Ocean World Lines (OWL), a global, single source NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) and subsidiary of Pacer International, announced that it has received the President’s “E” Award for outstanding contribution to U.S. exports by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is the most prestigious award given by the U.S. government to companies that facilitate export trade and contribute to U.S. job growth and competitiveness.

The award was presented to OWL and freight forwarding unit, RF International, Ltd. by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington DC on May 16, 2011. OWL is among an elite group of 27 U.S. companies receiving this recognition. Primary criterion for the award is four years of successive export growth, accompanied by identifiable results of programs or activities contributing to export expansion.

“Exports are a key driver of America's economic recovery,” said Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. “President Obama’s National Export Initiative (NEI), which aims to double U.S. exports by 2015 in support of several million American jobs, is a robust, forward-looking trade agenda with an emphasis on domestic job growth. Ocean World Lines and RF International are being honored today for making significant contributions toward fulfilling that agenda.”

One of the major contributing factors for receiving the award, according to OWL’s CEO, Dan Gardner, is the nationwide seminar series the company created to help educate exporters about the requirements for conducting trade within the U.S. and globally.