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China Investment Promotion Agency Delegation Attends North Carolina China Center Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
Former NCCC Vice Chairman Bill Owens Inducted Into Hall of Fame - July 22, 2011 - Longistics
Transit Systems, Inc. Announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway
Transit Systems, Inc. announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway to launch on July 20, 2011 for votes on the top five blockbuster movie hits of the summer with a giveaway of a $50 gift card to AMC Movie Theaters. - July 18, 2011 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Ocean Star International of Broward County, Florida, Becomes RIM Certified
Ocean Star International (OSI) of Coral Springs, Florida, has become a Registered International Mover (RIM Certified). OSI received its RIM certification in late June, 2011 after successfully completing the certification process. This process included but was not limited to meeting strict RIM standards for equipment and facilities, passing an on-site inspection, and being tested on general shipping knowledge, procedural comprehension, and proper documentation practices. - July 15, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Total Quality Logistics Selects Lexington Office Site, Hiring for August Opening
3PL TQL will officially open its Lexington office on August 8, 2011. - July 14, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Longistics to Hire 50 Over-the-Road Drivers Through July 16 Job Fair
Global Logistics Solutions Company Seeking Drivers, Recruiter, HR Coordinator. - July 13, 2011 - Longistics
Ocean Star International Inc. (OSI) is Featured in May/June 2011 Issue of IAM Magazine
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI) is featured in the May/June 2011 issue of The Portal, IAM’s Magazine. OSI, a leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, is committed to excellence and is honored to be recognized in such a prestigious publication as that of the International Association of Movers. - July 03, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
AT&S Provides Disaster Relief and Preparedness Storage Equipment for Recent Tornados and Floods
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S provides mobile storage and transportation equipment for disaster relief related efforts, including tornados, floods and hurricanes. - June 28, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
CIPA Delegation Visits North Carolina China Center June 27
CABANC and NCCC Welcome China Investment Promotion Agency Delegates for Summit to Promote More Collaboration Between North Carolina and China - June 26, 2011 - Longistics
Total Quality Logistics to Open Dayton Sales Office
TQL is hiring for its sixth new office in 2011. - June 23, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
AT&S Selected as Hyundai Translead Dealer
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation equipment in 1994. AT&S now offers the full line of Hyundai Translead Semi-Trailer products. - May 31, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
MyFleetDept.com Introduces New Website Showcasing Progressive Fleet Management Tools
MyFleetDept.com, a comprehensive, national fleet management service which opened for business in January this year has introduced a new website showcasing the many products and services available. “This is only the beginning,” said Mike Moser, President and Founder. “We will soon... - May 25, 2011 - MyFleetDept.com
International Shipping Company, Ocean Star International, Inc., Receives Minority Business Enterprise Certification
OSI, Ocean Star International, Inc. has officially been certified as a small minority business. This will enhance their ability to deliver shipping services to government agencies and other businesses that support minority enterprises. - May 22, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
AB Commercial Inc. Completes Laboratory Investment Recovery Resulting in Over $30,000 to ALK Abello
AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national Investment Recovery and Liquidation firm, has just completed its fifth recovery project for its client ALK Abello in an ongoing partnership since October of last year. So far, ABCSI has recovered over $30,000 for ALK, a pharmaceutical company focusing... - May 22, 2011 - AB Commercial Inc.
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Ongoing Tragedy in Japan
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the ongoing tragedy from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, reassuring continued shipping service to Japan’s available ports. OSI still offers assistance to Japan if needed, and continues to monitor the situation with regard to its customers’ commerce. - May 19, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Excel Moving & Storage Names New Operations Manager for Charleston Branch
Randy Peirce Accepts New Role at Triangle-Based Moving Company - May 18, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
AT&S Opens Facility in Omaha
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Omaha market. - May 17, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Ocean Star International (OSI) Announces the Opening of Their Office in Australia
Ocean Star International (OSI) is proud to announce the opening of their Australia office with the intention of expanding their global business and better serving customers worldwide. OSI is a leader in the freight forwarding and logistics industry whose goal is to increase international shipping, importing and exporting, to and from Australia. - May 14, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Total Quality Logistics Hiring for New Lexington Office
Total Quality Logistics is currently hiring for its new Lexington, KY, sales office scheduled to open in August 2011. Interested candidates can go to www.TQLJobs.com to apply. - May 05, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
NC China Center Board Members Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Dr. Yang Chen and John Wei Are First Inductees and Honored for Being First Board Of Directors Members. - May 01, 2011 - Longistics
Excel Moving & Storage to Donate Moving Services to Band Together
Carolina Moving Company Provides Services for Charitable Concert Event - April 27, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
Ocean Star International Inc. (OSI) Unveils New Logo and Tagline as Part of Rebranding Initiative
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry will unveil its new logo and tagline as part of its rebranding initiative designed to establish and communicate the company’s status and position in the shipping industry. - April 25, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
Excel Moving & Storage Names New Sales Executive
William M. Scanlon Joins New Charleston Branch of Triangle-Based Moving Company. - April 17, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
Total Quality Logistics Opens Indianapolis Office
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Indianapolis is officially open for business. The newest TQL satellite office opened April 4, 2011, in the Keystone area of Indianapolis at 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 440. This is the seventh TQL satellite office to open in the last two years, and the third so far... - April 07, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
FreightCenter.com Launches New TMS Technology
FreightCenter.com, a nationwide provider of online freight and logistics services, announces the launch of their web-based transportation management system (TMS). - April 06, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Excel Moving & Storage Announces Grand Opening of Charleston, S.c. Location
Triangle-Based Moving Company Expands with New Office Branch. - April 06, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
Olde World Movers Obtains Coveted 5 Star Rating from Better Business Bureau for Third Straight Year
Olde World Movers, the well-known Dallas-Fort Worth area moving company, is proud to announce that it has received a 5 Star rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for a third straight year. The coveted rating is based on a number of factors, but most importantly, Olde World Movers continues... - April 03, 2011 - Olde World Movers
Ocean Star International, Inc. Retains Internet Marketing and Management Group, FL, for Rebranding and Campaigns
Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI), a world class leader in the specialty freight forwarding and logistics industry, has retained the Coral Springs, FL, company Internet Marketing and Management Group (IMMG) for rebranding, to launch new marketing campaigns, and business expansion. OSI services customers with their personal or commercial shipping needs internationally. - April 01, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
1-800-PACK-RAT “Chamber Door” Launches First On-Site Solution for Restoration Industry
1-800-PACK-RAT announced the first deployments of their recently developed “Chamber Door.” The Chamber Door allows the Restoration Industry, for the first time, to provide onsite Ozone, Hydroxyl, and Dehumidification treatments. 1-800-PACK-RAT recently completed development and testing... - April 01, 2011 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Stoops the Magazine to Launch at Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville
Magazine for Truckers, Owner Operators and Fleets. - March 31, 2011 - Stoops Freightliner
Total Quality Logistics is One of Cincinnati’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies
TQL has received the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Fast 55 award for the seventh consecutive year. Fast 55 award recognition is given to Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing privately held companies. - March 31, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
“Chamber Door” Introduced by 1-800-PACK-RAT Gives Restoration Industry On-Site Treatment Solution
Moving and storage company, 1-800-PACK-RAT, recently unveiled its new portable storage containers equipped with a “Chamber Door.” The new Chamber Door design gives the restoration industry a much-needed solution to providing on-site treatment for items affected by smoke, mold, water and... - March 30, 2011 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Local Las Vegas Moving Company Ranked Top Franchise
The Las Vegas TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2010. It ranked No. 3 out of more than 200 locations across the United States. Franchises are judged annually based on a scorecard system that measures excellence in customer service, operations,... - March 28, 2011 - Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas
Chinese Delegation Visits North Carolina China Center
Organization Promoting State’s Involvement with China Hosts Four Business Officials. - March 25, 2011 - Longistics
Total Quality Logistics is a Finalist for Tampa's Best Places to Work Award
TQL’s Tampa location has been named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award. - March 24, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Ocean Star International, Inc. Responds to Tragedy in Japan and Offers Support
Ocean Star International, Inc., an international shipping company, provides a response to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, reassuring continued shipping service to Japan’s available ports. OSI will offer assistance to Japan if needed, and monitor the situation with regard to its customers’ commerce. - March 23, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.
FreightCenter.com Receives 2011 Biztech Award for Best Website
FreightCenter.com, a web-based freight solutions company, is among six finalists to be honored for its achievement in the development of innovative web products. - March 20, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) Hires Range as Account Manager
AT&S hired Michael S. Range as an Account Manager in St. Louis - March 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Total Quality Logistics Selects Indianapolis Office Site, Hiring for April Opening
Total Quality Logistics will officially open its Indianapolis satellite office in April 2011. TQL relocated six established Logistics Account Executives to seed the office and plans to hire an additional 50 sales employees through 2012. - March 17, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Top Marks for Ellis Movers – Report by Moving Agent of BC Ministry of Citizens’ Service
The results are in! Ellis Movers was ranked among the highest in BC. The Ministry of Citizens’ Service satisfaction surveys for 2009 and 2010 have been compiled and Ellis received top marks. Ellis Movers has been regularly contracted to move households of government employees. Upon... - March 17, 2011 - Ellis Moving & Storage Ltd.
Graebel Movers Announces Company of the Year and Top Award Winners for Service Excellence
Graebel Oregon Movers, Inc. Earns Company of the Year Award and Takes Home the Graebel Operational Quality Award - March 14, 2011 - Graebel Van Lines
Longistics Participates in University of North Carolina’s Global Business Project Kickoff Weekend
Global Logistics Solutions Provider Meets with Business Students to Work on Major Project in China with Rare Bird Trading Company. - March 12, 2011 - Longistics
YRC Worldwide Receives “STRONG” Carrier of Year Award from FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com recognizes the prominent freight transportation company serving North America and the world for their continuing improvements in service, efficiency and performance. - March 12, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Total Quality Logistics Announces Upgraded Carrier Web Portal
TQL has updated its Carrier Web Portal with enhanced, easier-to-use features including: expanded load searching, multiple user log-ins, data on previous loads, and improved invoice details. - March 10, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics
Corporate Traffic Opens New Office in Charlotte, N.C. to Service Burgeoning Business in the Region
Local office for existing and new Charlotte clients provides enhanced service opportunities and utilization of Charlotte’s air and less-than-truckload capabilities. - March 09, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Completes Consulting Assignment for Norco Corporation; Assists Milan Express in Selling to Vitran
Trucking and transportation management consultant, Andy Ahern receives strong praise for recent completion of consulting assignments. - March 09, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Lou Tapper of Longistics Discusses Company’s Warehousing and Fulfillment Capabilities
Longistics Releases Podcast on Cost-Effective, Customized Solutions. - March 09, 2011 - Longistics
Jacobson Companies Announces Agency Agreement with Farmers Grain Express
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce their establishment of an agency relationship with Farmers Grain Express (“FGX”), a licensed broker in liquid bulk commodities and general freight. This relationship presents significant... - March 04, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Corporate Traffic Launches Managed-Less-Than-Truckload (M-LTL) Service
Corporate Traffic created new department to direct this service, expecting it to double in 2011 - February 25, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Lou Tapper of Longistics Releases Podcast on Service, Safety and Security
Global Logistics Company Vice President Discusses Longistics’ Commitment to Strong Business Principles - February 25, 2011 - Longistics
TQL Freight Finder Now Available for Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Less than two weeks ago TQL released its TQL Freight Finder mobile app for use on the Android, but now this easy-to-use free download is available for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. - February 25, 2011 - Total Quality Logistics