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Famous Pacific Shipping Names New Chairman and Advisory
At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group) appointed a new Advisory Board to provide governance to the fast-growing Asia-based network of NVOCC and freight forwarding companies. - December 07, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Courier Service in Rye Brook, NY, Partners with SEO Firm to Help Local Customers
US Messenger Service, a delivery courier business serving Rye Brook, Yonkers, and the surrounding areas, has partnered with Prospect Genius, a leader in online local advertising, to assist businesses, medical clinics, and law firms in need of courier delivery services. As the result of the search... - December 04, 2011 - US Messenger Service
Excel Moving & Storage Achieves Green Plus™ Certification
Carolina Moving Company Recognized for Being Environmentally Friendly - December 03, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
Aberdeen Research Explores Best-in-Class Logistics Outsourcing Strategies
A research by Aberdeen Group analyzed what outsourcing strategies used by best-in-class companies set them apart from their competitors. The survey helps supply chain companies to decide whether they need to outsource their logistics operations to a Logistics Service Provider (LSP) or what core competencies they should keep in-house. - December 02, 2011 - Argos Software
International Warehouse Group Now Offering Pick and Pack Services in Addition to Trucking in New York
International Warehouse Group, the Long Island warehouse that houses goods and merchandise for some of the biggest companies in the New York area, is proud to announce the addition of pick and pack services in New York, in addition to trucking in New York services. International Warehouse Group... - December 02, 2011 - International Warehousing
U.S. Senators Reed and Whitehouse Applaud R.I. Small Business Banneker Industries for Their Ongoing Contribution to Local Businesses, Economy
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse made a visit to Quonset Point this month to a site managed and renovated by R.I.-based and woman-owned Banneker Industries, Inc., a leader in supply chain management solutions and a past national recipient of Small Business of the Year honors. Banneker... - December 01, 2011 - Banneker Industries, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Targets New Members in New Markets
Following its recent AGM, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group has resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, to further strengthen the group’s claims to be a leading player in the global supply chain. - December 01, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Seven Seas Worldwide Launches Milk Delivery Service for Chinese Customers
Due to the growing demand by Chinese nationals for milk powder from abroad, international shipping company Seven Seas Worldwide is offering for the first time to ship milk powder to China. - November 23, 2011 - Seven Seas Worldwide
KPI Partners Releases Manufacturing Analytics for Oracle BI & E-Business Suite
KPI Partners has developed a pre-built analytic application specifically designed for manufacturing and costing processes. - November 18, 2011 - KPI Partners
The ACC RV Warranty Group to Provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" at No Extra Charge to Its RV Warranty Consumers as of 11/23/2011
The ACC RV Warranty Group, an industry-leading RV warranty and RV service plan company, has announced an agreement today to provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" to all new ACC RV warranty consumers at No Extra Charge as of 11/23/11. - November 17, 2011 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Total Quality Logistics Wins Best Places to Work Award
TQL is the 1000+ employees category winner. - November 17, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Fire Safety Firm Puts Customer Service First with Route Optimiser
SF Fire Protection Services sees immediate increase in productivity and customer service levels. - November 17, 2011 - PCA Predict
RediHEAT Extends Warranty for Heated Pizza and Food Delivery Bags
RediHEAT, Inc, maker of durable and the most cost-effective heated food-delivery bags, now offers the industry's best warranty to support them. - November 16, 2011 - RediHEAT, Inc
Topcone.com Eyeing to Become the Fastest Growing B2B Portal Through Their Distinctive USP
Topcone Inc, USA has launched its state of art exclusive B2B portal for providing solution for exactly matching the buyers needs and suppliers preferences. It is been designed in an easy customer friendly manner for accessing and managing the business demand and supply of every organisation. - November 12, 2011 - Topcone Inc.
The Buddy NightOwl Mobile Video Camera Proves to be Popular with School Transportation Directors Across the USA
tt-i launched the HD Buddy NightOwl plug & play mobile video camera this summer into the School Bus market and it is proving to be an ideal solution for Transportation Directors across the USA with limited budgets to spend on mobile video surveillance. The Buddy NightOwl offers one of the... - November 11, 2011 - TTI
TrakLok Corporation Exhibiting at NITL TransComp and IANA Intermodal Expo
TrakLok will be demonstrating this cargo security solution at Booth 124. - November 03, 2011 - TrakLok Corporation
Infibeam Starts Infibeam Logistics; Its Last Mile Delivery Network
Infibeam today announced the launch of Infibeam Logistics (IL), its in-house last mile logistics delivery system enabling a quick and delightful end-to-end customer shopping experience on the website (www.infibeam.com). In the first phase of launch, Infibeam has already started delivering to customers in Delhi, Gurgaon (Haryana) and Noida (UP). Company has plans to expand its in-house logistics program to more cities in the coming months. - November 03, 2011 - Infibeam.com
Rick Honan Named to the Board of Directors of the National Portable Storage Association
The National Portable Storage Association announced the appointment of Rick Honan to the board of directors of the NPSA for a three year term. Mr. Honan currently serves as the President of American Trailer & Storage, Inc. - November 01, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
TransGuardian Covers Duties, Taxes, and Shipping on Insured Shipments
TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), an online shipping service, provides worldwide discounted parcel insurance arranged by Wells Fargo Insurance Services. TransGuardian shippers may declare a value that includes the sales price of their merchandise and the sum of duties, taxes and insured... - November 01, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Chinese TV Interviews TransGuardian President Jim Moseley at Diamond Dealers Club of New York
Forest Zhang of New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV) interviewed Jim Moseley, President of TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), Reuven Kaufman, President of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC), Basant Johari, Vice President of the DDC, and Lou Rohde, DDC Director of Member Services. NTD TV... - October 31, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Exmar NV Trading Update Third Quarter 2011
The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV today gave its trading update for the third quarter of 2011. For full press release please fo to Exmar corporate website: exmar.be - October 30, 2011 - Exmar NV
R+L Carriers Launches State-of-the-Art Modernized Website – Remains on the Cutting Edge of Technology for the Shipping Public
R+L Carriers, a Global Freight Transportation provider, announces the launch of their state-of-the-art modernized website featuring a clean and intuitive design with enhanced shipping tools to make shipping freight faster and easier for customers. - October 28, 2011 - R+L Carriers
Total Quality Logistics Raises Close to $200K for the United Way
TQL employees reached into their pockets and raised $198,089 during the company’s annual internal United Way campaign. TQL inspired employee giving during this tough economy by matching 50 cents for every dollar of individual donations. - October 27, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Speaks at Parcel Forum 2011
At Parcel Forum 2011 in Chicago, TransGuardian President Jim Moseley presented ways to reduce risk and save money on insured parcel shipping. “It’s important to de-bunk myths in the parcel insurance industry about ‘safe practices’ that have no effect on risk and explore... - October 26, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
OnOn Shipping Expands Its Fully Online Asia-Europe Services
OnOn Shipping today unveiled a dramatic expansion of its unique online FCL container services portfolio. The number of port-to-port combinations increases from 6 to almost 100 and now covers shipments from all main Chinese ports as well as Busan, Singapore and Port Kelang into all the larger north... - October 25, 2011 - OnOn Shipping
Trailer Superstore Proudly Provides a New Trailer to Haul a Custom Built Orange County Chopper Dedicated to the 9/11 Anniversary
The Custom Trailer travels the US hauling the U.S Biker Law’s 10th Anniversary 9/11 Commemorative Bike. - October 22, 2011 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Yorkshire Retailers Save £50k with Postcode Anywhere
Online route planning service Route Optimiser cuts costs and improves customer service for Sonic Direct. - October 21, 2011 - PCA Predict
TeleType Introduces First U.S. Based Portable Navigation System with Middle East Maps
TeleType continues to expand its WorldNav navigation product line to offer a new add-on map package for the Middle East. The new maps support civilian and military navigation needs with familiar, robust, U.S. based software. The new package provides users with highway maps for Afghanistan, Iran,... - October 20, 2011 - TeleType Co.
Total Quality Logistics Expands Chicago Office; Adds Jobs
TQL Chicago has grown from the six initial employees to 56, and has outgrown its original facility prompting a move to the West Loop of Chicago. - October 20, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
IES Exec Tapped for Key Speakership
Summary: Transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., to speak at a strategic industry event. - October 15, 2011 - IES, Ltd.
TeleType Releases First Truck GPS to Support Touch Screen Tire Pressure Monitoring
TeleType releases the first touch screen tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to be integrated into a commercial GPS. Recognizing the importance of tire pressure for safety and fuel efficiency for commercial drivers, TeleType now offers an intuitive, yet advanced tire pressure and temperature monitoring system. The system is the first of its kind to offer the convenience of color touch screen monitoring for a truck navigation system. Drivers set alerts as desired. - October 13, 2011 - TeleType Co.
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Childress Vineyard to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
Lexington, N.C.-Based Winery Owned by NASCAR Icon Richard Childress - October 13, 2011 - Longistics
William C. Huff Companies Welcomes Jaclyn Henderson to Naples Office
Jaclyn Henderson will be heading the marketing for the Florida office of the logistics and concierge service company. - October 10, 2011 - William C. Huff Companies
Davies Turner Repeats Apprenticeship Offer
If Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – was appearing in front of the Dragons’ Den investors, it’s likely they would be queuing up to put their money into one of the industry’s more successful apprenticeship schemes. - October 09, 2011 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Philadelphia Shipping, Packaging & Crating Company Chosen To Ship Valuable Artwork Across Country
Local Navis Pack & Ship franchise selected by a local artist to ship well-known installation to Oregon. - October 07, 2011 - Navis Pack and Ship Philadelphia
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Three Organizations to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
The Angus Barn, BJAC pa, Turnberry Interior Design Group Added to Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center - October 06, 2011 - Longistics
Philadelphia Shipping, Packaging & Crating Company Honored for Outstanding Performance
Local Navis Pack & Ship owners receive recognition at the 2011 Annex Brands National Convention. - October 06, 2011 - Navis Pack and Ship Philadelphia
IES, Ltd. Gearing Up for a Powerhouse 2011 Conference Season
In its most robust schedule to date, transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., will travel the globe in support of key industry events in this powerhouse conference season. - October 05, 2011 - IES, Ltd.
Seven Seas Worldwide Make Waves with New Look
Website relaunch for shipping and relocation company. - September 30, 2011 - Seven Seas Worldwide
Big Boys Moving & Storage of Tampa Bay Florida Voted as "Best" for 3 Years in a Row. Most Recently as 1st Runner Up "Best Movers" of CL "Best of the Bay 2011" Awards.
Congratulations is in order for Tampa Bay Florida moving industry giant "Big Boys Moving & Storage - BIG trucks, BIG movers, BIG savings TM" who has been voted as "Best" for three years in a row. In 2009 & 2010 by the USCA and now this year as 1st runner up in the CL "Best of the Bay 2011"awards "Readers' Poll" "Goods & Services." - September 29, 2011 - Big Boys Moving & Storage
Total Quality Logistics Brings Jobs to Dayton
TQL opened its sixth office in 2011 on September 19th. This is the tenth TQL satellite office. - September 23, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
QC Software’s Guide to Building a Strong Support Team for Higher Warehouse Productivity
A well-qualified workforce is essential for warehouse profitability. QC Software executive suggests creating a culture of excellence, implementing standards, measuring performance, providing feedback, ongoing training, and providing incentives. - September 22, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
Trade Technologies Opens Chicago Office
Global Leader in Trade Document Solutions Expands Footprint to Include Key U.S. Export Market - September 22, 2011 - Trade Technologies
Holland Ports Will Feature a Pavilion at SITL India with Groningen Seaports, Port of Amsterdam, Port of Rotterdam and Zeeland Ports Participating
SITL India 2012 is Reed Exhibitions India's event for the transport, logistics and supply chain industries and will take place from 23 – 25 February 2012 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India. Confirmed participants include Arknav International, Aargus Global Logistics, Coign Consulting, Forbes and Co, Jaigad Ports and Infrastructure, Logistics India Real Estate, Online Tourism and Freight, as well as country pavilions from France, Belgium, Germany and China. - September 20, 2011 - Reed Exhibitions India
Early-Bird Savings for NAFA's Fleet Management Seminars End on September 21
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold two fleet management educational seminars in New Orleans this October. - September 18, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
FEECO and Where Did You See Me Announce Winners for First Contest
Winners are announced as the partnership between FEECO International and Where Did You See Me for the rotary ore drum contest comes to a close. - September 16, 2011 - FEECO International, Inc
Guidelines for Increasing Warehouse Capacity from QC Software Executive
Better space utilization results in lower costs and higher productivity. QC Software executive suggests maintaining proper inventory levels, effective slotting, using vertical space, optimizing equipment and workload, reducing aisle widths, and improving the layout. - September 16, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
Jacobson Companies Names Chief Human Resources Officer
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Jim Stillings has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the leading global third party logistics firm. Mr. Stillings joins Jacobson after a 20 year career with GE, and 15 years of Human Resources consulting. Brian... - September 13, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Rare Bird Trading Company Launches Asia and U.S. Operations
Partnership Helps U.S., China, and Asian Business Owners Extend Their Marketplace by Serving as a Bridge to Businesses to Help Sell Their Products and Services - September 08, 2011 - Longistics
Freight Broker Total Quality Logistics Hiring for Dayton Office Opening
TQL Dayton is scheduled to open September 19, 2011. TQL hopes to add 36 total sales employees to this office through 2012. - September 02, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics