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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 Announces User Conference Discover 09
Datex Corporation releases User Conference Website and online registration. - May 21, 2009 - Datex Corporation
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
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
With the expanding of Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB) into the newly developed Grimes Supply Chain Services, Inc. (GSCS), The Grimes Companies, Inc. (TGC) has taken a huge step into the arena of international logistics management. The new division represents Grimes’ continuing growth in worldwide services for its clients. - May 18, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
UK Forwarders Back Cameron’s Anger at Unfair Tax Hikes on Port Industry
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org - is backing calls made by Conservative leader David Cameron for the government to abandon plans to hit the ports industry with sharp rises in business rates, or face seriously damaging that industry at a time when international trade is vital to UK economic recovery. - May 10, 2009 - British International Freight Association
Baydelta Maritime's "Delta Billie" Rated Safest Oil Tanker Escort Tug on the Bay
The "Delta Billie" has received the highest "Glosten" Kips ratings for tanker escort work in the San Francisco Bay. This means that the "Delta Billie" can stop a disabled oil tanker in a shorter distance than was previously possible with lower rated tug escorts. - May 09, 2009 - Baydelta Maritime
SPI Semicon Merges Operations with Parent Company Professional Plastics, Inc.
SPI/Semicon, Inc., a USA manufacturer of static-controlled semiconductor wafer and I.C. packaging products has been merged into their parent company Professional Plastics, Inc. The combined company will continue production of the existing SPI product range at a shared facility in Ogden, Utah. The... - May 08, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
New USPS Rates, Services and Discounts Effective May 11, 2009 Supported in Latest Harvey Software CPS Shipping Software
Harvey Software announced today that its Computerized Parcel System (CPS) shipping software is fully ready for the new US Postal Service® rates and services being introduced on May 11, 2009. CPS lets shippers use both domestic and international post office services to their best advantage,... - May 08, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Action Packaging Systems Introduces Space Saving Gold Seal GS-60 Applicator
A leader in the industry, Action Packaging Systems, Inc. has been supplying custom labels, stock labels, RFID labels, label applicator systems, printers, verifiers, ribbons, and label creation software to handle the needs of their clients around the world since 1979. - May 08, 2009 - Action Packaging Systems Inc
Fluxys LNG and Exmar Examine Project to Build Second Jetty at Zeebrugge Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
Fluxys LNG is to launch the detailed study into building a second jetty at the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal, the aim being to enable regasification ships to moor. - May 03, 2009 - Exmar NV
Portland Movers Embrace iPhone Technology to Help Procure Customers
Portland Moving Companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage of Portland can now find customers locations more easily through the mobile map functions of Apples new iPhone. - April 30, 2009 - All My Sons
PINC Solutions Announces New Extension of Yard Hound™ Products for Real-Time Monitoring of Temperature-Controlled Trailers
Cost-effective, real-time remote monitoring of temperature-controlled trailers leveraging wireless technologies to improve yard visibility and operational efficiency. - April 29, 2009 - PINC
GRSI FastTrak® OMS Cartonization System ‘Fits’ the Need
Glen Road Systems, Inc. (GRSI) has announced the addition of a cartonization system to its FastTrak order management system (OMS). The cartonization system uses software to automatically choose the right packaging solution based on orders’ dimensions, weight, and other client-defined criteria. This is first a class of packaging “Decision Automation” designed to make packaging faster and more consistent. - April 29, 2009 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
U-Freight Expanding in China
The U-Freight Group (UFL) - www.ufreight.com - is continuing to increase its presence in China through a range of strategic office openings and relocations that is working to consolidate its involvement in one of the world’s busiest and most important freight markets. - April 29, 2009 - UFreight
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
Freight Broker Logistics World Wide Expansion
Freight Broker Logistics objective is to connect shippers with dedicated local freight consultants around the world. - April 20, 2009 - Freight Broker Logistics
Somali Justice Advocacy Center Cautions Use of Force for Sake of the Safety of the Captain Richard Phillips, and Concerns Involvement of Terrorist Group in the Piracy
Somali Justice Advocacy Center is now gravely concerned about new development of US ship and movement of US warships in the regions and terrorist involvement in the piracy. - April 10, 2009 - somali justice advocacy center
Famous Pacific Shipping in Expansion Mode
Despite the tightening global freight market, the Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS), is following a programme of network expansion in established and emerging freight markets. - April 10, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
U-Ocean Adds Oceanfreight Consols ... Plans to Build on Success of Services Launced in 2008
Less than a year after U-Ocean, the oceanfreight arm of global freight forwarder the U-Freight Group (ufl) - www.ufreight.com - launched scheduled oceanfreight export consolidation services from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles to Hong Kong, the global operator is undertaking a major expansion of the services that will boost its coverage of key markets throughout South East Asia. - April 10, 2009 - UFreight
Davies Turner Air Cargo Hosts EU/China Customs Fact-Finding Delegation
A high-level delegation of representatives from a joint EU/China Customs project studying the implementation and delivery of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status accreditation has visited the London Heathrow HQ of Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC). - April 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Advance International Transport Cements Heavy Shipment
International project freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has undertaken the shipment of a cement-making machine and ancillary quipment from the United States to Turkmenistan. - April 10, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Forwarders Win Total Insurance Exemption Thanks to BIFA
The success of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) on the Insurance Mediation Directive is now complete with the UK government agreeing that freight forwarding and its associated activities will be removed from the scope of the directive altogether. - April 10, 2009 - British International Freight Association
SBS Courier Improves Expedited Services
In the UK, SBS Courier is set to enhance the efficiency of its client collection service by adding to the number of sub-contractors that it uses to give wider scope for collections and provide later cut-off times in certain locations. - April 08, 2009 - SBS Worldwide
For 4 Consecutive Years, IES, Ltd. Named as a Top 100 Logistics IT Company
For the Fourth Year Running, IES, Ltd., a leader in software for the Logistics and Transportation Industries, is named in the Top 100 Logistics IT Companies. Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Selecting the... - April 07, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Free Service Given as Reward to Harvey Software's Loyal CPS Customers
Harvey Software, Inc. announced it will reward users of its CPS (Computerized Parcel System) shipping software with free service for simply referring to Harvey Software companies that purchase CPS. - April 04, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
SBS Worldwide Strengthens Freight Connections in USA - European Trade
International full service freight forwarder, SBS Worldwide - http://www.sbsworldwide.com - has signed a formal agency agreement with Milan-based freight forwarder Avion International to offer shippers in the United States and Italy a wider range of logistics services between the two markets. - March 26, 2009 - SBS Worldwide
Training is Still Important When Times Are Tough, Says UK Freight Forwarders Association
The British International Freight Association (www.bifa.org) has never doubted the vital importance of training to all levels of any organisation involved in freight activity. - March 26, 2009 - British International Freight Association
AutoGo to Honor Safe Drivers
AutoGo Auto Transport to Promote Driver Safety & Fitness with Driver of the Month and Driver of the Year Award. - March 24, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
AutoGo Auto Transport to Expand Carrier Network
AutoGo Auto Transport continues to expand its carrier network by adding more drivers. In April 2009, AutoGo will partner with BLP enterprise and Ship & More to expand affordable relocation services to elderly, military personnel and low income families forced into relocation. As the economy... - March 16, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
SBS Worldwide Enhances Oceanfreight Consolidation Services
Global full service freight forwarder, SBS Worldwide - http://www.sbsworldwide.com - is living up to its name as it brings Los Angeles closer to Manchester. - March 05, 2009 - SBS Worldwide
ResQ Announces Strategic Partnerships with RIM and Microsoft
By partnering with Research In Motion (RIM), ResQ Track and Trace is able to deliver tracking services for those mobile fleet managers using a Blackberry device today, and with Microsoft is able to finance enterprises with large fleets that require new hardware and software systems. - February 28, 2009 - ResQ Mobile Services
GeoMetrix USA Formed to Serve US Market Needs for High Value, Advanced Rail Logistics and Shipment Management Applications
GeoMetrix USA Established to Manage US Sales and Marketing to Rail Shippers. The Company Will Manage Growth of Cutting Edge Rail Shipment, Equipment and Yard Management Applications. - February 28, 2009 - Geometrix USA
United Foam, a UFP Technologies Brand, Improves Capabilities and Response Time at Their Decatur, Alabama Facility
United Foam's Decatur, AL, facility, one of eight United Foam locations, has made significant improvements to enhance their overall quality and service. United Foam has added new equipment, improved upon their material selection, reconfigured its floor plan and has become ISO compliant. - February 26, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
Made4net and Westwind Technologies Announce Warehouse Management System Software Partnership
Leading supply chain execution solutions provider, Made4net, has announced today its partnership with Westwind Technologies, a corporate supply chain consultancy in South Carolina. - February 24, 2009 - Made4net
Industrial Search Engine Publishes Alabama Warehouse & Storage Equipment Buying Guide
The Industrial Search Engine IndustrialCOOP.com has released its Shelving Systems and Storage Equipment directory for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, shipping firms and other companies in Alabama - February 22, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com