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TriFactor Awarded Florida Project for GTECH Printing Corp
TriFactor awarded project in Fla. - January 23, 2009 - TriFactor, LLC
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
FreightCenter.com Awarded Second Inc. Magazine Award
FreightCenter is proud to announce that they have received a second consecutive Inc. 5000 Award for 2008. This award recognizes that FreightCenter continues to work hard for its customers and be successful during this economic and business downturn. - January 22, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
SIRVA Announces Major Sales Force Expansion
SIRVA Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider, today announced the appointment of five new members to the SIRVA Relocation Global Sales force. Serving in various roles, these key hires underscore SIRVA’s commitment to pursuing overall corporate growth despite current... - January 17, 2009 - Sirva Inc.
Allied Van Lines Announces 41st Annual Magnet States Report
Texas tops list for fourth year in a row as No. 1 relocation destination in U.S., followed by North Carolina and Virginia. - January 15, 2009 - Sirva Inc.
TeleType Expands Truck GPS Product Line: New 5’’ Inch Model Released
TeleType has now released the WorldNav 5100 series portable GPS for truck drivers. This new 5’’ inch device accommodates drivers preferring a slightly smaller screen than the top of the line 7” models currently offered by the company. The 5100 model provides the driver with an optimized viewing area while remaining compact in size. These portable GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. - January 15, 2009 - TeleType Co.
A Webservice Platform for Transport Optimization
JOpt as a Service - Advanced Vehicle Routing Webservice Platform - Launched. - January 13, 2009 - DNA Evolutions
Fast-Growing Grimes Moves Into New Headquarters
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 14500 Hyatt Rd near the Jacksonville International Airport. Repairs and improvements have been taking place since Grimes purchased the former Pic “N Save distribution center two years ago. - January 12, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
PINC Solutions Recognized by Leading Business Publication Among Top 100 Solution Provider to the Food Industry
"For the second year in a row, we are honored to be included in the FL100 listing," said Aleks Gollu, CEO of PINC Solutions. "To address the common need for better supply chain visibility, we have developed a suite of real-time asset visibility and management products based on a... - January 09, 2009 - PINC
BlueStar to Carry Zebra’s EM 220 Mobile Receipt Printer
Ultra-small design is easy to carry for extended time periods - January 09, 2009 - BlueStar
Famous Pacific Shipping Builds Stronger Presence in Australia
Famous Pacific Shipping continues to build its presence in the important Australian market through a range of strategic investments and planning decisions that will see the global freight forwarding group ratchet up the pressure on the competition. - January 07, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
BlueStar to Carry Zebra’s RFID-Enabled Mobile Thermal Transfer Printers
The P4T and RP4T deliver long-lasting RFID tags and barcode labels. - December 25, 2008 - BlueStar
WideVision LLC Announces Release of ‘AccessGPS’ a Free GPS Tracking System for Nextel Phones
AccessGPS - the perfect solution for asset tracking without incurring any additional costs beyond data plan from Nextel. - December 23, 2008 - WideVision
Grimes Teams Up with Marines to Help Toys for Tots
The Grimes Companies (TGC) teamed up with the United States Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program and through a company-wide drive donated nearly 300 toys in its first year of participation. The project was spearheaded by Grimes employees Elisa Garcia and Patricia Vehmeyer. Through their... - December 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
BlueStar Names Robert Urben as CipherLab Business Development Manager
Urben will focus on growing CipherLab sales within BlueStar. - December 19, 2008 - BlueStar
Greek Navy Chooses EnGarde Body Armor for Anti-Piracy Mission in Somalia
This week, a flotilla of EU ships will begin their first anti-piracy patrols for the coast of Somalia. - December 15, 2008 - EnGarde body armor
Made4net to Showcase WarehouseExpert Warehouse Management System at ProMat in Chicago
Made4net is pleased to announce the showcasing of WarehouseExpert warehouse management system solution as part of the SCExpert Suite of supply chain execution solutions at ProMat 2009 in booth 4552. - December 15, 2008 - Made4net
24-7 Removals Expand Into 8 European Countries
24-7 Removals, a leading UK courier and removals company, have expanded into 8 European countries. 24-7 Removals now offer a nationwide removals and courier service to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Ireland. 24-7 Removals offers 10 different types of courier service:... - December 13, 2008 - 24-7 Removals
Famous Pacific Shipping Names Blue Calm Marine Services as New Iranian General Agent
Forwarding network, the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group, has appointed Blue Calm Marine Services as its general agent in Iran. - December 11, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Advance International Seeks to Capitalise on Kazakhstan’s Development
In Kazakhstan, leading global freight forwarder, Advance International Transport has relocated its Almaty office to a newer and more efficient location to better serve its growing customer base in this vital Caucasian country. - December 10, 2008 - Advance International Transport
“The Economic Report” Show to Feature Palladian International, LLC
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Palladian International, LLC, will be featured in an upcoming episode on “Finding the Best Talent for Your Organization,” as part of the show’s “Report on Business” series. An executive search firm... - December 08, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Leading Maritime Investigation Company AMI Are Experiencing an Unprecedented Increase.
Leading maritime investigation company AMI are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for their maritime investigation services from shipping operation departments. - December 08, 2008 - Alliance Maritime Intelligence
BlueStar Names Chris Sheppard as Datalogic Business Development Manager
Sheppard will focus on further Datalogic growth and expansion within BlueStar. - December 03, 2008 - BlueStar
LOG-NET at Forefront of Direct ISF Filing
LOG-NET, Inc., an industry leader in international web-based supply chain execution solutions, is ready for U.S. Customs Interim Final Rule. LOG-NET’s web-based portal services allows importers, or their agents, to file the required importer data elements directly to U.S. Customs to comply... - December 01, 2008 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Intercept™ Technology Helps You Maintain Perfection New RIBS MVTR with Map Bag Style Closure
New Adhesive-Close RIBS MVTR bag protects your product from damaging corrosive gases, while eliminating the need for vacuuming the air out of the bag. Bag vacuuming requires expensive equipment to operate and maintain and is more time consuming than folding up the end and sealing the adhesive strip. Save time and money with this new RIBS MVTR product, available through Liberty Packaging Co. - November 25, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
The Grimes Companies Hires New Client Services Manager
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Felipe de la Guardia has joined the company as Client Services Manager. de la Guardia’s primary responsibility is the development and oversight of the client service group. He will focus on staffing, training, and the development of the... - November 24, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Saving the Planet? It’s All Part of the Service
Cloud computing will lead to worldwide drop in carbon emissions. - November 23, 2008 - PCA Predict
CRL Sweden Releases Powerful Network Management for Large Scale Mesh Networks
Specialist of OEM Mesh Software Technology for Wireless Networks – CRL Sweden - is releasing a centralized Network Management System (CRL NMS) with a set of sophisticated tools for remote configuration, monitoring, analyzing and security for large scale networks. Network administrators might... - November 21, 2008 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
Record Breaking AGM for Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, broke all records at its recent Annual General Meeting and Conference in Madrid. - November 21, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500
Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak
BlueStar Announces Customers’ Success with Business Development Giveaways
VAR winners grow their business with BlueStar’s FUSION program services. - November 13, 2008 - BlueStar
Diamond Club of the West Coast Endorses TransGuardian.com as First Associate Member
In a historic move, the prestigious Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc. (DCWC) has endorsed TransGuardian.com as its first-ever Associate Member. - November 10, 2008 - TransGuardian.com
EXMAR Forms Alliance to Create Floating Liquefaction, Storage and Offloading Solution
Partnership to provide broad-based solutions for developing gas markets - November 09, 2008 - Exmar NV
New TireStat™ No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC
TireStat™ is a complete and effective tire pressure monitoring system that offers increased fuel economy, enhanced safety, maximized tire casing life and extended tire wear. Providing a compromise-free tire maintenance solution for individuals, businesses and commercial fleets. - November 03, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
BlueStar Canada Names Ghassan Nassif as Regional Sales Manager
Nassif to grow BlueStar business in Canada, specifically Eastern Canada. - October 30, 2008 - BlueStar
PLM Trailer Leasing Develops Web-Based Trailer Specification Program
PLM Trailer Leasing has designed, developed and implemented an interactive web based program to simplify and assist both customers and OEM vendors in the designing and ordering of customer specific refrigerated semi-trailers. “The program allows our customer to go on-line and follow easy to... - October 25, 2008 - PLM Trailer Leasing
BlueStar to Distribute Janam’s XM65
New Microsoft Windows Mobile Rugged Mobile Computer Now Available. - October 25, 2008 - BlueStar
Euronav - Outstanding Third Quarter Results 2008
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 30th September 2008. - October 25, 2008 - Euronav NV
Hola to Madrid as Famous Pacific Shipping Comes to Town
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is holding its Annual General Meeting and Conference in Europe for the first time in Madrid, Spain between 26th and 29th October 2008. - October 22, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
UK Forwarders Mark End of Conference System
The trade association for UK freight forwarders believes that tomorrow heralds a new era for shipping and trade liberalisation, as shipping line conferences will no longer be permitted in any trades between the EU and the rest of the world from midnight tonight. - October 22, 2008 - British International Freight Association
Euronav Announces New USD 500 Million Credit Facility for FSO Project
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) is pleased to announce that it has jointly with Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) signed a USD 500 million senior secured facility with ING, Fokus Bank, Fortis Bank (Belgium), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BNP Paribas... - October 16, 2008 - Euronav NV
First OEM Mesh Driver for Third Generation Mesh Technology
Specialist of Mesh Software Technology for Wireless Networks is releasing a new ground breaking OEM Mesh software driver C-CORE 2.0. CRL Sweden delivers zero configuration Multi-Radio Multi Channel and true Multicast support as OEM software drivers and firmware. Additional extension features of C-CORE 2.0 offers Mesh drivers and integration services of IP communication software even over Non-IP packet radios. - October 15, 2008 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
Mt Højgaard Names Famous Pacific Shipping as Local Logistics Partner for Sri Lankan Port Project
Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been named as the preferred local freight partner by the Danish contractor MT Højgaard to handle the majority of the logistics services required during the construction of the Oluvil Port Project in Sri Lanka. - October 15, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Importer Security Filing Service Announced by LOG-NET, Inc.
LOG-NET, Inc., an industry leader in international web-based supply chain execution solutions, today announced the availability of their Importer Security Filing (ISF) service. Using LOG-NET’s web-based portal services, importers, or their agents, can file the 10 importer data elements... - October 10, 2008 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Portable Wireless Color Camera System for Hitching Alignment & Temporary Use
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced VisionStat™ Portable, a new transportable wireless camera system. VisionStat™ Portable provides a safe and convenient solution for all types of towing applications, visual security,... - October 08, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
BlueStar CFO Doug Bivins Receives ‘CFO of the Year’ Award
BlueStar’s CFO was presented the award by The Cincinnati Business Courier. - September 27, 2008 - BlueStar
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Transite Hires Les Hamashima as Chief Marketing Officer
Company drives to be industry leader in the supply chain transportation and shipping logistics market. With the price of gas increasing at almost 40% from a year ago, the cost of shipping and freight has grown to become most companies’ third-largest expense item. - September 25, 2008 - Transite Technology
EA Logistics Delivers Green Show Freight for Wal-Mart-Sponsored Sustainable Products Showcase
Wal-Mart’s Sustainable Solutions exposition will be utilizing the services of EA Logistics, a leader in eco-friendly freight strategies. Red Ball Productions, the expo’s producer selected EA Logistics as a natural fit for the event primarily because of its environmental awareness leadership and its Delivered GrEAn™ program. - September 17, 2008 - EA Logistics