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AutoGo Auto Transport Offers Reduced Car Shipments to Terminated Chrysler, GM Dealers
Reduced shipping rates help affected dealers' reduction of new and used car inventories. - June 14, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
CrewInspector.com – An Innovative Crew Management Solution
Latvia based maritime software vendor Fiber Ltd has just launched Crew Management Software www.crewinspector.com specifically designed for crew and ship management agencies operating in maritime industry. “This is a great and brave step forward for the crew management industry as it might be... - June 12, 2009 - CrewInspector.com
Stoops Specialty Trucks Awarded “Smart Way” Certification Status by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Daimler Trucks of North America
Stoops Specialty Trucks (SST) from Stoops Freightliner announced it has been awarded “Smart Way” certification status on its new Freightliner Cascadia Custom Sleeper Tractors that debuted at the this year's Mid America Trucking Show. - June 12, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
Mercury Jet Charter Announces New Mercury Express One Way Pricing/ Empty Leg Program and American Express Promotion for Business Aviation Customers
Mercury Jet Charter, Inc., a full service private jet charter brokerage and aircraft management company, today released details of their new Mercury Express One Way Pricing/ Empty Leg Promotion for business aviation customers and American Express Promotion. - June 12, 2009 - mercury jet charter, inc.
AutoAlert Announces the Launch of its New iPhone Congestion Charge Application
AutoAlert today announced the launch of its iPhone Congestion Charge Application which allows you to check whether you are in the London Congestion Charging Zone and then pay via your phone. If you forget to pay, a reminder text message is sent to your phone at the end of the day. The application is available for download through iTunes. Alternatively, a small AutoAlert vehicle tracking unit can be used instead of an iPhone. - June 11, 2009 - AutoAlert Limited
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Technologies Launches New Advanced Shipping Software Suite
Intellect are pleased to launch their latest Intell-e Ship software solution which will bring a high level of functionality at a very competitive price. - June 10, 2009 - intellect technologies Inc
3PL Nexus Distribution Expands to 1 Million Square Feet in Chicago
Third party logistics provider Nexus distribution expands to 1 million square feet in Bedford Park, IL, adding a third warehouse to its Midwest region facilities. The new distribution center has direct access to the adjacent CSX intermodal yard and gives Nexus exclusive access to a private roadway that can be used to transport heavy containers. - June 08, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Mobile Awareness Announces SenseStat SE Obstacle Detection Sensor System Version
Mobile Awareness, LLC releases SenseStat SE (Sensor Enhancement) Obstacle Detection Sensor System for the prevention of backing accidents on commercial vehicles. - June 06, 2009 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
AseanAffairs Breaks the News of Latest Attempts to Revive Kra Canal
After more than three centuries in the works, Southeast Asia’s mother of all mega projects remains dormant. Signs have emerged pointing to the reactivation of the multi-billion dollar project, sooner than expected. - June 03, 2009 - AseanAffairs
Charlotte Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Promotes the Arts in Local Charlotte Community
Charlotte Moving Company donates their services to promote the arts. - June 02, 2009 - All My Sons
UTRS Announces Award as 2009 SBA Regional Prime Contractor of the Year (Region II)
UTRS received the 2009 Small Business Administration award as Regional Prime Contractor of the Year for Region II. - June 02, 2009 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Harvey Software Wins Innovention Award at the 2009 SWFRTP Inaugural Awards Banquet
Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) recognized local technology innovation and technology transformation at Thursday, May 28, 2009 awards banquet at Pelican Preserve Clubhouse in Fort Myers, FL. Harvey Software, Inc. was chosen as this year’s winner of the Innovention Award for outstanding work in the areas of innovation and invention as a Southwest Florida company. - May 30, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
ClickShipNGo Announces the Offset of Carbon Emissions Against Bookings Through Their Online Freight Shipping Service
ClickShipNGo announces the offsetting of carbon emissions from freight carriers with Carbonfund.org. This announcement is being seen as a dedicated effort by ClickShipNGo to minimize the carbon effects of its freight carriers, and as a contribution to the preservation of the environment. - May 30, 2009 - ClickShipNGo.com
PINC Solutions Named Inbound Logistics Top-100 Logistics IT Company for 2009
Leader in real-time-visibility enabled yard management systems recognized for innovative and practical solutions, empowering customers to achieve operational excellence - May 28, 2009 - PINC
Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
Seon Design Inc. Has Been Named the World’s Leading Supplier of Mobile Surveillance Equipment in the School Bus and Bus and Coach Markets
A customer first philosophy has paid off for Seon Design Inc. The company has once again been named the world’s leading supplier of mobile surveillance equipment for the school bus market and the bus and coach markets. Seon has also been ranked #2 overall in the world of mobile... - May 25, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication Becomes an Authorized OPTIMA Batteries® Dealer
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication, a full service automobile chassis fabrication and paint shop announced its official status as an authorized dealer for OPTIMA Batteries, the worldwide authority on performance batteries. “We are proud of our association with OPTIMA Batteries,”... - May 25, 2009 - Empire State Chassis & Fabrication
Cambridge Resources Introduces a State-of-the-Art Electronic Seal
Cambridge Resources, the leading security seals distributor, announced today the introduction of the latest innovations in security seals technology, the newly improved Manta Electronic Security Seal. - May 24, 2009 - Cambridge Resources
Beamways is One of Globe Forum’s Sustainable Innovators 100 Companies
In competition with more than 500 candidates Beamways has been selected as one of the Sustainable Innovators 100 by Globe Forum. - May 23, 2009 - Beamways AB
FreightCenter.com Promotes Connie Super to Director of Sales
FreightCenter.com, a web-based freight solutions company, has announced the promotion of Connie Super, a seasoned sales and management professional, as their new Director of Sales. - May 23, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
Manitoba Venture Challenge Advances ResQ to Final Four Set for Banff
ResQ has presented a market expansion plan that has now taken the company into the "final four" of a competition to attract new investors. - May 22, 2009 - ResQ Mobile Services
Freecycle Facility Enhanced to Boost Reuse and Recycling at The Vyouz Network
The Vyouz Network have now completed their latest upgrade and platform developments which will enhance and accelerate reuse and recycling. Existing freecyclers and other free use organizations can now use the system to promote and encourage other members of the public to share their unwanted... - May 21, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
East Coast Transportation Continues to Grow in Spite of the Down Economy
After only 11 months in business, East Coast Transportation acquires another limousine provider. The move marks the second one this year for this fast growing company. - May 21, 2009 - East Coast Transportation
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
With the expanding of Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB) into the newly developed Grimes Supply Chain Services, Inc. (GSCS), The Grimes Companies, Inc. (TGC) has taken a huge step into the arena of international logistics management. The new division represents Grimes’ continuing growth in worldwide services for its clients. - May 18, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Simmons & White, Inc. to Provide Civil Engineering Services for the City of West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 8
Simmons & White, Inc. a comprehensive civil and traffic engineering firm will provide civil engineering services for the City of West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 8 as part of the team led by Stephen Boruff, AIA Architects + Planners, Inc.. The contract for Fire Station No. 8 was awarded to the... - May 15, 2009 - Simmons & White, Inc.
Automated Valet Ready to Electrify Parking Industry at Upcoming IPI Show
Automated Valet invites the entire parking industry to attend the 2009 International Parking Institute Conference and Exposition May 17-20 in Denver. This year the show’s theme is “Parking in a Changing World.” It is Automated Valet’s intention to lead the valet industry... - May 13, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
AutoGo Auto Transport Helps Customers Get Ready for Busy Moving Season
AutoGo Auto Transport is offering solutions to help its customers save time and money as they prepare to ship thousands of vehicles nationwide. “AutoGo understands the unique needs of our customers and the trust they place in our auto relocation services,” said Gizmo Motto, Operation... - May 12, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Nissan Diesel America Appoints Dayle Wetherell as President
Nissan Diesel America, Inc. (NDA) announced the appointment of Dayle Wetherell to the position of President at the company’s Headquarters in Irving, Texas today. The appointment was announced by Claes Svedberg, Senior Managing Director of Nissan Diesel Motor Company and Chairman of the Board... - May 10, 2009 - Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Carooma's Customization Engine Helps Drive the Aftermarket Past Slumping Car Sales
While rising gas prices discourage drivers from buying new cars - and even driving - the automotive aftermarket continues grow. This is driven by the growing popularity of customization across the industry and by companies like Carooma. Carooma (carooma.com) today announced the beta launch of its... - May 09, 2009 - Carooma Inc.
New USPS Rates, Services and Discounts Effective May 11, 2009 Supported in Latest Harvey Software CPS Shipping Software
Harvey Software announced today that its Computerized Parcel System (CPS) shipping software is fully ready for the new US Postal Service® rates and services being introduced on May 11, 2009. CPS lets shippers use both domestic and international post office services to their best advantage,... - May 08, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
AutoGo Auto Transport Seeks Port Authority from the Transportation Security Administration
TWI Program prepares drivers for passing TSA Port Security. - May 07, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
How2SaveFuel.com Reduces Amount Spent on Fuel. Systems Decrease Smog, Increase Mileage and Power. Converts Any Vehicle to a Hydrogen Hybrid.
Come visit to see a live demonstration of how a hydrogen hybrid conversion works at the upcoming World Fest 2009 Earth Day Festival at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Encino, CA on Saturday May 16th from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. More information can be found at www.How2SaveFuel.com. - May 07, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Rip-Off Monster Taking a Heavy Toll of Valuables and Peace – the Solution is with Relocation Estimate
To stop the growing crime and scam in moving companies or to cease the opening and transaction of fake moving companies Relocation Estimate has come up with a solution. - May 03, 2009 - Relocation Estimate
Estes Park Shuttle Operations Begin Saturday, June 27
This will be the fourth year free shuttle service has been provided by the Town of Estes Park. - May 03, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
All My Sons Moving Reviews Site Launched
All My Sons Moving and Storage has launched its own online review hub to the public. The site differentiates itself from other similar sites by keeping reviews short and sweet. - May 02, 2009 - All My Sons
Hughes Set to Speak at Inaugural TransLog 2009 Conference
Since re-locating to Toronto, ResQ has been growing and hiring new employees, and Chad Hughes, founder and president, has been asked to appear and speak at the forthcoming TransLog conference this June in Hamilton. - May 01, 2009 - ResQ Mobile Services
Portland Movers Embrace iPhone Technology to Help Procure Customers
Portland Moving Companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage of Portland can now find customers locations more easily through the mobile map functions of Apples new iPhone. - April 30, 2009 - All My Sons
Aircraft Charter Company Oxygen 4 Breathes Easy with a 76% Business Increase and Has Significantly Exceeded Their Year 2 Expectations
Aircraft Charter company Oxygen 4 announces having completed their recent accounts that the company is able to boast an increase in sales from GBP 9m to GBP 15.8m. Mark Green advises, "Year one was something of a revelation for the industry, we surprised all of our competitors with our... - April 29, 2009 - Oxygen 4
Experts Have Warned About a Flu Outbreak But Fall on Deaf Ears, is the US Prepared ? Aeroessentials is Prepared.
Americans are exposed to harmful germs, virus and bacteria, and fungi every time they fly commercial airlines. Passengers often complain about the conditions in which they fly and many catch a cold when they travel. Travelers bring the “bugs” home and spread them to their family, co workers, and friends and so on. Oddly enough the people that are flying in the unsanitary environments are the very ones creating the problem. AeroEssentials has the solution. - April 28, 2009 - AeroEssentials LLC
Seon Design Inc. Launches the Innovative Sherpa Rapid Deployment CCTV Camera System
Seon Design Inc. has launched the innovative Sherpa, the only true rapid mobile video surveillance deployment system that can climb a pole by itself. Gone are the days of hiring a cherry picker or erecting a dummy pole in a pre-set concrete base. Deployed in less than 10 minutes, The Sherpa can... - April 28, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
ISO-Oxigen USA Offers Free Tests of Its Diesel Additive
ISO-Oxigen USA, exclusive US distributor for ISO-Oxigen PT, announced today that it will provide free samples to fleet owners that want to try the product. ISO-Oxigen PT is a diesel additive that has been independently proven to increase fuel mileage from 15-25%, and reduce emissions up to... - April 26, 2009 - ISO-Oxigen USA
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
New Type of Executive Luxury Car is Now Available
The new type of Executive Car is now available: Users can now have their private office inside their car, with desks installed, use the internet, work on their laptop, enjoy drinks from the bar, watch TV and DVD, communicate in pure comfort as if in their office. - April 22, 2009 - LimousinesWorld
EV-Charge America Launches the First Ever Casino / Resort Electric Vehicle Charging Station System in the World
EV-Charge America, a Las Vegas based electric vehicle charging station infrastructure high-tech, start-up company, launched the first ever Casino / Resort electric vehicle charging station system in the world on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Valet Parking area of the prestigious Rampart Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. - April 21, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Vietnam MICE and Incentive, a Part of Handetour Luxury Travel
"Handetour Vietnam (www.handetour.com), A Vietnam Professional Tour Operator, who specialize in High Quality & Luxury Leisure and Cultural Tours had launch a MICE and Incentive Tour Centre since June 2006 to promote Vietnam MICE and Incentive Niche Market to the World." - April 20, 2009 - Handetour
E-Z Movers, Inc. Storage Barcode Application
E-Z Movers, Inc. launches its new in-house developed barcode application. - April 19, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.