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Zelaya joins UTC’s rail rigging and heavy haul team

May 28, 2020

UTC Overseas, Inc., an experienced global freight forwarder and specialized transportation provider headquartered in Houston, TX, USA, is excited to announce the addition of Jo Ann Zelaya to their Rail, Rigging, and Heavy Haul Team. Zelaya will take on the role of Director, Rail, Rigging and Heavy Haul. Her credentials come from a 21-year career working for private stevedores, steamship lines, NVOCCs, 3PLs, and over-dimensional rail providers. “I am truly looking forward to being part of the UTC Rail, Rigging, and Heavy Haul Team. Designing unique solutions to new and challenging projects has always piqued my interest, and I know I will have that opportunity with UTC Overseas,” says Zelaya.

Jo Ann Zelaya
Jo Ann Zelaya

“We are happy to welcome Jo Ann on board and are confident that her experience and outstanding track record will contribute to UTC’s culture of proactive support of our customers’ over-dimensional transport needs,” says Matt Loll, VP Project Development North America.
“Jo Ann Zelaya’s welcomed return to UTC accentuates our commitment to UTC’s clients with specialized requirements in the North American market, notwithstanding the global pandemic crisis. Her professionalism and experience will be a valuable addition to our team,” states Marco Poisler, COO Global Energy & Capital Projects.
“I have always respected Jo Ann’s work in our project logistics industry.  With her exceptional customer focus and elite management skills it is an honor to welcome her to our team.  I am confident that Jo Ann will play an important role in UTC’s top tier performance in the over-dimensional cargo market,” commends Jim Lange, Project Director.

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