Oct 12, 2010 10:19 AM

Charles F Myers, director of international business development at England Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of C R England, was named to the 2010 board of directors for the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA).

Myers is responsible for development of dry and cold chain logistics markets in nations outside of North America, with current emphasis on cold chain transportation in the People’s Republic of China. He has been involved in transportation since 1974 and is extensively published as a writer in the field. Myers has been active in the association’s international development projects, representing IRTA at the East African Community Ministerial Delegation Transportation Sector Policy Dialogue in Washington DC and as a presenter in China for the US Trade and Development Agency-sponsored Cold Chain Best Practices Seminar Series. He will serve a three-year term at his new post.

Founded in 1994, the IRTA’s membership includes individuals from companies actively engaged in refrigerated food logistics. Serving as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, the IRTA and its board members provide accurate, timely data and protect the interests of members.

For more information visit www.englandlogistics.com.