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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.
Famous Pacific Shipping Expands in Zhongshan
Fast-growing Asia Pacific-based NVOCC and freight services provider, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) has established a new office in Zhongshan, a leading industrial city which hosts some of the world’s largest shoe factories. - July 30, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Davies Turner Helps Tehran Book Fair Come of Age
Every year for the last 21 years that the Tehran International Book Fair has been held, Davies Turner has handled the delivery of books and publications to the event on behalf of many British and international publishing companies. - July 30, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Safco Distribution Center Lands in Virginia
Leading office products distributor selects Hampton Roads and the Port of Virginia for east coast import distribution center. - July 29, 2008 - ProVenture
Grimes Transportation Brokerage Hires Transportation Analyst
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Robert Sawyer has joined the company as a Transportation Analyst for its subsidiary Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB). Sawyer’s career in logistics spans over thirty years and he now brings the full value of that experience to... - July 28, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
MeteorComm Wins Next Generation Railroad Voice/Data Radio Development Project
MeteorComm™, the leading provider of mission critical mobile wireless communication networks to the railroad industry, has won the contract for the Higher Performance Data Radio (HPDR) project from the Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI). TTCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the... - July 27, 2008 - MeteorComm Wireless Communications
Unilever Service Award for Famous Pacific Shipping
In the Philippines, Unilever has presented Famous Pacific Forwarding Phils with a Service Vendor Award in recognition of the excellent standards of transport and logistics services that have been provided over the last decade. - July 23, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Advance International Helps to Clear the Air in Bulgaria; Radioactive Shipment Demonstrates Freight Forwarder's Capabilities
International freight forwarder, Advance International Transport is playing a significant role in efforts to reduce potentially harmful emissions from one of Europe’s dirtiest electricity generating plants. - July 18, 2008 - Advance International Transport
New Building for Growth at FreightCenter
FreightCenter is proud to announce that it has moved into a new office building in the Trinity, FL area. The new office will be able to accommodate their growing sales and customer service departments. - July 16, 2008 - FreightCenter.com
BlueStar Announces European Acquisition
With new division in Germany, BlueStar expands its European presence. - July 11, 2008 - BlueStar
BlueStar to Distribute LXE Tx700 and Tx800 Vehicle Mount Computers
Both devices are available with a range of processor and memory options; and both are engineered to operate in tough logistics environments. - July 10, 2008 - BlueStar
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus for Eastern U.S. Distribution
Nexus successfully opened a new East Coast Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE: WPP) to provide service enhancements for customers of Wausau’s Printing & Writing division. Nexus' Allentown, PA facility now houses the entire portfolio of Wausau Paper stock brands and grades, providing the latest distribution technology, the ability to utilize intermodal rail, and Nexus’ specialized paper industry logistics services including Overnight and Same Day delivery. - July 09, 2008 - Nexus Distribution
Grimes Transportation Helps Deliver Medical Supplies to Ecuador
Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Team Worldwide Selects LOG-NET to Power Global Supply Chain Operating Platform
LOG-NET, Inc., an industry leader in international web-based supply chain execution solutions, is proud to announce Team Worldwide as their newest LOG-NET application user. Team Worldwide is a global logistics provider offering a diversified network of strategic logistics services around the world. - June 27, 2008 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Sinotrans and National Retail Systems, Inc. Select LOG-NET to Power SinoNRS Global Supply Chain
LOG-NET, Inc., an industry leader in international web-based supply chain execution solutions, is proud to announce Sinotrans and National Retail Systems, Inc. as their newest LOG-NET application users. Sinotrans, China's largest logistics company, and National Retail Systems, Inc., a leading... - June 26, 2008 - LOG-NET Incorporated
Bifa Freight Service Awards Celebrate Two Decades of Success
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition. - June 22, 2008 - British International Freight Association
FreightCenter.com Releases New Shipping Calculator for Ebay
FreightCenter.com is excited to announce the release of their shipping widget. This tool allows users to create a shipping calculator and place it on their website or auction listing. Representatives will be in Chicago this week officially releasing the tool at Ebay Live. The company expects the shipping calculator to be a big hit with Ebay users. - June 20, 2008 - FreightCenter.com
Inbound Logistics Honored PINC Solutions as Top-100 Logistics IT Company
Leader in real-time-location-system (RTLS) enabled yard visibility and management solutions recognized for innovative technology and superior services, empowering customers to achieve logistics excellence - June 19, 2008 - PINC
BlueStar Holds Wal-Mart RFID Compliance Seminar
Canadian Wal-Mart resellers see how BlueStar can help meet the mandate. - June 13, 2008 - BlueStar
Davies Turner Uses Blue Sky Thinking on Green Initiatives in New Bristol Development
Davies Turner’s determination that its operations are environmentally responsible is clearly demonstrated at the freight forwarder’s recently completed multi-million pound regional distribution centre at Avonmouth, Bristol. - June 11, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Exmar Secures Employment for Latest Three LNGRV’s
Exmar is pleased to announce that its three remaining LNG Regasifcation Vessels (LNGRV’s), currently under construction at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd (DSME) have secured long-term employment with Excelerate energy L.P. - June 04, 2008 - Exmar NV
Copiergeeks.biz Announces New Website Milestone
Copiergeeks.biz has now received over 3,000,000 unique visitors looking for refurbished digital printing equipment for their businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Copier Geeks LLC
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Terry Maready Chief Information Officer
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announces the appointment of Terry Maready as chief information officer. “Information drives the supply chain, and Terry has the experience, skills and vision to deliver the solutions our clients need,” says Neely Mallory,... - May 23, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
BlueStar to Distribute RFID Products from FEIG Electronics
These additions will allow BlueStar to offer end-to-end RFID solutions. - May 23, 2008 - BlueStar
Transwide Recruits Its LSP Network Manager
Transwide is glad to announce it has successfully appointed Mr Harry Doms to the Logistics Service Providers Network Manager position. - May 23, 2008 - Transwide
Davies Turner is All Ship-Shape at Bristol - New Regional Distribution Centre Now Open for Business
Independent freight forwarder Davies Turner has completed the construction of a multi-million pound expansion to its freight and logistics hub at Avonmouth, Bristol enabling it to offer complete supply chain solutions from the site. The total area of the company’s warehousing at Avonmouth... - May 21, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Q1 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) reveals the five companies that topped their growth charts for Q1 2008. - May 17, 2008 - Private Company Index
BlueStar Distributes LXE Bluetooth Ring Scanner
A finger can be used to scan barcodes up to 30 ft away. - May 15, 2008 - BlueStar
Davies Turner Ireland Strengthens Senior Management
The Davies Turner Group has strengthened the senior management of its subsidiary in Ireland with the appointment of Ciaran Delmar and John Culligan as Joint Managing Directors of Davies Turner Ireland Ltd. Both have joined from senior roles with Expeditors Ireland. - May 08, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
GlobalTranz, CarrierRate.com to Open New Office in California
GlobalTranz ( CarrierRate.com ), a leading freight management and transportation company, is pleased to announce its plans to open a new Anaheim-based office beginning next month. The purpose of the new location is to provide a training and development center for outside sales representatives... - May 05, 2008 - Global Tranz - CarrierRate.com
Transit Systems Celebrates National Senior Move Managers Week
NASMM has declared May 11-17, National Senior Move Managers Week. TSI, a small moves specialist, has partnered with senior move managers to assist older Americans with not only the actual moving experience, but with the emotional and physical aspects downsizing and relocating. - April 30, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
First Quarter Results 2008
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 31st March 2008. For Full Press Release Please Go to Euronav Corporate Website: www.euronav.com - April 26, 2008 - Euronav NV
Nationwide Transportation Firm Overcomes Home Sales Slump and Beats Forecast Growth for Its New Home Move Division
Despite the current slump in home sales, at least one nationwide moving services firm is experiencing outstanding growth in local markets. TSI, a longtime provider of long-distance moving services, recently saw its new Local Move Division complete it’s 1000th local move in less than a year. And the rate of growth is accelerating. - April 24, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
UrbanRide Offers Career Counseling Services to MPI Members
Members of the New York Chapter of Meetings Professionals International to receive 16 hours of professional counseling services. - April 18, 2008 - UrbanRide, Inc.