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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

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

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.

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.

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