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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
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
Life Begins at 40 Says U-Freight as It Prepares for Its Annual Conference
U-Freight - (www.ufreight.com) - the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be celebrating another successful year of growth at its annual conference in Hong Kong between September 19th and 20th 2008. - September 17, 2008 - UFreight
Offshore Group Company Offers In-Bond Warehousing
International Logistic Solutions (ILS) adds to its international trade and transportation services repertoire. - September 11, 2008 - The Offshore Group
LOG-NET’s 2009 Conference, Trade Winds, Set for January 28-30, 2009
LOG-NET is pleased to announce plans for their 2009 user conference, rebranded as Trade Winds, taking place January 28-30, 2009, at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn how to successfully navigate through the complexities of your supply chain as well as comply with the U.S. - September 11, 2008 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Famous Pacific Shipping Becomes a Member of Major Household Removals and Personal Effects Association
Less than year after it was established, PT. FPS Movers, an affiliate of the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group (www.fps-group.net) has been accepted as a member of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc (HHGFAA). - September 10, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Interim Dividend and Final Half Year Results
During its meeting of 28 August 2008, Euronav’s board of directors approved the final consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2008. This press release refers also to the one distributed on 22 July 2008. - August 31, 2008 - Euronav NV
Davies Turner Air Cargo Maintains Status as Leading UK Independent
In the latest IATA/CASS league table for 2007, Davies Turner Air Cargo has maintained its position as the UK’s highest placed privately owned independent freight forwarder. - August 28, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
BlueStar Offers New Honeywell Dolphin 9900 Mobile Computer
With GPS technology and a Bluetooth wireless connection, it is ideal for frontline employees. - August 28, 2008 - BlueStar
BlueStar to Distribute Zebra G-Series Printers
G-Series thermal printers provide big value in a small footprint. - August 28, 2008 - BlueStar
TPG/WMS-Lite: Warehouse Management System for Small to Medium Warehouses
The Paxton Group announced the release and immediate availability of their SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) warehouse management system TPG/WMS-Lite version 5 today. Over 80% of warehouse businesses manage less than 250,000 sqft of warehouse space, but finding a WMS solution that cost-effectively... - August 22, 2008 - The Paxton Group, LLC
AppLocation Rolls Out Yard Management for Cable Reels with RFID
MOBILEFusion™ Used to Control Cable Reel Inventory. AppLocation announced that it has been awarded a yard management contract to track cable reels in nine yards across Canada. The entire project will include up to 50 yards and integrate active and passive RFID on the same platform plus GPS vehicle tracking. The scalability and flexibility of AppLocation's MOBILEFusion™ platform was a key factor in being chosen for the project. - August 20, 2008 - AppLocation Systems Inc
Movers.com Expands Its Services to U.K, Australia, New Zealand, and India
UK.Movers.com, AU.Movers.com, NZ.Movers.com and India.Movers.com, the four brand new wings of Movers.com are all set to take the moving industries of these countries by storm. This venture is yet another remarkable milestone in the glorious servicing record of this New Jersey based organization. - August 18, 2008 - Movers.com
2ic Software Builds Momentum in the U.K.
2ic Software is helping bring pallet management efficiencies to even more European companies with the sale of its 2ic Pallets solution to Halewood International and F.A. Gill. Halewood International, a respected beverage supplier known for such brands as Red Square and Sambrini, had increasingly... - August 16, 2008 - First Alliance Logistics Management
Peel Out! Shipping Label Sheets ™ for Endicia™ Dazzle
Burris Computer Forms (http://pcforms.com) offers three packing list/shipping label combinations for Endicia™ Dazzle shippers, as part of its existing Peel Out! Shipping Label Sheets™ line. - August 05, 2008 - Burris Computer Forms
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.