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GRSI Appoints New Vice President
Mark Riedel will join GRSI as its new Vice President. The news was announced last week by GRSI’s CEO Steve. Riedel will be focused on sales and business project management while working from GRSI's Western regional office. - January 17, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Hilti North America Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as 3PL Partner in Re-Supply Center Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has opened a new facility at its Riverside, California distribution campus with anchor tenant Hilti North America. - January 17, 2008 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Marino Group Awarded Valet Contract for Exclusive 5th Avenue South in Naples, FL
New valet service for Naples' upscale 5th Avenue South awarded to The Marino Group. Service begins January 18, 2008 and is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. - January 17, 2008 - The Marino Group
U-Freight Gains Security Accreditation for Logistics Warehouse in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, U-Freight (www.ufreight.com) has achieved TAPA security accreditation for its recently opened full-service logistics hub at Yuen Long, which is situated close to the 4th border crossing between the Special Administrative Region and the People’s Republic of China. - January 17, 2008 - UFreight
PetRelocation.com Offers Travel Tips for Pet Owners
Nearly two-thirds of all American households have at least one pet and according to a recent report from the Travel Industry Association of America, approximately 29 million Americans traveled long distances with their pets over a three year period. As a result, PetRelocation.com president, Kevin... - January 16, 2008 - PetRelocation.com
The New Year Will Bring Smoother Travels... Or Will It?
While the airlines promise better service while transferring your belongings and baggage from point A to point B, the statistics show a different story. - January 16, 2008 - The Luggage Club
Navtrak: Protecting a Company's Reputation with a GPS Vehicle Tracking System
Navtrak's GPS-based vehicle tracking system helps "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" contractor protect its company name, image - and assets. - January 15, 2008 - Navtrak
Dr. Move.com Online Software Reservation System, Price Guarantee Make Moving Easier
Dirty tactics moving companies used to rip off customers: Quoting one price, and then charging customers more when their items were loaded on the moving truck. Or promising customers a large moving truck, but sending a small truck to make customers pay more for extra trips. So Dolatkhah set out to create a new concept in the moving industry — Dr. Move Inc. - January 15, 2008 - DrMove.com
Checker Cab Caters to Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center
Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. There's only one in Detroit. It's been the home to a variety of concerts, auto shows and sports teams for more than 40 years and Checker Sedan, the premier luxury sedan company in metro Detroit provides transportation to and from the area. - January 12, 2008 - Checker Sedan
Detroit Metro Airport Cabs Take Off with Checker Sedan
Through an exclusive contract with Detroit Metro Airport, Checker Sedan limousines and cars are actively providing luxury sedan curbside pickup service at Detroit Metro Airport. Checker is committed to providing luxury sedans and vehicles with GPS and Automated Vehicle Locator capabilities. In addition, Checker provides wheelchair accessible vehicles. - January 12, 2008 - Checker Sedan
Millionaire Collector Invites Rich & Famous Tourists Into Penthouse for Surprise Peek at Private Kennedy Memorabilia Collection
Jim Dykes hired a private bus with a fully stocked bar and then specially designed a Rich & Famous tour around the Big Apple with a twist: viewing sites having to do with the late First Lady. An unexpected treat for the visitors happened when Dykes made a call to a wealthy collector friend, a Mr. Frank Harvey, who invited the group into his Central Park West penthouse to view his extensive private collection of Kennedy memorabilia. - January 12, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008 - IPA
A La Carte France Tours Celebrates 10 Years of Luxury Travel Services
Every now and then, a gem appears on the dull and uniform horizon of tour operators' offers. A company that offers an old-fashioned, almost anachronic level of service, where the traveler is treated like monarchy, and the tour organized like a symphony. A La Carte France Tours is one these gems. They have been setting out luxurious private limousine tours for 10 years, and are celebrating their anniversary. - January 09, 2008 - A La Carte France Tours
towSearch.com Offers More Detailed Search Capabilities for Trucking Fleet Managers
towPartners® today announced that its free towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been updated to significantly improve its offering to fleet clients. These updates include search capability for extra heavy duty towing and incident management. In addition, towPartners... - January 08, 2008 - towPartners
Raleigh/Durham Grocery Delivery Service Opens
Triangle Groceries 2 Go, a Triangle-area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill North Carolina) Grocery Delivery Business, has now opened and will delivery groceries from the customer's store of choice (including Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, and Whole Foods) directly to their home. Triangle Groceries 2... - January 07, 2008 - Triangle Groceries 2 Go
Arkadin Selects Highdeal for Pricing, Rating and Billing
Highdeal, the world’s leading provider of Pricing & Rating solutions, today announced that Arkadin Global Conferencing, the global provider of integrated audio and data conferencing services, has implemented Highdeal Transactive® for the pricing, rating and billing of Arkadin’s... - January 07, 2008 - Highdeal
Adams Shows What It Means to be an Arrow All American
Carl Adams, Million Mile Driver, explains what it means to him to be a Professional Truck Driver with Arrow Trucking - January 06, 2008 - Arrow Trucking Company Inc
Arrow Trucking Keeps Focus on Drivers from the Top Down
Arrow Trucking continues to build on its culture of innovative safety and mentoring programs. - January 06, 2008 - Arrow Trucking Company Inc
GRSI Opens Central U.S. Regional Office Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
GRSI’s CEO Steve Martyn announced today that GRSI has officially opened its new Central regional office. Headquartered outside of Pennsylvania with regional offices already in Arizona and Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the new home for GRSI’s Central regional office. - January 02, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Great Indian Royale Express - Traverse the Empire of Senses Aboard an Indian Luxury Hotel Train
“Great Indian Royale Express” - a product of the tour operator “The Luxury Trains” - combines the highlights of the Indian luxury trains “Palace on Wheels" and “Deccan Odyssey”. - January 02, 2008 - The Luxury Trains
Checker Sedan Caters to Auto Show Attendees
2008 North American International Auto Show will draw hundreds of thousands of attendees. - December 31, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Donna Lemm, Director and Hazel Gregory, Manager of New Client Services Group
The formation of its new Client Services Group has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics, with Donna Lemm as its first director and Hazel Gregory as its manager. “Our continued rapid growth,” says Tinamarie Sauter, COO, Mallory Alexander International Logistics,... - December 22, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Bolsters Domestic Transportation Team: Derek Fain Named SVP for the Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Derek Fain as SVP, Transportation Business Development. - December 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Live Radio Interview with Senior Summer School President
Gregg Behar, President of Senior Summer School, was interviewed by Anita Finley on Seniors Taking Active Roles in Society! “STARS”, a radio talk show, WSBR, 740 AM, out of Boca Raton, FL. This weekly radio show is hosted by Boomer Times and Senior Life. Ms. Finley interviewed Behar... - December 20, 2007 - Senior Summer School
IPA Charities Participates in Chicago's Principal for a Day Program
Recently, International Profit Associates participated as an official partner of the annual ‘Chicago Principal for a Day’ program at Nathan S. Davis Elementary School. IPA-IBA representatives Valerie Brown, human resources representative, and Terrence Perkins, assistant director of... - December 13, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Managing Director Recognized by ABI
The American Biographical Institute's governing board of editors has selected John R. Burgess, Founder and Managing Director of International Profit Associates, as a 2007 Man of the Year. The American Biographical Institute is one of the world’s leading biographical reference publishers and... - December 13, 2007 - IPA
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Opens New International Services Station in Atlanta, GA: 3PL Continues Strategic Expansion
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has announced the opening of a new international services station in its Atlanta, GA facilities. The station will offer a full range of logistics services, including customs brokerage and freight forwarding via air and ocean, worldwide and... - December 13, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Holiday Shipping Advice: Freight Service May be Easier
Freight makes people think of trains or large containers. Freight is defined as “transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates.” Also defined as anything larger than a parcel. Freight can be boxes, crates, furniture, etc. Transit Systems, Inc., a freight carrier, offers 5 occasions when freight shipping can be used during the holidays. - December 06, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Advance International’s Excellent Results on Rail Container Service
Freight forwarder, Advance International is celebrating excellent results on its ‘Advantage Express Service’ between Almaty in Kazakhstan and Poti in Georgia as it passes a significant traffic milestone. - December 05, 2007 - Advance International Transport
"Green Supply Chains – A CEO’s Handbook" Presented to Global Leaders in Taiwan
Cutting edge academic research in Green Supply Chain is very sparse. Even rarer is an actionable handbook giving comprehensive know-how on achieving green supply chains. Global Supply Chain Group’s presentation at the Green Supply Chains Workshop organized by the National Tsing Hua University in Hsin-chu was a world-first combination of the two. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Green Supply Chains Award 2007 – and the Winner Is… Eastman Kodak
Mainstream corporations are really “Going Green”. And if you need more proof, it has just been announced that Kodak Eastman has won the highly coveted Green Supply Chains award 2007. There were 5 finalists in the newest and most interesting category – The Green Supply Chain Awards this year: BAYER, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Mercury Jet Charter Announces Opening of Van Nuys/West Coast/Hawaii Operations Division
Mercury Jet Charter announced the opening of their Van Nuys Operations division for California, Greater West Coast and Hawaiian Islands private jet charter service - November 30, 2007 - mercury jet charter, inc.
University of Washington Selects Shared Electric Bicycle System from Intrago
University of Washington sees advantages from Intrago's unique zero-emission campus mobility system to further reduce automobile use. - November 30, 2007 - Intrago Corporation
Global Supply Chain Management Company Continues Commitment to Excellence: 2007 Top Gun Winners Announced by Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Winners of the Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) national Top Gun competition for 2007 were recently announced. This competition has been held for 16 consecutive years by the global supply chain management company. “The results of the 16th annual company-wide competition are in,”... - November 30, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
All Scream for "S’mores" Ice Cream
Crescent Ridge Dairy announces winners of “Create a Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. - November 29, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
New East Durham Passing Siding Helps Improve Train Reliability
The N.C. Department of Transportation has completed construction of a passing siding in the North Carolina Railroad Company’s East Durham yard that allows freight and passenger trains to pass with more efficiency and will continue to improve service reliability. - November 29, 2007 - N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division
Launch of M-Pact Solutions Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; John Huggins to Lead New Provider of Supply Chain Management Consulting and Solutions
The formation of a new supply chain management group--M-Pact Solutions--has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). Its Director is John Huggins, an executive with 21 years of experience designing and implementing supply chain solutions for manufacturing... - November 29, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Checker Sedan is the Ride to The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford is a popular history destination which encapsulates five distinct attractions – including Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. And now, Checker Sedan, Detroit's premier luxury sedan provider, offers service from anywhere in the Metropolitan Detroit area to The Henry Ford. - November 27, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Errand Services Are Very Helpful This Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner and if you are strapped for time, My Personal Assistant Errand Service can be your little helper. From shopping for gifts, to picking up your dry cleaning, My Personal Assistant does the necessary tasks that take up valuable time in your day. - November 27, 2007 - My Personal Assistant
U-Freight Adds Security Accreditation
International freight forwarding and logistics group, U-Freight, has further reinforced its commitment to the provision of secure storage and warehousing with the certification of its Shanghai logistics hub to TAPA FSR 2007 (Transported Asset Protection Association, Freight Security Requirements, 2007 Revision), Warehouse Classification A. - November 24, 2007 - UFreight
Freightgate Launches "Personal Logistics Web Desktop"
Freightgate, a leading provider of Internet applications for the Freight & Logistics Industry, today announced that it has launched Personal Logistics Web Desktop as a value added feature of the new Freightgate 2.0 Portal launched Novenber 8. - November 23, 2007 - Freightgate
WIH Resource Group Principal, Bob Wallace, Co-Authors Solid Waste Management Rate Making Guide for APWA
WIH Resource Group is a global leader in assisting clients in waste management, recycling, transportation and business process improvement services. - November 23, 2007 - WIH Resource Group
Checker Sedan Makes Date Night a Special Evening in Detroit
Checker Sedan, Detroit's premier luxury sedan service, brings sophistication and convenience to any date or special occasion. - November 22, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar and Mini Putt-Putt Closes for the Season
After countless rounds of miniature golf, several thousand scoops of ice cream and even more delighted patrons, the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar and Mini Putt-Putt, located at 276 South Franklin Street (Route 37) closed its doors for 2007 on November 11. The dairy bar and mini putt-putt will reopen in mid-April next year. - November 21, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Checker Sedan Services All Major Detroit Casinos
With three major casinos located in Detroit’s city limits, visitors and residents are enjoying outstanding entertainment opportunities. As some discover, however, parking one’s own vehicle can lack convenience and affordability. - November 19, 2007 - Checker Sedan
New York City Tour of Rich & Famous Creates Jackie O Sightseeing Bus Tour for Connecticut Woman's 40th Birthday "Celebration on Wheels"
Jackie O Sightseeing Bus tour created by Rich & Famous Tours of NY for Connecticut woman's 40th birthday celebration. Rich and Famous Tours whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in New York. Rich & Famous Tours prides itself on well-researched, correct, up-to-date tours concerning New York’s Rich & Famous residents. - November 18, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours
Luggage Forward Guarantees On-Time Delivery of Luggage for Holiday Travelers
Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery Service Provides Peace of Mind for Thanksgiving Air Travel - November 14, 2007 - Luggage Forward
Tony Fedorowicz to Join Global Supply Chain Group to Take It from Strength to Strength
Tony Fedorowicz, a renowned lateral thinker, and a pragmatic supply chain professional has joined Global Supply Chain Group, a CEO and board level professional services organization headquartered in Sydney, Australia. “We are very excited about having Tony on board. We have worked closely... - November 14, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Fleet Couriers is Dedicated to Deliver
Fleet Couriers, a locally owned same day courier company, announces the launch of its new website. - November 13, 2007 - Fleet Couriers
Noemi’s Early Success with CarRentalDublin.com Convinces Her to Invest in Dublin
September 2007 saw Dublin business woman, Noemi Beres launch the website for CarRentalDublin.com. This offers visitors to Dublin Airport a real-time, guaranteed, worldwide car rentals booking engine. The success of her venture so far has convinced Noemi to take the additional operating license for... - November 12, 2007 - CarRentalDublin.com