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Stability, History, Quality • Publicly traded and fully transparent (NYSE: ALEX)
• Serving the shipping public since 1882
• A history of innovation and reputation for quality service
Broad Menu of Services• Highway, LTL, intermodal
• Van, refrigerated, flatbed, specialized, DoD
• Warehousing and distribution
• Value-added logistics and distribution services
• China eastbound express service
Flat, Flexible, Responsive• Access to senior managers and functional experts
• Assistance with business development and account management
• Customized sales presentations
• Bid / RFP assistance
• Mode expertise to help build new business
Efficient, Effective Processes• Account clearance and account protection
• No territory restrictions or back solicitation
• Timely, accurate, documented commission payments
• Direct deposit
• Quick carrier set-up and carrier compliance management
• Carrier quick-pay program; database of 30,000 carriers
• Respected by carriers in all modes
Full Support for Your Business• Line of credit and collections management
• Claims management with contingent cargo and liability coverage
• EDI support
• Free load board access
• Systems support and software training
• Training in intermodal and LTL
Matson Culture• Agents are treated fairly and with respect
• The agent’s successes are recognized and celebrated
• The agent’s business is protected. No internal incursions are tolerated
• No surprises: No unexpected costs, fees, deductions. No transaction
or support charges
• Our culture is one of mutual respect, loyalty, hard work, and dedication
to doing the right things for our customers, employees and agents
THE MATSON ADVANTAGEFor Sales and Operating Agents
You can work with Matson two ways:1. As an operating agent. Solicit, enter, cover, and manage your customer freight.2. As a sales agent.
Focus on sales and let us handle the operations through our network.
Bringing your business to MatsonWe understand the requirements and demands of running an agency and are ready to help transition your business with no service disruptions. Our on-boarding process includes:• A dedicated manager to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of
on-boarding.• Senior management participation to provide and direct resources.• Customer accounts cleared in advance.• Vendors pre-approved and set up for immediate use.• A cross-functional team including I/T and systems set up and training;
assistance from experienced staff to ensure that daily operations are functioning smoothly with no avoidable disruptions.
• Marketing support: Business card template, marketing material and presentation templates.
Agency requirements• An established base of customers• Office space or a home office• Personal computer / printer / scanner / fax• High speed Internet connection• Dedicated phone line
Required information and documents• A completed agency application• A signed agency agreement• A customer list for account clearance and credit review• Agent profile information• W-9• Copy of your driver’s license and social security card• Authorization to conduct a background check
JOINING THE MATSON TEAM
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