Overview:

Northern Continental Logistics (NCL) was founded in 1998 in New Albany, Indiana as a third-party, non-asset based logistics provider. Gradually, the company has grown into a highly respected supply chain integrator, offering specific transportation services that stand alone, or when combined, offer a total logistics solution.

Because every business is unique, customization and adaptability have been hallmarks of NCL services. NCL takes pride in its continuous development of award winning technologies. These include web-based software applications that provide 24/7 supply chain visibility, tailor made reporting, and operational tools that boost efficiency.

NCL is a small company committed to serving its customers and helping them grow. The service at NCL is responsive, friendly and knowledgeable. NCL clients range from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies.

Leadership:

President

Charles Harrett: 41 Years in Logistics, 11 Years with NCL.

Former Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations for a national logistics company and co-founder of Louisville Logistics, a highly successful regional logistics integrator. 

A graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in Marketing with post graduate studies in Distribution and Logistics, Charlie has extensive experience in domestic and international logistics.  His early logistics experience included rate negotiation and tariff compellation for Less than Truckload carriers and the management of the entire Logistical Support Services for the field sales force and general product line of a Fortune 100 company.

Director of Systems Development

Michael Taggart, 12 Years in Logistics, 9 Years with NCL.

A graduate of the University of Evansville with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he wrote a program that won the Best Engineering Design Project award and has since gone on to copyright two more software programs.  After working on a Digital Integrity Testing System which is used by NASA and automotive manufacturers, he helped create and maintain networks and programs for Louisville companies.  He was introduced to logistics in 1996 where he was involved in brokerage, freight payment, and account management.  While at NCL he wrote an Ajax library which focuses on rapid prototyping and web data entry.  Michael is versed in several web and database development languages and holds certifications with Compaq, Hewlet Packard and Microsoft.

Todd Harrett, 2 Years in Logistics, 1 Year with NCL. 

Todd joined Northern Continental Logistics as an Account Executive in 2008.  After graduating from the University of Kentucky with bachelors degrees in Economics and Finance, he started his sales career in 2004 as a commercial real estate broker for Sperry Van Ness in Louisville.  During his time there he represented various  clients in the sale or acquisition of 15 properties with an aggregate value in excess of $30,000,000.  Currently, Todd is active in numerous professional organizations and serves on the Board of Directors for New Directions Housing, the second largest provider of affordable housing in Louisville.  He is presently working to obtain an MBA from the University of Indiana with emphasis in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

The NCL Commitment

NCL is focused on providing our clients Superior Logistical Services that reflect a Dedication to Customer Service and a Commitment to Integrity.