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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.

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Breaking News

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

2023 News

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

2022 News

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

2021 News

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

2020 News

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

2019 News

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

2018 News

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

2017 News

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

2016 News

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

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Note:  If you’re a carrier who wants ALAN to connect you with FEMA for work or new business opportunities, we’re sorry to say that you’re not in the right place.  While we at ALAN would like to be of help, we’re solely a non-profit who serves other non-profits, and we’re not able to assist with any other requests at this time.  Our best advice is to recommend that you contact FEMA directly using the links below as a starting point.   We hope you’ll find them helpful, and we wish you every success.

https://www.fema.gov/industry-liaison-program (Once there, scroll down to the “How to do Business With FEMA” section.)

https://www.fema.gov/transportation-programs (Once there, scroll down to the “Becoming A FEMA-Approved Transportation Provider” section.)

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