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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
United Case™, a UFP Technologies Brand, Introduces Exclusive Foam for Protective Case Inserts
United Case™, a UFP Technologies brand (NASDAQ: UFPT), introduces Case Fit™ 260. Case Fit 260 is United Case’s proprietary foam material used for fabricating custom inserts for protective cases. Case Fit 260 exhibits the most important aspects necessary for interior case protection. - February 21, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
Supply Chain Execution Solutions Provider Made4net and Logesys Announce Partnership
Made4net and Logesys have signed a partnership agreement appointing Logesys as an authorized Made4net SCExpert™ reseller in India. Logesys is an experienced IT solutions provider, specializing in freight forwarding and logistics solutions. - February 20, 2009 - Made4net
Amerijet International to Operate Boeing 767-200 Cargo
Amerijet International, Inc. announced today it has signed a seven year agreement with Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) to lease five Boeing 767-200 freighter aircraft. The 767s will enable the airline to increase capacity on its... - February 19, 2009 - Amerijet International, Inc.
DHS Wins Lekkerland Tender for Made4net’s Warehouse Management System and TopSystem’s Pick-by-Voice Technology
DHS, the Czech IT software and mobile computer systems solutions integrator, announced today that Lekkerland Czech Republic has selected DHS‘ product offerings after stringent tender criteria to meet the warehouse management system and pick-by-voice technology needs of their two distribution warehouses in the Czech Republic. - February 13, 2009 - Made4net
Telogis Acquires GPS Tracking Business Darby Corporate Solutions
Telogis™, the leading global platform for Location Based Services, today announced it has acquired Darby Corporate Solutions’ (DCS) GPS fleet tracking business. Darby Corporate Solutions, a pioneer in wireless communication, is based in Jericho, New York. The Telogis acquisition gives... - February 10, 2009 - Telogis
FreightCenter Named Sponsor of Global Gear Drive
Company will provide significant shipping discounts to parks and recreation agencies interested in contributing equipment to needy children through the Global Gear Drive. - February 07, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
Advance International Puts Some Wind Into Renewable Energy Sales
Advance International Transport is becoming increasingly involved in the shipment of modern wind turbines at a time when the world is waking up to the advantages of environmentally sustainable power generation. - February 07, 2009 - Advance International Transport
Navigators Set Sail for U-Freight
U-Freight Ltd (UFL), the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, has created a new management team to devise and implement strategic initiatives to help move the worldwide group forwards. - February 04, 2009 - UFreight
EXMAR Provisional Results 2008
The Executive Committee of EXMAR reported today the preliminary results for the 4th quarter and full year 2008. - February 01, 2009 - Exmar NV
Industrial Trade Forum Launches Texas Material Handling Equipment Buying Guide
ForeignTRADEX, publisher of the World Trade Forum has launched a new directory to promote Texas-based manufacturers and distributors of material handling, shipping and warehouse equipment. - January 30, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
PINC Solutions Awarded Red Herring Top 100 Global Company
Leading innovator in real-time-visibility enabled supply chain management solutions won prestigious award honoring top private tech companies from around the world. - January 29, 2009 - PINC
Former UPS Executives Form 722 Consulting
722 Consulting launched operations in Atlanta Georgia. 722 has combined 75 years of UPS experience in cost control and expense reduction across multiple operating disciplines including engineering, fleet management and transportation/logistics. This experience is at the cornerstone of the 722... - January 29, 2009 - 722 Consulting
Arbitrator's Decision on Paint and Related Materials
Neutral arbitrator rendered his decision on the National Paint & Coatings Association’s challenge to the Commodity Classification Standards Board Dispositions on Subjects 13 and 14. - January 28, 2009 - National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
‘Simply the Best’ Are Recognised by the UK International Forwarders’ Association
The most prestigious awards in the UK logistics and supply chain industry were handed to the cream of the British freight forwarding sector at a landmark awards ceremony hosted by The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo. - January 28, 2009 - British International Freight Association
Texas Self Storage Market Survey Results Published
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the publication of the results of its fourth annual market survey. The report with exclusive data not available elsewhere contains analysis and commentary specific to Texas. This is an important report for anyone in the financial and capital markets who regularly make, rate, or analyze investments in the self-storage industry. It is a must for developers, lenders, owner/operators, brokers and appraisers interested in the Texas storage market. - January 27, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
FreightCenter Adds More Carriers
FreightCenter continues to expand its carrier network by adding more carriers. The addition of these regional carriers and other services provides better solutions for customers' needs. - January 24, 2009 - FreightCenter.com