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Grade A and B Warehousing Expected to Witness a 20 Percent Y-O-Y Growth in Next Five Years: Praxis Report
A recent study by Praxis Global Alliance, a leading management consulting and advisory firm highlights a detailed perspective on the key warehousing trends and emerging opportunities as the economy is rebounding from the COVID-19 crisis. - February 24, 2021 - Praxis Global Alliance
Transportation Industry Experts Bill Vitti, David Mook and Matt Ruth Join the ISAAC Board of Directors
Fast-growing technology and fleet management solutions company ISAAC Instruments welcomes three experienced transportation industry professionals onboard, keeping with its mission to cater specifically to trucking. ISAAC currently enjoys an enviable position in the Canadian market, with over 40% of... - February 18, 2021 - ISAAC Instruments
Accredited Drug Testing Receives Prestigious Industry Accreditation
Accredited Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it has completed all training, regulatory requirements, facility evaluations and other mandates and has been certified as an Accredited Third-Party Administrator (TPA) by the National Drug and Screening Association (NDASA.) Those displaying the... - February 11, 2021 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Shipping Specialists, Luggage Free, Partnering with Timbers Resorts, a Global Developer and Operator of Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Residences
Collaboration ensures seamless travel to the privacy and serenity of Timbers Resorts properties. - February 11, 2021 - Luggage Free
GTA Moving Services Offers New Terms of Cooperation
GTA Moving Services is located in the Greater Toronto Area. Starting today, GTA Moving Services announces new terms of cooperation for all its moving services. The company offers such services as long- and short-distance moving, piano moving, packing services, and moving bin rental. It is worth noting that the discount offered by the GTA moving company applies to every city surrounding Toronto. - February 04, 2021 - GTA Moving Services
President Electronics USA Introduces the "ANDY II FCC" CB Radio
President Electronics, the worldwide leader of CB radios, introduces the launch of their latest version of the popular ANDY AM USA 12/24V CB radio – the “ANDY II FCC.” The ANDY II FCC comes with additional features such as VOX, a USB Port, direct button access to weather... - January 30, 2021 - President Electronics USA
Luggage Free Announces Partnership with Aman Resorts
As part of an ongoing effort to instill safety and confidence when traveling, Luggage Free is proud to announce its recent partnership with Aman, a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. Luggage Free’s global luggage shipping will streamline the journey to any Aman property thereby... - January 26, 2021 - Luggage Free
Fidelis Freight Transport Services Prepares for Continued Growth in 2021, Creates 10 New Job Positions
Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Fidelis Freight Transport Services was able to expand locally in Jacksonville, Florida and across the country. Having hit every benchmark they set for growth in 2020, the company is starting the new year with an eye on future growth,... - January 15, 2021 - Fidelis Freight
Simfoni and supplier.io Enter Into Strategic Partnership for Vendor Diversity Analytics
Simfoni, a next generation digital solutions provider for procurement analytics and spend automation, and supplier.io, a pioneer in the field of supplier diversity tracking, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Supplier Diversity Analysis in Simfoni to the US market. Simfoni has... - December 15, 2020 - Simfoni USA Inc
Transfinder Maps, Tracks Schenectady’s First Responders Parade Route
Transfinder Corp. is providing its mapping and logistics technology to map out Schenectady’s special First Responders Holiday Parade that will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and wind through all the neighborhoods of Schenectady. Transfinder’s tracking technology, which the city uses to... - December 12, 2020 - Transfinder
Iron Maintenance Continues Rapid Expansion
Iron Maintenance opens its seventh location in less than a year. - December 11, 2020 - Iron Maintenance
Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc. Announces Purchase of TA Logistics, Inc.
Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc. has purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of TA Logistics, Inc. in a cash transaction. Now, TA Logistics, Inc. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Keller manufacturing Company, Inc. - December 09, 2020 - Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
DSV Breaks Ground on One Million Sq. Ft. Logistics Facility in Lancaster, Texas
DSV, a Denmark-based global logistics firm, is building a new regional hub in Lancaster, Texas, bringing all three divisions, Air & Sea, Road, and Solutions, under one roof. - December 07, 2020 - DSV
Satellite Tag Tracks Activity Levels of Highly Migratory Species Across the Vast Ocean
New technology helps scientists better understand how highly migratory species are responding to a changing ocean. - December 06, 2020 - Wildlife Computers
Topsarge Business Solutions Receives National Veterans Hiring Award
Topsarge Business Solutions wins 2020 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for Hiring Vets in the Workplace. - December 06, 2020 - Topsarge Business Solutions LLC
Bennett Motor Express Selects Winmore to Fuel Digital Transformation
Customer Success Platform for Logistics Companies Automates Bennett’s Pricing and Customer Solution Onboarding Processes - December 01, 2020 - Winmore
Gulf Winds International Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle
Gulf Winds International was recognized as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle, reinforcing the company’s reputation as one of the most attractive and rewarding places to work. A solid corporate culture, empowered workforce, and compelling mission make Gulf Winds... - November 19, 2020 - Gulf Winds
Keller Manufacturing Co. Announces Signed Agreement to Purchase TA Logistics, Inc.
Keller Manufacturing (ticker symbol KMFI) today announces that it has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of TA Logistics Inc. - November 18, 2020 - Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
B2Brazil, Shipa Freight Launch Online Forwarding Platform for Brazil
Brazil’s leading B2B trade portal and leading global online logistics platform launch Brazil’s first localized platform to quote, book, pay and track freight online. - November 18, 2020 - B2Brazil.com
Winmore Transforms the Transportation Pricing Process with New RateAI Solution
Winmore, the leading customer success platform for logistics companies, today unveiled RateAI to transform the transportation pricing process for freight brokers, carriers and third party logistics providers (3PLs). Winmore has partnered with Google to leverage its Cloud AI machine learning service... - November 17, 2020 - Winmore
The Future of Courier Services in an Increasingly Technological Age: Predicting the Future Up to 2035 by Speedy Freight
Speedy Freight, part of the Stobart Group, have taken a look at what the future holds for couriers, predicting up to 2035. With company members sharing their thoughts and views on what Britain's roads will look like and the impact this will have on the industry. - November 16, 2020 - Speedy Freight
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird Named Chief Operating Officer of Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird, a recognized state and national aviation leader who retired as a public servant on Nov. 1, has been named Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) World Wide LLC’s chief operating officer. - November 13, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Ship Sticks, a specialty service for shipping golf clubs and luggage, has entered into a strategic partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas - home of the iconic Teeth of the Dog course and the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences. Ship Sticks’ partnership with the... - November 11, 2020 - Ship Sticks
Fidelis Freight Transport Services Reports Exploding Growth with 735% Hike Year-Over-Year
Fidelis Freight is a veteran-owned freight broker and supply chain management firm. Freight Transport Services, a key division of Fidelis Freight, is an asset-based trucking company based in Jacksonville, Florida that provides business support services to capacity owners and transportation services to shippers and transportation brokers. Their team is composed of experienced industry professionals who carry out the company’s mission to take care of their clients and their community. - November 11, 2020 - Fidelis Freight
Trailer Leasing Provider CLC Announces New Location with Expanded Lot Capacity
CLC, one of the country’s leading trailer leasing and rental companies, announced today that it is relocating its Piscataway branch to a larger location to accommodate inventory demands for its growing customer base. The new location at 665-B South Avenue will become the company’s... - November 06, 2020 - CLC
Superior Trucking Payroll Service and AscendTMS Form Joint Integration Partnership
Superior Trucking Payroll Service and AscendTMS have developed a solution to integrate the data from the AscendTMS application to Superior Trucking Payroll Service's payroll software for one stop processing. - November 05, 2020 - Superior Trucking Payroll Service
Mesilla Valley Transportation Signs on with Winmore for Market-Leading Customer Success Platform for Logistics
Leading Supply Chain Solution and Carrier Selects Winmore to Streamline RFP and Pricing Workflows - October 29, 2020 - Winmore
Chunker Wins 2020 Real Estate Technology Award
Chunker, the leading marketplace for short-term warehouse space, is pleased to announce that it is a Seventh Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (#RETAS) winner in the Industrial category, presented by CREtech (cretech.com), the largest event, data and content platform in the commercial real estate tech... - October 28, 2020 - Chunker
NuGen Systems(TM) Awarded New Patents in the Lithium Ion and New Energy Technologies Area That Provide Safe Features
NuGen Systems, an Atlanta-based developer of green and clean energy systems, combines their batteries and unique packaging solutions with their data and communications platforms to disrupt legacy systems with new energy solutions. They were recently awarded two patents. These patents add safety and unique operational features for lithium ion batteries. - October 27, 2020 - NuGen Systems
Old Ellis Announces Growth, Expansion to New Facility in Roswell, GA
Groundbreaking expansion has been completed at Old Ellis Storage in Roswell, GA. - October 25, 2020 - Absolute Storage Management
Brexit - EU Trade Portal Has Launched a Solution for UK Businesses - As Time is Running Out
EU Trade Portal has launched the solution for UK businesses who need help to get ready for Brexit as time is running out. - October 20, 2020 - European Portals
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Companies Transform Warehouse Operations with NetSuite WMS
NetSuite WMS allows real-time updates and insights to reduce errors and increase flexibility in warehouse management. - October 19, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Businesses Adapt to Supply Chain Disruptions with NetSuite
Employing NetSuite solutions has allowed businesses to reduce operational costs and overcome COVID-19’s supply chain disruptions and challenges. - October 18, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
Michelle Dean Promoted to VP of Operations for Absolute Storage Management
Absolute Storage Management, Inc. (ASM) is excited to announce the promotion of Michelle Dean to Vice President of Operations. As Vice President of Operations, Ms. Dean will work hand-in-hand with the Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Barnett, to oversee the operations of ASM’s 130+ property... - October 11, 2020 - Absolute Storage Management
PigeonShip’s 4.9 Google Rating Makes It Canada’s Highest Rated Delivery Service
Delivery services within Canada are essential. Consumers rate delivery providers and many have operated for decades. PigeonShip, operating in Canada for only 24 months, is currently the highest rated delivery service. - October 09, 2020 - PigeonShip
FitzMark Acquires Mannings Truck Brokerage from OIG
FitzMark, a leading technology-enabled third party logistics solutions company, announced it has acquired Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a portfolio company of private equity firm Optimal Investment Group (“OIG”). Manning’s, a 50-year-old freight brokerage based in Omaha, NE, built a best-in-class reputation with midwest shippers and carriers alike in the food and agriscience spaces. - October 08, 2020 - Optimal Investment Group
JMC Global Taps Winmore’s Customer Success Platform to Re-Assess and Refine Commercial Operations
Global Logistics Leader Selects Winmore to Digitize Commercial Processes and Support Long-Term Growth - September 30, 2020 - Winmore
Independent Computer Consulting Group (ICCG) and QBuild Software Form Strategic Partnership
Will Provide a Complete Integrated Solution From Design Engineering to PLM and ERP Systems. - September 30, 2020 - ICCG
Kirsch Transportation Accelerates Digital Transformation with Winmore Software
Winmore’s Customer Success Platform Supports Omaha, Nebraska-based Freight Shipping and Trucking Company’s Commercial Operations - September 23, 2020 - Winmore
Freight Girlz Launches Live Rate Per Mile Data by Equipment Type and Publishes Their Dispatch Log on Their Website for Customer Transparency
Freight Girlz has become a well-recognized leader in truck dispatching. Providing dispatch services across all 48 States and Canada for over the road trucks. Procuring the highest rates in the industry with a professional team of dispatchers. - September 14, 2020 - Freight Girlz
E.J. Ward Inc. Announces New Organizational Structure with the Formation of Two New Operating Business Groups
A new organizational structure within E.J. Ward Inc. provides increased product value offering for customers. - September 02, 2020 - E.J. Ward, Inc.
South West Logistics Inc. Ensures Website Security to Protect Its Customers
Google pushes to have the internet more secure by having their browsers notify their users of a website's security. How does this affect your business? - August 29, 2020 - South West Logistics Inc.
The Transportation Industry’s Premier Sleep Apnea and Fatigue Management Company Names New CEO
Board of Directors officially taps SleepSafe Drivers® long-time second in command, Adrian Knight, to lead the company following the founder’s retirement in early Q2. SleepSafe Drivers announces a change in its leadership, Adrian Knight, current COO, is named President and CEO following... - August 19, 2020 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Axle Raises $27.7M to Finance America’s Freight Brokers: Anthemis and Techstars Participate in Financing
Axle, a cash flow management solution for the freight and logistics industry, announced today it has raised $27.7M in debt and equity financing. Leading fintech investors Anthemis and Techstars participated in the round. Including money previously raised from top freight-tech investors, such as... - August 14, 2020 - Axle Payments
WBAT Safety Welcomes California Aeronautical University as Newest Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is pleased to welcome California Aeronautical University (CAU) as the latest operator to join the WBAT Safety platform as a Platform+Support and ASAP facilitation services subscriber. California Aeronautical University offers professional pilot degree programs as well as aircraft... - August 13, 2020 - WBAT Safety
ShipGo Reinvents the Way People Travel
ShipGo, a luggage shipping service, is the newest company launched by parent company Ship Sticks. ShipGo specializes in creating a seamless, safe, and convenient travel experience for customers around the globe. ShipGo changes the way people travel by creating an easy and affordable alternative to... - August 10, 2020 - Ship Sticks
Durante Rentals Appoints Liam J. Harrington as President
Durante Rentals announced the appointment of Liam J. Harrington as their new President. In this expanded role, Liam will be responsible for day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, technology, and finance. Prior to this promotion, Liam had served as Durante Rentals Chief Operating Officer since May... - July 31, 2020 - Durante Rentals
ALL Family of Companies Named as Load King Cranes Authorized Service Center
Today, Load King, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck), announced that the ALL Family of Companies (ALL) is now an Authorized Service Center for Load King cranes. With locations throughout North America, ALL will service Load King boom trucks, truck cranes, and... - July 08, 2020 - Custom Truck One Source
Drivers Can Save Time Finding Parking with dexFreight and TruckPark Partnership; Parking App Enables Truck Drivers to Reserve Parking Spots in dexFreight’s Network
dexFreight, a logistic open market network for carriers, brokers, and shippers, today announced it is partnering with TruckPark to make an advance truck parking reservation and payment available to its truck drivers and carriers. TruckPark is America's fastest-growing truck parking... - July 02, 2020 - dexFreight
Custom Truck One Source Named 11th Largest Privately Held Company in Kansas City
Custom Truck One Source was honored among the Top 150 Privately Owned Companies by the Kansas City Business Journal for 2020. Ranked by 2019 revenue, Custom Truck enters the list at number 11. The list ranges from businesses earning between $15.9 billion (Dairy Farmers of America) to 28.11 million... - July 01, 2020 - Custom Truck One Source