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3dtracking and Brazilian Police Team-Up to Recover Stolen Car
With the help of 3dtracking, the Brazilian Police were able to recover a 3-week old vehicle stolen from an employee of a multi-national electronics company. - August 09, 2007 - 3dtracking
towSearch.com Offers Discounted Towing to Consumers and Fleets in Latest Version
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced: 1. Users of the towSearch system can now save 10% on towing and road service with many towSearch service providers; 2. The entire towPartners network is now eligible to be listed on towSearch.com. Of the 36,000 towPartners members, approximately 20,000 service providers are currently listed. - August 01, 2007 - towPartners
Arcline (2000) Inc., Introduces New Accounting Interface with Sage Accpac ERP System
Arcline (2000) Inc., producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software have completed the interface to Sage Accpac ERP System. This comprehensive accounting integration will allow clients to seamlessly transfer all financial transactions into one of... - August 01, 2007 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Weaker First Semester Due to Disappointing VLGC Market
The executive committee of EXMAR has reviewed the provisional results of the second quarter and the first semester 2007. - August 01, 2007 - Exmar NV
EXMAR Applies for a Domain Concession in Zeebrugge
EXMAR has applied today to MBZ, the Zeebrugge Port Authority, for a domain concession for the construction of a discharging and ship-to-ship transfer installation for LNG and high pressure natural gas in the Port of Zeebrugge (Belgium). - August 01, 2007 - Exmar NV
Security Alert: Are Your Mobile Assets Putting Your Company, Employees or Customers at Risk?
Telargo provides technology recommendations and best practices for securing mobile assets and cargo. - August 01, 2007 - Telargo, Inc.
Cargowise Edi and Agency Sector Management (UK) Announce Collaboration Agreement
CargoWise edi - www.cargowise.com - award winning provider of global integrated forwarding and logistics software solutions, has signed a collaboration agreement with Agency Sector Management (UK) - www.asm.org.uk - the UK’s leading developer of customs brokerage software and first class support for UK freight forwarders and shippers. - August 01, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
British International Freight Association Names New Director General
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Peter Quantrill as its new Director General to succeed Colin Beaumont. - July 28, 2007 - British International Freight Association
Reynolds (UK) Entire Fleet Deploys SmartDrive™
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that Waltham Cross based Reynolds Catering Supplies Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of fresh produce and chilled goods, will equip its entire UK fleet... - July 27, 2007 - Smartdrive
Timothy J. McCarthy, President of Checker Sedan, Elected to the Board of Directors of The Detroit Regional Chamber
Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan, was elected to the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors. Checker Sedan is a division of Detroit-based Soave Enterprises and part of the Soave Transportation Group. “I am thrilled and honored to serve on the Detroit Regional Chamber... - July 27, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Euronav NV: First Semester Results
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT: EURN) today reported its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2007. The company had net income of USD 134.2 million (2006: USD 124.7 million) or USD 2.55 (2006: USD 2.37) per share, for the six months ended 30th June 2007. - July 27, 2007 - Euronav NV
Fone-In Breaks the Travel Language Barrier
On-Demand Cellular Telephone Translation Service Launched at NBTA - July 25, 2007 - Fone-In
Checker Sedan Takes on Weddings in Metro Detroit Area
With wedding costs skyrocketing in recent years, Checker Sedan, the fastest growing luxury sedan company in metro Detroit, has thrown its tophat into the wedding transportation business. "We understand the most successful bridal consultants are always looking for ways to help their clients... - July 25, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Simplex Conveyor LLC Introduces the First Reversible MDR Extendable Conveyor
The first reversible single stage extendable conveyor designed with an exclusive patent pending "Continuous Roller Surface". - July 23, 2007 - Simplex Conveyor
HopStop.com Expands Into Tri-State Area
HopStop.com Expands into Tri-State Area by adding Long Island, parts of New Jersey and the Metro North area to its mass-transit routing service - July 21, 2007 - HopStop.com
Small Business Research Board Distribution / Wholesaling Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Distribution / Wholesaling Concerns
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small distribution / wholesaling companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Study: Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs, General Economy as Leading Concerns
Report also indicates one-third of small transportation companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners will increase hiring, improve existing automation, expand at current locations says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Road Networks to Get Smarter
New Uses for Under Utilized Highway Call Boxes - July 20, 2007 - Telepathx Ltd
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Granite Shield’s Revolutionizing New Line of Aftercare Products
Granite Shield™ announces a new line of aftercare products available to purchase online now. - July 17, 2007 - Granite Shield
Arcline (2000) Inc., Launches ArcGroups™ Division Module
Arcline (2000) Inc., producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software; launch ArcGroups™ division module to segregate the database into sections based on the individual transportation requirements of each customer. ArcGroups™ may be defined as... - July 15, 2007 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Nation’s 13th Largest Fleet, Salvation Army, Deploys SmartDrive™
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that the Salvation Army - which features the 13th largest fleet of vehicles in the country - is deploying the SmartDrive system throughout its west coast fleet. Salvation Army has... - July 10, 2007 - Smartdrive
The Marino Group Promotes Joanne Vishaway to Operations Manager
The Marino Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Joanne M. Vishaway to Operations Manager of Marino Parking Systems/Regency Executive Services and Transportation. Vishaway has been with The Marino Group since 2005 serving in a variety of capacities including driver, dispatcher and manager. - July 07, 2007 - The Marino Group
Advance Helps Plug Gap in Supply of Containers for Out-Of-Gauge Cargoes
In China, Advance International Transport, the leading freight forwarder and project shipping specialist, is taking delivery of 2400 new 40’ Open Top and Flat Rack containers for over-dimensional and out-of-gauge cargoes. The first 200 units of the order, which are being leased from Triton... - July 06, 2007 - Advance International Transport
GPS with Multimedia Functions
New NavAccess MX100 Combines GPS with Popular Entertainment. Functions Including Movies, Music, Photo and Ebook Viewing - June 28, 2007 - Access Technology Company
Traders Braced for New EU Customs Procedures
Shippers, and their freight forwarding partners in the EU, have been warned that they should conduct an impact self-assessment to ensure procedures and documents are in place before deciding whether to apply to become an ‘Authorised Economic Operator’ (AEO), when this becomes possible from 1st July. - June 28, 2007 - British International Freight Association
Advanced Transportation Technologies Partners with Mobile Awareness Providing Commercial Vehicle Safety Products
Advanced Transportation Technologies (ATT) has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Mobile Awareness. - June 28, 2007 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Millions Of Uk Businesses Face Penalty Charges as Hm Revenue Stalkers Scour Supermarket Car Parks Looking for White Van Man’s Private Shopping Trip
Following the recent changes in the tax liability laws (6th April 2007) for company vehicles used privately out of hours, a recent poll carried out by tracking company remoteassetmanagement.co.uk shows that almost one in five fleet owners surveyed were still unaware of how the tax change will affect their business and employees. - June 27, 2007 - Remote Asset Management Limited
A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Small Business Research Board Study: Taxes Now Leading Concern of Small Businesses Replacing Health Care Costs Which Falls to Fifth According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates one-third of U. S. small businesses plan to expand during next 12 months. Owners also intend to invest in productivity enhancements, citing improved staff training as their leading goal says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 26, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
My Little Salesman Truck & Trailer™ Releases Digital Edition
MLS, Inc. has announced the launch of a digital edition of "My Little Salesman" Truck & Trailer Catalog. The digital edition is an exact online replica of the print version of the catalog. It furnishes interactive tools for online buyers to locate trucks and equipment, and to contact... - June 25, 2007 - MLS Inc
Full Speed Ahead for Advance
Advance International, the specialist project cargo forwarder, is claiming that its recent shipment of heat exchangers from Port Kelang, Malaysia to Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia broke all transit time records for an ocean voyage by a cargo ship between the two countries. - June 21, 2007 - Advance International Transport
Freight Bill and Invoice Factoring or Account Receivable Funding … All Provide Debt Free Working Capital with Programs from UC Factors Texas, Tennessee and California
Factoring with UC Factors is a debt free way to achieve consistent working capital and a positive cash flow. For start-ups, small businesses and growing businesses, factoring provides the needed funds without the owner(s) giving up equity (taking on a partner(s)) or going into debt. Factoring can... - June 20, 2007 - UC Factors
UC Factors Offers Complimentary Tickets to the 2007 Great American Truck Show – GATS, the 2nd Largest Truck Show in America, Dallas, TX, August 23 – 25, 2007
UC Factors has complimentary tickets for the 2007 Great American Truck Show, GATS. Great rates, fast approval, no term contracts and now free tickets to the 2nd largest truck show in America. Play “Beat the Factor at 21” at their booth #7055 for a chance to win great prizes. Speak with a representative about their special GATS special factoring program and enter for a chance to win their grand prize. Call or visit the website, www.ucfactors.com, to request complimentary tickets. - June 19, 2007 - UC Factors
More Options for Icelandair Frequent Flyers with Points.com
Icelandair has teamed up with Points.com to offer members of its Saga Club more ways of using their Award Points. - June 16, 2007 - Icelandair
Exmar Shipmanagement Selects SeaWave Integrator for Operational and Crew Communications
SeaWave and Iridium Satellite today announced that Exmar Shipmanagement NV has selected the SeaWave Integrator solution for operational and crew communications aboard Exmar's fleet of 25 vessels which serve the international oil and gas industry. The SeaWave system will provide an integrated voice,... - June 15, 2007 - SeaWave LLC
SmartDrive™ Releases Dramatic Crash Video
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a global leader in driver risk management systems and services, announced today the video and data results from crash testing in Las Vegas this month as part of the ARC/SCI 2007 convention. SmartDrive installed cameras in 6 of the crashed vehicles and obtained... - June 14, 2007 - Smartdrive
Nexus Distribution and MercuryGate International, Inc. Announce Implementation of MercuryGate’s TMS as Strategic Technology for Nexus
New TMS implementation provides collaboration and visibility through their customer’s entire supply chain. - June 13, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
The Evinrude Heli-Bout Takes Flight as It Goes on the Block at Red Baron
The one of a kind prototype, 1960 Evinrude Helibout, is up for auction at Red Baron's Antiques June 23 and 24 in Atlanta, GA. - June 13, 2007 - Red Baron's Antiques
Paramount Pallet Certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Manufacture Heat-treated Pallets for Export
Paramount Pallet Inc. ("Paramount") is pleased to announce that it has been certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to manufacture heat-treated pallets for export, in accordance with D-01-05. D-01-05 is the directive intended for the use of Canadian wood packaging facilities in... - June 13, 2007 - Paramount Pallet Inc.
BSM Named to the Latest Branham 300 Listing of Top Canadian IT Companies, in Three Categories
In the 2007 Branham 300 Listing, BSM ranked 6th among the Top 10 Growth Companies, 10th in the top 10 Canadian Securities Companies, and placed 243rd in the Branham 300 listing. - June 07, 2007 - BSM Technologies
ElleJet Launches Affordable Private Jet Travel
ElleJet Aviation Services began offering one-way pricing on private jets starting Monday, June 4, 2007. “Due to our usage of empty leg flights we are able to provide incredibly reasonable pricing for private jet travel” – said Jason Wilson Assistant Vice President. ElleJet began... - June 05, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
HopStop.com Reaches 1 Million Monthly Visitors Mark
HopStop.com, the most used web site for mass transit directions in the United States, announced today that the company has passed the one million monthly visitor mark. This is quite an achievement for the independent site, which employs a small staff and has been around for just a few years. Most... - June 02, 2007 - HopStop.com
towSearch.com Expands Capabilities for Those Needing Towing and Road Service
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced to include more detailed information on the over 5,000 companies in it’s Gold Level network. From wrecker companies to full scale towing and recovery operations with diverse... - May 23, 2007 - towPartners
Southern Water Tracks Van Thieves with DigiCore's Vehicle Tracking System
Southern Water, the water and wastewater company serving more than two million households in the South East of England, has safely recovered a stolen van using DigiCore’s C-track vehicle tracking solution just weeks after it was installed. The van, used by one Southern Water’s mobile... - May 23, 2007 - Digicore Limited
Toronto Airport Limo Introducing New SUV Stretch Limousine for Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Oakville and Ontario
Toronto Limousine cater limo service throught out the Toronto area. Toronto limousine has added new SUV Stretch Limousine to their fleet. It can hold up to 16 passengers. - May 18, 2007 - Toronto Airport Limos
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Honored with Outstanding Economic Development Award: Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership Names 3PL as 2006 Winner
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) was honored recently by the Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership with the 2006 Outstanding Economic Development Award. This annual award is presented to companies that demonstrate continued investment in the community while providing... - May 18, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Aer Arann Create up to 45 New Jobs in Waterford
Aer Arann announces base at Waterford airport with the creation of up to 45 new jobs - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann
Aer Arann Announces 4 New International Routes
Aer Arann Commences Service on three New International Routes - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann