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Century Systems Aims to Help Resellers
Century Systems joins AIM North America to help grow AIDC Market - August 26, 2009 - Century Systems, Inc.
International Logistics Provider Dachser Announces Successful IES, Ltd. Implementation at Its North American Offices
Roger Richard of Dachser provides detail on the importance of this software rollout and why selecting and implementing a supply chain software provider was a critical decision for Dacher’s North American operations. - August 26, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
IES, Ltd. Announces Kuehne + Nagel Implementation of the IES E-Cellerate Solution for ISF 10+2 Compliance
IES is proud to announce that Kuehne + Nagel has successfully implemented the IES E-Cellerate solution for ISF 10+2 Compliance. The IES E-Cellerate solution provides its customers the tools to cater visibility throughout the entire supply chain utilizing advanced role-dependent security settings. - August 23, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Corporate Traffic Promotes Brian Sadler to Safety and Compliance Manager
Brian Sadler has been promoted to Safety and Compliance Manager for Corporate Traffic and its subsidiary Corporate Transportation. Sadler joined the company in 1994 and has spent the last 15 years of his tenor working in the Operations, Customer Service and Accounting departments. This new... - August 22, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Training Class
August 29th, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport located in the Mid South American Right of Way Associates (ARWA, Inc.) will hold a training class Saturday, Towers building in Downtown Shreveport on the corner of Travis Street and Edwards Street. The class is titled... - August 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Oceanfreight Services Between Europe and South America
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Rotterdam has beefed up its South American oceanfreight connections with the launch of a new fortnightly consolidation service to Cartagena, Colombia. This service adds to FPS Rotterdam’s existing services to Santos, Buenos Aires, Callao, Valparaiso and Colon. - August 21, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Homeland Security Importer Security Filing Program Continues to Gain Momentum and Quality
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer Security Filing (ISF) program is gaining significant momentum and quality, noted LOG-NET, Inc., a major provider of international logistics software and ISF filing services. The program represents a major advancement in international trade processes... - August 20, 2009 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars Now Reward Endicia.com Users
Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that Endicia has joined the list of companies that qualify for its new Shipper Dollars program. Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars provide credit towards the purchase of its multi-carrier CPS™ shipping software, giving shippers an easy way to use CPS for... - August 19, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC
Business Carbon Cap and Trade Education and Carbon Footprint Analysis Resource by Green Supply Chain Firm, Bellwether Services is Published
Bellwether Services, a globally awarded strategic management consultancy firm offering high performance solutions, provides a free online Carbon Cap & Trade, Carbon Footprint Analysis, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) education resource for US Business Leaders. This resource is applicable to the strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, environmental and sustainability functional areas. - August 15, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Transnet Port Terminals Backs Local Supplier for a Winning Trailer Design
Simple design change will promote safety and improve cargo-handling efficiency at South African ports. - August 15, 2009 - Transnet Port Terminals
CJ International Announces 25% Increase in Entry File Productivity Using IES, Ltd. Software
Freight Forwarder explains how they have achieved their goals. - August 13, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Bellwether Services Achieves 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Goals
Bellwether Services, an ISM Principles of Sustainability and Social Responsibility Supporter announces 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) results. Global Supply Chain Management Solution Provider will focus on Sustainability, Environmental Governance, Supply Base Diversity and Inclusiveness goals in 2009. - August 12, 2009 - Bellwether Services
The AA and Postcode Anywhere Launch Fuel-Reducing Route Optimiser
“Online software will help small businesses survive the recession and cut carbon emissions by 30%.” - August 12, 2009 - PCA Predict
Second Annual International Conference on Energy, Logistics and the Environment
A two-day conference featuring high caliber worldwide executives from the energy, logistics, real estate, government and not for profit organizations who are driving the new low carbon global economy. Come and learn how they are doing it, pick their brains, and interact with them under a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - August 10, 2009 - Global Commerce Forum
Europhia Consulting and The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI-AP) Present the 'Financial Aspects of the Supply Chain' Networking Forum
On 30 September 2009 in Singapore, Europhia Consulting and The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI-AP) will present a number of industry experts from leading international companies to give their perspectives on a range of innovative supply chain concepts, which can help your company survive the global slowdown. - August 07, 2009 - Europhia Consulting
All My Sons Moving Makes It Easier to Prepare for Your Move
All My Sons Moving and Storage makes it easier to prepare for your move by bringing additional moving resources online. - July 29, 2009 - All My Sons
New Conveyor Systems, Rollers and Used Conveying Equipment Guide Published by Industrial Leaders
Industrial Leaders introduces today its new conveyor equipment and components international buying guide for manufacturing companies worldwide. - July 29, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Humidity Control Room Boosts U-Freight’s Aviation MRO Logistics Services
In Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new logistics facility, which allows appropriate levels of humidity to be maintained during the handling and storage of aircraft engines and aviation components. - July 29, 2009 - UFreight
The Grimes Companies Recognized for Its Fast and Continued Growth
The Company Ranks Among Jacksonville's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - July 28, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Move ‘N Store Opens Northeast Region Distribution Center
Leading self-storage industry supplier offers three-day delivery of boxes, padlocks, packaging materials and moving supplies in conjunction with retail consultations to help self-storage businesses increase profits. - July 27, 2009 - Move 'N Store
Forwarder’s Association Highlights Air Cargo Security Training Deadline
The British International Freight Association (www.bifa.org) is reminding its members and anyone else involved the air cargo business of an important deadline for air cargo security training. - July 26, 2009 - British International Freight Association
First Semester Results 2009
The executive committee of Euronav NV (Euronext Brussels: EURN) today reported its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2009. - July 26, 2009 - Euronav NV
BIFA Freight Service Awards Celebrate Coming of Age with New Sponsors
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition, which this year celebrates 21 years of recognising the best in the UK freight forwarding industry and which has attracted three new award sponsors. - July 22, 2009 - British International Freight Association
South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc. Awarded Lighting Contract by Flighstar Aircraft Services, Inc.
South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc. (SAS) a premier provider of material handling consulting and systems integration, was recently awarded a contract by Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc., a premier provider of aircraft repair and retro-fit services. Under the scope of the project, SAS will upgrade... - July 22, 2009 - South Atlantic Systems Group, Inc.
Chicago Trade Show Booth Design Company Announces New Partnership
Productive Displays, a Chicago trade show booth design company, announces a partnership with transportation company, Champion Logistics. - July 20, 2009 - Productive Displays
Stoops Freightliner Expands Their Midwest Footprint with New Fort Wayne Location
State of the Art Sales and Service Location Delivers Customer Convenience, Service Innovation and Energy Efficiency. - July 13, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
PINC Solutions Customer Kimberly-Clark Corp. Selected by Logistics Management as Winner of 2009 Logistics Best Practices Gold Award
Leading innovator provides real-time-visibility enabled supply chain management solution to the CPG giant for the annual award honoring best practices in logistics. - July 10, 2009 - PINC
Small Dallas-Based Company Breaks Hollywood Barrier; Air Charter Guru "Goes to the Dogs"
When Walt Disney studios recently hired Dallas-based, Air Charter Guru to fly dozens of dogs to Mexico to film Beverly Hills Chihuahua it showed that one small company can break the Hollywood barrier. According to 'head guru', Jeff Alan, “For many years, my company, Air Charter Guru has... - July 08, 2009 - Air Charter Guru
Lavendon Access Services Invests in New Fleet of Service Vans
Lavendon Access Services is keeping customers working safely at height through its unrivalled mobile engineering service available across the UK, having recently invested in a brand new fleet of support vehicles for its Nationwide Platforms, Panther and Skylift businesses. East Midlands Vehicle... - July 08, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion to be Delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company
Gift from the Government of Netherlands to the City of New York to be delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Clark Company, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Invites AGM Sponsors
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is inviting container shipping lines to sponsor its Annual General Meeting and conference which will be held later this year in Macau from October 25-29th. - July 01, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Construction Starts on U-Freight’s Iconic Logistics Facility at Shanghai Pudong
Ground breaking has taken place on a RMB200 million/USD29.26 million strategic warehousing and office complex at Shanghai Pudong International airport for the UFL Group (www.ufreight.com) - the international freight service and logistics company. Completion of the building work is expected within 15 months. - June 28, 2009 - UFreight
All My Sons Moving Offers Launches Charity Site for the Communities They Serve
The All My Sons Moving Charity Site is live. All my Sons Moving invites select organizations to use their services. - June 26, 2009 - All My Sons
Advance International Assists Azerbaijan Go for Gold
Advance International Transport is playing a significant role in efforts by Azerbaijan to capitalise fully on its goldfield resources. - June 25, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Anderson Cargo Expands Warehousing and Logistics Efforts in Minneapolis
Anderson Cargo, a Minneapolis based transportation and logistics company adds two new experts to their staff in the area of warehousing and logistics. - June 17, 2009 - Anderson Cargo Services
Sun Packaging Technologies Expands Into Tape Dispensing Systems to Worldwide Clients
Sun Packaging Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of their new line of reinforced gummed tape dispensers and tape through a new partnership with Better Packages, Inc., the leader in the water-activated tape industry. For over a decade, Sun Packaging Technologies has been a leader in shrink... - June 10, 2009 - Sun Packaging Technologies, Inc.
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Davies Turner Breaks Own Records in Supplying Tehran Book Fair
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has smashed its own transport records and moved more than 300 tonnes of books and other literature to Iran for this year’s Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). - June 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Techno’s New Pro Series 4896 Models Hit the Market with Rigid Durability and a Compact Style
Techno, Inc. CNC Routers is proud to release the first production run of the Model 4896 Pro Series. Introduced earlier this year, the Pro Series was designed to meet the high demands of panel process manufacturing; now Techno expects this new heavy weight (3050 lbs) 4896 model to be the most... - June 09, 2009 - Techno Inc.
3PL Nexus Distribution Expands to 1 Million Square Feet in Chicago
Third party logistics provider Nexus distribution expands to 1 million square feet in Bedford Park, IL, adding a third warehouse to its Midwest region facilities. The new distribution center has direct access to the adjacent CSX intermodal yard and gives Nexus exclusive access to a private roadway that can be used to transport heavy containers. - June 08, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Mobile Awareness Announces SenseStat SE Obstacle Detection Sensor System Version
Mobile Awareness, LLC releases SenseStat SE (Sensor Enhancement) Obstacle Detection Sensor System for the prevention of backing accidents on commercial vehicles. - June 06, 2009 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
ScottTech's PickPro WCS Live at the Dayton VA Medical Center
ScottTech Integrated Solutions has successfully upgraded Dayton VAMC’s SPD (Supply, Processing, and Distribution) warehouse control system. The upgrade performed included installing the latest version PickPro WCS™ software (v8.1). - June 05, 2009 - ScottTech Integrated Solutions
PathGuide’s Latitude User Conference Attendees Tackle Economic Downturn by Addressing Performance Metrics
PathGuide Technologies, a leading provider of warehouse management systems (WMS) for wholesale and industrial distributors, today highlighted distributors’ need to focus on warehouse performance metrics as illustrated by lively discussions at PathGuide’s recent Latitude User Conference. - June 03, 2009 - PathGuide Technologies
Charlotte Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Promotes the Arts in Local Charlotte Community
Charlotte Moving Company donates their services to promote the arts. - June 02, 2009 - All My Sons
Shipping Sidekick v3.0 is Released Featuring Completely Revamped Website
Shipping Sidekick (www.ShippingSidekick.com), the web's leading shipping rate comparison website, announced today the release of Shipping Sidekick v3.0. Shipping Sidekick v3.0 offers free shipping rate and transit time comparison, multi-shipper package tracking and a variety of other shipping,... - June 01, 2009 - Webplus, Inc.
Harvey Software Wins Innovention Award at the 2009 SWFRTP Inaugural Awards Banquet
Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) recognized local technology innovation and technology transformation at Thursday, May 28, 2009 awards banquet at Pelican Preserve Clubhouse in Fort Myers, FL. Harvey Software, Inc. was chosen as this year’s winner of the Innovention Award for outstanding work in the areas of innovation and invention as a Southwest Florida company. - May 30, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ Packaging Saves JMI 90% on Storage Costs
With materials provided by Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., JMI completed a 28 month study showing that the Intercept Technology™ packaging can save J.M. Industries 90% of its cost to maintain inventory and keep their products spotless. Customers are happy and JMI retains its great reputation in the industry, all due to Intercept Technology's protective corrosion/rust preventive packaging. - May 28, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Datex Named to 2009 Top 100 Logistics IT Companies
Datex Corporation is selected for the third consecutive year by leading industry publication to elite list of logistics IT providers. - May 21, 2009 - Datex Corporation
Datex Announces User Conference Discover 09
Datex Corporation releases User Conference Website and online registration. - May 21, 2009 - Datex Corporation