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New ScottTech’s PickPro WCS™ Software Feature Released: Return Management
The return management feature in PickPro WCS™ assists in providing a sustainable supply chain by reducing time and energy required to manage the inherently problematic business process. - September 16, 2009 - ScottTech Integrated Solutions
Buytrago Throughput on a High Thanks to Vitronic
Efficiency conscious Buytrago, the leading Spanish express delivery and transport services provider, has equipped its Madrid distribution centre with Vitronic’s camera-based VIPAC identification system. It allows the site to sort parcels for dispatch automatically at high speed, and deliver... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
Process Awkward Parcels Automatically to Cut Costs
New from Vitronic is VIPAC D2, which automatically calculates the volume of parcels, and the smallest box that will enclose them. Specially developed for scanning irregular shaped items, it enables users to optimise space in transit vehicles, verify package data provided by customers, and automate... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
New International Transport Scheme Launched
Another Eco busting website from The Vyouz Network, reduces CO2 emmisions. - September 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Following Trend, Another IES Customer, Lilly & Associates, Reports 25% Productivity Increase
The announcement from logistics provider Lilly International follows closely on the heels of another IES customer who similarly cited a 25% increase in entry file productivity. - September 13, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Transfreight Adds Yard Hound™ from PINC Solutions to Further Expand Its Capabilities in Yard Management
Leading lean logistics service provider benefits from real-time-location-system (RTLS) enhanced visibility added to yard management solution. - September 10, 2009 - PINC
Euronav to Raise USD 125 Million
On 4 September 2009, Euronav NV (‘Euronav’) priced its offering (the ‘Offering’) of USD 125 million fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the ‘Bonds’). - September 09, 2009 - Euronav NV
Euronav Launches an Offer of Up to USD 200 Million Fixed Rate Convertible Bonds, Due 2015
Euronav NV (‘Euronav’) announces that it has launched today an offering (the ‘Offering’) of up to USD 200 million fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the ‘Bonds’). - September 06, 2009 - Euronav NV
Inontime Selects Datex Footprint® as Their Warehouse Management Solution
Inontime, a third party logistics firm based out of Zeeland, MI, chooses Datex Corporation as their warehouse management system provider. - September 04, 2009 - Datex Corporation
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Economic Natural Selection, Hipage Extols IES Technology and Gives Advice to the Industry
Freight forwarder and logistics provider, The Hipage Company, explains that diversification through customization is one of the tenets of long-term success. The company uses insightful analogies on the topic and provides advice to the industry. - September 02, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Advance Shows Its Heavyweight 'Bottle' in Poland
International freight forwarder, Advance International Transport, is working on a major project freight management contract on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), shipping thousands of tonnes of machinery and material to support the construction of the first PTA (purified terephthalic acid) plant in Poland. - August 30, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Culina Logistics Optimises Pallet Management with 2ic Software
When award-winning service provider Culina Logistics Limited recently looked to simplify its pallet management function, it selected best of breed 2ic Software to streamline operations and help reduce pallet related costs. - August 29, 2009 - First Alliance Logistics Management
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
BIFA Awards Break with Tradition by Adding a Feminine Touch
If your business is winning, then make sure you tell people. That is the message from the British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association which organises one of the freight forwarding industry’s premier independent awards schemes, as it calls for last-minute entries to the 2009 BIFA Awards. - August 28, 2009 - British International Freight Association
United Shipping Solutions Partners with the U.S. Postal Service
USS announces a Major Partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to increase sales and drive profitability in the small parcel market. - August 27, 2009 - United Shipping Solutions
Total Logistic Control Continues Its Track Record of Excellence Earning Several Industry Awards
Continuing its tradition of earning industry recognition for supply chain excellence, Total Logistic Control (TLC) has been recognized with industry awards for 2009. - August 27, 2009 - Total Logistic Control
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
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.
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
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