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Michigan Transit Bucks National Ridership Trend
One million bus riders in one Michigan town last year represented a ten percent jump in ridership -- bucking a national decline of nearly four percent. - January 28, 2010 - Blue Water Area Transit
South Coast Surety Announces Staff Promotions
South Coast Surety has grown its annual rate of production from 40% to over 50% through 2009. To respond to its continued growth, the firm has further defined and systematized the agency’s departments. South Coast Surety has promoted various staff members to department supervisors. - January 26, 2010 - South Coast Surety
Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes
Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Irvine BMW Announces Six-Cylinder BMW Power Returns to the 7 Series in North America
The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li Sedans Available at Irvine BMW This Spring. - January 22, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Sales Executive Malinda Sandhu Joins Seon Design Inc.
Seon Design would like to introduce Malinda Sandhu, their new Sales Executive for California, Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, South Dakota, North Dakota, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Ohio, and Eastern Canada. Malinda is uniquely qualified to serve the mobile surveillance needs of the school bus... - January 22, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
Seabury Cargo Advisory Presents Launch Customers of Global Ocean Database
Seabury Cargo Advisory today announced a positive reception by customers for its new Global Ocean Database. This new analysis tool provides insight into global ocean trade volumes per commodity type, in weight and number of TEU. Seabury Cargo Advisory is a practice area of Seabury Group’s... - January 22, 2010 - Seabury Group
Aircraft Landing on a Road Near Leogane, Haiti to Deliver Food, Supplies and Doctors
Tradewind Aviation has been delivering supplies, food and doctors to an isolated area near the epicenter of both the earthquake and aftershock in Haiti. There are no airports in the area so a 1200 foot stretch of road has allowed the Cessna Grand Caravans to land and deliver up to 3000 pound of... - January 21, 2010 - Tradewind Aviation
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Universal Truckload Services, Inc. in Purchasing Freight Brokerage Firm, D. Kratt International, Inc.
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. acquires Chicago based freight forwarding and customs house brokerage firm, D. Kratt International, Inc. with the aid of transportation management and consulting firm, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. - January 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Introduces Business Management Newsletter to Trucking and Logistics Industries; Complements Popular Ahern Advisory Podcast
Insightful, weekly newsletter aimed at aiding struggling trucking and logistics companies by providing expert advice on sound management principles and ethics in business. - January 20, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
More Parking for Naperville Route 59 Commuters Now Available from Park Smart Club
Parking near the Route 59 train station in Naperville has just increased by 190 spaces. Park Smart Club is located adjacent to the RT. 59 Naperville commuter lot. It is West of RT. 59, just South of No. Aurora Road on Weston Ridge Drive (directly behind Starbucks). A map can be viewed on the web... - January 18, 2010 - Park Smart Club
PureTravel Announces South Africa Tour Operators Live on Website
South Africa travel guide packed with tips and advice and useful information on activities and adventures. Find out what you need to see and do find out and what's hot right now. This is a one stop travel destination guide so you can plan your travel adventure with ease. - January 15, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays
CRL Sweden Releases Advanced OEM MESH Networking Software Suite for Wireless Communication
Specialist of OEM MESH software for wireless networks, CRL Sweden, is releasing a suite of products that combined serve as a complete turn-key solution for rapid adding of MESH capabilities to radio platforms such as WiFi, WiMAX or any proprietary system or radio standard. - January 13, 2010 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
South Florida Tri-Rail's Plan for Pro Bowl 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV
Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, has partnered with Miami Subs Pizza & Grill to offer additional service, including special, late-night trains and shuttle buses, to meet the demand for Pro Bowl 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV. Event-goers can beat the traffic and enjoy a ride on Tri-Rail for only $5 roundtrip, which includes the cost of both the train and shuttle bus rides. - January 13, 2010 - The Signature Grand
Gum Branch Capital Hires Leading Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to Augment Search for Transportation Company Acquisition
Transportation acquisition specialist, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates commissioned to find viable acquisition candidates for expanding Gum Branch Capital, LLC - January 13, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Irvine BMW Announces BMW’s Roadster to Get Higher Performance Model for 2011
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that the new range-topping Z4 sDrive35is model will be making its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show this month. The Roadster will be available at Irvine BMW this spring. “Combining classic proportions with modern features, the... - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW Announces the BMW 3 Series is Named to Car and Driver's 10 Best List for 19th Year in a Row
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that Car and Driver Magazine has named the BMW 3 Series to their 10 Best List for the 19th year in a row. - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Ancra Systems: Energy-Efficient Truck Loading and Unloading for Cold Chain Logistics
Rising energy prices and political guidelines have attracted the notice to providers of cold chain logistics to the needs for increased energy-efficiency. Automated truck loading systems can substantially reduce the cooling losses during the loading and unloading process. Therefore, those systems can contribute to the sustainable and efficient energy management in temperature-controlled transport. - January 09, 2010 - Ancra Systems BV
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Alamo Limousine Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Alamo Limousine has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Limousine Charter category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - January 07, 2010 - Alamo Limousine
Ahern & Associates’ Senior Analyst, Bob Schwartz to Retire from Trucking Acquisition Industry After Seven Years of Service
Senior trucking acquisition analyst, Bob Schwartz to retire post at Ahern & Associates after seven years of facilitating dozens of successful trucking acquisitions and mergers. - January 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Clancy Systems International, Inc. Moves to Pink Sheets
Clancy Systems International, Inc. updates trade listing and presents services. - January 06, 2010 - Clancy Systems International, Inc.
OHL Renews in Reno
Leading global supply chain solutions provider renews over 650,000 square feet of leases in 2009. - January 01, 2010 - ProVenture
IntelliStick Introduces Enhanced Software for Oil Condition Monitoring System
New software enhances IntelliStick’s real-time oil condition monitoring system by providing users with more information about the condition of their engine oil. - January 01, 2010 - IntelliStick
Corporate Traffic Named One of America's Top 100 3PL's by Inbound Logistics Magazine for the Tenth Year in a Row
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider specializing in both asset based and non-asset based freight management services, proudly finishes out their 10th year ranked as one of the Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Corporate Traffic first... - December 31, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
December to Remember Sales Event Continues at Lexus of Watertown
General Manager says Inventory is good and prices are even better - December 31, 2009 - Lexus of Watertown
Sunset Transportation Inc. Logistics Advisor Makes Number Four with Industry Certification for Company
Dan Cashion of Sunset Transportation, Inc has earned the sought-after Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) title from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). A Logistics Advisor of the St. Louis, MO- based third party Logistics Company earned the nationally recognized certification... - December 30, 2009 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
Royal Luxury Limo Releases First Ever Gull Wing Door Limousine That Stops Traffic in NYC
Introduction of a first ever Audi Q7 stretch limo with Gull wing doors stops traffic in the middle of New York City with its grand entrance. - December 29, 2009 - Limos of New York
Plane Guts, Based Out of Tyler TX, Begins Unique Pricing Method for Aircraft and Jet Interior Remodels
Plane Guts, by buying bulk materials and passing the savings onto the customer, has reset the aircraft remodel industry. Their upfront pricing and easy to receive quotes give them a leg up on other interior companies. - December 25, 2009 - Plane Guts
Corporate Traffic Inc Teams Up with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program for Children This Holiday Season
Corporate Traffic Inc. a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year supporting the Florida Guardian Ad Litem by furnishing Christmas presents for at risk children in their local area. - December 24, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
NPPD/FPS Awards 5 Year Contract for Enhanced Metal Detectors to CEIA USA
CEIA USA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five year contract by FPS for the supply of Enhanced Walk-Through Metal Detectors, model 02PN20 for the protection of Federal buildings. The 02PN20 is already deployed in the majority of US airports and is in use by many other Federal... - December 23, 2009 - CEIA USA
InShuttle to Run the Fan Express Shuttle for The Music City Bowl in Nashville
Nashville shuttle service, InShuttle, will make it convenient and inexpensive for fans attending The Music City Bowl on December 27. Organizers of The Music City Bowl want to pack LP Field with University of Kentucky and Clemson for the sporting event that has become a Nashville holiday tradition. - December 23, 2009 - In Shuttle
World-Link Communications Achieves Gold
World-Link Communications, an Inmarsat service provider (SP), has achieved Gold Service Provider status in the mobile satellite operator’s new accreditation scheme. World-Link received praise for their technical innovation in maritime value-added products that facilitate shipping... - December 18, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Hospital Parking Management to Provide Valet Parking and Shuttle Services for All Children’s Hospital
Hospital Parking Management to provide valet parking, garage management, and shuttle services for All Children’s Hospital. - December 18, 2009 - Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Engaged by IWD Transportation to Facilitate Brokerage Company Acquisition
IWD Transportation, LLC seeks to add an additional brokerage company to their family of companies; appoints transportation consulting firm Ahern & Associates to further acquisition strategy. - December 18, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
DriversNow.com Helps Unemployed Drivers Earn Supplemental Income
During these tough economic times the transportation industry has been one of the hardest hit. The unemployment rate amongst professional drivers is one of the highest in the country. To combat this growing problem DriversNow LLC has launched their patent pending matching engine that allows... - December 16, 2009 - DriversNow LLC
Beamways Podcar Model to be Shown at COP15, Copenhagen on Dec 12, 2009
Beamways participates with a fully functional Podcar model at COP15, Bella Center, Copenhagen. - December 11, 2009 - Beamways AB
Carex Shipping Upgrades Its Overseas Motorcycle Shipping Service
Carex Shipping, an international cargo shipping company, makes improvements to its overseas motorcycle shipping service. - December 06, 2009 - Carex Shipping
Epic Aviation, Epic Flight Academy, Forms Parthership with Capt Khan
Epic Aviation, Inc is proud to announce it’s relationship with Jawed K. Khan in Pakistan. - December 04, 2009 - Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation
Prepare for Winter Driving During Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Take a fifteen minute hazardous driving course, free. - December 04, 2009 - SafetySkills
Lily Transportation Hires Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Specialists, Ahern & Associates to Augment Expansion Efforts
Ahern & Associates to help fuel company growth by seeking out logistics company acquisition candidates for Lily Transportation Corporation. - December 04, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
DOTMOBIL and IRS Year-End GPS Fleet Monitoring Stimulus Package
DOTMOBIL unveils year-end stimulus package of up to 50% for qualified fleets who get a DOTMOBIL GPS fleet monitoring system before December 31st. - December 02, 2009 - DOTMOBIL
Logistic Dynamics Named WNY Top 100 Private Companies
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management and freight broker related services has been named to WNY's Top 100 Private Companies by Buffalo Business First. Logistic Dynamics made its debut on this year's list as the 64th top... - November 26, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Ancra Systems Scores Big in the UK
Ancra Systems supplies Partner Logistics in Wisbech (UK) with an automated truck loading - November 26, 2009 - Ancra Systems BV
ecoShuttle Partner Up with Green Drop Garage to Go Veggie
ecoShuttle gets a little greener converting their first bus to SVO - November 25, 2009 - ecoShuttle
Execflyer Completes Eye in the Sky PR Tour
Execflyer recently worked alongside Brighton based Pegasus PR, to provide helicopter charter transport as part of a regional launch for a new eye care product. The brief was to transport over 20 journalists to a series of lunchtime briefings, designed to introduce the new product and educate more... - November 25, 2009 - Execflyer
UTRS Awarded Multi-year Contract for Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) was recently awarded a multi-year contract from Dulles Transit Partners, LLC to continue providing cathodic protection engineering and installation services on the Phase I Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project in Virginia. Phase 1 of the rail project... - November 24, 2009 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Rome Sweet Home Apartments in Rome Catalogue 2010
The historical centre of Rome is made by small squares and enchanting little streets that are often undiscovered. Here are located most Rome Apartments equipped with terraces that offer breathtaking views. The opportunity to spend a holiday in a historical building in the center of Rome is just at... - November 22, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Sunset Transportation Helps Boy Scouts and Local Food Pantry: Will Organize Logistics for Largest Food Drive in America for Sixth Year in a Row
Sunset Transportation became involved in the “Scouting for Food” six years ago when the U.S. Army who used to handle the endeavor for the Boy Scouts was deployed to Iraq. - November 22, 2009 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
Track Star Opens New Location in Clinton, NY
Track Star is proud to announce the opening of their new location in Clinton, NY and the expansion of operations into Charlotte, NC - November 20, 2009 - Track Star International, Inc.