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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
Alliance Air Freight Delivers Just in Time to the Democratic Convention
With set up for the Democratic Convention hours away, it was realized that critical parts for the stage were needed. Alliance Air Freight with its renowned reputation for successful overnight air freight and just in time shipping was called to deliver the parts. - August 27, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
What Gatwick Airport Credit Crunch?
Gatwick Airport holiday extra products, such as Gatwick Airport Meet and Greet Airport parking, show no signs of the current UK credit crunch? - August 24, 2008 - Help-Me-Park.com
Logistic Dynamics Named to Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Co.'s
Leading Logistics Provider Ranks #298 on the 2008 Inc. 500. - August 22, 2008 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
IPA Supports American Cancer Society
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the American Cancer Society. Because of this contribution, IPA Charities has been named a member of The Society. The Society includes the American Cancer Society’s most dedicated donors. The Society’s generosity helps to accomplish the... - August 22, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Oak Ridge Youth Association
IPA Charities has contributed to the Oak Ridge Youth Association (ORYA). “On behalf of ORYA’s Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Program we would like to thank IPA Charities for the generous donation to our program,” said Scott Parrish, President, ORYA. IPA Charities’... - August 22, 2008 - IPA
NavQuest.com Changes Name to ClickToBoat.com
NavQuest.com announced that it has officially changed its name to ClickToBoat.com. - August 20, 2008 - ClickToBoat.com
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
Business First Honors Dennis Brown in '40 Under Forty' Class
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI), a Buffalo based third party logistics provider is proud to announce Business First of Buffalo has recognized Dennis Brown, CEO of Logistic Dynamics, as an honoree in this year's "40 Under Forty" class. The 17th annual Business First "40 Under... - August 17, 2008 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
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
Drive America Chosen by cynoSure Financial to Provide Roadside Assistance Services
New partnership offers superior benefits to clients and their customers. - August 16, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
Magnetic Automation Corp Announces New Vice President
Stefan Tea accepts the position and role as Vice President of Magnetic Automation Corp, a leading manufacturer of vehicle and pedestrian access control products. - August 15, 2008 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Drive America and Advantage Rent-a-Car Combine Efforts to Offer 24-Hour Worry-Free Assistance on the Road
Drive America Partners with Advantage Rent-a-Car to Provide Assistance for Customers. - August 14, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
United States Auto Club and eSecuritel Partnership Offers Wireless Subscribers Unparalleled Protection with Their Phone Service
United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc (USAC/MD) (www.usacmd.com) has announced a new partnership with eSecuritel (www.esecuritel.com) that will expand its member services to wireless carriers and their subscribers. This new partnership launches USAC/MD as an important service provider in... - August 14, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
Evolve IP Selects Highdeal for Pricing, Rating & Billing
Transactive becomes part of world-class service delivery architecture. - August 12, 2008 - Highdeal
TraceGains Shows Lot Traceability Yields Profitability
Two, peer-reviewed, university studies have shown that patented traceability technology from TraceGains enhances supply chain visibility and boosts customer profits by 3% to 5% of revenue with a return on investment greater than 300%. These results were found in a wide range of industry segments... - August 11, 2008 - TraceGains Inc.
RACO Partners with Z-Space
Two Companies Work Together to Provide Customized Data Collection Services to the Business Community - August 09, 2008 - RACO Industries
Award Winning Innovation Creates Huge Postal Savings for Business Users
21Grams – global mail winner for technology 2008 – uses its iSort product to reduce business postal bills by up to 30%. After three and a half years of working in the Swedish market, 21grams clients now manage 10% of all mail in Sweden and 21grams are set to bring the same benefits to UK businesses. - August 06, 2008 - 21Grams Ltd
Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix, Debuts Alaska Motorcycle Cruise Tour
New Alaska Cruise tour featuring a 6-day motorcycle ride deep into Alaska's interior combined with 7-day voyage along the rugged splendor of the Alaskan coastline. - August 05, 2008 - Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix
Lucky Jets Celebrates Company Launch by Offering a Free Private Jet Flight to 8 Lucky Guests
Lucky Jets LLC Announces the Launch of LuckyJets.com, a new concept that brings VIP Door-to-Door Shared-Flights to the Private Jet Industry. LuckyJets brings together passengers of like itineraries, serving key Casino destinations around the World. In celebration of their Company launch date of 8/8/08, LuckyJets is inviting 8 Lucky Guests to fly with the Founders on their inaugural flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. These 8 Lucky Guests will also receive a voucher for a Free Flight. - August 05, 2008 - Lucky Jets LLC
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.
New Website Helps Limo Company Owners Slash Marketing Costs
Receive Multiple Instant Price Quotes for your next Airport Transportation, Wedding, Anniversary, Bachelor & Bachelorette, Concert, Prom & Homecoming. - August 03, 2008 - ReserveLimo.com
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
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
North Carolina Railroad Company, North Carolina Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern Partner to Improve Railroad Crossings in Eastern North Carolina
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division (NCDOT), the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) are making safety improvements to 43 at-grade public crossings between Selma and Morehead City in Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven and Carteret counties. - July 30, 2008 - N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division
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
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
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.
nitenite Fights the Recession
nitenite cityhotels have decided to combat the credit crunch, instead of joining the growing numbers of companies that are raising the prices of their products, causing a knock on effect to other companies and the bottom line of the consumers. - July 25, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels
LimoXonline.com Continues It's Growth
Since LimoXonline.com was launched in January 2008, many features and useful tools were added to the site. Limousine seekers can search thousands of limousines with one click of a button, choose the ones that suits them, get quotes by email, phone or fax then make a reservation with the limousine company that best fits their budget or needs. - July 23, 2008 - LimoXonline.com
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
Green Initiatives for Today’s Motorcoach Operators
Beyond the road, the motorcoach industry is making an added effort to “go green;” operators can elect to upgrade their facilities as well as vehicles in ways that are more environmentally conscious. - July 23, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
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.
Alliance Air Freight (Shipalliance.com) Announces the Addition of a New Terminal Building in North Hollywood, CA
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics adds location in CA. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain freight quotes instantly for shipments originating or delivering to Los Angeles. Even more competitive freight rates will be available for freight shipments involving the Southern CA area. - July 22, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
In the Scene Limousine Gives Back to Arizona Community with 5% of Reservations Going Toward Make-a-Wish or MADD
In The Scene Limousine recently delivered contribution checks to the Phoenix, Arizona Make-A-Wish and MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) offices in their newest black Hummer limousine. “Our clients were able to select which great organization – Make-A-Wish or MADD to contribute... - July 21, 2008 - In The Scene Limousine
Alliance Air Freight Announces New Freight Quote System
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics release their Freight Quote System. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain precise freight quotes instantly. Unlike other systems which only provide estimated freight rates the Alliance Air Freight & Logistics freight quote system will provide a freight rate to the penny. - July 21, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Wheeling Truck Center Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Wheeling Truck Center, a full-service Volvo and GMC truck dealer in Wheeling WV is celebrating its 75th year in business. - July 19, 2008 - Wheeling Truck Center
80th Anniversary of Maersk Line
On 12 July 1928, Leise Maersk, the first vessel to depart in their liner service, sailed from Baltimore on the U.S. East Coast en route to the Far East via the Panama Canal… In her holds were Ford car parts and general cargo. Leise Maersk was carrying 3,600 tons of cargo, the equivalent to... - July 18, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
Self Storage Company Expands; Drive 10 Minutes and Save a Bundle
Kamas Storage still provides all the modern conveniences you expect from a storage company like 24 hour access, security cameras and lighting, etc. but also believes that excellent customer service requires a person on site at all times. - July 18, 2008 - Kamas Storage
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
The Shipping Shack, Inc. Announces Free Gas for It’s Customers; the Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Hi 96816 Announces it Will Give Away Gas Voucher
Today, The Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 announces Free Gas vouchers to its customers with qualified purchase. - July 17, 2008 - The Shipping Shack, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
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
Arrive Like Royalty Rolls Out the Red Carpet
San Diego's finest transporation service features the world's rarest luxury sedan - the Maybach 57 S. Guests can experience the highest quality and style for a fraction of the cost. - July 12, 2008 - Arrive Like Royalty
Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas
North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC
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
Port Canaveral Website Launched for the Tampa Bay Region
Walter Kozak of Gunny's Intrastate Travel & Tours proudly announces the launching of a new website dedicated to providing Port Canaveral cruise ship information for the Tampa Bay Region. - July 09, 2008 - traveltocanaveral.com
International Profit Associates Host Their 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
IPA-IBA employees provide help to more than 100 people by participating in a company hosted American Red Cross blood drive. - July 09, 2008 - IPA