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Jacobson Goes Global, Establishes Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. in Hong Kong
Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL in the United States, today announced that it has established Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. (JGL), in Hong Kong. JGL will be the foundation from which Jacobson plans to expand its logistics services in Asia. - January 07, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Partners with AMT; Announces New Freight Brokerage Software
New software for freight brokers analyzes revenues, expenses and bottom line profits in real time; provides a new tool for improving net profits. - January 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Chicago Public Warehouse Company Hires Drivers as It Takes Delivery of 10 Trucks - Moran Distribution Centers Inc - www.publicwarehousingchicago.com
Moran Distribution Centers, a Chicago public warehouse organization is proud to announce the addition of 10 new trucks to the Chicago public warehouse fleet. The new trucks will be in response to new growth within their Chicago warehouses and Illinois public warehouse business. They will be used in... - January 03, 2011 - Moran Distribution Centers Inc
Regulatory Alert – Technology Provider IES, Ltd., Prepared for EU Ruling
European customs will enforce its new advanced manifest rule for all 27 European Union (EU) member states plus Norway and Switzerland. All goods entering any of the participating countries must make a security filing, including FROB (Freight Remaining on Board) and Transshipments. The data must be... - January 01, 2011 - IES, Ltd.
Sri Lankan Freight Company Considers Expansion
Sri Lankan freight forwarder FPS Lanka is considering setting up offices in the new southern port of Hambantota and in eastern Trincomalee harbour to handle an anticipated influx of cargo flows for post-war reconstruction. - December 31, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
RouteOptimiser.com “Significantly Outperforms” Human Route-Planning, Study Shows
Online multi-stop, commercial vehicle route planning plots more efficient routes, faster. - December 24, 2010 - PCA Predict
International Warehouse Group Pick and Pack Services Packs Promising Outlook for American Business
Pick and pack services live up to reputation for effectively running any sized business Melville, NY pick and pack services veterans International Warehouse Group is aiding small to large scale businesses in a tough U.S. economy, by offering their third party pick and pack services nationwide. The... - December 23, 2010 - International Warehousing
Inventory Warehousing Gurus International Warehouse Group Cuts U.S. Business Costs
Melville, New York based company International Warehouse Group is providing cost-effective, custom designed inventory storage solutions, to any sized business nationwide. The thirty year old inventory warehousing company currently holds over one million square feet of inventory warehousing storage space across the continental United States. - December 23, 2010 - International Warehousing
Land O'Lakes' WinField Solutions Leases 411,000 SF in Iowa
Crop science division selects Story City, Iowa for massive regional distribution center. - December 22, 2010 - ProVenture
FreightCenter.com Hires Ben Cross as New Vice President of Sales
FreightCenter.com, a third-party freight solutions company, hires Cross as newest executive, completing key changes to its corporate structure following a year of unprecedented growth. - December 19, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Iowa Truck Services Navigates Annual Licensing Renewal
Officials at Iowa Truck Services (ITS) offer expert resources to help eliminate the challenges and hassles of license renewal by managing the process for private, for-hire and specialized motor carriers. The deadline for annual licensing renewal is rapidly approaching. Notices – such as International Registration Plans, Distance Schedules and Vehicle Schedules – must be postmarked or received by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) no later than January 31, 2011 - December 18, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Announces Completion of Two Consulting Assignments; Hiring for Third
Trucking and logistics consulting firm completes distribution system restructuring, remodels business plan and accepts new client acquisition engagement. - December 18, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
All Around Moving Services Company, Inc. Expands Long Distance Moving Services to Florida
All Around Moving Services Company, Inc. has expanded its long-distance services to include moving to Florida and or from Florida to New York City, Bergen County, New Jersey, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Los Angeles, California, Houston or Dallas Texas. They can now instantly call upon... - December 15, 2010 - All Around Moving Services Company, Inc.
Logistic Dynamics Announces New Freight Broker Recruiting Website
Logistic Dynamics launched a new freight broker agent recruiting website, www.LDiAgent.com. - December 15, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Improves Partnership Program; Offers New Benefit to Distressed Trucking Companies
Partnership program for trucking and logistics companies recently approved for financing of trailers, further easing strain on cash flow. - December 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ezy2c Launch New GPS Tracking and Safety Device for the Forestry Industry
Australian online GPS Tracking company Ezy2c recently presented their innovative new safety product to Forestry Contractors at the annual Victorian Forest Contractors Association conference. - December 11, 2010 - Ezy2c
Moran Distribution Centers Releases New Customer Interactive Website
The Moran organization, Chicago public warehousing organization is proud to announce the addition of their new customer interactive website located at www.publicwarehousingchicago.com. The new marketing and customer interactive site will allow current Illinois public warehouse customers to access... - December 10, 2010 - Moran Distribution Centers Inc
Olde World Movers is Going Green
Olde World Movers, a trusted moving company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 20 years, is proud to announce their “green” initiative. Going forward, Olde World Movers is making strides to become as earth-conscious as possible, executing all their moves with environmentally... - December 10, 2010 - Olde World Movers
IES, Ltd. Advances Dashboard Technology with iView
Summary/Excerpt: "Imagine an online mapping system where you can zoom-out to a world view, but can just as easily zoom-in to street level detail. Now, picture this same tool applied to your business." -Andrew Bullen, President and CEO of transportation software provider, IES, Ltd. - December 05, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Strategic EU ENS Webinar to be Hosted by IES, Ltd.
Summary: Transportation software provider IES, Ltd. to offer webinar on the pending EU 24-Hour Rule-- poised to go into effect in the New Year. - December 05, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Mobile Awareness Announces VisionStat™ Color Camera Systems with High Resolution Digital Monitors
Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced a high resolution digital monitor upgrade for all VisionStat™ Camera Systems. The digital VisionStat monitor presents a significant upgrade in picture quality found on both wired and wireless... - December 03, 2010 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Ethernet Extension Industry's Best Warranty Meets Its Match in Industry's First-Ever Advanced Replacement Program
Ethernet Extension Experts Offers Peace of Mind to IT and Security Professionals Looking to Limit Downtime with New Overnight Replacement Program - December 02, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Hired by Miller Transfer to Find Trucking Acquisition Target
Transportation acquisition firm to aid Miller Transfer’s expansion into the Southeast. - December 02, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Logistic Dynamics Named WNY Top 100 Private Company
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDi) has made the list of WNY Top 100 Private Companies for the 2nd straight year. - November 25, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
ParcelPal Launch New B2B Unattended Parcel Exchange Solution
ParcelPal Ltd has recently launched a new offering into the out-of-hours delivery solutions market. The system provides courier personnel with PIN code access to automated lockers using their mobile phone, as well as full online transaction logging. The system uniquely offers a low cost solution... - November 25, 2010 - ParcelPal Ltd
Longistics’ Duane Long Named Vice Chairman of American Trucking Associations
Chairman of Global Logistics Company Tapped for Leadership Position of National Organization - November 24, 2010 - Longistics
The UPS Store Opens New Location in Lower Greenville Just in Time for the Holidays
The UPS Store® located at the corner of Greenville Avenue and Mockingbird Lane officially opened its doors just in time for the holiday season. “As a one-stop shop for shipping, printing and business services, we look forward to serving the Lower Greenville and surrounding... - November 22, 2010 - The UPS Store
Betachon Freight Auditing Offers Two Week Free Trial for FedEx Shippers
Betachon Business Solutions, the leading provider of freight tracking, contract management and telecommunications solutions is offering a free, two-week trial for all FedEx shippers as way to introduce businesses to its premier freight management and auditing services. Betachon is a frontrunner in... - November 18, 2010 - Betachon Business Solutions
Shipping Sidekick Offering Free Digital Postal Scales
Shipping Sidekick (www.ShippingSidekick.com), the web's leading shipping rate comparison website, announced today that it has extended its offer for free digital postal scales until 6/30/11. Through this special offer, Shipping Sidekick is offering to its users free digital postal scales (after... - November 15, 2010 - Webplus, Inc.
myParcelDelivery.com Reach Finals of Digital Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
myParcelDelivery.com have made it into the final five of the nominees in the Digital Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2010. The Directors, David Grimes and Paul Haydock, have made it to the final selection in the Young Entrepreneurs of the Year category. - November 14, 2010 - myParcelDelivery.com™
AT&S Opens New Sales Office in St. Louis
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Saint Louis market. - November 13, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
3rd Party Service Providers Extend Offerings with Choice Logistics Around the Globe; Akibia, CTDI, and NDI Add SSLs to Support Time Sensitive Contracts
Choice Logistics announces that three of its clients – Akibia, CTDI, and Network Dynamics, Inc. – have added new SSLs (strategic stocking locations) from Choice Logistics’ global network. Each company provides same day and next day support to their high-tech equipment customers. Choice provides the needed logistics infrastructure and systems to help them meet the stringent service level agreements (SLAs) they have in place with their customers. - November 11, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Trucking Industry Newsletter, “Ahern Advisory” by Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Surpasses 225,000 Subscribers
“Ahern Advisory” transportation centric newsletter tops over 225,000 subscribers; delivers free information on trucking, logistics and the economy. - November 11, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
FPS Sri Lanka and Bertling Logistics Gear Up in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (FPS Lanka) and Bertling Logistics India (South Asia team) will work together to offer comprehensive point-to-point project logistics solutions from any part of the world to and from Sri Lanka and the Maldives. - November 04, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates Invited as Panel Member for December Conference on CSA 2010
Benesch, Attorneys at Law invite nation’s top transportation analyst as panelist for an in depth examination of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010. - November 04, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
UK Forwarders Warn Against Knee-Jerk Reaction to Air Cargo Security
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarders and other cargo interests, says that whilst the UK Government is likely to review all aspects of air cargo security following the incident at East Midlands airport and overseas last Friday, there should not be a knee-jerk reaction. - November 03, 2010 - British International Freight Association
Ahern and Associates’ CEO Andy Ahern Leads Trucking Industry in Use of New Media to Bring Parties Together; Provide Guidance
Trucking consulting firm champion’s the use of new, web based media platforms to open lines of communication and deliver valuable advice to struggling trucking companies. - October 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
First Time Entrants Make Their Mark
The expression that ‘you have to be in it to win it’ is clearly demonstrated by this year’s Freight Service Awards organised by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org - as six first-time entrants make the finalist shortlist. - October 27, 2010 - British International Freight Association
Davies Turner Sees China Ocean Freight Consol Services Grow Despite Downturn
During the economic difficulties affecting international trade since 2008, Davies Turner has played to its strengths and seen its China-UK consol trade grow despite the hard times facing many in the global supply chain industry. - October 27, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
12,000 Ft Reach Ethernet Extending DSLAM Concentrator Opens the Flood Gates to Extreme Distances and Cost-Savings Over Fiber
Enable-IT’s New 8950 Sends 100Mbps Ethernet Data out to Eight Locations, each up to 12,000 feet away, Saving the IT, Security, and Hospitality Industries from Having to Spend on Fiber. - October 26, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Longistics Chairman Duane Long Recognized for Commitment to Furthering North Carolina Trade with China
Duane Long Receives 2010 UNC-Tsinghua Center for Logistics and Enterprise Development Industry Partner Award. - October 24, 2010 - Longistics
IES Announces Launch of New Product Line at Industry Conference
The annual WESCCON (Western Cargo Conference) is a cornerstone event in the logistics and transportation industry, bringing together freight forwarders, Customs brokers, NVOCCs and other transportation intermediaries with a focus on the Western United States. With over 20 years in operation,... - October 22, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Armstrong Relocation Earns International Moving Company of the Year Honor
National relocation leader ‘Highly Commended’ at 2010 Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards - October 21, 2010 - Armstrong Relocation
Ahern and Associates Hired by JAMCO International to Expand Freight Brokerage and Logistics Division
Transportation consulting firm, Ahern and Associates to work with JAMCO International in acquiring custom freight brokers and freight forwarders that meet expansion criteria. - October 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Longistics Hosts Suzhou Industrial Park Delegates
Recent Visit from Chinese Business Partners Introduce SIP to North Carolina Economy - October 15, 2010 - Longistics
International Warehouse Group Announces Innovation in Warehousing Services
The International Warehouse Group has announced that they will be adding pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution services to their list of innovative service offerings, in order provide enhanced value to their loyal clients. - October 15, 2010 - International Warehousing
TeleType Introduces New Truck GPS Featuring Large High Definition Screen
TeleType is introducing the WorldNav 7300 Truck GPS featuring a high resolution HD 7-inch touch screen affording the user a larger map viewing area and crisp graphics. The GPS also includes Bluetooth and supports rear view camera. The GPS includes version 10 of its WorldNav navigation software featuring Lane Assist, user interface speed enhancements, improved map display, faster route calculation, and updated maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. - October 14, 2010 - TeleType Co.
United Facilities, Inc., A Third Party Logistics Company, Receives a Top Award from Fortune 100 Food Corporation for Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement is utilized by a top logistics company to save customer over $2 Million. United Facilities utilizes key aspects of continuous improvement to streamline their warehouse and distribution services to become more efficient and cost effective. - October 13, 2010 - United Facilities, Inc.