DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express Receives Outstanding Results in Latest Distribution Center Food Safety & Quality Systems Audit

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 10, 2014) - DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express, a leader in shipping freight from Hawaii and Guam, proudly announced today they have met or exceeded all health safety criteria to handle dry foodstuffs according to a newly released audit of their Los Angeles warehouse facility. The impressive facility is conveniently located in Rancho Dominguez, close to major Los Angeles ports and airports.

"Once again, DHX has received an outstanding review from this annual survey," stated Ralph Merolla, Executive Vice - President of Sales and Marketing for DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express. "We received a 96.7 score out of a possible 100 points, indicating an outstanding outcome. Our Operations management and Systems management teams have done a tremendous job ensuring, on a consistent basis, that we're keeping our facility clean and surpassing current food shipping standards. We're delighted with the results."

The audit is conducted annually at the request of select customers. Silliker, Inc., a Merieux NutriSciences Company served as the independent, third-party food industry consultant that performed the audit. A copy of the audit is available upon request from Cammie.laster@dhx.com.

About The Dependable Companies

Established in 1950, The Dependable Companies has grown to include five integrated global logistics and transportation companies that seamlessly work together to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions. As a strong, stable business, with a 60+ year history, The Dependable Companies are committed to continuing to build on its longstanding reputation for integrity, service and diversity - The "Dependable Difference."

Worldwide offices are located in the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Rim, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India and Latin America. The Dependable Companies divisions and their service offerings include:

• DHX (Dependable Hawaiian Express) - providing domestic freight forwarding services
• DGX (Dependable Global Express, Inc.) - an international ocean and air freight forwarder and NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier)
• DHE (Dependable Highway Express) - a LTL (less than truckload) and FTL (full truck load) transportation services company throughout the 11 Western states. DHE also provides continental U.S. rail services and container drayage services within California.
• DDC (Dependable Distribution Centers) - delivering warehousing and distribution services in the Western United States
• DLS (Dependable Logistics Solutions) - providing intermodal services and 3PL (third party logistics) solutions, including supply chain consulting within the U.S.

For more information visit: www.dhx.com, www.dgxglobal.com, www.daxair.com (in the process of being rebranded as DGX) and www.godependable.com.

About the Silliker Company

Silliker, a Merieux NutriSciences Company, is the leading international network of accredited food testing and consulting laboratories with more than 75 locations worldwide.