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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.
Davies Turner Will Cancel FSA Regulation Following UK Government’s About Turn on Marine Insurance
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, has welcomed the UK Government’s confirmation that freight forwarders have been given an exemption from the scope of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) insurance regulations and will no longer need to be registered with the FSA to offer marine or cargo insurance direct to customers. - August 11, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
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
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.
Crescent Ridge Dairy to Hold New Ice Cream Flavor Contest
Fans of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s rich and delicious ice cream now have an opportunity to concoct their own ice cream recipe by entering the award winning dairy’s “Create A Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. In honor of their 75th anniversary, Crescent Ridge Dairy is rounding... - July 28, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Good Deeds – Crescent Ridge Dairy Collects Thousands of Pounds of Food
In an effort to fight hunger on a local level, Crescent Ridge Dairy recently held a food drive and collected 3,284 pounds in food donations for the Greater Boston Food Bank. “We’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the food drive and helped make it a tremendous success,”... - July 20, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
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
U-Freight Restructures North America Operations
U-Freight, the freight forwarding and logistics services group, is restructuring its organization in North America under a five-strong executive management team. - July 04, 2007 - UFreight
It’s July – Do You Know Where Your Mover is?
It’s July – do you know where your mover is? Okay, that’s probably not your first thought as summer moves into high gear. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 39 million Americans, or about 14 percent of the population, changed addresses last year. And most of them... - July 04, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Lisa Hull Has Transitioned to Lead The Grimes Companies' Client Management Program for It's Warehousing, Transportation and Packaging Subsidiaries
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Lisa Hull will be moving to a new position where she will be leading the development of the company’s Client Management program. Hull’s primary responsibility will be communicating with the company’s clients to ensure that... - July 03, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Crescent Ridge Dairy’s Organic Growth
Catering to home delivery clients throughout the greater Boston area, Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon, Mass., has recently announced they now offer home delivery of Organic food items. In an ongoing quest to give customers exactly what they want, Crescent Ridge Dairy has expanded their offerings... - June 28, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
The Lugggage Club Sees a a Trend Starting in the Travel Industry
There is a growing trend in the travel world today to ship your baggage and goods ahead when traveling. - June 20, 2007 - The Luggage Club
Toronto Airport Limo Introducing New SUV Stretch Limousine for Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Oakville and Ontario
Toronto Limousine cater limo service throught out the Toronto area. Toronto limousine has added new SUV Stretch Limousine to their fleet. It can hold up to 16 passengers. - May 18, 2007 - Toronto Airport Limos
Grimes Trucking Company Announces "Grimes Across America"
Grimes Trucking Company (GTC) today launched its new nationwide trucking service, “Grimes Across America,” with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its Jacksonville headquarters. Established 35 years ago as a local and regional transportation provider, GTC today is a subsidiary of The... - May 10, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Luggage Forward Launches Online Global Booking Engine
Luggage Shipping Company Sets New Standard for Rapidly Growing Industry - April 28, 2007 - Luggage Forward
TSI Launches Their New Local Moving Service
TSI, a longtime provider of long-distance shipping and moving services nationwide, has introduced a new Local Move service for home, business and storage locations. Utilizing a network of local movers around the country, TSI now offers immediate pricing and scheduling on moves up to 50 miles anywhere in the country. - April 20, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Need Self Storage? Visit TheStorageLocator.com
Transit Systems, Inc., a leading provider of nationwide moving and shipping services, has announced the launch of its new, free Storage Locator Website (available at www.TheStorageLocator.com). Users simply enter a ZIP code and self storage locations will be listed in order of proximity. Each... - April 19, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
The Luggage Club Offers an Alternative to Checking Bags at the Airport
The airlines have a big problem, the problem is transporting luggage. - April 15, 2007 - The Luggage Club
Mayflower Transit Provides Tips on How to Choose a Professional Mover
Mayflower, the country's most trusted name in moving, offers tips and advice to help consumers avoid moving scams. - April 13, 2007 - Mayflower Transit
Crescent Ridge Dairy Announces Home Delivery of Kosher Products
Crescent Ridge Dairy, one of the largest providers of home delivery service to the greater Boston area, has recently announced home delivery of Kosher products. - March 31, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
All-Pro Auto Transport Launches New Auto Transport and Auto Shipping Website
All-Pro Auto Transport, one of the world's leaders in auto transport and car shipping services, has launched a new state-of-the-art website for its top rated auto transport company. - February 28, 2007 - All-Pro Auto Transport
“Where is My Luggage?”
Were you one of the unlucky travelers caught in the pre-Christmas blizzard that dumped over 2 feet of snow on Denver International Airport, shutting it down for two days, and stranding 4,700 passengers and snarling holiday travel around the country? If so, believe it or not, you may have been one... - February 09, 2007 - The Luggage Club
Luggage Forward Releases Report on Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery
Improving the Travel Experience by Strategically Separating Passengers from Their Luggage - February 09, 2007 - Luggage Forward
Removals to Portugal – Removals Brokers Expands its Destinations
Removals Brokers has expanded its partner network that offer services to popular destinations within Portugal. - January 27, 2007 - Removals Brokers
Removals to Italy – Removals Brokers Expands Its Partner Network
Removals Brokers has expanded its partner network to work closely with trusted removals companies that offer removal services to all areas of Italy. - January 26, 2007 - Removals Brokers
Self Storage Locations Enroll in New TSI Storage Promotion Program
Transit Systems, Inc., a leading provider of nationwide moving and shipping services, has announced a new Storage Promotion Program offering self storage owners and managers free listings and the opportunity to earn ancillary income from referral payments. “Many of our customers ask us to... - January 23, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Self Storage Growth Sparks Reliance of Small Movers
Americans use self storage facilities as temporary holding areas for their furniture or other household items. When it is time to move their items out of storage, consumers are often left wondering whom to call. They want a reputable and reliable mover who won’t charge a lot of money. But the kind of small move services that storage customers typically need can be costly in comparison to the size of the move. Many storage customers contact small move specialists such as TSI. - January 23, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Hires New Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Ike Sherlock has joined the company as Director of Fleet Operations for its subsidiary Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). Sherlock’s primary responsibility is the general management of the trucking operations, with a focus on safety,... - January 17, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Former Mover Releases eBook on Moving, Packing and Storage
Former moving company owner, Idan Lavi, announces the release of his new eBook on moving, packing and storage to make commercial and residential relocation easier. - December 30, 2006 - Go Movers, LLC
TSI Only Moving Services Firm Named to "Philly 100"
For the second year in a row, Transit Systems, Inc has earned its way into the Philadelphia 100® rankings of fastest growing companies in the region by working hard and offering personal service. TSI is a nationwide provider of moving and shipping services to consumers and small businesses. - December 19, 2006 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Armishaws Removals Expands its Removals to France
Armishaws Removals has expanded its removals to France service, to cover new areas in the Dordogne, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Nice. The expanded service is designed to help anyone relocating to France. Armishaws’ French removals service includes collection from anywhere in the UK, full or... - December 08, 2006 - Armishaws Removals Limited
Older Americans Find Small Movers Perfect for Furniture Moving Services
Older Americans are downsizing their lives by moving to smaller homes in senior adult communities, they’re often left wondering what to do with their valuable or beloved living room furniture, dining room set, bedroom set, antiques or other items. They want to hire a reputable and reliable furniture move but they don’t want to pay a full-load mover. So instead they contact a small move specialist like TSI. - December 01, 2006 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Clear® Registered Traveler and Luggage Forward to Work Together on Streamlined Experience at Airports
Passengers Save Valuable Time with Fast Lanes at Airport Security and Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery Service - November 16, 2006 - Luggage Forward
Traveling Over the Holidays? – You Had Better Plan Ahead
In an effort to avoid the long waiting lines and reduce the potential of lost or delayed baggage, many air travelers are now planning their holiday travels to include shipping their baggage and uncertain carry-on items to their destination in advance of their trip. - November 01, 2006 - The Luggage Club
Clarity Opens New Operations Center
Clarity opens a new 10,000 sq ft operations center that will allow for growth and better technology. - October 26, 2006 - Clarity
The Grimes Companies Purchases New Distribution Center
The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today the purchase of the former Pic N’ Save distribution center and corporate offices located at 14500 Hyatt Road for $7.3 million from Commercial Warehousing Inc. The 280,000 square foot facility offers TGC and its clients the opportunity to dramatically... - August 28, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Los Angeles Movers Announces It's Professional Moving Company
Calling companies for a moving quote can be mystifying and time consuming. A number of significant things must be considered, such as how to pack and ship precious and fragile items, moving pianos other large furniture items, as well as decisions on what to move and what to get rid of or put into... - August 10, 2006 - World Moving & Storage
The Grimes Companies, a Logistics and Supply Chain Support Company, Announces Expansion and Growth Plans, Opening New Opportunities for Logistics Specialists
The Grimes Companies (TGC), one of Northeast Florida’s fastest growing logistics and supply chain support companies, is positioning for its next phase of expansion by opening new opportunities for talented logistics specialists. The Jacksonville based company will continue to focus on the... - July 24, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Launches New Subsidiary Focused on Providing Transportation Brokerage and Supply Chain Management Services
The Grimes Companies Inc. (TGC) announced today that its newest subsidiary, Grimes Transportation Brokerage Inc. (GTB), is offering domestic and international transportation brokerage and supply chain management services. GTB is focused on offering value driven solutions and proactive supply chain... - July 07, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Chooses Core e-business Solutions as New WMS Provider: Expands Information Management Capabilities
The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today that it has chosen Core e-business Solutions, Inc. as its new warehouse management system and Prophesy Software as its new transportation management system. This move is a critical step in its strategic plan to expand the provision of supply chain services... - July 04, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
American Freight Companies Announces New Services for Motorcycle and ATV Shipping
American Freight Companies and www.FreightCenter.com announce the addition of discounted motorcycle and ATV freight services. Matthew Brosious, President and CEO of American Freight Companies announced today an exciting new program that will allow both existing and new customers to ship... - June 19, 2006 - American Freight Companies
Clarity Opens Flatbed Division
Clarity has committed resources toward the increasing need for flatbeds in the transportation industry. - June 15, 2006 - Clarity
American Freight Companies Announces New Office
American Freight Companies and www.FreightCenter.com of Clearwater Florida announces the addition of a new office building to be built in Trinity, Florida. - June 10, 2006 - American Freight Companies
Clarity Rolls out a Much Needed Transportation Management Solution for Mid-Tier Companies
CarrierPoint TMS is introduced by Clarity for Mid-Tier companies. Provides Mid-Tier companies the same resource advantages that Fortune 500 compaies have without the expense. - June 08, 2006 - Clarity
Cargo Expert Fred Faria Joins Honolulu Freight Service Enables Oversized Cargo Services to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Honolulu Freight Service, announced that it has named Fred Faria manager of HFS Specialized Cargo Division enabling Honolulu Freight to offer services for shipments that are oversized and beyond the confines of a container, and will be available initially between the North American Continent. - June 01, 2006 - Honolulu Freight Service
Transsene International Announces its Innovative Perspectives in the Maritime Sector for the Year 2006
Transsene International, one of the leaders in the Senegalese maritime world initiates a partnership with GMT Shipping Line, a Chinese firm with a headquarter in Hong Kong and representative offices in Hamburg, Nigeria and Ghana that establishes itself in Senegal for the very first time. - February 17, 2006 - Transsene Shipping Agency
KARS Brokerage Announces Its Brokerage / Freight / Transportation / Warehousing Company
KARS Brokerage is licensed, bonded, insured and offers competitive rates, covering 48 states. We can accommodate any and all of your needs, from full loads, partial loads, vans, flatbed or reefer to cross docking and warehousing. - December 09, 2005 - Kars Brokerage
CDL Driver, Nascar Fans! Your Most Exciting Invitation of the Year. from Barr-Nunn Transportation!
Barr-Nunn is offering an open invitation for all CDL Drivers to stop by our Display Booth for a free appreciation gift at the Richmond International Raceway, in the Chevy Fan Zone on September 8th through September 10th. - September 01, 2005 - Barr-Nunn Transportation Inc