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MOL Announces New Asia-Black Sea Service
The New World Alliance (TNWA) - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), APL, and Hyundai Merchant Marine, Co., Ltd. (HMM) - Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) today announced a new Asia-East Mediterranean / Black Sea service, named “EBX” (East-Mediterranean /... - October 11, 2007 - MOL
JF Hillebrand Launches Dedicated Bulk Wine Division
Following its acquisition of Trans Ocean Distribution, JF Hillebrand is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated bulk wine division. Hillebrand Bulk will give importers greater service options by combining the experience and expertise of the two companies’ bulk wine divisions. “JF... - October 11, 2007 - JF Hillebrand
Trans Ocean Distribution Limited Acquires Seatrans Manufacturing (Proprietary) Limited
Trans Ocean Distribution Limited (TOD), part of the JF Hillebrand Group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Seatrans Manufacturing (Propriety) Limited. This strategic acquisition further consolidates TOD’s position as the industry leader in the provision of... - October 11, 2007 - JF Hillebrand
BlueStar to Distribute Metrologic MS1890 Focus® Industrial-Grade Hand-Held Area Imager
The new Metrologic MS 1890 Focus® is an industrial-grade hand-held imager from Metrologic Instruments. Designed to withstand 2-m falls, the MS1890 Focus® is an IP54-rated omnidirectional imager that can decode all standard bar codes. - October 10, 2007 - BlueStar
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Global Supply Chain Group to Sponsor the Inaugural "Green Supply Chain Award" at the Upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007
Global Supply Chain Group, a supply chain strategy consulting organization headquartered in Sydney is sponsoring the coveted ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ at the upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007. There are 5 finalists in the category: Bayer, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. The judges are deciding the winner soon, and the winner will be revealed on the night of the awards on November 22nd in Hong Kong at a gala industry dinner at Hong Kong Convention Centre. - October 08, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
RedneckJobs.com, a New Job Site Just for Rednecks Launches Today
RedneckJobs.com, the first employment web site designed for “redneck workers,” has launched today. From office workers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and construction workers to municipal supervisors, construction foremen, and business owners, rednecks comprise a large segment of the American workforce. - October 02, 2007 - RedneckJobs, LLC
ASM Customs Software Delivers SAD H Functionality
Agency Sector Management (ASM) has released Version 11.1 of GeMS, providing users with full compliance for the SAD Harmonisation changes to be implemented from 1st October by HM Revenue & Customs. - September 30, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
High Density Push Back Systems Provide Optimized Warehouse Space
Shelving, Inc. Push Back systems average an occupancy rate of 80 – 90% more product storage than traditional rack systems. - September 29, 2007 - The Shelving Store
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Chief Supply Chain Officer Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) serves leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and other organizations, on a worldwide basis. The mission of the Group is to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable growth and... - September 28, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Moblize Launches Web Portal to Monitor, Track and Control Virtually Any Fixed and Mobile Asset in Real Time for Any Industry Like Mining, Oil Gas and Commercial Fleet Etc
Moblize, an innovator in providing real time surveillance technologies solutions to enable Smart Services for industries like oil and gas, commercial fleet, construction, power generation and mining, today announced the official release of the Megs1.5 web portal to monitor any remote fixed and... - September 26, 2007 - moblize.com
Tsi and Moving Solutions Team Up to Assist Older Adults Organize and Downsize
In response to an increasingly urgent need for moving services geared to the needs of senior Americans, TSI and Moving Solutions have teamed up to assist older adults and other busy working adults de-clutter their homes and downsize. Moving Solutions helps seniors plan and execute moves, while TSI... - September 26, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Shipping Sidekick Launches Discount Shipping & Moving Supply Store
Shipping Sidekick (www.shippingsidekick.com), the web’s leading shipping rate comparison website, has launched the Shipping Sidekick Shipping & Moving Supply Store providing padded mailers, shipping boxes, moving supplies, tape and related items at great prices. The Shipping Sidekick... - September 25, 2007 - Webplus, Inc.
Los Angeles HR Firm Assists Local Employers with Newly Enforced Undocumented Worker Legislation
CPEhr, a leading HR outsourcing firm, helps small to mid-sized California employers comply with new regulations and avoid non-compliance penalties relating to the receipt of "No Match" letters from the SSA and employing undocumented workers. - September 11, 2007 - CPE HR, Inc.
Grimes Companies Proud Participant in Project Alaska Turf
The Grimes Companies proudly participated in the first-ever delivery of a high school football field playing surface thousands of miles to the town of Barrow, Alaska. It all began when Cathy Parker, the wife of a former NFL player, heard the plight of the Barrow High School Whalers and their... - September 07, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
LSI Wins Contract, Company Plans New Hires, Expansion in Clovis, New Mexico
Locomotive Service, Inc. (LSI) recently won a 2-year contract from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway for locomotive refueling operations in Clovis, New Mexico. The contract begins November 1, 2007, and LSI plans to hire up to 17 new full-time employee drivers and expand the services offered... - September 07, 2007 - LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, is calling for nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award. The award, which was created to honor CEOs who have made a... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Announces Its Newest Member to Its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, announces its newest member to its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain. Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a leading package... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Inc. 5000 Names TSI One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Transit Systems three-year revenue growth rate exceeds 104 percent. - August 31, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Project Sales Corp to Introduce ExpaTen Bolts from SCHAAF GmbH & Co. KG at INMEX 2007
SCHAAF is leading the way with ExpaTen bolts in order to revolutionize detachable flange connections of propulsion shafts of the shipbuilding industry. This new technology will now be displayed at the International Exhibition on Shipbuilding in Mumbai, India between October 3-5, 2007 - August 30, 2007 - Project Sales Corp
The Center of Workforce Innovations Announces RFID Employer Workshops by BlueBean
The Center of Workforce Innovations of Northwest Indiana is excited to announce that their partner BlueBean, the RFID Solutions Company, will be presenting a workshop about the uses and benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to area employers. - August 24, 2007 - The Center of Workforce Innovations
Russian Mid-Market Soon to Benefit from Affordable Advanced SCM Solutions
Made4Net and the supply chain management consultancy group SCM-SG are collaborating to lead the way in providing smart supply chain management solutions to the Russian market. SCM-SG will sell and implement powerful, flexible and cost-effective solutions designed by Made4Net to meet the requirements of companies of any size. - August 24, 2007 - Made4net
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Outsources Electronic Trading to Wesupply.com to Deliver Efficient Customer Service
Wesupply.com, leading provider of On Demand Supply Chain Management solutions, today announced that Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company has selected its On Demand Electronic Trading solution to meet increased demand from customers to trade electronically. Implementation of the Wesupply.com solution... - August 23, 2007 - Wesupply.com
Goscor Lift Truck Company Launch New Diesel Shoebrake Truck
Goscor Lift Truck Company announced the launch of models D20G, D25G and D30G pneumatic diesel forklift trucks in Southern Africa. - August 23, 2007 - Goscor Lift Truck Company
Freight Forwarders Welcome Customs Compromise
BIFA (www.bifa.org) - the trade association which represents the interests of Britain’s freight forwarding community - welcomes the news from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that when SAD Harmonisation is implemented on 1st October 2007, dual running of both old and new type Customs declarations will be allowed until 20th January 2008. - August 19, 2007 - British International Freight Association
ASM Confirms GeMS Software Will Support Dual Running During SADH Implementation by UK Customs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has advised that SADH will be implemented on October 1, 2007 and it will allow dual running of both old and new type Customs declarations until midnight on the 20th January 2008. - August 14, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has been ranked as the area’s 9th fastest growing company according to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2007 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in northeast Florida. The Business Journal’s criteria are stringent and... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
BIFA Welcomes Confirmation That Freight Forwarders Have Won Insurance Exemption
Following a four-year campaign by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org - Treasury officials have confirmed that the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) Exemption for freight forwarders has now come into force. This means that freight forwarders should be able... - August 11, 2007 - British International Freight Association
The Center of Workforce Innovations and BlueBean Partner for RFID Awareness and Training
The Center of Workforce Innovations of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce their partnership with BlueBean, the RFID Solutions Company. The partnership was formed in order to increase area employers’ awareness of the value and benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. - August 10, 2007 - The Center of Workforce Innovations
Konecranes' New XN Electric Chain Hoist is Cost-Effective and Reliable
The New XN Chain Hoist is the Cost-Effective and Reliable Solution for Light to Medium Hoisting Needs - August 08, 2007 - Konecranes Americas
New Parcels Service to the Philippines for UK Companies
Philippine Cargo Services, one of the leading freight forwarders in the UK servicing the growing market to the Philippines yesterday announced a new parcels service. - August 08, 2007 - Philippine Cargo Services
U-Freight Opens Third Dedicated Logistics Warehouse in Hong Kong
U-Freight – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services group, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility. - August 08, 2007 - UFreight
Freight Forwarders Urge Government to Add Cargo to Review of UK Border Security
BIFA, the trade association which represents the interests of Britain’s freight forwarding community, welcomes the Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s recent announcement of a review of the UK’s border security arrangements and commitment to a new unified border force at air and seaports. - August 03, 2007 - British International Freight Association
Polar Launches New Range of Thermal Pallet Cover Systems
A range of thermal pallet cover systems is launched following extensive testing to protect pharmaceutical and perishable cargo. - August 03, 2007 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Seasoned Business Development Leader: David Heller Joins Transportation Team of Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. - August 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
5 Smart Tips for Moving Back to College
College students across the country are getting ready to move back to school. Instead of cramming their cars, they can transport it all – by using a moving or shipping service that matches their needs. TSI offers 5 smart tips on how to get the most for the money. Tip #1 Know your moving... - August 01, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Expands Its Operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area: 3PL Adds Distribution Space and New International Station
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the opening of two new operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; one distribution facility and a new international station. With the addition of the distribution facility, OH Logistics now operates four contract warehousing facilities in Dallas,... - July 26, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Simplex Conveyor LLC Introduces the First Reversible MDR Extendable Conveyor
The first reversible single stage extendable conveyor designed with an exclusive patent pending "Continuous Roller Surface". - July 23, 2007 - Simplex Conveyor
Small Business Research Board Distribution / Wholesaling Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Distribution / Wholesaling Concerns
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small distribution / wholesaling companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Study: Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs, General Economy as Leading Concerns
Report also indicates one-third of small transportation companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners will increase hiring, improve existing automation, expand at current locations says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' Executives Speaking at LogiPharma 2007: Experts on Compliance and Pandemic Flu Preparedness Address Leaders in Pharmaceutical Industry
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) is a sponsor of LogiPharma 2007, the premiere North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain event taking place September 17-19, 2007 at the Loews Philadelphia, PA hotel. This event brings together leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries including... - July 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Davies Turner Channels Investment Into Bristol
Independent freight forwarder, Davies Turner - www.daviesturner.co.uk - has started to build a multi-million pound expansion to its existing freight and logistics hub in Bristol. - July 18, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Rich Trucking & Logistics Launches Get Back to Work Program for Felons
Rich Trucking & Logistics launches Get Back To Work program for felons and ex-cons. The second chance program offered by the company's CEO, Meca Rich, aims to provide a source of work for inner city communities across the nation. - July 17, 2007 - Rich Trucking & Logistics
Univedant Develops Knowledge Management Solution for Manufacturing Industry
Over the years, manufacturing companies have invested millions of dollars on multiple technologies and software tools for their engineering departments, in order to realize productivity gains and stay ahead of the competition. Unfortunately, in most cases there is little or no interaction between... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Univedant Launches New Innovation Framework for the Manufacturing Industry
Policy makers, academic researchers and industry experts cite innovation as the most important way of solving manufacturing industry problems. Univedant’s engineers and research staff have decades of experience in investigating and solving challenges faced by the manufacturing industry using... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
TMCL Container Line to Implement Quantum’s NVOCC Package, Q-NVO
TMCL Container Line, a neutral non asset based shipping line providing FCL services, has selected Quantum Business Solutions’ Q-NVO application to support and enhance its business model worldwide. The Q-NVO is a fully integrated system catering to NVOCC’s specific needs while... - July 13, 2007 - Quantum Business Solutions & Outsourcing
BIFA Freight Service Awards Enter 19th Year
The British International Freight Association - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition. - July 12, 2007 - British International Freight Association
ULD's Go Thermal for Cargo Carriers
Polar Thermal Products Ltd, manufacturer of specialist insulated solutions to the logistics and military industries has launched thermal liners for the LD3 AKE and LD9 AAP ULD’s. The LD3 and LD9 thermal lining has been extensively tested by one of the world leading logistics companies and... - July 12, 2007 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd