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Welcome to ! New features added to Lynden's mobile app Posted on Tue, May 12, 2020 Tweet Lynden's mobile app recently received updates, including expanded GPS map tracking and shipment detail. The app has also been updated for compatibility with iOS 13 and Android 10 and is available now in the App Store and Google Play store. Improvements were based on customer feedback and include: Date and time: “Received” and “Delivered” status updates now include dates and timestamps (when available) providing more detail than before. GPS maps: In addition to written status updates, GPS maps are now included with the status of more in-transit shipments. Most notable are shipments on Alaska Marine Lines ’ barges which can now be tracked every mile of the journey. Maps are also offered for select truck shipments and show freight scanned into most Service Centers for all modes. Equipment numbers: New in this release, the equipment number(s) for in-transit shipments are displayed in the search results, throughout the shipment details pages, and on the available Excel export. This will be especially helpful to customers who ship multiple full container loads and need to quickly identify the shipment by equipment number. Core features of the app include the ability to track shipments, receive status updates via email, and view and email documents like bills of lading and invoices. Visit www.lynden.com/mobile to learn more or download the app. 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Tags: Lynden Mobile App , EZ Commerce Lynden employees keep the freight moving Posted on Fri, Apr 24, 2020 Tweet Lynden employees are stepping forward to meet the needs of customers, keeping the freight moving as Lynden companies have always done during difficult times. Lynden has maintained regular business operations since the COVID-19 situation arose in late February with no disruption to global shipments or supply chains. "The safety of our people and serving our customers are our priorities during these challenging times. We've been keeping freight moving to Alaska since 1954, and we're not planning to stop now," says Chairman Jim Jansen. "Lynden companies provide critical cargo services throughout Alaska and beyond and we are committed to delivering essential supplies and services to our customers and communities." Lynden barges, trucks and planes deliver cargo to all points in Alaska including providing a supply lifeline to much of the state whose only surface supply line is Lynden and its dedicated people. "Our customers need our support to keep their businesses operating during this time and we are also supporting state and federal agencies. Keeping delivery routes open and supplies moving is our main focus and goal," explains Lynden President Jon Burdick. "We have dealt with earthquakes, oil spills, floods and other obstacles. This situation is no different." According to Alaska Marine Trucking President Scott Hicks, employees are demonstrating the Lynden can-do attitude each day. "I have been so proud of our teams in Alaska," he says. "They are a shining example of the personal commitment required to keep businesses open and the economy moving. I know Lynden employees are doing the same in all locations." Safety is one of Lynden's core values and many protocols have been implemented to ensure employees are operating in a safe and secure manner throughout all Lynden areas. Lynden's safety teams maintain active communication with local and federal agencies and comply with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control. "No transportation company in Alaska has a more essential and critical responsibility than we do," Jim says. "Without our service, many Alaskans would not have food and the other items essential to life. We can only meet their needs if our people are healthy, which is our No. 1 priority." "As this situation unfolds, we are striving to offer a calm port in the storm by continuing to do our jobs as usual," Jon says. "Lynden has always responded in times of need and this is, unfortunately, one of those times. We are grateful for our dedicated employees who are dealing with additional challenges in their everyday work. They are the ones who allow us to serve our customers with minimal disruption." 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Tags: Alaska Marine Trucking , Lynden employees , Trucking , Shipping in Alaska , Alaska , Shipping to Alaska Everyday Hero profile: Matthew Malmkar Posted on Mon, Apr 20, 2020 Tweet Lynden is recognizing employees who make a difference every day on the job and demonstrate our core values, Lynden's very own everyday heroes! Employees are nominated by managers and supervisors from all roles within the Lynden family of companies. Learn more about the people behind your shipment. Introducing Matthew Malmkar, Dispatcher at Brown Line in Mt. Vernon, Washington. Name: Matthew Malmkar Company: Brown Line Title: Dispatcher On the job since: 2016 Superpower: Seeing the big picture Hometown: Grant, Nebraska Favorite Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Bucket List Destination: The island of Madagascar For Fun: Travel, following politics and finance, and playing poker at casinos How did you start your career at Lynden? After leaving the Navy in 2014, I earned my CDL and was looking for a new career. My brother Michael was a Brown Line driver for many years, and I started driving with him as a team in 2016. We drove together for four months and then a family medical situation required him to move back to Nebraska so he left the company. Together, we drove to Los Angeles, Houston and Alaska a few times for Brown Line. I kept driving locally and was then promoted to dispatch at the end of last year. What is a typical day like for you? I live 45 minutes away in Oak Harbor, WA, so I have a commute to work in Mount Vernon, but I don't mind because I am very proud of my waterfront property. My back yard is a state park with beautiful views of the water. I picked a job to be close to where I live. My typical day varies. We are going through a big change to implement new software for our operating system so my hours are flexible these days. I often arrive about 10 a.m. and work until 8 p.m. I have sometimes needed to stay until 2 a.m. to take care of changes. It's a big hurdle for everyone here, so we are all pulling together. What has been most challenging in your career? In dispatch, we sometimes deal with urgent issues the minute we sit down to start the day. Dispatchers are often in the eye of the storm. It's always helpful to see things from the other person's perspective (driver or customer) and where they are coming from. It takes a whole team to do the work we do every day. What is your military background? I served in the United States Navy from 1993 to 2014. During that time I was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and flew off an aircraft carrier in S3B Vikings aircraft. I started in the military as an enlisted and retired as an officer. I earned my pilot's license while in the military. What are you most proud of in your career? I received the Driver of the Month and Driver of the Year Awards for Brown Line and am very proud of that. I also have been asked to train other employees, which is a privilege. Brown Line management promoted me from driver to dispatcher last year. It was, and still is, my plan to move up the ladder and into operations here. Can you tell us about your family and growing up years? I was born in a small town in Nebraska. I am the oldest of three. I have a younger brother and sister and my parents live with me in Oak Harbor. I'm single with a 23-year old daughter. She just finished college at Western Washington University in Bellingham and still lives there. What was your first job? I refueled planes at a dirt airstrip in Nebraska. I have always been interested in aviation. What would surprise most people about you? I am pretty good at poker and have made a lot of money playing in casinos. I just returned...