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Underwater Ship Repair and Maintenance Available from New Hydrex Port Gentil Site

Underwater ship repair and maintenance (http://www.hydrex.be) and offshore repair and maintenance services are now available from the newest Hydrex office in Port Gentil, Gabon, West Africa as part of the Hydrex international expansion plans. The Port Gentil office working closely with the Hydrex... - February 03, 2010 - Hydrex LLC

Final Provisional Results 2009

The Executive Committee of Exmar reported today the preliminary results for the 4th quarter and full year 2009. - January 31, 2010 - Exmar NV

Vitronic Optimises Hub with Volume-Measuring Technology

Leading Spanish logistics provider, Azkar, is using Vitronic technology to measure the volume of parcels automatically at its hub in Constanti, Tarragona. It boosts throughput and makes for speedy delivery times. - January 29, 2010 - Vitronic

OHL Inks Huge Lease in North Carolina

Global 3PL opens new state of the art distribution operation in Statesville. - January 28, 2010 - ProVenture

Del Norte Distribution Selects Datex’s FootPrint® as Their 3PL Warehouse Management System

A top provider of temperature-controlled food distribution services in North America finds improved order accuracy with real-time visibility. - January 28, 2010 - Datex Corporation

Transportation Software Provider IES, Ltd. Supports the NY/NJFFBA and 2010 Person of the Year, Richard M. Larrabee

Transportation Software Provider IES, Ltd. continues its active support of The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association (NY/NJFFBA). The association has been one of the premiere organizations in the industry, serving area members in the greater New York metropolitan area since its inception in 1917. - January 27, 2010 - IES, Ltd.

PT FPS Indonesia Opens for Business in Tangerang … Secures ISO9001 Quality Re-Certification

PT FPS Indonesia, a member of the international forwarding and logistics network - Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS Group) - has opened a new branch office at Tangerang to consolidate the forwarder’s growing business in Indonesia. - January 27, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping

‘freight Stars’ Are Recognised by the UK International Forwarders’ Association

The UK’s most prestigious logistics and supply chain industry awards were given to the best of the British freight forwarding sector at a milestone awards ceremony – the 21st – hosted by author and broadcaster Mrs Frances Edmonds. - January 24, 2010 - British International Freight Association

Growth Potential in China Cold Chain Market

Market leader HAVI Logistics reveal challenges and opportunities in China refrigerated logistics market at RightSite.asia forum - January 23, 2010 - RightSite.asia

ABC Logística Migrates Successfully to Datex’s FootPrint® 3PL WMS

Mexico City based logistics firm gains increased functionality with warehouse management system upgrade. - January 23, 2010 - Datex Corporation

Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes

Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic

Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage Serves Its 1 Millionth Customer

Third Generation Family Business Reaches Milestone. - January 22, 2010 - Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage

Traders Warned to Prepare for Delays as UK Customs Migrates Processing Software to a New Service Provider

Agency Sector Management (ASM) is reminding agents that CHIEF, HMRC’s computerised system which facilitates the efficient passage of legitimate goods into and out of the United Kingdom, will be off-line for part of the weekend as it is migrating from BT to a new service provider - Capgemini. - January 20, 2010 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd

TMC Transportation Receives RIDE Grant

The Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) recently awarded TMC Transportation with a $680,500 grant through its Reduce Iowa’s Diesel Exhaust (RIDE) program to install Climacab APUs on 100 TMC trucks. Forty-nine applications were received and after review the top 12 scoring projects were... - January 17, 2010 - TMC Transportation

Datex Corporation Procures a Spot on the FL Top 100

Datex is recognized by Food Logistics Magazine as a top technology solution for the food industry. - January 16, 2010 - Datex Corporation

CRL Sweden Releases Advanced OEM MESH Networking Software Suite for Wireless Communication

Specialist of OEM MESH software for wireless networks, CRL Sweden, is releasing a suite of products that combined serve as a complete turn-key solution for rapid adding of MESH capabilities to radio platforms such as WiFi, WiMAX or any proprietary system or radio standard. - January 13, 2010 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB

Choice Logistics Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Adherence to stringent requirements demonstrates client commitment. - January 13, 2010 - Choice Logistics

Famous Pacific Shipping Seeks Global Expansion

New freight forwarding members sought from the Commonwealth of Independent States, North Africa, and parts of the FSU, such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria, especially. - January 13, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping

Davies Turner Adds Twice Weekly Door-to-Door Services Between the UK and Poland

Now working with Hellmann Worldwide in Poland. Customers using Davies Turner’s overland trailer services between the UK and Poland now benefit from direct door-to-door services with Tuesday and Friday departures from Davies Turner’s main regional distribution centres in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Dartford. - January 07, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd

OHL Renews in Reno

Leading global supply chain solutions provider renews over 650,000 square feet of leases in 2009. - January 01, 2010 - ProVenture

Corporate Traffic Named One of America's Top 100 3PL's by Inbound Logistics Magazine for the Tenth Year in a Row

Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider specializing in both asset based and non-asset based freight management services, proudly finishes out their 10th year ranked as one of the Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Corporate Traffic first... - December 31, 2009 - Corporate Traffic

Crownhill Packaging Ltd Opens New Facility in Chicago Illinois

Crownhill Packaging Ltd. proudly opened the doors of its newest facility, in Chicago, Illinois. With four loading docks, two drive through loading docks, and 50,000 square feet of space, this centrally located facility has given U.S. mid-western companies a new and competitively priced option for... - December 29, 2009 - Crownhill Packaging Ltd

FreightCenter Announces Company Expansion in Tampa Bay

Coupled with 12 years of continued double-digit growth, FreightCenter announced today a plan to lease 10,000 SF of new office space in Trinity and hire 75 new employees in the beginning of 2010. - December 26, 2009 - FreightCenter.com

Corporate Traffic Inc Teams Up with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program for Children This Holiday Season

Corporate Traffic Inc. a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year supporting the Florida Guardian Ad Litem by furnishing Christmas presents for at risk children in their local area. - December 24, 2009 - Corporate Traffic

ATC Logistics & Electronics Joins TCU Neeley School of Business Supply and Value Chain Center Advisory Board

Company offers continued support and resources to advance higher education - December 23, 2009 - ATC Logistics & Electronics

Sovex Retains British Workers

Sovex has taken over FKI Conveyors and inherited its large Gainsborough factory. Sovex plans to retain existing workers there and take on new people from the local area. The move will being trade and prosperity to the local economy. - December 23, 2009 - Sovex

Peninsula of Boston Invests in Growth with Datex FootPrint® 3PL WMS.

Boston based storage and distribution company streamlines operations with the implementation of a warehouse management system. - December 19, 2009 - Datex Corporation

Now Available: the World's First Solution for Capping the Power-over-Ethernet Voltage Problem

New and Affordable 324 PoE Reducer First Product to Cap/Reduce ‘hot’ Ethernet Extended PoE to 24v Standard - December 16, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts

UK Forwarders ‘Not Surprised’ by US Climbdown on 100% Container Scanning

According to John O’Connell, Director – Trade Services at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – web:bifa.org - it was “hardly surprising” to hear the recent news that the US Department for Homeland Security (DHS) would effectively not be able to meet its 2012 deadline to implement its goal of 100 percent inbound container scanning. - December 16, 2009 - British International Freight Association

Davies Turner Offers Greener Modes for Turkish Freight

Five years after Turkey’s dynamic economy and burgeoning garment trade encouraged the independent UK freight forwarder Davies Turner to further expand its presence in the market by locating its own delegate in Istanbul, the company is offering re-engineered supply chain services using greener transport modes and increasing the exports and imports of general freight to improve utilisation of its road trailers. - December 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd

Famous Pacific Shipping Restructures Top Management

In Macau, at the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group), delegates agreed to a restructuring of the Asia-based NVOCC and freight forwarding network’s senior management team. - December 10, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping

Solve Problems with Condensation and Wet Mattresses with MC Products' New Matting

Keeping boat mattresses dry is a constant problem. The environment in which they are kept is often characterised by poor ventilation; relatively high humidity; condensation and ultimately mildew. MC Products has the solution with FloMAT Heavy Duty Unbacked Matting. Positioned between the mattress and the bed base, FloMAT prevents condensation forming and moisture accumulating beneath boat beds, thereby prolonging mattress life. - December 09, 2009 - MC Products

Carex Shipping Upgrades Its Overseas Motorcycle Shipping Service

Carex Shipping, an international cargo shipping company, makes improvements to its overseas motorcycle shipping service. - December 06, 2009 - Carex Shipping

FSO Project Update

Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) provided an update today on the FSO Asia, a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) service vessel owned by the joint venture in which OSG and Euronav NV each has a 50% interest. - December 05, 2009 - Euronav NV

US & European Firms Announce Global Strategic Alliance

Partnership to provide customers with global service, parts and support. - December 03, 2009 - Retrotech Inc.

The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region

The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Advance International Helps Power Bulgarian Shipbuilding

Global project cargo forwarder Advance International Transport Inc has commenced a three-year contract to provide heavy lift transport management services for Japanese-built ship engines destined for a multi bulk-carrier order being undertaken at a leading Bulgarian shipyard. - November 29, 2009 - Advance International Transport

PRSource Launches Press Release Website for Logistics Industry

PRSource announces the launch of a new website to distribute press releases and communicate directly with Transportation and Logistics Companies. - November 25, 2009 - PRSource

Datex’s Discover ‘09 User Conference a Tremendous Success.

The Datex Corporation announces the recent completion and success of the Discover ‘09 User Conference held October 20-23, 2009 at the historic Don Cesar Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL. The user conference, created on behalf of Datex clientele, boasted an impressive learning schedule,... - November 25, 2009 - Datex Corporation

FreightCenter.com Announces Formal Brokerage Logistics Division

FreightCenter has announced a brokerage logistics division within its corporate identity to strengthen their transportation services offering and meet the ever-growing call from customers to offer complete, optimized transportation solutions. - November 21, 2009 - FreightCenter.com

Sovex Recruits New Sales Manager

Darren Birtwistle has been appointed Sales Manager of Sovex's service and maintenance division. He joins a growing company that is flourishing despite current economic conditions. - November 20, 2009 - Sovex

Choice Logistics Implements Series of Business Process Improvements to Meet Evolving Customer Demands

Operational improvements refine client service and solutions. - November 13, 2009 - Choice Logistics

Aloha Air Cargo and Hawaii Farm Bureau Partner for Island Sustainability-New Collaboration Offers Local Farmers Discounted Shipping Rates and Enhanced Membership Benefits

Aloha Air Cargo and Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF) have cultivated an unprecedented new partnership that champions local farmers and fosters enhanced sustainability in the Hawaiian Islands. Starting today, associates of HFBF now have access to a members-only webpage and exclusive discount... - November 11, 2009 - Aloha Air Cargo

Record Number of First Time Entrants for BIFA Freight Service Awards

A significant number of companies that have never before entered the Freight Service Awards organised by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) put themselves forward this year. - November 07, 2009 - British International Freight Association

One-Stop-Shopping for Industrial Products Focus of New Website

Need industrial or mobile hydraulics? Automation controls? Aerospace components? Heavy equipment solutions? Fabricated parts? Or any of thousands of quality industrial components? - November 06, 2009 - Reliance Community Church

Multiple Carrier Shipping Software Introduces Automatic Rate Shopping for Date Certain Deliveries

Harvey Software announces CPS Smart RateBots™ for the Computerized Parcel System (CPS™) multi-carrier shipping software. CPS Smart RateBots give shippers real-time, best price control of time-guaranteed carrier services and can cut shipping costs by 8% to 30% or more. - November 06, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.

M.G. Maher Names IES as a Technology Provider

New Orleans-based logistics provider, MG Mager, has signed on with IES Ltd Transportation Software. IES is proud to announce that M.G. Maher & Co. has chosen IES as one of its technology providers. Founded in 1949, M.G. Maher is a full service logistics company and ranks among the largest,... - November 04, 2009 - IES, Ltd.