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Daifuku Webb Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Elite Line Services from G&T Conveyor Company
G&T Conveyor Company Inc. (“G&T”) is pleased to advise that it has executed a formal purchase agreement with Daifuku Webb Holding Company (“Daifuku Webb"), a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd., for the sale of Elite Line Services, LLC (“ELS”). Under the... - September 01, 2012 - G&T Conveyor Company
Easy Manifest Launches Web-Based Service for eManifest Submissions
New service helps reduce errors, speeds up submission time, notifies parties on-the-go, and complies with CBSA November 1 ACI deadline. - September 01, 2012 - Easy Manifest
LDi Ranked Top 100 Logistics Provider for Fifth Straight Year
Inc. Magazine has ranked Logistic Dynamics the 78th fastest-growing Logistics company on its Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This marks the fifth consecutive year LDi has been honored by Inc. Magazine, posting a 3-year growth rate of 77%... - September 01, 2012 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Leaman Logistics Takes New Name as CLX Logistics LLC
Leaman Logistics, the parent company of ChemLogix LLC, has changed its name and brand logo to CLX Logistics LLC. - August 31, 2012 - ChemLogix
Yodel Awarded British Standards Certification
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has achieved British Standards 25999-2 certification for its Business Continuity Management system (BCMs). Yodel achieved full certification for its network of local service centres, national sort centres and its haulage subsidiary, Yodel... - August 31, 2012 - Yodel
Turning Tragedy Into Healing
Pak Mail delivers one of their most precious packages. - August 25, 2012 - Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc
Airsea Containers Ltd Launches New Social Media Campaigns
Airsea Containers Ltd, a leading provider of packaging solutions for dangerous goods transportation, have recently ventured into the social media sphere. In a bid to increase their online presence and promote customer interaction, Airsea Containers Ltd have launched profiles on social networking... - August 22, 2012 - Airsea Containers Ltd
Service Management Group Acquires Locately: Driving Insight with Location Analytics and Mobile Surveys
Service Management Group (SMG), the leading international customer research firm focused on loyalty and service improvement, announced today that it has acquired Boston-based Locately, the market leader in consumer location analytics. Locately’s proprietary technology helps manufacturers,... - August 17, 2012 - Service Management Group
Dale Martens Elected to the Board of Directors of the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)
Dale Martens, Vice President of Sales for American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) was named to the Board of Directors for the NTDA. - August 14, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
U-Freight Group Names Wong as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
The U-Freight Group (UFL) has named Steven Wong as vice president - sales & marketing, of its main subsidiaries, U-Freight Ltd and U-Ocean Ltd, in Hong Kong. - August 11, 2012 - UFreight
Yodel Presented with RoSPA Gold Award
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has received the RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for a second time. The award was presented to Yodel’s sort centres and subsidiary Yodel Transport, in recognition of... - August 08, 2012 - Yodel
Milton Collier the President of TranZcenter, LLC Selected as an Advisor to Labor Board for the Transportation Industry
As the economy improves it is important to remember that trucking plays a pivotal role in the recovery. Nearly every good consumed in the U.S. is put on a truck at some point. As a result, the trucking industry hauled 68.9% of all the tons of freight transported in the United States. Tranzcenter,... - August 06, 2012 - TranZcenter, LLC.
Victorville Self Storage Rental Specialists Got Storage Offering New Options to Those Moving Home
Leading Victorville self storage rental experts Got Storage have recently updated their service offering to clientele by including new options for those that are in the process of moving home. The company’s new services are designed to ensure that Got Storage is the one-stop for clients to... - August 04, 2012 - Got Storage
SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing App Now Offers Voice Navigation
SmartTruckRoute app has been updated to include text to speech voice instructions and a navigation panel for turn by turn navigation promoting the app to be able to be used as a primary means of navigation for truck drivers. The software takes into account commercial truck restrictions. SmartTruckRoute helps drivers avoid costly tickets and provides additional safety. With the addition of voice instructions the handset can be left in hands free mode when navigating. - August 02, 2012 - TeleType Co.
GPS Fleet Solutions, Now Fleetistics
Iler Group, Inc. Introduces Fleetistics. Iler Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Fleetistics. (flee-tis-tiks) verb. Study of statistical data pertaining to fleet vehicle management and operations. noun. The name of a tracking & telematics industry leader. - August 01, 2012 - Fleetistics
ThermoPod Introduces Wineries and Wine Clubs to the First & Only Earth Friendly Chillled Wine Shippers made with Biodegradable Components
ThermoPod ThermoKeeper Chilled Wine Shipper enables year-round mail order shipping. Made with ASTM tested+certified biodegradable components, it's a smart green alternative to foam or pellet packaging. - August 01, 2012 - ThermoPod
Longistics’ Pat and Duane Long Appointed to North Carolina Trucking Association Board of Directors
Company Leaders to Serve on Board of Nonprofit - August 01, 2012 - Longistics
R+L Carriers Developing New Technology to Ensure Compliance with New US-Canada Carrier Shipping Requirements
Beginning November 1, 2012 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will require all road and rail carriers to submit electronic transmission of cargo information before freight reaches the border. R+L Carriers is working to update their e-communication process with their patented in-cab scanning... - August 01, 2012 - R+L Carriers
Cold Chain Market in India is Estimated to Reach INR 381 Bn by 2015, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the Cold Chain Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Transportation & Logistics Series. - July 27, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Shanklin Shrink Wrap Equipment Now Offered by Crawford Provincial Packaging Equipment
Shanklin Shrink Wrap Equipment and Heat Tunnels Get Thumbs Up Approval. Shanklin Shrink Equipment Now Added to the Quality Product Lines of Toronto's Leading Packaging Equipment Distributor. - July 26, 2012 - Crawford Provincial Packaging Equipment
Data2Logistics.blogspot.com Launches, Relays Freight Shipping Realities
Global freight bill processor, auditor and cost reduction advisor Data2Logistics announces the launch of the freight shipping-focused blog, http://data2logistics.blogspot.com/. Topics discussed include global finance, economics and manufacturing with relation to shipping logistics and supply chain... - July 26, 2012 - Data2Logistics
Davies Turner Boosts Midlands Presence with Purchase of Transit Warehouse
The strategic acquisition of a 7,000 sq m cross dock warehouse just a 10 minute walk from its existing state-of-the-art distribution centre at Coleshill, Birmingham gives Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – increased capacity to handle its growing European and oceanfreight consolidation services. - July 25, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
ASW Global Welcomes Bryan Steel as Midwest Region Business Development Manager
Bryan Steel joins ASW Global to lead business development for the Mid West Region. Steel has responsibility for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and the Retail Sector. “Steel will introduce fulfillment services and ASW’s specialty in cross docking to new emerging markets that are growing... - July 20, 2012 - ASW Global
Triple T Transport Adopts TRANSFLO $Velocity® from Pegasus TransTech
Triple T Transport, a broker of temperature-controlled transportation based in Lewis Center, Ohio, has implemented TRANSFLO $Velocity® from Pegasus TransTech to receive critical transportation documents electronically from its carriers. TRANSFLO $Velocity offers freight brokers an easy,... - July 19, 2012 - Pegasus TransTech
The Millennium Group’s Erik Hansen Elected Co-Chair of the San Francisco PCC
Postal Customer Council (PCC) of San Francisco elects The Millennium Group’s Erik Hansen to Co-Chair organization. - July 18, 2012 - The Millennium Group
FreightCenter.com Supports Bond Provision in Newly Passed Transportation Legislation
FreightCenter.com, a third-party logistics provider specializing in freight planning and technology supports measures addressed in the 27 month transportation bill that will exist through 2014. - July 18, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Lupe’s Labor & Moving Services is Announcing The San Antonio Movers
Introducing The San Antonio Movers, a full service moving company in San Antonio, TX - July 17, 2012 - The San Antonio Movers
Longistics International, LLC Retains Operations for Research Triangle Park Foreign Trade Zone 93
Global Logistics Solutions Provider Announces New Five-Year Agreement with Longstanding Grantee Triangle J Council of Governments - July 15, 2012 - Longistics
Starck Van Lines Announces Being a Certified ProMover by the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA)
Starck Van Lines announce their certification as ProMovers by the American Moving & Storage Association. - July 14, 2012 - Starck Van Lines
B2BGateway Partners with Camelot 3PL Software to Bridge Information Gap
B2BGateway and Camelot 3PL Software announce partnership to deliver fully-integrated, cloud-based EDI solutions to Camelot 3PL Software clients. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) has become best business practice in data transfer between Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs), their clients and... - July 14, 2012 - B2BGateway.Net
Latest Version of Railcar Fleet Management Software Gives Clients an International Edge
GeoMetrix Rail Logistics Inc. is unveiling the latest version of its railcar fleet management software during a two-day workshop in its home base of Calgary, Alberta. Representatives from customer companies and industry partners across North America are on site for the introduction of Version 13,... - July 11, 2012 - GeoMetrix Rail Logistics
Transportation Management Software Company Now Approved for ACI Highway by The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Arcline (2000) Inc. received certification to supply North American Trucking companies with the ACI e-Manifest submissions by fully integrating their ArcFleet™ Trucking Software product with the CBSA ACI e-Manifest portal. - July 08, 2012 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Container Cargo Traffic is Estimated to Reach 15 mn TEU by FY2016, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes Inc. launches a report on the Container Logistics (CFS & ICD) Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Transport & Logistics Series. - July 08, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Seacon Packers and Movers in Bangalore Announces the Monsoon Offer
Seacon packers and movers, Bangalore, announces the launch of a monsoon offer for the residents of Bangalore on professional packers and movers services for domestic relocation. - July 04, 2012 - Seacon Packers
Railways’ Freight Earning and Loading Attained a CAGR Close to 8% and 5% Growth During 2009-12
Netscribes launches a report on the Rail Transport Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Transport & Logistics Series. - June 30, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Yodel Scoops IoIC National Award for First Class Newsletter
Your Call, the employee magazine for Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has been named class winner in the newsletter category at the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) National Awards. The award was presented to the Yodel team by former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips at... - June 30, 2012 - Yodel
Victorville RV Storage Specialists Got Storage Now Offering Business Storage Facilities
Leading Victorville based experts for RV storage facilities Got Storage have recently announced the integration of a new suite of storage services for local area businesses. These new services are designed to serve companies by allowing them a safe and secure method to optimally store... - June 30, 2012 - Got Storage
Transglobal Express Awarded Investors in People Accreditation
Company achieves accreditation after first assessment by Investors in People; Employees praise “excellent atmosphere where everyone tries to please the customer.” - June 29, 2012 - Transglobal Express Ltd
OnRamp Transportation Services Announces New President
OnRamp Transportation Services, the national equipment leasing, sales and contractor services company, announces the promotion of Spencer Angerbauer to the role of President. Mr. Angerbauer is a 14-year veteran of multiple industries, including transportation, technology, commercial real estate and... - June 28, 2012 - OnRamp Transportation Services
Logistic Dynamics Named Fastest Growing Logistics Provider
LDi has been recognized for the sixth straight year as a Fast Track honoree and the fourth year in a row as the fastest growing logistics provider in WNY. - June 24, 2012 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Golan’s Moving and Storage is Moving
The nation’s premier moving company expands to California facility. - June 24, 2012 - Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc.
Corporate Traffic Logistics Creates Director of Corporate Communications Position, Promotes Marketing, Communications and Logistics Expert to New Post
Corporate Traffic Logistics, a third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has created a new position—Director of Corporate Communications—to serve as the internal and external brand champion for the company as it continues to grow and thrive. Corporate... - June 20, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
All Sponsors Return to Support BIFA’s Freight Service Awards 2012
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition, celebrating 24 years of recognising the best in the UK freight forwarding industry. - June 16, 2012 - British International Freight Association
Transglobal Express Releases New Air Freight Forwarding Website
TransglobalExpress.co.uk integrates new online booking and instant quoting system; Customers can access saved quotes and address books via online account. - June 16, 2012 - Transglobal Express Ltd
Chapman Freeborn Bags Another Air Cargo Industry Award
Chapman Freeborn has been voted again as the Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year at the ACW World Air Cargo Awards 2012 - this accolade marks its sixth year of success for Chapman Freeborn. - June 15, 2012 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Cool Box Portable Storage is Proud to Announce the Launch of Its New Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah
Cool Box Portable Storage announces the launch of its Salt Lake City facility. As always they will beat any price quoted by their competitors said the director. - June 15, 2012 - Cool Box Portable Storage
Voyage Manager Announces New Partnership with Oysta
Voyage Manager Ltd, a technology company that specializes in travel monitoring and tracking solutions, has recently announced its partnership with Oysta; a company that provides location tracking of GPS based tracking devices, as well Android, Blackberry and iOS based smartphones. The partnership allows Voyage Manager to track any Oysta device, increasing the company’s portfolio of GPS tracking solutions to unparalleled levels. - June 15, 2012 - Voyage Manager
The First Celebration of the Satellite Tracking Day
Gurtam celebrated a new official holiday - a day of fleet management and GPS tracking. Before Gurtam's initiative there was no special day for specialists who work in a field of fleet tracking. - June 15, 2012 - Gurtam – GPS tracking systems developer
FoxTrax to Display New Asset Tracker Devices at the Government Fleet Expo in Denver, Colorado on June 19-20, 2012
FoxTrax will display three new Asset Tracker Devices at the Government Fleet Expo in Denver, on June 18-20, 2012. The new Spider AT models are ideal for mobile work forces and high value mobile assets that help managers save time, money and fuel. - June 14, 2012 - FoxTrax
QC Software Hires Business Development Professional
QC Software announces the addition Len Weibel to their Business Development Team. Weibel has extensive experience in Software as a System sales and development for Fortune 500 companies. - June 14, 2012 - QC Software, Inc.