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Asia Pacific Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market to Grow at a CAGR of 12% During 2013-2017
Driven by the strong growth of the biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and clinical trials outsourcing markets, the Asia Pacific region is expected to account for nearly 30% of the global healthcare cold chain logistics market by 2017. - April 12, 2013 - IMARC Group
Tecma Group of Companies Tightens Supply Chain Security
International transportation firm takes steps to increase cross border trade security. - April 07, 2013 - The Tecma Group of Companies
LeanCor Re-Launches International Logistics Services to Drive Efficiency in Global Transportation Networks
Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) LeanCor has re-launched a unique suite of international logistics services enabling an efficient flow of goods in company fulfillment streams. LeanCor’s supplier development and transportation management services will enable customers to have better... - April 07, 2013 - LeanCor Supply Chain Group
Flash Global Logistics Appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Commitment to Exceptional Global Operational Performance Drives Staff Growth - April 06, 2013 - Flash Global Logistics
TransGuardian Pays $46,000 Small Parcel Claim
Aaron J. Spicker, a Los Angeles Diamond Dealer and member of the Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc., shipped a parcel through TransGuardian (www.transguardian.com) to a recipient in San Francisco. The contents were two diamonds insured in transit for $46,000. The tracking record showed a good... - April 01, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TruckingOffice Introduces Easy IFTA Filing for Small Trucking Companies
TruckingOffice is launching a new feature that makes it easy for small trucking companies to enter their records and print out a form they can mail in to file their IFTA taxes. - March 28, 2013 - TruckingOffice
TruckingOffice Introduces Advanced Street to Street Route Planning
TruckingOffice is launching new features which give small trucking companies the power to make advanced street to street route plans for all the trucks in their fleet. - March 28, 2013 - TruckingOffice
New York Based International Warehouse Group Offering Custom Designed Warehousing Services
New York logistics organization International Warehouse Group has announced that the company is now providing custom designed warehousing services to their clients across the United States. The company’s new customized logistics solutions will help clients find a seamless resolution to their... - March 27, 2013 - International Warehousing
Ward Truckload Express Implements TRANSFLO Express®; TRANSFLO Express Meets Shipper Demand for Fast PODs
Ward Truckload Express of Altoona, Pa., has implemented TRANSFLO Express truck stop scanning from Pegasus TransTech to speed billing, reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and meet shipper demand for quick receipt of POD (Proof of Delivery). Pegasus TransTech is the leading provider of truck stop... - March 21, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech
UK Freight Forwarders Count on Chancellor to Deliver on Wednesday
The trade association for UK freight forwarders says that this week’s budget must be a business-focussed budget if the Chancellor is to be taken seriously about getting the UK economy moving again. - March 21, 2013 - British International Freight Association
Hasoft Software Engineering Introduces Regular Expression Sorting for Excel and VB/VBA
LAselect is a professional sorting framework for Microsoft Visual Basic and Excel. It is, to date, a one-of-a-kind solution. It does not rely on Excel's sorter and can therefore offer a myriad of additional sorting functionality. LAselect is fully programmable and will sort any standard or non-standard data types. It's also an indexer, list generator, data mining tool and anything in between. - March 19, 2013 - Hasoft Software Engineering
Luxury Yachts & Passenger Ships for Sale on Ship-Locator.com
According to the latest updates, Ship Locator has now started services for buying and selling of Yachts and Passenger vessels. Earlier, the website was targeted to provide services to the maritime industry and help businesses dealing with the same. Gene Horton, the website owner with vast... - March 15, 2013 - Ship Locator
Tecma Group of Companies President and CEO Appointed to Texas State Freight Advisory Committee
The Texas State Freight Advisory Committee provides important policy input that affects the flow of trade with the State's largest commerial partner, Mexico. - March 14, 2013 - The Tecma Group of Companies
Zip Courier is Now Offering Five Options for Vancouver, Richmond and Delta Courier Services
Zip Courier is now offering five options for Vancouver, Richmond and Delta courier services. These choices include: Regular, Rush, Hot, Zip and 10 hour This level of customization ensures that customers get their packages delivered exactly when they need to be, and they pay the most reasonable... - March 13, 2013 - Zip Courier
LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities
The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
SmartTruckRoute Cloud Based Routing for Commercial Drivers Expands Service from North America to Include UK
TeleType has expanded its cloud based truck routing service to include the U.K. The SmartTruckRoute service began in the U.S. a year ago and now supports the 50 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the UK for both Android phones and tablets as well as the iPhone and the iPad. TeleType... - March 09, 2013 - TeleType Co.
BIFA’s Windsor Weighs in on Multimodal 2013 Panel
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is pleased that Robert Windsor, Manager Trade Services, BIFA is presenting the Association’s perspective on the proposed new regulations and the implications of the container weighing proposals on shippers and the container supply chain at the Multimodal 2013 conference and exhibition. - March 06, 2013 - British International Freight Association
New York Based International Warehouse Group Now Offering Streamlined Warehousing Services to Clients Across US
International Warehouse Group, based in Melville, New York, has become one of the foremost companies in the United States for logistics solutions. Their increasing reputation within the industry is the result of their complete commitment to ensuring that clients achieve a cost-effective solution to... - March 02, 2013 - International Warehousing
Got Storage Announces Units Available for Customers Requiring RV Storage Facilities in Hesperia, Victorville and Apple Valley
Got Storage has just announced that the storage facility now has units available for customers requiring RV storage in Hesperia, Victorville and Apple Valley. California has recently seen tremendous growth in RV sales as many families, seniors and couples are opting for road trips through the... - March 02, 2013 - Got Storage
OSEI Blames EPA for Costing the Gulf States & Expresses Dissatisfaction of EPA's Handling of the Gulf Oil Spill, on Fox Business Network, March 3
OSE II is a safe, non-toxic, effective oil spill clean up product that removes oil from the environment permanently by converting it to a safe end point of CO2 and water. OSE II has been used on over 23,000 spills globally since 1989. "It is time the EPA allowed US oil spill response to catch up to other countries," says Steven Pedigo. - March 01, 2013 - OSEI Corporation
Crave InfoTech Announces C-ASTRA: Crave Asset Tracking and C-FSM: Crave Field Service Manager
Crave InfoTech announces the availability of Asset Tracking Solution (C-ASTRA) and Field Service Manager (C-FSM) for the Utility Industry, which help utilities improve field service efficiency, customer service and system reliability. New enhancements in C-ASTRA provide utilities to track and... - February 27, 2013 - Crave InfoTech
Yodel Extends Relationship with Apprentice Supermarket
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has extended its relationship with Apprentice Supermarket, a not-for-profit organisation designed to help young unemployed people to develop their skills. Yodel, which delivers over 150 million parcels a year on behalf of the majority of the... - February 27, 2013 - Yodel
NAFA's 2013 Conference Media Sponsors Help Promote Fleet Management to the Masses
NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo in Atlantic City this April is being promoted by over 20 media sponsors, including many of the biggest names in fleet media. - February 23, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing App Now Available for iPhone, iPad, Android
The SmartTruckRoute app connects to in-house truck routing servers located in Boston, Massachusetts to allow commercial drivers to use the built-in GPS of the phone or tablet to create truck specific routes with the added benefits of live map updates. The software takes into account commercial truck restrictions as well as the vehicle height and weight. SmartTruckRoute helps drivers avoid costly tickets and provides additional safety. Allows Hands-free Turn by turn visual and voice instructions. - February 22, 2013 - TeleType Co.
Profits Soar for Field Service Companies via New Generation Mobile Field Management Solution
Digital Dispatcher has introduced a new generation multi- tool mobile field management system that enhances efficiency for field service and delivery businesses, enabling them to cut costs, improve customer service and grow profits. - February 22, 2013 - Digital dispatcher
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Unique New Walk in Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
System Has Potential to Double Engine Life, Powering Underground Climate Control and Tools - February 21, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Tamee L. Havrilla Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tamee L. Havrilla of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of military government. About Tamee L. Havrilla Ms. Havrilla is the Logistics Management Specialist for... - February 21, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance
CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Trucking Planet Announces Social Business Network for Trucking and Freight Professionals
Network seeks to provide economical alternative to industry loadboards. - February 18, 2013 - Trucking Planet
Yodel Plays Cupid for Thousands This Valentine’s Day
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played Cupid yesterday (14 February) with over 100,000 flower deliveries across the UK on behalf of love struck Valentine’s – a 20% increase on the number of floral deliveries it made last year. Yodel, which has several well known... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
Yodel Recognised by Retailers for Going the Extra Mile
Yodel has won an industry award for "Going the Extra Mile." The UK’s leading parcel delivery company was presented with the trophy at last week’s MetaPack Delivery Conference (7 February) at the Business Design Centre in London. The Delivery Awards were voted for by a... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
Gene Averill, Joe Averill Are 2013 Supply Chain "Pros to Know"
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Highlights Leading Supply Chain Executives. - February 16, 2013 - Avercast, LLC
UK Forwarders Disappointed with the Small Print in Trade Security Agreement
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is disappointed by some of the background information concerning the recent full implementation of mutual recognition for the USA’s and European Union’s (EU) trade security programmes. - February 16, 2013 - British International Freight Association
FreightCenter Experiences 67% Growth by Reducing Transport Spend for Shippers
New truckload optimization strategy yields large growth in load volume - February 15, 2013 - FreightCenter.com
MovingGuru Publishes Snapshot of US Moving Landscape
Interactive Moving Map Revealsa Number of Interesting Moving and Relocation Trends - February 13, 2013 - MovingGuru, Inc.
TransGuardian Shipping Integrates with QuickBooks
TransGuardian’s multi-carrier insured shipping software now integrates with Intuit’s QuickBooks, seamlessly interfacing shipping and inventory management. This service saves labor and provides greater accountability to users’ clients. Invoices, with all shipping data included as... - February 12, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Timeline Logistics, with Warehouses in Houston and Dallas, Gives Examples of Effective Cross-Docking
Cross-docking offers significant advantages for streamlining the supply chain of a business, but only for certain types of supply chains. Timeline Logistics gives some examples of where cross-docking can be particularly effective. - February 09, 2013 - Timeline Logistics
Hulcher Services Releases New Railroad Contractor Website at Hulcher.com
Hulcher Services has announced its new website, www.hulcher.com which showcases Hulcher’s railroad mechanical, track maintenance, transfer/load adjustment, environmental and disaster recovery services. The company’s fleet of heavy equipment is also featured. Hulcher.com was developed to educate current and potential customers on Hulcher’s capabilities, with 250 pages of content and an additional 100 flyers and project case studies. The site provides videos of services and an interactive map. - February 08, 2013 - Hulcher Services
Europe Remove Joins National Guild of Removers and Storers
Europe Remove, a leading company specialising in UK and European removals, has joined the National Guild of Removers and Storers and the Removals Industry Ombudsman Scheme. - February 08, 2013 - Europe Remove Ltd
Europe Remove Granted Membership in RHA
Europe Remove, a leading company specialising in UK and European removals, has been granted membership in the RHA (the Road Haulage Association), a trade association representing members of the road haulage industry. For over fifty years, the RHA has provided a variety of services designed for its... - February 07, 2013 - Europe Remove Ltd
Data2Logistics Providing Parcel Shipping Analysis Study Addressing 2013 Carrier Cost Increases
Global supply chain information and technology company Data2Logistics announces the company’s Professional Services Group’s freight parcel analysis study for supply chain cost savings addressing 2013 price increases. - February 06, 2013 - Data2Logistics
Davies Turner Builds Greener Supply Chain with Turkey
45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the UK and Turkey, developing more environmentally friendly supply chain solutions between the two countries. Davies Turner is offering a... - February 06, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
UK Forwarders Welcome News of Tentative US Port Labour Agreement
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) haswelcomed the news that the US Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association have reached a tentative agreement for a new six-year master labour contract. - February 06, 2013 - British International Freight Association
FoxTrax to Exhibit Asset Tracker Devices at the Rental Show in Las Vegas on February 10-13, 2013
FoxTrax will display Asset Tracker Devices at The Rental Show in Las Vegas on February 11-13, 2013. The Spider AT models are ideal for real-time tracking of mobile work forces and high value mobile assets that help operations managers save time, money and fuel. - February 01, 2013 - FoxTrax
Isotrak, Inc., a Fleet Management Systems Provider, Focuses on Expansion Into North America and Begins Delivering Powerful Solutions
The Company prepares for accelerated growth as it brings its proven business model to the US and Canadian markets. - January 31, 2013 - Isotrak
ThreeP Quality Systems Inc. Continues Its Joint Business Cooperation with CF Dedicated Services (CF Group of Companies) – Achieving Another Successful Installation
ThreePL Quality System Inc. (3PLQS) today announced the implementation of its TQS Fusion (Warehouse Management System – Inventory Control System) at CF Dedicated Services Edmonton Warehouse for CNRL (project Hydro). - January 31, 2013 - ThreePL Quality Systems Inc.
Aviation History Takes Off Thanks to Davies Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes. - January 31, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
New Shipping Platform Looks to Eliminate Markups on Freight Rates
FreightConnections, a Wisconsin-based Internet company, recently launched their online shipping marketplace with the intent to cut out all markups associated with freight transportation. The primary goal of FreightConnections is to reduce the cost of shipping. Existing online freight sites are typically dominated by third parties (brokers, 3PLs and freight forwarders), and therefore contain the markups of 20% or more that come with brokered loads and shipments. FreightConnections has no markups. - January 30, 2013 - FreightConnections
Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Announces 2012 Aquatics Athlete, Citizen, Coach and Organization Award Winners
Misty May-Treanor, Port of Long Beach, Dr. Jerry Schubel - Among Winners to be Honored at January 22, 2013 Dinner - January 16, 2013 - Aquatic Capital of America Foundation
Another Record Year of Growth for TRANSFLO Scanning Services, New Agreements Grow by 20% in 2012
Pegasus TransTech announced it signed a record number of new fleet and brokerage customers for TRANSFLO scanning services in 2012. Those products include TRANSFLO Express® truck stop scanning, TRANSFLO Now! anywhere scanning, TRANSFLO Mobile, and TRANSFLO $Velocity. The rate of new customer... - January 10, 2013 - Pegasus TransTech