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One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Yacht Delivery Firm Alliance Yacht Deliveries Launch Rapid Response Yacht Delivery Service
The UK yacht delivery firm Alliance Yacht Deliveries rapid response service will enable their highly experienced skippers to fly out to any yacht delivery assignment anywhere in the world at short notice. - October 28, 2009 - Alliance Yacht Deliveries
Cleantech Index Selects Skymeter as One of "Next 10" Emerging Leaders
Skymeter was selected by Corporate Knights (an independent Canadian-based media company) for its 'Cleantech Next 10' list via an advisory panel of Canada’s foremost authorities on cleantech, based on four judging criteria: creativity and original approach, solving a business problem, clear business objective, and best chance of breaking through. - October 25, 2009 - Skymeter Corporation
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Approved Monopole Inc’s Permashield Premium Permanent Anti-Graffiti System
NDOT approves Monochem Permashield Premium as the environmentally friendly solution for permanent graffiti control. - October 24, 2009 - Monopole, Inc
Nexcom Vehicle PC Designed for Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring
Based on Intel’s energy-efficient, 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, the VTC 6100 the VTC 6100 boasts numerous I/O interfaces including USB x 3, COM x3, Audio x2, CF, LAN, Mini PCIe x2 and PCI 104. Equipped with GSM/ GPS/ WCDMA/ GPRS modules, the VTC 6100 is ideal for vehicle tracking, monitoring and infotainment, in-vehicle security/surveillance applications. - October 24, 2009 - NEXCOM
“Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” White Paper, Available Free at www.transcorebrokertms.com
TransCore announces publication of a white paper for freight brokers, “Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” provides brokers and 3PLs with a practical checklist and other tips to evaluate commercially available software solutions. - October 23, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
Logistic Dynamics Launches 8 New Agency Locations in Q3
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management services announced the addition of 8 new agency branch locations in Q3 2009. The new locations include major markets such as Orlando, Dallas, Fort Wayne, Milwaukee, Charlotte, San Diego and... - October 23, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd - World's Largest Fully Licensed Safe & Secure Anchorage and Lay-Up Area Close to Singapore
Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd has the World's largest fully licensed Safe & Secure Anchorage and Lay-up Area close to Singapore providing anchorage services and lay-up management to ship owners. - October 22, 2009 - Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd
Stoops Freightliner’s Pinnacle Bus Receives Great Customer Response at BusCon Convention
New Energy Efficient Pinnacle Passenger Buses from Stoops Are Engineered to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Improve Fuel Consumption. - October 22, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
Transportation Consultants, Ahern & Associates to Quadruple Thomas & Sons’ Existing Freight Brokerage Services
Trucking consulting firm, Ahern & Associates hired by Thomas & Sons Distributors to aggressively expand their regional freight brokerage services up and down the west coast. - October 21, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Big Boys Moving & Storage Company Receives 2009 Best of Tampa Award
Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. - October 21, 2009 - Big Boys Moving & Storage
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Innovative Automotive Accessory
Dave H., an Ohio resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Shield Kleen concept to industry. An effective and innovative new automotive accessory, the Shield Kleen boasts a unique design that provides its users with a... - October 16, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
World-Link Communications Wins the 2009 Seatrade Award for the Technical Innovation Category with ahoy-ahoy.net, the First Seafarer’s Social Network
ahoy-ahoy.net , the first seafarer’s social network optimized for the maritime broadband connection, has been named the winner of the 2009 Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Award in the Technical Innovation category. The awards presentation was held in Dubai. The award was... - October 15, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
TeleType Truck GPS Product Line Expands to include Canada
TeleType to include Canadian truck routing for it’s North American WorldNav Truck GPS product line. The company offers several GPS models specifically designed for truck drivers. The WorldNav portable truck GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. The new software offers U.S. and Canadian truck routes, truck stop listings, CAT scales, and offers multiple point routing. - October 15, 2009 - TeleType Co.
Newly Released Transportation Software from Ahern & Associates Helps McKelvey Trucking Cut Costs, Assess Profitability
McKelvey Trucking markedly improves profitability when using newest version of Financial I.Q. 2.0 trucking software to take the guesswork out of lane analysis. - October 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
ISE Corp Continues to Build Its Engineering Leadership Team with the Appointment of Dr. Andrew Worley, Vice President of Program Management
As part of ISE Corp.’s strategy of furthering its technological leadership in hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components, the company has broadened its leadership in engineering and program management with the addition of Dr. Andrew Worley as VP of Program... - October 14, 2009 - ISE Corporation
Grimes Adds In-House Customs Broker
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has taken a significant step in completing the logistics supply chain process by bringing in-house a full Customs Brokerage. Now Grimes’ clients can enjoy a seamless, one-source capability for managing import/export services. The addition includes Non-Vessel Operation Common Carrier (NVOCC) and customs brokerage services. - October 13, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
FASTCO Gold Sponsor of TransOman
Falcon Air Services and Transport Company (FASTCO), a transportation arm of OHI Group of Companies and authorised services contractor for UPS for several years in Oman, joins the inaugural TransOman organized by Oman International Trade & Exhibitions from 13th to 15th October at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. - October 13, 2009 - Oman International Trade & Exhibitions
Motorcoach Council Partners Collaborate to Kick-Start Campaign
In the recent months, a growing number of Founding Partners have collaborated with the Council to co-sponsor and market the Motorcoach Counci's public awareness campaign, and develop a consumer website www.GetMotorcoachified.com, and related campaign graphics to be displayed on as many of the estimated 35,000 motorcoaches - ‘rolling billboards’ – as will participate. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Partners with More Than 66 Motorcoach Operators to Promote Educational Outreach Campaign
In the past year, more than 66 Founding Partner motorcoach charter companies from all regions of the U.S. got engaged with the Council to combine their resources and influence for the first time in history, to market the industry as a whole to the consumer, using one voice to consistently deliver their mission and message. Coach operators can retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign, and display full, partial or bumper coach wraps to promote the initiative. - October 11, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Ancra Systems Delivers a Comprehensive System to Hartog & Bikker Logistics for the Large-Scale Loading and Unloading of Beer
The new logistics centre (55.000 m2) that Hartog & Bikker Logistics put into operation near the Heineken brewery (s’Hertogenbosch, NL) will be equipped with automatic truck loading and unloading systems from Ancra Systems. Regarding the scope and complexity of the system this is one of... - October 10, 2009 - Ancra Systems BV
Bahwan Exel’s Logistics Solutions at TransOman
Committed to providing complete supply chain and logistics solutions using the latest technology and best industry practices, Bahwan Exel takes part at TransOman, to be held from 13th to 15th October at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. - October 10, 2009 - Oman International Trade & Exhibitions
Onshore, Offshore Services at TransOman Expo
Middle East Shipping & Transport Co. LLC (MEST), a subsidiary of Suhail Bahwan Group, is a total Freight Logistics Company. The Company formed in 1984 started as a Clearing Agent and in the last 25 years, has come to be recognized as a leader in the Logistics Industry adding various activities to its fold; providing door-door solutions to its clients. - October 09, 2009 - Oman International Trade & Exhibitions
Bellwether Services Publishes Free Corporate Carbon Emissions Reduction Educational Resource
Bellwether has created a Carbon Footprint and Clean Water Strategy resource which addresses critical challenges such as green packaging, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, water strategy, environmental audit, as well as green travel, green building standards and other emerging topics. This environmental tool also supports the recent Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order. - October 08, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Travelers Increase Productivity with Free Wi Fi
GO Rochester Direct, a leading Rochester Minnesota ride-share transportation company, has announced it will provide free internet connectivity on it's entire fleet of vans. - October 08, 2009 - Go Rochester Direct
U.S. Bulkhead Repair Lowers Refrigerated Transport Costs & Reduces Environmental Footprint
John Duenas, the owner of John’s Vinyl Repair Shop in Sparks, NV, a top vinyl restoration company, has developed a new line of services to operate under the emerging entity of U.S. Bulkhead Repair. The new service line and company will provide vinyl and structural repair to damaged insulated... - October 06, 2009 - US Bulkhead Repair
Lotussia Travel Vietnam Launches Specialist Travel Website About Car Rental
Lotussia Travel has recently launched a new specialist website about car rental, car hire in Vietnam – www.vietnamcarhire.com. www.vietnamcarhire.com offers both travelers and business customers the full spectrum of car rental, airport pickup, car leasing in all major cities of Vietnam. - October 04, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
ELFAA Cements Pan-European Credentials by Welcoming Aboard Blue Air
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) is pleased to share with you its latest press release on the extension of its membership to the Romania-based airline, Blue Air. - October 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
ENCAP’s PAM-12® Plus Approved for Use by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
ENCAP, LLC, innovator of advanced soil technologies (AST)® announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has added PAM-12 Plus® to their list of approved soil stabilizer products. In order to obtain this approval, ENCAP’s PAM-12 Plus® was required to... - October 03, 2009 - ENCAP, LLC
Global Warming in Arctic Creating Imminent Global Security and Piracy Issues
MAST 2009 will tap into the future policies and opinions of global-leaders from security and defence to address issues such as security, piracy, etc impacted by the melting of polar ice-caps. - October 02, 2009 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Palm Beach County Selects Wantman Group, Inc. for Jog Road Extension
Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) is pleased to announce their selection by Palm Beach County to provide professional engineering services for the Jog Road Extension from SR 710 to Northlake Boulevard. - October 02, 2009 - Wantman Group, Inc.
New Book Shows Life Changing RF in the Air to Make Us Green
James Gerdeman's book shows Life changing technology is in the air and it is helping to make us green. Radio frequency identification, RFID, is improving our commute, speeding shipments across the globe, and securing our fleets and communities. This is one government plan that has led us to making life changing improvements for the better. Since ISTEA was first implemented all modes of transportation have used the RFID tags to improve logistics, provide security and make traffic flow. - October 01, 2009 - JDGerdeman
High Voltage Cable Test System from CAMI Research
CAMI Research introduces a high voltage module for its CableEye M3U cable test system that permits expanded testing for insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown. New HVX Module Tests to A620 Standards. - September 29, 2009 - CAMI Research Inc.
Leading International Aviation Software Firm Opens New Africa Office
AD Software, a specialist software development company focusing on civil aviation maintenance and repair operations, with offices in Europe and Asia, has now opened a new office in South Africa to provide local support for African users of its Airpack Fleet Management System and Logistics Solutions. The new office will also enable AD Software to increase the adoption of its technology to improve safety and operations efficiency with more African airlines, as well as MROs and CAMO organizations. - September 27, 2009 - Hi-Fly Marketing
Wantman Group, Inc. Selected by FDOT – District 4
Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) is pleased to announce their selection by Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) – District 4 to provide professional services for the Design-Build – Dixie Highway Flyover project in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. - September 27, 2009 - Wantman Group, Inc.
TransCore Awarded Contract to Convert Utah Department of Transportation’s I-15 Express Lanes to an Electronic Payment System
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected TransCore to convert the existing Interstate 15 Express Lanes decal system to an electronic, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based payment system. This type of system is the first in Utah. - September 21, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
1-800-GET-A-YES and getayes.com Relaunch to Pull Special Finance Customers Today Throughout United States
AdTel, parent company to TRI, has revamped and relaunched the original 1-800-GET-A-YES and GetAYes.com brands to be up and active nation wide. - September 18, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
"Get Motorcoachified" Bus Wraps Hit the Road: Motorcoach Council Invites All North American Motorcoach Companies to Participate in Outreach Campaign
Participating motorcoach companies have the freedom to retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign. Operators can purchase a full-coach wrap, rear or side wrap, or bumper decal and may choose the decal color and messaging that resonates best with their particular demographic/region. The campaign’s diverse slogans act as a call to action to entice travelers to “Get Motorcoachified” today and experience the transformation/satisfaction one enjoys traveling by coach. - September 18, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
San Francisco Limousine Service Now Offers Green Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Nationwide Limousine Service (NLS) of San Francisco Bay Area is now offering hybrid cars featuring low-emission, environmental friendly transportation for corporate and private groups. - September 17, 2009 - Nationwide Limousine Service
Seon Design Inc. Launches the New High-Efficiency IR Dome Camera – SQ Series
Seon is pleased to introduce the new high-efficiency SQ IR Dome infrared camera. Like all Seon cameras, the SQ IR Dome is designed to meet the specific needs of mobile applications. Among its special features, this camera is protected from transient voltage through regulated power. The unit uses... - September 17, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern to Join Esteemed Panel of Speakers at Upcoming TransForum 2009 Conference
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to deliver expert insight about transportation mergers and acquisitions on speaking panel collaborated by James M. Hill of Benesch Law at TransForum 2009. - September 17, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
LAN Peru No Longer Allow Non-Residents to Obtain Lowest Airfares Within Peru
LAN Peru announced on the 1st September that, as of that date, their lowest base rate for flight tickets booked in Peru can no longer be bought for use by non-residents. Any non-resident who tries to board a plane with a base rate ticket will now be charged an additional US$ 178.50 by the airline. Any agency who issues a base rate flight ticket for a non-resident will also be fined, as non-residents will now only be allowed access to higher fares on routes within Peru. - September 17, 2009 - Escaped to Latin America
Multiple Carrier Shipping Software Expanded US Postal Service Support Yields Ideal Holiday Shipping System
Harvey Software announced that its flagship Computerized Parcel System (CPS) shipping software now provides its most complete ever support for United States Postal Service shippers. - September 16, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Entrepreneur Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14
Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14. DiMora also will be honored with a "star" on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Nov. 15 2009 ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in front of the historic Palm Canyon Theater on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. - September 16, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
Introducing the PV-Stop – Solar Powered LED Bus Stop Lighting Solution from Urban Solar
The PV-Stop is an autonomous, stand alone solar powered LED lighting system for transit applications. - September 16, 2009 - Urban Solar Corp
New International Transport Scheme Launched
Another Eco busting website from The Vyouz Network, reduces CO2 emmisions. - September 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Al Madina Logistics Supports TransOman
Al Madina Logistics Services (AMLS), Omani provider of third-party logistics (3PL), express road and airfreight transport, has signed on as platinum and silver sponsor of TransOman Expo and Conference. TransOman Expo will be held from 13th to 15th October at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. The Conference will be from 14th to 15th October to be held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb, Muscat. - September 12, 2009 - Oman International Trade & Exhibitions
Bed Bug – Busters Enters the New York Metro Area Moving & Storage Market
Bed Bugs are back with a vengeance and they have become the city’s newest scourge. This has sparked a bed bug paranoia that has a lot of people bugging out. Owner Jim Rueda says “that people on the move should be concerned about the mover they use as previous studies have concluded that... - September 10, 2009 - Bed Bug - Busters
Transfreight Adds Yard Hound™ from PINC Solutions to Further Expand Its Capabilities in Yard Management
Leading lean logistics service provider benefits from real-time-location-system (RTLS) enhanced visibility added to yard management solution. - September 10, 2009 - PINC
AutoGo Auto Transport Offers Tips for International Car Shipping
Vehicle shipping tips help customers best prepare their vehicle for safe, fast international transport. - September 09, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport