WELCOME MESSAGE

You’ve likely heard of “The Butterfly Effect”. It’s the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in Asia eventually leads to a hurricane in the South Atlantic months later. While mostly appearing in science fiction stories about time travel, it seems more and more plausible in today’s world of increasingly complex and sophisticated supply chains.

Budget battles in Washington impact decisions regarding factory locations for years. Possible port strikes in Brazil lead to changed marketing strategies for India. Threats of cyber attacks drive capital budgets and adoption of whole new technology platforms. Volcanoes, super storms, civil unrest, regional conflict, energy development, economic crisis…global agents of cause and effect will always shape our decisions.

These circumstances both play to our strengths and present real challenges. One of EMO Trans’s core competencies has always been our ability to respond quickly to changing demands. Our decision chain is extremely short, which allows us to offer answers and options in a very quick time frame. We must challenge ourselves to stay abreast of situations that could impact our customers (and ourselves) in a manner that allows for timely informed decisions.

Because our history is built on nurturing mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, we are devoting a lot of energy and focus on how to best put our customers in a proactive position to empower their decision-making. So when the proverbial butterfly flaps its wings, it’s also triggering powerful information to help you succeed.

With best regards,
 
Olen Wood
President
EMO Trans Inc.
 

FUN FACTS ABOUT EMO TRANS BALTIMORE

- Out of seven people people on staff , three are named Mark!
- Every year, the office hosts a dozen or so customers at the Propeller Club’s annual Crab Feast – an event that attracts as many as 5,000 people.

FEATURED BRANCH: BALTIMORE

Back row, left to right:  Jen Hall, Import/Accounting Coordinator; Mark Johnson, Air Export Supervisor; Sherry Waterfield, Ocean Export Coordinator; and Mark Brndjar, Branch Manager. Front row,  left to Right: Mark Perrego, Export Coordinator; Dawn Smith, Import Manager/Customs Broker; and Dennis Barrett, Export Manager.

Meet EMO Trans Baltimore! Located five minutes from the bustling BWI airport, as well as just minutes from Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor, this mid-Atlantic branch is right in middle of a busy hub of activity.

The seven-person team handles all aspects of ocean and air imports and exports, and includes a full-time customs broker. The branch stays busy with a host of repeat customers and large projects. Regular clients include Richmond, Virginia-based Reynolds Packaging (“there’s a huge overseas market for foil and Ziploc bags,” explains branch manager Mark Brndjar) and Maryland-based Cristal – a manufacturer of titanium dioxide products. Large shipments are also routine. “We’ve handled more than 150 tons of air freight to South Africa on behalf of just one customer since October,” Mark says.

He explains what makes the office – and EMO Trans as a whole – successful. “I’ve worked for other companies where things have to be done a specific way and your options are limited. EMO Trans is not that way at all,” Mark says. “Customer service and good customer relations are at the forefront, and we are always given the flexibility to find the right solution – even if it’s outside the box. In fact, ‘out of the box’ thinking is always encouraged!”

Congratulations to the Baltimore branch for representing EMO Trans so well in the mid-Atlantic.