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Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Green Aircraft Tax Misses the Mark
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – backs informed aviation commentators who have described a possible "plane tax" as an ill conceived proposal that will further damage an industry that is already on its knees. Furthermore, and importantly, it will do nothing to uphold the UK’s competitive edge as a major hub for international carriers serving Europe. - May 22, 2010 - British International Freight Association
ATC Logistics & Electronics Named as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Top 100 Provider
Ninth annual list recognizes industry leaders. - May 21, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Choice Logistics Recognized as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Top 100
Annual list features leading solution and service providers - May 20, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Dry Underwater Welding on Tanker by Hydrex in Port of Galveston, TX
Dry underwater welding (http://www.hydrex.us) of an insert plate was done as a permanent hull repair in-situ on a tanker by Hydrex US in the Port of Galveston, Texas. - May 20, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
3PAR Selects Choice Logistics for EMEA Mission-Critical Service Parts Logistics
Choice brings leadership, inventory control to 3PAR’s expanding business - May 19, 2010 - Choice Logistics
CST Industries, Inc. Selects Sunset Transportation, Inc. as Third Party Logistics Provider to Increase Transportation Efficiency, Savings
CST Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of storage tanks and covers, has selected Sunset Transportation, Inc. to provide transportation management services and technology for its five divisions: Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products, Conservatek... - May 17, 2010 - Sunset Transportation
ATC Logistics & Electronics’ Dan Gardner Featured on SupplyChainBrain Executive Briefing Series Analyzing Bottom-Line Impact of the Supply Chain
Video interviews offer insight from industry thought leaders - May 13, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) in LCL Expansion to Pacific Islands
In New Zealand, Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is enhancing its intra-Pacific Islands freight connections with the launch of a new regular direct oceanfreight consolidation service to a range of Micronesian destinations, as well as Guam and the Marshall Islands. - May 13, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Moving Labor Company Offers Discounts for TN Flood Victims and Foreclosed Residents
Universal Moving Systems (Tri-Cities, TN), a moving labor company based in Northeast Tennessee offers relief to local residents who are down on their luck. - May 12, 2010 - Universal Moving Systems
Ahern & Associates Selected by Linx Partners, LLC to Perform Transportation Company Acquisition Search
Trucking and logistics company acquisition specialists, Ahern & Associates, Ltd., engaged by New York and Atlanta based, Linx Partners, LLC to locate niche transportation acquisition target. - May 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Underwater Inspection Conducted by Hydrex in Port of Tampa, Florida
Underwater inspection (http://www.hydrex.us) conducted by Hydrex US on a tanker in the Port of Tampa, Florida was an Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) to extend the drydock interval as required by classification societies. The inspection was a closed circuit video class inspection... - May 12, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Underwater Propeller Polishing (hydrex.us) by Hydrex in Port of Charleston Increases Ship Performance
Underwater propeller polishing performed in-situ by Hydrex US on a cargo ship in the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, increases ship performance and fuel efficiency. - May 06, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
IES Joins J.P. Morgan, UPS and Others in Strategic Sponsorship of AAEI
For more than 80 years, the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) has been one the preeminent voices of the international trade community. This year, transportation software provider IES, Ltd. (http://www.iesltd.com) will join J.P. Morgan, UPS and others in strategic sponsorship... - May 06, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Davies Turner Strengthens Freight Links with South-Central Germany
Davies Turner is boosting UK importers’ and exporters’ links with Bavaria and central Europe, building on its new, twice-weekly trailer groupage service with the region. - May 06, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ahern & Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Announce Panelists for Upcoming Trucking & Logistics Conference on Mergers, Acquisitions and State of Capital Markets
Expert panelists and keynote speakers announced for complimentary trucking and logistics conference to be held on May 25, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Phoenix; speakers to provide information on mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization, restructuring and profitability within the transportation industry. - May 05, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Schneider Freight USA, Inc. Signs with Transportation Software Provider IES, Ltd.
Excerpt: “IES, Ltd. has been a proven innovator who shares our focus. We are proud to partner with the software provider to ensure our compliance,” says Mark Aerne of Schneider Freight, USA. - May 01, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Automated Taxi Dispatch Service Integrates WorldNav Navigation
Taxi dispatch with automatic turn by turn navigation has been integrated by Little Services, Inc. using the TeleType WorldNav navigation application providing a turnkey solution for fleet owners wishing to streamline dispatch and navigation functions. - April 29, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Datex Gains Recognition on Top 100 Logistics IT Providers List
Leading supply chain software developer, Datex Corporation, is awarded 4th consecutive spot on exclusive list of top logistics IT companies. - April 28, 2010 - Datex Corporation
Ahern & Associates Secures KEH Logistics as Additional Agent Location for Thomas & Sons Distributors
Transportation analyst, Andy Ahern aids Thomas & Sons Distributors in growing their agent network through the addition of Pennsylvania based, KEH Logistics. - April 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Logistic Dynamics Launches 8 New Agency Locations in Q1
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider specializing in freight management and freight broker related services has launched 8 new satellite offices in Q1 2010. These new agency branch locations include major markets such as Frankfort KY, Little Rock AR,... - April 23, 2010 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
New Agency Agreement Set to Raise Davies Turner’s Profile in India
Davies Turner has appointed PL Shipping & Logistics (PLSLL) as its partner for ocean freight services between the UK and India. - April 22, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Agency Sector Management Addresses Changes to Trade Under the Modernised Customs’ Code at Multimodal
As well as exhibiting at the Multimodal exhibition in Birmingham later this month, Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of software solutions for the freight industry, will present at a key seminar discussion on the first day. - April 22, 2010 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
Forwarders Key to Clearing the Airfreight Backlogs
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarders, says that the unprecedented closure of European airspace is likely to lead to significant backlogs of airfreight when clearance to fly is eventually given. - April 22, 2010 - British International Freight Association
Facebook Becomes Real Time Location Based - Pocketweb with First Deep Geo Integration
Geo and mobile specialist Pocketweb showcases real time Pocket Life locations of connected friends, places and messages on Facebook. Service opens up Facebook for businesses and brands to extend their customer interaction in a Facebook context. - April 21, 2010 - Pocketweb
IES Makes Strategic Announcement in Toronto
New Jersey-based transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., made a strategic announcement at I.E. Canada’s Annual Conference entitled “Emerging Issues in Customs and Trade Compliance”. Kevin Gavin, IES’s Vice President of Supply Chain Management, announced IES’s... - April 21, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
Grimes President O’Leary Honored with “40 Under 40” Selection
Michael O’Leary, President of The Grimes Companies, has been selected as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2010. The list includes forty of Northeast Florida’s brightest and most promising professionals under forty years old. Like... - April 15, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Agency Sector Management to Debut New Software at Multimodal 2010
Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd (ASM) will be exhibiting at the Multimodal 2010 exhibition later this month and presenting the latest in software developments for optimised Customs clearance processing. - April 15, 2010 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, was recently named The Best of the Woodlands 2010 winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. The site, which averages over... - April 14, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Choice Logistics Expands Mission-Critical Service Parts Stocking Location Network in EMEA
New operations facilitate client growth throughout region - April 14, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Jacobson Companies Acquires Global Transportation Services, Inc. Establishes International Services Platform
April 7, 2010 - JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, today announced its acquisition of Global Transportation Services, Inc. (Global), a Seattle-based company providing a full range of international transportation and logistics services. This acquisition is another step for the... - April 14, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
For 5 Consecutive Years, IES, Ltd. Named as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
IES, Ltd., is proud to announce that Inbound Logistics has named the software company for this recognition, Felecia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics, says, “Inbound Logistics editors are proud to recognize IES's continued innovation. This past year was particularly demanding as far as regulatory compliance, especially in lieu of the implementation of ISF 10+2. Inbound Logistics editors feel that IES has stepped up to meet these challenges from a technological perspective.” - April 11, 2010 - IES, Ltd.
South and South East Asia Logistics and Express Markets Overview Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
This report provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the logistics and express markets in South and South East Asia. It contains estimates of the size of the markets broken down by road, rail, air, sea, courier, express & parcels and contract logistics. - April 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
WorldNav Truck GPS Now Offers Mexico Maps
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. Commercial drivers are now able to cross the U.S. border to Canada and to Mexico with added confidence that they are following truck friendly routes by using the newly updated WorldNav Truck GPS. - April 08, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Choice Logistics Adds Technology Executive Robert Bacchi to Lead IT Strategy
Corporate and consultative experience will spur innovation to drive client and internal efficiencies - April 08, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Underwater Propeller Repair Performed In-Situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain
Underwater propeller repair (http://www.hydrex.be) performed in-situ by Hydrex in Algeciras, Spain on a roro vessel suffering from severe propeller damage. - April 08, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Choice Logistics Launches Business Process Improvement Group to Foster Innovation and Drive Efficiencies
Team to align new and existing efforts to increase productivity. - April 06, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Customer Success Stories from Retrotech
Retrofit & Modernizations help clients extend equipment life, improve efficiencies and decrease operating costs. - April 03, 2010 - Retrotech Inc.
Exmar Final Results 2009
During its meeting of 31st March 2010, the board of directors of EXMAR approved the results for the year ending 31st December 2009. They are in line with the results announced on 28th January 2010. Key-figures are: - April 03, 2010 - Exmar NV
Ecospeed Marine Coating System by Hydrex Lasts on Container Vessel After 2 Baltic Sea Winters
Ecospeed® marine coating system (http://www.ecospeed.be) lasts on the Baltic Swan container vessel after 2 Baltic winters looking virtually in the same condition as it was when it undocked 2 years ago. - March 31, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
CAPS Announces Addition of One-Way Corrugated Containers to Suite of Container Solutions
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) adds corrugated totes to their full line of container rental and container management services. - March 31, 2010 - Container and Pooling Solutions
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces Advent of World’s First Copper-Based Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender at ISC West
New Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender Drives Full-Duplex 1,000MB Ethernet and power Out to 1,700 Ft/500 M When Combined with Multiple Units. - March 29, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
2010 Streamlining Global Supply Chain Operations Conference
Recognizing Opportunities and Challenges within Global Supply Chains in Order to Streamline Operational and Logistical Barriers to Reducing Costs and Time to Market in an Increasingly Challenging Environment - March 24, 2010 - Q1 Productions
International Warehousing Takes a New 'Go Green' Business Initiative to Warehousing in Florida, New Jersey and New York
Rapid population growth has caused natural resources throughout the world to deplete. International Warehouse Group has announced that they want to help restore the beauty of the Earth by following the Go Green initiative. By following this idea, International Warehouse Group is hoping to become a... - March 24, 2010 - International Warehousing
FPS Melbourne Dishes Up Nine Course Banquet to Welcome in Year of the Tiger
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Melbourne has welcomed in the Chinese New Year with a glittering function to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. - March 20, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Peter Knapp Appointed President of International Logistics Services for the Jacobson Companies
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Peter Knapp has been named President of International Logistics Services. Mr. Knapp will come to Jacobson from APL Logistics, where he served as Vice President of Contract Logistics. He will be filling the newly created... - March 18, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
ATC Logistics & Electronics Introduces Foreign Trade Zone Service
New offering lowers compliance and administrative costs for customers. - March 18, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
International Logistics Group Limited Won the Award for Customer Delight 2010
It’s official, International Logistics Group Limited (ILG) won the Award for Customer Delight in the Gatwick Diamond area. The Award was made at the region’s most prestigious business event, the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2010. Grant Ashley Managing Director of ILG, said:... - March 12, 2010 - International Logistics Group
Motorola Warehousing Event and Tour in Northern New Jersey
RMS Omega Technologies, Motorola, and Datamax-O’Neil are hosting a free event and warehouse tour on March 23, 2010. - March 11, 2010 - RMS Omega Technologies
Throughput on a High: Sovex DPD's First Choice
Throughputs are on a high at two of DPD's parcel distribution centres thanks to conveying and sorting technology from Sovex. The results? A better service for DPD's customers and reduced costs. - March 11, 2010 - Sovex