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Charleston Mail & More Offering Businesses Overnight Shipping
Businesses having an urgent need to get a document out the door and to its destination the next day now have a professional solution for overnight shipping with Charleston Mail & More, an all-in-one office services provider located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Utilizing a “we work, you... - November 20, 2013 - Charleston Mail And More
Legacy Logistics Expands Their Brokerage
Legacy Logistics, Inc. retains the talents of Jack Morrison to broaden their brokerage capabilities. - November 16, 2013 - Legacy Logistics, Inc.
Mobile Awareness Announces MobileTRAQ Vue Integrated with TireStat TPMS
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced the release of MobileTRAQ Vue, integrated with TireStat TPMS sensors, creating the most advanced tire pressure management system ever available for commercial trucks. - November 15, 2013 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Aid Headed to Philippines Following Devastating Typhoon Haiyan
Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn is extensively involved in sending relief supplies to aid typhoon victims in the Philippines. - November 15, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Chapman Freeborn and EMO Trans Fly Large Turbine for Critical Repairs
Critical to the success of this operation was the ability of Chapman Freeborn and its logistics partners to process urgent flight permits even during the 16-day US government shutdown. - November 13, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
South African Navy Supports Maritime & Coastal Security Africa Conference to Boost Collaboration Among African Navies
Some 600 maritime and naval experts are to meet in Cape Town from 25-27 November to discuss the price of piracy in Africa and the institutional and technical solutions available during the annual Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference and exhibition. It is the largest maritime defence... - November 13, 2013 - Maritime & Coastal Security Africa
Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series
"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Pluss Corporation Announces Advanced "Tech to Vendor" Parts Ordering Module, Streamlining Parts Ordering Between Busy Shops and Outside Vendors
Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet maintenance and repair facilities announces today that it has rolled out an advanced parts ordering system for busy repair shops. This new module... - November 06, 2013 - Pluss Corporation
The Only Customs Broker in Albuquerque Celebrates Helping New Mexico Clients for Over One Year
It has been just over one year now since D'Ann L Brown Customs Broker has been open for business in New Mexico. In that time the business has helped a variety of clients with imports and exports spanning a variety of industries. - November 05, 2013 - D'Ann L Brown Customs Broker
CDO Technologies Uses CORENA Solutions to Expand Their S1000D and MILSPEC Sustainment Services
CORENA, a global leader in S1000D software and implementation services, announced today that they have signed a strategic agreement with CDO Technologies, Inc. CDO has long been a recognized leader in providing the US military with innovative technologies and services vital to supply chain... - November 01, 2013 - CORENA A/S
Grimes Warehousing Services Reaches 1,000 Days Safety Mark
On October 23, Grimes Warehousing Services reached a notable milestone for safety – 1,000 days without a lost time accident. This exceptional achievement underscores The Grimes Companies’ commitment to operational safety as well as customer service. “Our high safety goals are not... - October 29, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Easy-Swap Obstacle Detection Sensor System for Tractor-Trailers Now Available
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products today announced their enhanced version of SenseStat Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System. - October 17, 2013 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
H.W. St. John & Co. Welcomes New Import Expeditor to Their Team
Long Island’s customs brokers and international freight forwarders, H.W. St. John & Co., recently brought on a new member to their team. - October 14, 2013 - H.W. St. John & Company
The Moving Experience Launches a Guarantee on Its OneMove Tax Protection Service
Company guarantees tax savings for customers who qualify for its signature service - October 12, 2013 - The Moving Experience
Grimes Trucking Company Expansion to New Lane Ave Location
Due to recent expansion within The Grimes Companies (TGC), Grimes Trucking Company has relocated to 1108 N. Lane Ave. in Jacksonville. The new facility more than doubles the office space dedicated to Grimes Trucking Company while also adding enclosed bays for in-house servicing as well as a... - October 09, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
HEVO Power's High Tech Manhole Cover Charges Electric Vehicle Adoption
HEVO Power's wireless electric vehicle charging technology selected as SAFE Emerging Innovation Semi-Finalist. - October 08, 2013 - Integrated Solar Technology
PLG Consulting Announces Acquisition of Heislog LLC
PLG Consulting, a boutique consulting firm, and one of the leading authorities on logistics, engineering, and supply chain in the United States, is pleased to announce that they have completed the purchase of Heislog, a one-man bulk logistics and supply chain company previously owned by Gordon... - October 06, 2013 - PLG Consulting
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
LDi celebrates its 10 year anniversary as a leading third party logistics provider. - October 06, 2013 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
BestGuy Moving Selected to Deliver Shvo’s "Sheep Station"
BestGuy Moving was selected by commercial developer and art aficionado, Michael Shvo, to deliver a flock of epoxy, stone, and bronze sheep to the vacant LukOil gas station in Chelsea, NJ. Sixteen sheep sculptures created by the late French Surrealist sculptor, Francois-Xavier Lalanne, were tenderly... - September 30, 2013 - BestGuy Moving
BIFA Gives Qualified Support to IMO Container Weighing Decision
The British International Freight Association has given qualified support to last week’s decision by a sub-committee of the International Maritime Organization to approve a compromise proposal for verifying the weight of containers before they are loaded onboard ships. The IMO sub-committee... - September 25, 2013 - British International Freight Association
Pluss Corporation Announces PTM-Vision's Resource Planning Module, a Revolutionary "At-a-Glance" Shop Management Module for Busy Repair Shops
Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities announces today that it has rolled out a revolutionary new “at-a-glance” management module for busy repair shops. This new module is part of PTM-Vision's Version 2 release and promises to dramatically improve communications between service managers and service technicians. - September 24, 2013 - Pluss Corporation
ALIDI Group Concluded a Contract with the Finnish Company Linkosuo
ALIDI Group has become the first distributor of Linkosuo in Russia. Linkosuo is a Finnish company, producer of rye crisps with different flavors. The Linkosuo bakery is the 3rd bakery in Finland, the leader in producing crisps. The contract with Linkosuo differs from other contracts – here... - September 13, 2013 - ALIDI
TrackNet Goes Beyond Fleet Tracking, Sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament
TrackNet, a leading provider of fleet tracking systems, is sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013. - September 12, 2013 - TrackNet
Logistics Cost Take Out Project Results in 20-30% Savings
Nefab Packaging, Inc. is a complete packaging solution provider. Recently, Nefab Packaging, Inc. was able to audit an Aerospace customers process and create savings across the logistic and supply chain. - September 06, 2013 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.
Chuck Cline Joins ASW Global as National Director of CPG/Retail
ASW Global welcomes Charles “Chuck” Cline as National Director of CPG/Retail Services. Cline comes to ASW with more than 25 years of supply chain management and logistic experience. Cline has served as President of several logistics companies and has held various management positions... - August 30, 2013 - ASW Global
Chapman Freeborn and Air Libya Launch New Air Cargo Service
This new air cargo service will be the only service of its kind in Libya. - August 30, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
LDi Ranked Top 100 Logistics Provider for Sixth Straight Year
LDi has been ranked on the Inc. Magazine 500|5000 list as the 86th fastest-growing Logistics Company. LDi has posted a 3-year growth rate of 118%, ranking 2889 overall. - August 29, 2013 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Duratus, a Real-Time Cold Chain Monitoring Service to be Announced at M2M Evolution Conference in Las Vegas
Duratus, a real-time cold chain monitoring service to be announced at M2M Evolution Conference in Las Vegas. Whether transporting pharmaceuticals to a hospital, picking up a medical specimen or delivering sushi to the latest trendy restaurant, ensuring cold chain shipments stays cold is critical. - August 26, 2013 - Senico
Peter Richards, Gulftainer Group Managing Director Soars to Number 5 in the Logistic ME Power List 2013
Peter Richards estimates that the expansion of the latest deals will thrust Gulftainer into the world's exclusive group of top port operators. Peter Richards says Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) has topped industry productivity rankings for the past five years, and that both it and Mina Khalid... - August 25, 2013 - Gulftainer Sharjah
Invata Intralogistics Awarded Another Latin American Distribution Center by Global Healthcare Leader
Global healthcare leader engages Invata Intralogistics to design, build out, and support another Latin American distribution center, this one in Santiago, Chile. - August 23, 2013 - Invata Intralogistics
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation Joins CargoNet; Increases Company Cargo Theft Prevention
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), recently joined CargoNet® to help protect their customers from cargo theft. By using this high-tech system, Sunset is actively reducing their customers’ risk of theft. CargoNet’s theft prevention services aggregates data... - August 21, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Portfolio & Benefits of Being Certified
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "The TAPA Portfolio & Benefits of being Certified" on September 25, 2013. - August 18, 2013 - SGS
New $75,000 ICC Property Broker Bond Now Available
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) implementation of the new $75,000 bond requirement starts 10/1/2013. South Coast Surety has surety programs Now in place to handle all sizes of broker and freight forwarder companies. - August 16, 2013 - South Coast Surety
Insatech Presents Price, Key Markets and Production Plans for the S3 Smart Sulphur Switch
The S3 Smart Sulphur Switch that can be used to control and document a vessels sulphur emissions. The S3 Smart Sulphur Switch is only 5% of the price of a scrubber and the key market is for vessels that occasionally need to enter an ECA. The secondary market is for vessels e.g. ferry operators in the Baltic who choose to install scrubbers that cannot handle more than e.g. 2% sulphur content due to space considerations. - August 15, 2013 - Insatech A/S
New Security System Announced
Geometrics Inc. and Sierra Romeo announce the availability of a new IED and weapon monitoring system, the Rogue Detection System for person-borne weapon interdiction. - August 14, 2013 - Geometrics, Inc.
Fleet Courier Expands as the Need for Delivery Services Grows
Fleet Courier is expanding its vehicles as the requests for courier and delivery services have increased in the month of August. - August 09, 2013 - Fleet Courier
The Safety Show Sydney: The Ultimate OHS Trade Show
The Safety Show Sydney, the final safety industry trade show for 2013, is set to take place at the Sydney Showground in September. The three-day event will be the essential destination for businesses to network with industry experts as well as gain access to cutting-edge knowledge on the latest... - August 08, 2013 - Informa Exhibitions Australia
ACC RV Warranty Announces End of Outsourcing Agreement Today
ACC RV Warranty has announced today the end of their long-standing RV towing outsourcing agreement. As the RV industry rebounds from its low point, ACC is once again poised to provide best-in-class delivery of RV Towing Assistance without outsourcing any of its ancillary benefits to industry partners. As a fully sel-contained program, ACC is once again able to provide unlimited service benefits to its customers. - July 31, 2013 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Wright Media Launches Fuel DAWG App - Lowering Fuel Costs for Trucking Companies
Wright Media launches Fuel DAWG mobile app and site to lower fuel costs for owner operators and trucking companies nationwide. Drivers and companies can access the latest diesel prices from thousands of truck stops across the U.S. - July 31, 2013 - Wright Media
Chapman Freeborn Unveils New Look for Growing OBC Division
Chapman Freeborn OBC is a specialist on board courier (OBC) division of the world's leading aircraft charter company. Headquartered in Cologne, Chapman Freeborn OBC specialises in delivering time-critical parts and important documents worldwide. - July 26, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Ready to Set Sail
There is a new option for reliable yacht transport. Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping provides yacht owners a safe and reliable alternative to transport their vessels along scheduled shipping lines aboard Grieg Star ships. The first shipping departs between August 20 to Sept. 5 from Vancouver, B.C. - July 24, 2013 - Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping
Chapman Freeborn Unveils New Look for Growing OBC Division
World-renowned for its award-winning cargo charter services, Chapman Freeborn has announced it is to raise the profile of its specialist on board courier (OBC) division following the successful global expansion of the service last year. - July 24, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc.
Beware of the Noise, Warns UK Freight Association
With final submissions on proposals for airport capacity in the UK due today, the trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers is hoping the Airport Commission does not get distracted by all the "noise" there has been on the subject in the last few days. - July 21, 2013 - British International Freight Association
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Debuts on West Coast
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping is proud to release its newest sailing dates for East and West yacht shipping and yacht transportation. - July 20, 2013 - Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping
Chapman Freeborn and Swiss WorldCargo Announce New Partnership Agreement
Award-winning air cargo charter broker - Chapman Freeborn - is supporting Swiss WorldCargo with all third-party chartering requirements. - July 18, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Viva Capital Funding Saves Time and Reduces Paperwork Hassle with TRANSFLO $Velocity®
Viva Capital Funding, a factor for many carriers, now uses TRANSFLO $Velocity® from Pegasus TransTech to facilitate commerce with freight brokers. Based in El Paso, Texas, Viva Capital Funding has been in business since 1999. It factors $70 million in invoices a year for trucking and other... - July 14, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech