JAS Worldwide
6195 Barfield Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30328
JAS Worldwide recently participated in TPM24, an event held in Long Beach, CA, where industry leaders converged to discuss the future of logistics and maritime shipping. Among the event's highlights was the joint presentation between JAS and Wesco, focusing on their collaborative efforts towards decarbonization in the industry.
TPM, or Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference, serves as a platform for key stakeholders in the shipping industry to exchange insights, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities. At TPM24 Shipper's Day, JAS Worldwide and Wesco shared their experiences in a joint panel discussion titled "First Steps: A Case Study in Developing a Decarbonization Plan".
During this session, Jim Bonsteel, VP Transportation, Customs and Trade Coordination at Wesco, and Andrea Goeman, Senior Vice President of QHSE & Sustainability at JAS Worldwide, delved into the journey towards decarbonization. Moderated by Alexander Nowroth, the discussion offered a comprehensive view of the decarbonization process within logistics Scope 3 emissions. The presentation showcased the collaboration journey from 2018 to today, starting from measuring carbon emissions to reducing them.
A key theme reiterated throughout the session was the fundamental role of partnerships in driving sustainable change. Andrea Goeman emphasized, "I firmly believe that choosing the right partners is key to making a change," underscoring the importance of collaboration and shared values in addressing industry-wide challenges.
Jim Bonsteel mentioned, "Driving progress in sustainability is about being an advocate – you have to embrace the topic in your overall logistics decision-making to go from crawling to standing up and walking."
"The presentation received positive feedback from other shippers and stakeholders who are starting on the sustainability journey," highlighted Lars Huebecker, EVP Global Head of Ocean Freight at JAS. "Our focus on sustainability within our ocean freight operations not only influences industry practices but also underscores our commitment to environmental responsibility," added Lars.
While recent years have presented significant challenges for many industries, such as the recent disruptive impact of geopolitics, the unprecedented supply chain disruptions during COVID-19, and labor actions at major seaports, the pursuit of sustainability is viewed as an enduring journey rather than a short-lived endeavor. This perception highlights the ongoing commitment required to create a meaningful change in the logistics ecosystem.
JAS Worldwide extends its appreciation to all participants and organizers of TPM 2024 for fostering meaningful discussions, providing valuable industry insights, and inspiring innovative initiatives. Moving forward, JAS Worldwide remains committed to fostering collaborative partnerships and advancing sustainable practices, driving positive change in the global maritime shipping and logistics landscape.
About JAS Worldwide:
JAS was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy, and its global headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Over the last four decades, JAS has grown from regional roots to a global force in logistics covering all modes of transportation, including contract logistics and other sophisticated and digital-driven supply chain solutions. Today, JAS covers 100+ countries with over 7000 employees globally and continues to expand with its core culture, "People make the difference," and its strong commitment to a sustainable future.
About Wesco:
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with more than $22 billion in annual sales and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.
JAS Worldwide is proud to announce its attendance and sponsorship of LogiPharma USA 2024, taking place from September 23-25, 2024, in Boston, MA. As a key player in the pharma & healthcare logistics industry, JAS is committed to advancing pharmaceutical supply chain solutions and is excited to engage with industry leaders at this premier event.
LogiPharma USA is the world's leading event for pharmaceutical supply chain professionals, bringing together industry experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the field. This year's conference will focus on driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and customer-centric supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry.
As a sponsor, JAS Worldwide will have a prominent presence at the event, showcasing its innovative logistics solutions designed to meet the unique demands of the pharmaceutical sector. Attendees are invited to visit with JAS Pharma & Healthcare experts at booth 106 to learn about the company's innovative technologies and comprehensive services that ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of pharmaceutical products.
"LogiPharma USA offers a unique for JAS Worldwide to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical logistics," said Frank Cascante, Global VP Pharma & Healthcare "We look forward to sharing our expertise and exploring new partnerships that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes."
JAS Worldwide recently participated in the Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 trade show, held in Hong Kong, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative logistics solutions for the fresh produce industry. As one of the premier events in the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, the exhibition brought together industry leaders, suppliers, and service providers from across the globe.
During the event, JAS highlighted its end-to-end cold chain logistics solutions, designed to ensure the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive products. With a focus on preserving the freshness and quality of produce, JAS offers a comprehensive range of services, including air and ocean freight, warehousing, and last-mile delivery—tailored to meet the specific needs of the fresh produce industry.
As the global demand for fresh produce continues to rise, JAS remains dedicated to leveraging its innovative technology and industry knowledge to meet evolving customer needs. The company's presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 underscored its role as a trusted advisor in the industry.
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Update - September 4, 2024
We are happy to report that all essential systems to our operations have been restored following the recent incident. JAS SmartHub is now functioning, so customers are able to track their shipments in real time. The vast majority of customers and vendors are being serviced as usual, and any backlogged requests continue to be worked through by our dedicated team. For any customers still dealing with specific issues, we are working to resolve those as quickly as possible.
While our operations have been restored, we continue to remain vigilant and closely monitor any potential risks. We are continuing to work with cybersecurity experts to finalize our investigation and further enhance the security of our systems.
We are extremely appreciative of the patience and support that our customers and vendors have provided as we have worked to resolve this issue. Given our restoration progress, at this time, we are no longer anticipating posting additional updates on this page. We will continue to work with customers directly to resolve any issues. For any specific questions that you may still have regarding this incident, please reach out to your regular JAS contacts and they will support you.
Update - September 3, 2024
Our central operating systems and all core functions are operating as normal. With most customers and vendors doing business with JAS at the pre-incident level, we are approaching full recovery while staying vigilant, closely monitoring potential risks, and enhancing our security measures to mitigate potential future disruptions. We conducted a global password reset and have taken additional measures to enhance our cybersecurity posture.
Backlogged requests are at a manageable level, and many local-specific functionalities are safely coming back online. Our US Customs data flows are also back online, with a couple of exceptions, which are still undergoing restoration and are not critical to our operations. Customers should reach out to their regular JAS contacts with any specific questions about their shipments.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - September 2, 2024
Our central operating systems are working well, and all core functions are operating. We are approaching full recovery, and most of our customers and vendors have resumed doing business with JAS at the pre-incident level across most geographies. We are staying vigilant, closely monitoring potential risks, and implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
Any remaining backlogged requests and local-specific functionalities are being tackled and resolved methodically and professionally.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - September 1, 2024
We are progressing steadily toward full restoration while remaining vigilant. Our team continues to closely monitor any potential risks and implement additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
Our central operations are fully operational, customers are being served, billing and payment systems are operational, and data integration with customers' and vendors' systems has been restored in most cases. Our team continues to work through any remaining backlogged requests, and local-specific functionalities are being tackled and resolved.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 31, 2024
Our dedicated team has been working tirelessly through the weekend, around the clock, to restore services and provide support to our customers. Our central operations systems have been up and running since yesterday, our team is working through backlogged requests, and more functionalities are being released over the coming days. Our customers and vendors have been communicating safely, continuously, and promptly with JAS via our email system and website, which were never impacted as a result of this incident, and we are also pleased to report that our primary customer facing portal, JAS SmartHub, is safely back online as well.
We are on the path of stability and approaching full recovery. As we continue to work to restore all impacted systems, we will communicate specific workarounds on a case-by-case basis. We are taking a careful and step-by-step approach while closely monitoring any potential risk and implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and minimizing disruptions wherever possible. We will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 30, 2024
We are pleased to share that we have reached a significant milestone in our system restoration. C1, our central operations system, is back up and running, and the system is ready for use worldwide.
Our dedicated team is working tirelessly as we continue to restore services and provide support to customers while implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions. As we move forward, we are taking a careful, step-by-step approach to ensure a stable recovery. Services will be restored gradually, and some functions may take longer to return to full operation. We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and minimizing disruptions wherever possible. We will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 29, 2024
We are making significant progress in our recovery efforts, with our dedicated JAS team members working tirelessly to restore our services and provide support to our customers. While we continue our thorough investigation and cautionary measures, we have a path forward. Our email system and website remain secure, so it is safe to communicate with our team as usual.
We appreciate the tremendous support from our customers and the industry community. We remain committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates on this page as we reach new milestones in our recovery process.
Update - August 28, 2024
Our investigation and necessary actions to recover continue to progress. JAS team members are working around the clock to restore and resume services to our customers and vendors. Although we still do not have a definite time frame, in many countries we have successfully activated contingencies locally to serve urgent needs, and we are happy to report that the majority of our contract logistics business and a few of JAS entities have not been impacted. We remain committed to transparency and will provide further updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
August 27, 2024
JAS is experiencing technical disruptions impacting our ability to operate and provide services to our customers. Upon identification of this issue, we immediately secured our systems and commenced an investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity experts. Based on our investigation to date, we have determined that this cybersecurity incident was the result of ransomware.
At this time, we do not have an estimated time frame for restoration, but we are working around-the-clock to restore access to our systems and provide services to our customers and vendors.
Our investigation is ongoing and in its early stages. We will provide further updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
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