Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 21, 2011

Janel World Trade Ltd. – James Jannello

James Jannello founded Janel International Forwarding Co., Inc. (later renamed The Janel Group), the predecessor to Janel World Trade Ltd., in 1974, and he has been the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Janel World Trade Ltd. since June 2002. He has successfully guided the company through recent economic cycles, has delivered strong revenue growth, and has increased Janel's market presence through a network of company-owned locations in the U.S. and independent international agents in more than 52 countries worldwide. Mr. Jannello is a Licensed Customs Broker and has more than 40 years experience in the industry. Profile
TWST: Please start with an overview of Janel World Trade and explain what a third-party logistics provider does.

Mr. Jannello: I started Janel in 1975 in New York as a customs and logistics broker. I