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IPA Charities Supports Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner
IPA Charities plans to contribute $50,000 to the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner. The 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner will mark IPA Charities’ seventh year of participation. IPA Charities’ donation... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited to Attend 2008 President's Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to attend the 2008 President’s Dinner sponsored by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The 2008 President’s Dinner will be held June 18 and will be the last celebration of its kind... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA-IBA Director Invited to Accept Republican Presidential Roundtable Membership
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become a member of the Republican Presidential Roundtable. Membership benefits include an invitation to attend dinner with President George W. Bush and tickets to attend the 2008 Republican National... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
Charities has contributed $6,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest. “IPA Charities is proud to support the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest for the third consecutive year,” said Dana Burgess, IPA Charities President. Congress first... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
Planemasters: Chicago Jet Charter Company Now Offering Aircraft Management Services
The outstanding Chicago jet charter company known as Planemasters provides conventional air charter services to all area residents. Individuals book a plane, specify their exact wishes, and a qualified pilot brings them to their destination on a comfortable and safe aircraft. Planemasters, however, provides other services as well. In addition to chartering an aircraft, customers can also take advantage of the Chicago jet charter company’s aircraft management service. - May 29, 2008 - Planemasters, Ltd.
Tuscany Fine Villa Rentals Partnered with CarRentalDublin.com
Tuscany Fine Rentals offers villas in Tuscany, now allows customers to book car rental too. As a result of cooperation between CarRentalDublin.com and www.tuscanyfinerentals.com, holiday makers can book their holiday accommodation in Tuscany and car rental on... - May 29, 2008 - CarRentalDublin.com
Corrigan Moving Systems Recognizes Top Sales Manager for 2007
Melinda Becker of Essexville was recently recognized by Corrigan Moving Systems for her sales achievement in 2007. David Corrigan, President of Corrigan Moving Systems, awarded Melinda the Top Salesperson of the Year Award. Melinda earn the top sales award of competing with Sales Mangers in 14... - May 25, 2008 - Corrigan Moving Systems
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
Meteor Meet and Greet Parking Announces Huge Success of Heathrow Terminal Five Parking Service.
Meteor meet and greet parking, the nation’s favourite meet and greet parking company, is reporting that the new terminal has been a big success for its newly launched secure Heathrow Terminal 5 parking service with over 1,500 bookings in the first month of operation. - May 23, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Arcline (2000) Inc., Offers Integration to Transcore'S® 3sixty Freight Matching Product Powered by DAT
Arcline (2000) Inc. announces full integration service with TransCore’s 3sixty™ freight matching product powered by DAT®. TransCore’s freight matching platform matches shippers, brokers and long haul carriers and facilitates the movement of approximately $40 billion in freight annually. - May 21, 2008 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
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
Motorcycle Towing Service Provider Locator Service Launches
towPartners today announced that it has expanded the offering of its popular towSearch service (www.towsearch.com) by adding a motorcyclist specific site, www.motorcycleroadside.com, that uses the highly developed towPartners database system. This service will allow motorcyclists to locate service providers when they have a roadside disablement. A mobile version of the application simplifies the search process for those on cell phones and other mobile devices. - May 15, 2008 - towPartners
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC - Storage Pros Westland, Michigan
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan is pleased to announce the May 7th acquisition of Store-It Self Storage in Westland, Michigan. The acquisition brings StorageOp’s holdings to eight properties totaling 457,000 rentable square feet, 3,970... - May 15, 2008 - Storage Pros
All American Corporation’s 10th Anniversary Marked by Service Excellence Award
All American Corporation was awarded the inaugural Moving and Storage Agent of the Year Service Excellence Award during the American Moving and Storage Association’s 2008 Education Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. - May 14, 2008 - All American Corporation
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
Michigan Material Handling Dealer Receives International Recognition
Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc, Michigan's industry leading material handling dealership has been recognized with two international Dealer of Excellence Awards. Alta has 9 branches throughout Michigan. The Dealer of Excellence award is the highest honor a dealer can receive. - May 07, 2008 - Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
BudgetGPS Service Used to Recover $400,000 Truck After Theft
On April 20, 2008, a 2007 Kenworth truck equipped with a Century XP-850 wrecker body was stolen from the Marlow’s Fuel Center truck stop in Dallas, TX. The truck was owned by Walnut Hill Wrecker, a WHW Towing Companies Company, based in Dallas, TX. The tow truck operator was off-shift and... - May 06, 2008 - towPartners
BayView Event Center & Charter Cruises Acquires Queen of Excelsior
BayView expands cruise offerings with Lake Minnetonka’s largest and finest luxury yachts. - April 30, 2008 - BayView Event Center and Charter Cruises
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.
Mom Has Evolved, Why Haven't Her Mothers Day Gifts?
It's the 21st century now and moms have evolved leaps and bounds, but why is she still getting flowers, chocolates, and I Heart Mom T-shirts? In the fast paced world of today, moms need and want something different for Mothers Day and the gift of time just may be it. - April 29, 2008 - My Personal Assistant
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities has donated $25,000 to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2008. “IPA Charities supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern; therefore, we have proudly contributed to the society’s Discovery Ball... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hebrew Theological College
IPA Charities has contributed $5,000 to the Hebrew Theological College. IPA Charities’ contribution is being used to fund the necessary work needed to upgrade the college’s sports field and complex. The sports field and complex are scheduled to be fully upgraded by the summer of... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
RideSearch Names Top 10 Cities for People Looking to Carpool
RideSearch.com, the free nationwide carpool matching service, has named the top 10 markets for people who are searching for someone to carpool with. - April 26, 2008 - RideSearch.com
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
Made4net to Participate in WERC’s Industry Resources Event (WIRE) 2008
Made4net, leading supply chain execution and warehouse management software provider for mid-markets, has announced its plans to exhibit in the Warehousing Education and Resources Council’s annual WIRE tradeshow event on Sunday, May 4th and Monday, May 5th at Hyatt Regency Chicago. - April 24, 2008 - Made4net
IPA Charities Supports Roger Baldwin Foundation
IPA Charities has donated $50,000 to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois. “As a long-time friend of the Roger Baldwin Foundation, you know that your contribution will be stewarded wisely and will help sustain our current challenges against... - April 24, 2008 - IPA
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.
Highdeal Selected as Finalist for Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Awards
Billing & OSS World magazine and Billing & OSS World Conference & Expo announced today that Highdeal has been selected as a finalist to receive the Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Award for their product, Highdeal Transactive® in the Best Revenue Management Solution category. The awards recognize the leaders — vendors, service providers and integrators — in the development and deployment of billing and OSS technologies and solutions. - April 24, 2008 - Highdeal
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.
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Layover.com Paves a Quicker, Easier Road to Your First Trucking Job
Layover.com Partners With CDL-prep Website TestAnswers.com. - April 12, 2008 - Layover.com
IPA-IBA Managing Director Nominated for 2008 Man of the Year in Business Award
Burgess is honored by the ABI Man of the Year designation. - April 10, 2008 - IPA
Hub Telecom Implements Highdeal for the Real-Time Pricing and Billing of Its Services
Highdeal, the world’s leading provider of Pricing and Rating solutions, has successfully deployed its solution at Hub télécom, a subsidiary of Aéroports de Paris group and a leading specialist in operating telecoms networks and other complex sites, to manage the real-time pricing and billing of its services. - April 09, 2008 - Highdeal
Arrow Trucking Company Enters Financial Agreement with Daimler Truck Financial
Arrow Trucking has entered a financial agreement with Daimler Truck Financial for the purchase of new equipment. Arrow currently runs a tractor fleet of 1600 units. - April 09, 2008 - Arrow Trucking Company Inc
CarRentalDublin.com Introduces Online Ticket Reservation on Their Car Rental Website
ReservaTicket has been added to CarRentalDublin.com car rental site, which originally offers Dublin Airport car hire, now allows customers to rent cars and book tickets online at the same time. ReservaTicket has entertainment events ranging from music to theatre and sport to arts & events and attractions in Dublin. - April 05, 2008 - CarRentalDublin.com
towSearch.com Adds 10,000 Towing Providers and Sees a 29% Increase in Searches
towPartners® today announced that it has added more than 10,000 service providers to its free towing and road service provider locator tool in the first quarter of 2008. The addition of so many service providers comes alongside a new interface for users which improves search results. In the... - April 03, 2008 - towPartners
GRSI FastTrak® P.I. Software Takes on Packaging Integration in Full Stride
One of the most frequently asked questions by companies purchasing new or used warehouse equipment is, “Will the equipment function correctly with my warehouse system?” GRSI removes this uncertainty with comprehensive warehouse systems integration and substantial work experience. From order picking to shipping sortation, all packaging and material handling equipment and processes are streamlined and controlled by GRSI’s FastTrak® P.I., packaging integration, software suite. - April 03, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
BudgetGPS Brings GPS to Associations
BudgetGPS announced today that it is launching a new associations program geared toward providing discounts on BudgetGPS service to associations interested in finding benefits for their members. This new program is available to industry associations in trucking, courier, pest control, HVAC,... - April 02, 2008 - towPartners
Local Company's Recycling Benefits School
FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. - April 02, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Davies Turner Air Cargo First with Full AEO Status
Effective April 5th 2008, Davies Turner Air Cargo will become one of Europe’s first Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs). - March 30, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Solstice Sailing Company Launches
Offering charters and ASA Sailing School. - March 27, 2008 - Solstice Sailing
LDI Raises Over $1,000 for The American Cancer Society
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY, based third party logistics provider recently participated in The American Cancer Society's 2008 Daffodil Days of the Western NY Region. In its first year, LDI was able to raise over $1,000 making it the #1 company for the WNY region. "We are very... - March 22, 2008 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
U-Freight Targets Aviation and Aerospace Logistics
U-Freight, the leading international freight forwarder, is seeking to build its presence in the market for the provision of supply chain management services to manufacturers, operators and vendors involved in the global aviation and aerospace industry. - March 19, 2008 - UFreight
Preparing Your Home for Spring? TSI Offers 6 Tips to Help You Clean Up
Now that the weather is getting warmer it’s time to do some spring cleaning. Whether preparing your home for sale or just dusting off the winter clutter, TSI offers 6 simple tips to help clean up. - March 19, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
BudgetGPS Announces Low Cost GPS Tracking Solution - BudgetGPS.com
BudgetGPS announced today that it has released version 2.0 of its primary operating system as well as a new, more aggressive pricing structure designed to allow smaller fleets access to truck mounted GPS services. - March 18, 2008 - towPartners
Arcline (2000) Inc. is Now a Certified Silver Development Partner with QuickBooks®
Arcline (2000) Inc., Producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software have completed the rigorous testing and technical review process to ensure that the ArcFreight ™ and ArcFleet™ software solutions work seamlessly with QuickBooks®. To obtain the Silver Development Partner status, Arcline (2000) Inc. had to complete the QuickBooks® Technical Review, which was administered by an independent third party. - March 16, 2008 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Arcline (2000) Inc. Introduces Master Order Templates for Both ArcFreight™ and ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch Software Systems
Arcline (2000) Inc., producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software have released the Master Orders feature into their freight brokerage and trucking dispatch systems. - March 16, 2008 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Euronav NV Announces Final Year Results 2007
During its meeting, Euronav’s (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) board of directors approved the final consolidated financial statement for the period ended 31 December 2007. - March 16, 2008 - Euronav NV
Arrow on Target for Shippers in Russia and the CIS
Advance International is increasing its involvement in the provision of intermodal railfreight services, which commenced a few years ago when it established the Advantage Express Service to offer an intermodal rail operation between Almaty in Kazakhstan and the Georgian port of Poti. - March 15, 2008 - Advance International Transport
nitenite cityhotels Wins Hotel Report "Rising Star" Award
nitenite cityhotels, operator of value boutique-style hotel rooms, won the ‘Rising Star’ award at last night’s inaugural Hotel Report Awards held in London. - March 14, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels