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John J. Tomoney Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John J. Tomoney of Forked River, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of security. About John J. Tomoney Mr. Tomoney has over 35 years experience in the security field. He is the... - January 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Eagle Datagistics Announces Expansion
Eagle Datagistics, a Tampa Bay data logistics company and one of the top Oracle and X-IO partners in the Southeast US, is proud to announce an expansion to ring in the new year. The firm has moved into new state-of the art office space boasting expansive views of Tampa Bay, and added three... - January 08, 2014 - Eagle Datagistics
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
GATI-KWE Shifts to e-Billing for Its Customers
Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt Ltd (GATI-KWE), the Express Distribution and Supply Chain Solutions provider, a subsidiary of Gati Ltd has launched a new project - ‘Green & Clean Billing’. Under this project, the company has taken up an initiative to offer its customers e-bills linked to... - January 05, 2014 - Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt Ltd.
Balanced Logistics Inc. a Cross-Border Transportation Service Celebrates Second Anniversary in Burlington Ontario
Balanced Logistics Inc. provides services to accommodate a wide spectrum of transportation services such as less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FL) including temperature controlled shipments. - January 01, 2014 - Balanced Logistics Inc.
The Grimes Companies Donates 3,500 Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank
Giving back to the community is a part of the culture at The Grimes Companies, and the holiday season brings many opportunities to do just that. At this year’s Holiday Charity Event with The Transportation Club of Jacksonville, Grimes donated $500 to The Second Harvest Food Bank, matching the... - December 23, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
New Collapsible Packaging Product is a Game Changer
FCA's Collapsible Utility Box (C.U.B.) is an innovative, yet economical collapsible packaging product that saves customers significant money on freight, storage, set up and take down, and packaging costs. It requires no tools, clips, fasteners or hardware to assemble and is much more economical than other collapsible packaging products on the market. - December 17, 2013 - FCA, LLC
Transglobal Express Recommended by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on ITV’s Daybreak
Transglobal Express’ provision of high-quality, low-cost international parcel delivery has been endorsed by celebrated “Money Saving Expert” Martin Lewis on the popular ITV morning programme Daybreak. In an interview with presenters Lorraine Kelly and Aled Jones, Martin said,... - December 08, 2013 - Transglobal Express Ltd
Transglobal Express Extends Opening Hours to Help Customers Through the Christmas Shipping Rush
Always striving to be as responsive to customer needs as possible, Transglobal Express has extended its opening hours for the shipping days leading up to Christmas. Dedicated customer services advisers will now be taking calls from an hour earlier on weekday mornings as well as being available on... - December 08, 2013 - Transglobal Express Ltd
Value Store It Announces New Reservation Options in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Value Store It, a Florida self storage company makes it easy and fast to reserve a storage unit online. - December 08, 2013 - Value Store It Self Storage
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Terra Weather Launches World’s First Cloud-based Weather Planning Tool for Offshore Industry
Offshore planners and asset managers will now be able to plan critical offshore activities with greater confidence and accuracy, by taking advantage of a first ever cloud-based weather planning tool that allows users to get real-time, instant weather information any time, anywhere. All you need is... - November 30, 2013 - Terra Weather
Cargo Transport Split is Increasing, TELS Reports
For 4 months of 2013 the total volume of automobile carriages has increased by 7% compared to the same period last year. - November 22, 2013 - TELS
Grimes Trucking Company Opens New Terminal in Atlanta
Grimes Trucking Company is pleased to announce the opening of a new driver terminal in Atlanta, Georgia. The additional terminal, which opened earlier this month, will give Grimes Trucking a physical presence in Atlanta, where their drivers steadily pass through on Grimes’ regular lanes in... - November 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
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