid Network | MHI View
April 1, 2020
FAQs About How ALAN Operates During Health Emergencies | American Logistics Aid Network
March 27, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain | NPR News
March 18, 2020
Trucking Industry Implores Government, Businesses To Meet The Basic Needs Of Truck Drivers | The Trucker.com
March 17, 2020
Covid-19 Presents Logistics Relief Group With Unprecedented Challenges | Freightwaves Online
March 17, 2020
MODEX Seminar Podcast: Coronavirus And Supply Chains: What You Need To Know Now | MHI
March 16, 2020
Communicating During The Coronavirus Crisis (Or Why ALAN Has Been So Quiet) | American Logistics Aid Network
March 10, 2020
ALAN Explained In 60 Seconds Or Less | MODEX Video
March 9, 2020
Discussing All Things Disaster: An Interview With ALAN’s Kathy Fulton | MYD Global Podcast-YouTube
January 8, 2020
FEMA Focus Should Switch To Supply Chain Recovery | Supply Chain Dive
September 24, 2019
Navigating The Logistics Of Recovery After Hurricane Dorian | Supply Chain Dive
September 19, 2019
ALAN Announces 2019 Humanitarian Logistics Awards Winners: Amazon, Total Quality Logistics Among Honorees | American Logistics Aid Network
August 28, 2019
ALAN Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Dorian | American Logistics Aid Network
August 26, 2019
ALAN Announces New Board Members | American Logistics Aid Network
July 10, 2019
ALAN Urges Caution, Preparation Ahead Of Barry | American Logistics Aid Network
May 30, 2019
ALAN: Do Supply Chain Check-Up Before Natural Disaster | American Shipper Daily Digital Edition
May 21, 2019
Disaster Relief Logistics Presentation – 2019 Transparency Conference | You Tube Video
May 21, 2019
Paging All Logistics Professionals | Food Logistics.com
May 17, 2019
Logistics Professionals Wary Of 2019 Hurricane Season | DC Velocity.com
May 9, 2019
Freightwaves Donates $7,400 To American Logistics Aid Network In First Phase Of $50,000 Fundraising Campaign | Freightwaves.com
March 21, 2019
ALAN’s Latest Blog Highlights A Different Kind Of March Madness | MMH.com
March 6, 2019
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Mobilizes In Wake Of Southeast Tornados And Floods | American Logistics Aid Network
March 6, 2019
ALAN’s Helpful Post-Tornado Relief Do’s and Don’ts | American Logistics Aid Network
January 29, 2019
The Logistics Community And Disaster Relief | Supply Chain Brain Video
January 21, 2019
A Day On, Not A Day Off | DC Velocity.com
January 17, 2019
Freight Alley Haul Of Fame Showcases Die-Cast Models | Freightwaves.com
November 20, 2018
Trucking Crews Begin Assistance Effort For California Residents Affected By Wildfires | Transport Topics.com
November 13, 2018
California Wildfires Endanger Supply Chain Workers, Displace Businesses | Supply Chain Dive.com
November 13, 2018
How To Prepare Your Supply Chains For Disaster | Talking Logistics Podcast
November 13, 2018
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Mobilizes For California Fires | American Logistics Aid Network
October 18, 2018
ALAN Issues 25 Urgent Logistics Requests To Support Ongoing Florence, Michael Recovery | Logistics Management.com
October 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence, One Month Later | Supply Chain Dive
October 15, 2018
Do’s And Don’ts Of Hurricane Relief | Inbound Logistics.com
October 13, 2018
Wreckage Left By Michael Hampers Relief Efforts | NPR.org
October 11, 2018
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018 | American Logistics Aid Network
October 10, 2018
Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 25 | Supply Chain Now Radio
October 5, 2018
Amazon Opens Pop-Up Parcel Delivery Site in Flooded Wilmington, N.C. | DC Velocity.com
October 4, 2018
Logistics Community Steps Up To Support Hurricane Florence Recovery | DC Velocity.com
October 2, 2018
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Announces 2018 Humanitarian Logistics Awards Winners | American Logistics Aid Network
September 30, 2018
Supply Chain Spotlight – ALAN’s Efforts Key To The Logistics Of Disaster Relief | DCV-TV
September 18, 2018
Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs | TT News.com
September 17, 2018
Florence’s Winds Continue to Slow, But Heavy Rain Triggers Road, Track, and Port Closures | DC Velocity.com
September 14, 2018
The Role Of Logistics In Disaster Management | National Public Radio
September 11, 2018
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates for Multiple Named Storms | American Logistics Aid Network
September 10, 2018
Facing Florence: How You Can Help | Freightwaves.com
September 7, 2018
Hauling Hope To The People Of Port Arthur | Virtual Strategy.com
August 23, 2018
ALAN Seeks Logistics Donations As Storm Threatens Hawaii | DC Velocity.com
August 23, 2018
American Logistics Aid Network Urges Preparation Ahead of Hurricane Lane | American Logistics Aid Network
June 13, 2018
Supply Chain Leaders Find Vital Work With Logistics Non-Profits | AwesomeNewsletter
May 25, 2018
NOAA Forecasters Predict Normal To Above-Normal 2018 Hurricane Season | DC Velocity
December 28, 2017
Year In Review: Top Material Handling News Of 2017 | Logistics Management
December 7, 2017
The Year Of ALAN: Let 2017 Mark The Year This Impressive 12-year-old Came Of Age | DC Velocity
October 20, 2017
A Horrific Hurricane Season Prompts Creative Solutions From Good 360 And Its Partners | Good360.com
October 20, 2017
Fire, Floods, Hurricanes: How And Why Corporations Must Help | Forbes.com
October 20, 2017
MIT Researchers Respond To Hurricanes Irma And Maria | MIT News
October 16, 2017
What We Can Learn From Harvey And Irma | Food Logistics
October 12, 2017
Getting Help Where It’s Needed In Puerto Rico | New York Times
September 28, 2017
Trump’s Jones Act Waiver To Aid Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands May Not Solve Near-Term Problem | DC Velocity
September 26, 2017
ALAN Responds To Historic Hurricane Season | Supply Chain Quarterly
September 25, 2017
Hurricane Aftermath: Here’s How You Can Help Puerto Rico | Clark.com
September 18, 2017
ALAN Assists In Humanitarian Relief | Evans Distribution.com
September 15, 2017
A Pitch For ALAN | Food Logistics
September 14, 2017
Awesome Leader Is At The Heart Of The American Logistics Aid Network | Awesome Leaders.org
September 12, 2017
Logistics Aid Needed To Keep Hurricane Relief Rolling | JOC
September 12, 2017
FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration Ahead Of Hurricane Irma | Bulk Transporter.com
September 8, 2017
Trucking Industry Celebrates Start Of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week | Markets Insider.com
September 7, 2017
An Update From The American Logistics Aid Network | Awesome Leaders.org
September 1, 2017
Compassionate Logistics – Using Knowledge And Resources To Help After Disasters | MHI
August 30, 2017
Today’s Top Supply Chain And Logistics News | Wall Street Journal
August 29, 2017
As Harvey Remains A Menace, ALAN Lays Groundwork For Long-Term Recovery Efforts | DC Velocity
August 28, 2017
Volunteer Fleets Offer Aid During Harvey | Transport Topics
August 28, 2017
ALAN Seeking Donations For Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort | Modern Materials Handling
August 27, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Assistance Needed | Logistics Management
August 27, 2017
Tropical Storm Harvey Situation Report | Supply Chain 24/7
December 5, 2016
Land Of Confusion: Dynamic Air Cargo NGOs Bring Relief To Haiti | Air Cargo World, Lewis King
November 7, 2016
Airlink And Non-Profit Partners Seek More Donations In Haitian Crisis | Air Cargo World, Lewis King
August 19, 2016
The Logistics Of Humanitarian Aid | Global Trade Magazine
April 29, 2016
IWLA Pledges $75,000 To American Logistics Aid Network | DC Velocity