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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.
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
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
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
ATC Logistics & Electronics’ President Antony Francis Recognized as a “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
New initiatives to help customers cut costs and increase efficiencies help secure award. - March 05, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
New Warehouse Equipment and Supplies Marketplace from IndustrialPR.net
New warehousing solutions for domestic and international manufacturers offered by IndustrialPR.net, a division of Industrial Leaders Group (ILG). - March 04, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
UK Freight Forwarders Association Uses Multimodal 2010 to Promote Its Offering
BIFA – the British International Freight Association – is attending Multimodal 2010 and looking forward to meeting existing and prospective members and to bringing its message to the wider UK freight industry. - March 04, 2010 - British International Freight Association
Choice Logistics’ Executive Vice President Gary Weiss Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2010 ‘Pros to Know’ List
Award recognizes proactive cost-saving business process improvements - February 26, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Underwater Ship Repair Experts Repair 40 Ton Azimuth Thruster In-Situ in Port Gentil, Gabon
Underwater ship repair (http://www.hydrex.be) specialists, Hydrex, repaired a 40 ton azimuth thruster on an offshore crane barge in Port Gentil, Gabon while the vessel stayed at anchorage. - February 25, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
DX Group Targets Royal Mail Special Delivery Business Customers with Improved SecureDX Service
DX Group, the only UK-wide postal company to have its own end-to-end operation that is not reliant on Royal Mail, has today unveiled changes to its next day service, SecureDX. Important items can be sent to any UK postcode address for up to 30 per cent less than Royal Mail Special Delivery... - February 24, 2010 - The DX Group
Choice Logistics Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai to Better Serve Middle East
Location provides more efficient and less expensive regional access for mission-critical service parts. - February 18, 2010 - Choice Logistics
Africa Project Logistics Awards: Website Launched
Africa Project Logistics Awards website was launched today. - February 13, 2010 - East Africa Cement Forum and Exhibition
Free Truck Friendly Mapping via Google Earth
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. For small to midsized fleets the requirement can be an extra expense in an already challenging economy. A new program offers an economical method of determining truck friendly routes without the added expense of equipping each driver with a dedicated trucker friendly GPS. TeleType combines the use of it’s new WorldNav Truck PC software with Google Earth for an unlimited number of drivers to use free of charge - February 12, 2010 - TeleType Co.
The Expedited Group Operates as a Global Provider of Premium Freight Services in a Best-in-Class Segment of the Expedited Transportation Industry
The Expedited Group’s goal is to reinvent the way people do business with transportation providers and to shape the future of the freight industry through the Internet by generating unprecedented business opportunities. The Expedited Group operates as a global provider of premium freight... - February 11, 2010 - Expedited Group
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Names Business Development Manager and Forms a Joint Venture with Royale International Couriers
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forwarder’s cargo volumes in the US - New Zealand trade. - February 11, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
DX Group in Strategic Agreement with Bar Select
Deal allows access to DX’s extensive database of law firm members. - February 10, 2010 - The DX Group
New Engineering Director for Sovex
Conveyor specialist Sovex has appointed David Chance as its new Engineering Director. He joins the company at a time of rapid expansion. 2010 will be an exciting year for the company. - February 06, 2010 - Sovex
Chick Packaging Produces Custom-Built Transport Containers for FedEx Express for Giant Pandas Journey to China
Chick Companies, Inc., a leading global provider of packaging and manufacturing logistics solutions, has produced custom-built transport containers for FedEx Express to transport two giant pandas from the United States to China. Working in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in... - February 04, 2010 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.
Advance Sparkles for Syrian Glass Manufacturer
Advance International Transport has completed an important contract to support the construction of a new glass-making complex in Syria. - February 04, 2010 - Advance International Transport
Advance Distribution and Logistics Launches Web Portal for International Distributors in Canada
Advance Distribution and Logistics Inc is proud to release new service offerings to all international companies wanting to distribute products across Canada. Advance Distribution and Logistics is presently operating a new web-portal which offers state of the art reporting to better serve clients... - February 04, 2010 - Advance Distribution & Logistics