Honda Recognizes Florida East Coast Railway for Superior Rail Operations in 2011
JACKSONVILLE, FL – September 1, 2011 – Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C. (FEC) received the 2011 Performance Excellence Award for Rail Destination of the Year by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda). This prestigious award is given to one railroad annually to recognize superior performance in on-time delivery, damage free operations, accurate inventory controls, and field audit inspections.
FEC transports new Honda vehicles from Jacksonville, Florida, to its automotive facility located in Hialeah, Florida, where cars are grounded and delivered to local dealers throughout the South Florida area market. The vehicles arrive in Jacksonville, Florida via a Class I rail carrier.
FEC was selected from over a dozen other railroads throughout the country in recognition for their dedication to operational excellence. “This is a tremendous honor for FEC’s employees who work every day to ensure our customers’ expectations are exceeded. And they do this by operating one of the safest railroads in the country,” said James R. Hertwig, President and Chief Executive Officer of FEC.
About Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C.
Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C. is a 351-mile freight rail system located along the east coast of Florida and is the exclusive rail provider for the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, and the Port of Palm Beach. FEC connects to the national railway system in Jacksonville, Florida, to move cargo originating or terminating in. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, FEC provides end-to-end intermodal solutions to customers that demand more cost-effective options without compromising service quality.
FEC transports new Honda vehicles from Jacksonville, Florida, to its automotive facility located in Hialeah, Florida, where cars are grounded and delivered to local dealers throughout the South Florida area market. The vehicles arrive in Jacksonville, Florida via a Class I rail carrier.
FEC was selected from over a dozen other railroads throughout the country in recognition for their dedication to operational excellence. “This is a tremendous honor for FEC’s employees who work every day to ensure our customers’ expectations are exceeded. And they do this by operating one of the safest railroads in the country,” said James R. Hertwig, President and Chief Executive Officer of FEC.
About Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C.
Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C. is a 351-mile freight rail system located along the east coast of Florida and is the exclusive rail provider for the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, and the Port of Palm Beach. FEC connects to the national railway system in Jacksonville, Florida, to move cargo originating or terminating in. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, FEC provides end-to-end intermodal solutions to customers that demand more cost-effective options without compromising service quality.