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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
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
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
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
Logistic Dynamics Top 50 Logistics Provider by Inc. 500/5000
LDi makes Inc. 500/5000 for the fourth consecutive year. The company has consistently been ranked by Inc. Magazine as a top 50 logistics provider and this year's ranking of 2,496 overall is based upon a 3 year growth rate of 94%. - September 02, 2011 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Longistics Appoints Andy Marchiano as President
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that it has named Andy Marchiano to the position of president. As president, Marchiano will lead the team of people serving Longistics’ customers. As a 21-year veteran of the... - September 02, 2011 - Longistics
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI) Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
Ocean Star International, Inc., OSI today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, as innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry which provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement... - September 01, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Jacobson Companies Acquires G-Link Express Logistics
Continues to Expand International Platform in Asia Pacific - August 31, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to China’s Exclusive Claim to South China Sea
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing power struggle between the Chinese government and the governments of surrounding countries, over China’s claim to exclusive rights to the South China Sea; rights to waters that were before considered by most to be international waters. - August 29, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Imminent Threat on Shipping Due to Hurricane Irene
Ocean Star International, Inc., (OSI) an international shipping company, is keeping careful watch on Hurricane Irene as she approaches the eastern coast of the US. The storm is continuing to gain power and speed. Numerous ports in the Caribbean as well as the US have taken precautionary measures and have closed pending the storm’s passing. OSI is watching Hurricane Irene as she develops and is in constant contact with its offices in the areas currently being affected by these storms. - August 27, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
IES, Ltd. Hits the Ground Running Ahead of M1 Rollout
Transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., is the first Ocean AMS service provider to successfully pass the testing requirements for M1 and transmit data to the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) portal. M1 is the rail and sea component of ACE which is poised to replace the Automated Commercial System (ACS). - August 25, 2011 - IES, Ltd.
Freight Broker Total Quality Logistics Hiring for Louisville September Office Opening
TQL Louisville is scheduled to open September 6, 2011. TQL hopes to add 35 total sales employees to this office through 2012. - August 24, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Huyck.Wangner Australia Awards FPS Victoria a Two-Year Logistics Contract
Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria), a member of the fast-expanding Asia-based Famous Pacific Shipping network of NVOCC and freight services providers, has won a two-year contract to handle all worldwide shipments, including all import and export traffic for Australia, from Huyck.Wangner Australia Pty Ltd. - August 24, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
UTRS Announces Acquisition of Corrosion Mitigation, LLC
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) today announced the acquisition of all of the assets of Corrosion Mitigation, LLC, a corrosion services company located in Marysville, Washington. The acquisition supports the continued growth of UTRS’s Corrosion Division, which has... - August 16, 2011 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
EzPayCheck Payroll Software Adds New Features for Paying by Hours and Miles for Trucking Companies
Halfpricesoft.com released the improved ezPaycheck payroll software with new features that make paying by the hours and miles simpler and faster. 30-day free trial is available at halfpricesoft.com - August 14, 2011 - Halfpricesoft
IES, Ltd. to Join Hewlett Packard and Dell in a Featured Forum at Supply Chain Asia 2011
Mr. Tom Zinner, Director of Supply Chain Software at transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., to be featured as a guest speaker at Supply Chain Asia. Mr. Zinner will join Hewlett Packard’s Director of Distribution & Logistics Operations, Asia Pacific, Mr. Lee Wee Chuang; and Dell... - August 13, 2011 - IES, Ltd.
Total Quality Logistics Brings Jobs to Lexington
TQL has officially opened its Lexington, Kentucky, office and will hire 45 new employees by the end of 2012. - August 11, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
CaroTrans Teams Up with Leading Middle East NVO, the CSS Group
CaroTrans Teams Up With Leading Middle East NVO, The CSS Group - New alliance strengthens North America, Middle East and Africa service offerings. - August 11, 2011 - Consolidated Shipping Services Group
Oceanwide Crew Goes for CrewInspector.com Crewing Software
Online crew management system provider CrewInspector.com signed an agreement with Oceanwide Crew (Humares B.V.) Dutch crew manning agency to provide its proprietary crew management system. - August 09, 2011 - CrewInspector.com
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Growing Piracy Issues in Somalia and Surrounding Areas
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing piracy issues plaguing Somalia and the surrounding areas. Pirates have been the cause of over 100 hijackings in the first quarter of 2011 with ransom payments of more than $5 million. - August 06, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
For 12th Consecutive Year, Corporate Traffic Ranks Among America’s Top 100 3PLs
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville-based third party logistics provider, was selected as one of Inbound Logistics Magazine’s top 100 movers and shakers in the 3PL industry for the 12th consecutive year. - August 04, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
ParcelPal Offer a New Business Model for Intelligent Locker-Banks
The market for automated locker-banks, currently dominated by two main players, as well as in-boot deliveries is getting a shake up with a new player stepping in - ParcelPal are now offering an independent solution to all logistics providers, carriers and other organisations with time-critical 24-hour field service parts exchange needs. - July 30, 2011 - ParcelPal Ltd
Allworld Logistics Announces an Increase in Clients; Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet
Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet. Entry level job seekers concerned about marketing conditions can rest-assured job opportunities are plentiful in the industry, and especially in the niche market carved out by Allworld Logistics. - July 29, 2011 - All World Logistics
Cargo Security Firm, TrakLok Corporation, Has Completed ISO 9001-2008 Continuous Assessment Audit
TrakLok completes ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) certification audit. - July 29, 2011 - TrakLok Corporation
New Google Maps for Smart Route Planner RouteOptimiser.com
Online commercial vehicle “route optimiser” now includes mapping visualisations and faster address entry. - July 29, 2011 - PCA Predict
New Website Offers Remedy for Pain in the ASRS
ASRSmodernizations.com explains the benefits of upgrading automated storage and retrieval systems with tips on how to plan and execute these projects. - July 29, 2011 - Retrotech Inc.
Trulos Transportation Launches New Easier Freight Search
Trulos Transportation launches new truckload search interface. Developed on the ASP.NET platform, the new search allows users to search for available truckloads by equipment type and location. This new search will allow users to find truckloads quicker and easier than ever before. - July 27, 2011 - Trulos Transportation
SupplyChainBrain Names Avercast® a "2011 Great Supply Chain Partner"
Publisher Recognizes Avercast Innovation, Deep SCM Knowledge - July 27, 2011 - Avercast, LLC
Sunset Transportation CEO Jim Wiliams Awarded Highest Honor by Boy Scouts
Sunset Transportation’s Founder and CEO Jim Williams was honored with the Silver Beaver Award by the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest award a local council can present to an adult volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. - July 27, 2011 - Sunset Transportation
IES, Ltd. Helps Importer Take a Big Step from Shenzhen to Store
The first containers are being off-loaded in the United States following a major rollout of IES, Ltd. technology in Shenzhen. The launch has resulted in a 63% increase in volume and 50% time savings versus the same period in the previous year. The Bakers Footwear fall lineup is scheduled to be in stores ahead of their competitors’ fall season debut. - July 27, 2011 - IES, Ltd.