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Chunker Wins 2020 Real Estate Technology Award
Chunker, the leading marketplace for short-term warehouse space, is pleased to announce that it is a Seventh Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (#RETAS) winner in the Industrial category, presented by CREtech (cretech.com), the largest event, data and content platform in the commercial real estate tech... - October 28, 2020 - Chunker
Relatives of PS752 Victims File Lawsuit Against the Islamic Republic of Iran in U.S. District Court
Herischi & Associates LLC, on behalf of the families of several of the 176 victims who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was allegedly shot down by Iranian air defenses, has filed a suit in D.C. District Court against the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard... - October 27, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
BYD Delivers Battery-Electric Buses to Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced the delivery of two American-made battery-electric K9S buses to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA). The highly reliable and safe K9S 35-ft electric bus equipped with a 266kWh iron phosphate battery and can be fully charged in 3 to 4 hours. The buses... - October 23, 2020 - BYD
Citi Bike Miami Offers Free Rides on Election Day
Citi Bike Miami, the official bikeshare program for the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, and Bay Harbor Islands is offering free rides for Election Day on November 3, 2020 in partnership with Spread The Vote. - October 21, 2020 - Citi Bike Miami Operated by Deco Bike LLC
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Welcomes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - October 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Van Lines Expands New York Scope
Veteran Long Island Mover Joins Coast-to-Coast Relocation Network - October 21, 2020 - National Van Lines
Tiffin Motorhomes Selects PressurePro(TM) as Standard TPMS Offering
Luxury Motorhome manufacturer selects PressurePro Tire Performance Management Solutions as a standard safety option across their PowerGlide Chassis. - October 21, 2020 - PressurePro Inc.
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Companies Transform Warehouse Operations with NetSuite WMS
NetSuite WMS allows real-time updates and insights to reduce errors and increase flexibility in warehouse management. - October 19, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Businesses Adapt to Supply Chain Disruptions with NetSuite
Employing NetSuite solutions has allowed businesses to reduce operational costs and overcome COVID-19’s supply chain disruptions and challenges. - October 18, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
JetPack Aviation Flying Motorcycle “SPEEDER” Set to Fly
More Than Just Mystery JetPacks Will Be Flying Over Los Angeles - October 16, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation
BYD Brings Zero Emission Refuse Collection to Sunshine State
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Tuesday the City of Ocala, Florida will add five Class 8 battery-electric refuse trucks to its fleet, making it one of the first cities in Florida to adopt BYD’s innovative zero-emission technology. The trucks will be assembled in the United States with union... - October 15, 2020 - BYD
Novara GeoSolutions Awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty Designation
Novara GeoSolutions (Novara) (www.novarageo.com), a multi-disciplined organization providing solutions for asset management, compliance, integrity management, operational improvement and other geospatial needs, announces it has been awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty status. This significant... - October 14, 2020 - Novara GeoSolutions
PigeonShip’s 4.9 Google Rating Makes It Canada’s Highest Rated Delivery Service
Delivery services within Canada are essential. Consumers rate delivery providers and many have operated for decades. PigeonShip, operating in Canada for only 24 months, is currently the highest rated delivery service. - October 09, 2020 - PigeonShip
FitzMark Acquires Mannings Truck Brokerage from OIG
FitzMark, a leading technology-enabled third party logistics solutions company, announced it has acquired Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a portfolio company of private equity firm Optimal Investment Group (“OIG”). Manning’s, a 50-year-old freight brokerage based in Omaha, NE, built a best-in-class reputation with midwest shippers and carriers alike in the food and agriscience spaces. - October 08, 2020 - Optimal Investment Group
BYD Sends Clean American-Made Buses to Columbia, MO
BYD North America announced Tuesday it has delivered four American-made battery-electric K7M buses to the City of Columbia, Missouri’s transit agency Go COMO. BYD’s nimble, state-of-the art zero-emission 30-foot K7M battery electric buses, manufactured in the United States, are perfect... - October 08, 2020 - BYD
360-Access Helps Businesses Reach the 61 Million Americans Who Live with Disabilities
Online service provides a platform for businesses to share accessibility features with the Disability Community. - October 06, 2020 - Abator Information Services
JMC Global Taps Winmore’s Customer Success Platform to Re-Assess and Refine Commercial Operations
Global Logistics Leader Selects Winmore to Digitize Commercial Processes and Support Long-Term Growth - September 30, 2020 - Winmore
Kirsch Transportation Accelerates Digital Transformation with Winmore Software
Winmore’s Customer Success Platform Supports Omaha, Nebraska-based Freight Shipping and Trucking Company’s Commercial Operations - September 23, 2020 - Winmore
DockMaster Launches Online Sales Integration Powered by SpeedyDock
DockMaster Software is pleased to announce the launch of an online sales integration, powered by SpeedyDock, one of DockMaster’s valued integration partners. The integration creates an e-commerce platform for marine operators to conduct online sales using Shopify. DockMaster is excited to... - September 15, 2020 - DockMaster Software
Aircraft Towing Systems’ Prototype Testing Scheduled for Early Spring
Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC is constructing its underground pull-car and above-ground towing system prototype and will soon dig its underground-rail channel. ATS will test and transport a used 727 jet that the company purchased last winter to test the ATS system in spring. - September 15, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Freight Girlz Launches Live Rate Per Mile Data by Equipment Type and Publishes Their Dispatch Log on Their Website for Customer Transparency
Freight Girlz has become a well-recognized leader in truck dispatching. Providing dispatch services across all 48 States and Canada for over the road trucks. Procuring the highest rates in the industry with a professional team of dispatchers. - September 14, 2020 - Freight Girlz
SportsTraq GPS Auto Steering & Line Marking for Athletic Fields
Traqnology announces North American distribution of its iPad driven GPS Autosteering & Line Marking product, SportsTraq. SportsTraq is the first system of its kind developed for the Athletic Field market with scalability and high productivity in its design. SportsTraq is backed by North... - September 09, 2020 - Traqnology North America
Freight Revenue Expected to Recover Within 4-5 Months to Pre-COVID Levels: Praxis Global Alliance Study
A recent study by Praxis Global Alliance, a leading management consulting and advisory firm, and Zetwerk, an Indian B2B marketplace for manufacturing products and services, highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the overall roads and railways sector. - September 09, 2020 - Praxis Global Alliance
ARIDO Presenting APPLETINIES, ELEVÉ, 6X During Toronto Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - September 08, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry
FBI Investigates "Jetpack" Sighting Over LAX
FAA Has Only Certified One True JetPack - September 08, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation
WBAT Safety Introduces Faith Technologies as Most Recent Subscriber
WBAT Safety is proud to introduce Faith Technologies as the most recent ASAP facilitation services subscriber and subscriber of the Platform+Support program. Faith Technologies, Inc. was established in 1972 and has become an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering,... - September 04, 2020 - WBAT Safety
E.J. Ward Inc. Announces New Organizational Structure with the Formation of Two New Operating Business Groups
A new organizational structure within E.J. Ward Inc. provides increased product value offering for customers. - September 02, 2020 - E.J. Ward, Inc.
BYD Motor Coaches Selected for California Purchasing Contract
BYD announced Monday its participation in a statewide contract will allow American transit agencies to leverage California’s purchase power to buy U.S.-built zero-emission BYD battery-electric motor coaches, made by union employees in Lancaster, California. The state selected three models... - September 02, 2020 - BYD
South West Logistics Inc. Ensures Website Security to Protect Its Customers
Google pushes to have the internet more secure by having their browsers notify their users of a website's security. How does this affect your business? - August 29, 2020 - South West Logistics Inc.
Odyne Systems, LLC and EnerDel, Inc. Secure Agreement for Battery Supply
Odyne Systems, LLC announced a multi-year agreement with EnerDel, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, to provide EnerDel’s PE500-403 Vigor + units for use in Odyne’s hybrid and electric systems for medium and heavy duty trucks. “EnerDel is excited to have... - August 27, 2020 - Odyne Systems, LLC
BYD Delivers First Electric Bus Fleet to the Caribbean
BYD (Build Your Dreams) delivered the first electric bus fleet for public transport in the Caribbean, opening up an exciting new chapter in the region’s efforts to tackle climate change. The Barbados Transport Board recently received 33 BYD battery-electric buses and two more of the 30-foot... - August 26, 2020 - BYD
Alignment Simple Solutions Expands GSA Product Pricing to NGO and All Fleet Operators
Alignment Simple Solutions, the leader in portable wheel alignment solutions, is expanding their government products and pricing to all fleet owners, local and state government entities. - August 20, 2020 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
BYD will supply 30 more buses to Madrid’s EMT as Part of Spain’s Largest-Ever e-Bus Purchase
As part of Spain’s largest-ever electric bus order, BYD, the world’s leading electric bus manufacturer, will supply 30 40-foot pure electric buses for public transportation operations in Madrid, the Municipal Transport Company of Madrid, (EMT Madrid) announced. The announcement in the... - August 20, 2020 - BYD
The Transportation Industry’s Premier Sleep Apnea and Fatigue Management Company Names New CEO
Board of Directors officially taps SleepSafe Drivers® long-time second in command, Adrian Knight, to lead the company following the founder’s retirement in early Q2. SleepSafe Drivers announces a change in its leadership, Adrian Knight, current COO, is named President and CEO following... - August 19, 2020 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
New Jersey Mover Signs Multiyear Contract
Jersey Shore Moving & Storage inks a multiyear pact to remain a member of the National Van Lines family of interstate-moving agents. - August 16, 2020 - National Van Lines
Axle Raises $27.7M to Finance America’s Freight Brokers: Anthemis and Techstars Participate in Financing
Axle, a cash flow management solution for the freight and logistics industry, announced today it has raised $27.7M in debt and equity financing. Leading fintech investors Anthemis and Techstars participated in the round. Including money previously raised from top freight-tech investors, such as... - August 14, 2020 - Axle Payments
Kansas City International Airport Adds Three BYD Buses
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it delivered three more K7M buses to the Kansas City International Airport (KCI), the first in the nation to use battery-electric buses to serve its passengers. The 30-foot K7M buses will serve as parking lot shuttles, bringing passengers to the airport terminals. - August 14, 2020 - BYD
WBAT Safety Welcomes California Aeronautical University as Newest Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is pleased to welcome California Aeronautical University (CAU) as the latest operator to join the WBAT Safety platform as a Platform+Support and ASAP facilitation services subscriber. California Aeronautical University offers professional pilot degree programs as well as aircraft... - August 13, 2020 - WBAT Safety
LurnAgile Joins the Scaled Agile Partner Network
LurnAgile, a woman owned small business based in Phoenix, AZ announced today that it has joined the Scaled Agile Partner Network as a Silver Transformation Partner. This worldwide network includes transformation and platform providers who help enterprises facilitate and accelerate business results... - August 11, 2020 - LurnAgile
ShipGo Reinvents the Way People Travel
ShipGo, a luggage shipping service, is the newest company launched by parent company Ship Sticks. ShipGo specializes in creating a seamless, safe, and convenient travel experience for customers around the globe. ShipGo changes the way people travel by creating an easy and affordable alternative to... - August 10, 2020 - Ship Sticks
Red Hook Terminals to Deploy Largest Electric Truck Fleet on US East Coast
Red Hook Terminals has ordered a fleet of ten BYD 8Y all-electric yard tractors, from BYD’s local truck dealer, Hudson County Motors. This zero-emission fleet will be deployed at Red Hook Terminal’s intermodal yard in Port Newark, NJ, and will be the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric... - August 08, 2020 - BYD
CarBikeMovers Now Become India's Largest Transport Network
When it comes to car transport in India, it seems that carbikemovers.com has stamped its mark of supremacy over the sector. With over 10,000 transport companies for car and bike shifting associated and over 5 Lakh customers happily served, the transport aggregator is now the largest transport network of India. This website completed 5 successful years of connecting customers with bike and car movers has been at the front of innovation and professionalism in the country. - August 07, 2020 - CarBikeMovers
Dupage Aviation to Purchase 5 More Business Jets to Meet Leasing Demand Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Dupage Aviation purchases new aircraft due to increased travel demand amongst the pandemic. - August 04, 2020 - Dupage Aviation
BYD Care Donates 100,000 Masks to Los Angeles Unified
FDA-certified masks will go to students, teachers and administrators. - August 01, 2020 - BYD
Durante Rentals Appoints Liam J. Harrington as President
Durante Rentals announced the appointment of Liam J. Harrington as their new President. In this expanded role, Liam will be responsible for day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, technology, and finance. Prior to this promotion, Liam had served as Durante Rentals Chief Operating Officer since May... - July 31, 2020 - Durante Rentals
BYD Buses Log U.S. Record 13 Million Zero-Emission Miles
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Tuesday its customers’ battery-electric buses have logged a U.S. record 13 million miles of zero-emission operations, in the process saving over 16,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. More than 50 customers across the United States are operating U.S. - July 31, 2020 - BYD
BYD, Apparent Resume Work on Intelligent Solar Energy Project
Partners to Present at 37th Annual International Battery Seminar and Exhibit - July 29, 2020 - BYD
BYD, AVTA Establish Endowment Through Antelope Valley College Foundation
With a goal of helping create a skilled workforce for the growing zero emission transportation sector, BYD and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority announced they have established a program endowment in perpetuity with the Antelope Valley College Foundation. Each partner provided $5,000 toward... - July 26, 2020 - BYD
Jersey City to Receive First Electric Refuse Trucks
Hudson County Motors and BYD announced today that they will provide the first all-electric refuse trucks on the US East Coast capable of working an entire route. These five all-electric rear loader collection trucks will go to work on normal daily collection routes, providing regular zero-emission... - July 25, 2020 - BYD
California Mover Aims to Go Global
Rancho Cordova, California-based Tony’s Sons Moving & Storage has joined National Van Lines to achieve its global expansion plans. - July 24, 2020 - National Van Lines