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Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates Invited as Panel Member for December Conference on CSA 2010
Benesch, Attorneys at Law invite nation’s top transportation analyst as panelist for an in depth examination of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010. - November 04, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates’ CEO Andy Ahern Leads Trucking Industry in Use of New Media to Bring Parties Together; Provide Guidance
Trucking consulting firm champion’s the use of new, web based media platforms to open lines of communication and deliver valuable advice to struggling trucking companies. - October 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Davies Turner Sees China Ocean Freight Consol Services Grow Despite Downturn
During the economic difficulties affecting international trade since 2008, Davies Turner has played to its strengths and seen its China-UK consol trade grow despite the hard times facing many in the global supply chain industry. - October 27, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ahern and Associates Hired by JAMCO International to Expand Freight Brokerage and Logistics Division
Transportation consulting firm, Ahern and Associates to work with JAMCO International in acquiring custom freight brokers and freight forwarders that meet expansion criteria. - October 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates Launches New Trucking Company Crisis Hotline
Trucking consulting firm introduces new service aimed at providing viability options to distressed trucking and logistics companies. - October 15, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Nation’s Largest Privately Held Drayage Company Hires Ahern and Associates to Facilitate Agent Acquisitions
The Evans Network of Companies engages trucking consulting firm, Ahern and Associates to spearhead expansion efforts. - October 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates Releases Details of Updated Partnership Programs to Aid Trucking Companies Struggling with Cash Flow
Trucking and Logistics companies struggling with receivables and slow growth have new options to turn to. - September 30, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ryder Supplies First Wave of New Vehicles for Babcock International Group’s Defence Division
The first batch of vehicles supplied by Ryder Europe, one of the UK’s leading transportation companies, to Babcock International Group PLC have been delivered under a contract hire agreement to the Group’s defence division to support MoD contracts in Kent and Hampshire. - September 27, 2010 - Ryder Europe
U-Freight Ready for Annual Conference
The U-Freight Group - (www.ufreight.com) the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be examining current prospects in the air and oceanfreight forwarding environment at its annual conference in Shanghai which starts on Thursday September 23rd. - September 23, 2010 - UFreight
Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement Details of Three Additional Acquisition Clients Within Trucking and Logistics Industries
Leading transportation acquisition and consulting firm contracted to deliver acquisition targets for three additional buyers; brings total to thirteen open assignments. - September 22, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
FreightCenter Awarded Service Industry of the Year Award by Pasco Economic Development Council
FreightCenter.com, a third-party freight and logistics company, has won the Service Industry of the Year Award in recognition for their growth and innovation in the past year. - September 12, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Ahern and Associates Hired by National 3PL, ParcelPort for Dual Acquisition Duties
Third party logistics provider, ParcelPort has engaged Ahern and Associates to further their logistics and warehousing acquisition strategy. - September 10, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Companies Expands Business with PepsiCo in the Pacific Northwest
Jacobson Companies is pleased to announce that PepsiCo has awarded Jacobson the operating contract to run a brand new 450,000 square foot distribution center in Tacoma, WA. As part of PepsiCo’s efforts to consolidate their supply chain, they recognized the need to expand their network by... - September 03, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Top Trucking Industry Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Praised by Corporate Peers
Industry clients and beneficiaries of Ahern and Associates express deep satisfaction with level of service Ahern provides. - September 02, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Inbound Logistics Names Jacobson to 2010 Top 100 3PL List
Jacobson Companies has recently been named to the 2010 Top 100 3PL list by Inbound Logistics, a leading publication for demand-driven logistics. Felecia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics quotes, “How do today's leading business logistics managers face the challenges of demand volatility,... - August 27, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Jacobson Companies is Named Top 85 3PL by Food Logistics
Jacobson Companies has been named to the 2010 Top 85 3PL list by Food Logistics, a leading publication dedicated to covering the movement of product through the food supply chain. The Top 85 3PL is a listing of third-party logistics providers that are helping food, beverage and CPG companies gain... - August 27, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
FreightCenter Named to Inc. 5000 List of Top Growing Companies for Fourth Year
FreightCenter.com, a third-party freight and logistics company, has received national recognition by Inc. Magazine as well as local recognition due to their strong growth in revenue over the past year. - August 27, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Trucking Consultants, Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement by 10 New Clients to Facilitate Company Acquisitions Plus Consulting Assignment
Transportation management consultants hired by ten additional trucking and logistics companies to procure target acquisitions and redesign specific freight distribution systems. - August 24, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Corporate Traffic Selected as Top 100 3PL for the 11th Consecutive Year
Company recognized for growth and superior customer service despite difficult economy. - August 11, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Teams Up with Trucking Company Chairman and Block by Block to Rebuild Cedar Rapids, IA
Slow moving government spurs trucking executive into forming Block by Block to raise private and public funding to help Cedar Rapids recover from the Iowa floods of 2008—Ahern to aid in fundraising. - July 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Davies Turner Air Cargo Enters Third Decade with Triple Success
Davies Turner Air Cargo Ltd (DTAC), the air cargo arm of Davies Turner Plc, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, international logistics and transport company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a hat-trick that sets up the operation for its third decade of successful trading. - July 14, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Trucking Acquisition Firm, Ahern and Associates Expands to Offer Financial Feasibility Services to Clients
Ahern and Associates, Ltd. to consult clients on personal wealth management and goal attainment before executing the sale of their trucking or logistics company. - June 30, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ash Cloud Fails to Dent Davies Turner’s Record of Supplying Tehran Book Fair
The Icelandic volcano that grounded much of Europe’s airfreight could not have come at a more critical time for Davies Turner, the UK and Ireland’s leading independent freight services provider, as it planned deliveries for this year’s Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). - June 30, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern Breaks Tradition for St. Mary’s Food Bank; Calls on Trucking Industry for Summer Food Drive
Harsh economic conditions motivate local trucking and logistics consultant to double regular, holiday food drive efforts by asking trucking community to help replenish St. Mary’s diminishing food supply. - June 16, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Trucking and Logistics Conference Held by Ahern and Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Sets the Stage for 2011
Benesh/Ahern transportation conference recently held in Phoenix, AZ exhibited keen insight on the trucking and logistics industries and capital markets in transportation; conference’s success provided catalyst for second conference in 2011. - June 11, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
CST Industries, Inc. Selects Sunset Transportation, Inc. as Third Party Logistics Provider to Increase Transportation Efficiency, Savings
CST Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of storage tanks and covers, has selected Sunset Transportation, Inc. to provide transportation management services and technology for its five divisions: Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products, Conservatek... - May 17, 2010 - Sunset Transportation
Ahern & Associates Selected by Linx Partners, LLC to Perform Transportation Company Acquisition Search
Trucking and logistics company acquisition specialists, Ahern & Associates, Ltd., engaged by New York and Atlanta based, Linx Partners, LLC to locate niche transportation acquisition target. - May 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Davies Turner Strengthens Freight Links with South-Central Germany
Davies Turner is boosting UK importers’ and exporters’ links with Bavaria and central Europe, building on its new, twice-weekly trailer groupage service with the region. - May 06, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ahern & Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Announce Panelists for Upcoming Trucking & Logistics Conference on Mergers, Acquisitions and State of Capital Markets
Expert panelists and keynote speakers announced for complimentary trucking and logistics conference to be held on May 25, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Phoenix; speakers to provide information on mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization, restructuring and profitability within the transportation industry. - May 05, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Secures KEH Logistics as Additional Agent Location for Thomas & Sons Distributors
Transportation analyst, Andy Ahern aids Thomas & Sons Distributors in growing their agent network through the addition of Pennsylvania based, KEH Logistics. - April 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
New Agency Agreement Set to Raise Davies Turner’s Profile in India
Davies Turner has appointed PL Shipping & Logistics (PLSLL) as its partner for ocean freight services between the UK and India. - April 22, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Grimes President O’Leary Honored with “40 Under 40” Selection
Michael O’Leary, President of The Grimes Companies, has been selected as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2010. The list includes forty of Northeast Florida’s brightest and most promising professionals under forty years old. Like... - April 15, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Jacobson Companies Acquires Global Transportation Services, Inc. Establishes International Services Platform
April 7, 2010 - JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, today announced its acquisition of Global Transportation Services, Inc. (Global), a Seattle-based company providing a full range of international transportation and logistics services. This acquisition is another step for the... - April 14, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Transportation & Logistics Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Contracted by John J. Jerue Companies to Grow Freight Brokerage Network
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates, Ltd. engaged by John J. Jerue Companies to locate additional agent locations for their expanding network of freight brokers. - April 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Secures Additional Agent Location for Network F.O.B.
Indiana based Tepee Logistics Group joins Network F.O.B’s extensive group of agent locations. - March 19, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Peter Knapp Appointed President of International Logistics Services for the Jacobson Companies
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Peter Knapp has been named President of International Logistics Services. Mr. Knapp will come to Jacobson from APL Logistics, where he served as Vice President of Contract Logistics. He will be filling the newly created... - March 18, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Dependable Highway Express (DHE) in Completing Trucking Acquisition of Matheson Fast Freight
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates, Ltd. aids west coast trucking and logistics conglomerate, The Dependable Companies with their latest trucking acquisition; broadens west coast LTL presence. - February 26, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Grimes Employee Named Transportation Person of the Year
Lynne Cox of The Grimes Companies has been named Transportation Person of the Year 2009 by the Transportation Club of Jacksonville. Cox, Safety Supervisor for Grimes, was honored for her commitment as a Board Member of the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ) and her willingness to take... - February 11, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Aventura Moving Services The Movers Group Has New Offices in Aventura in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Any move can be stressful. No matter where your new residence will be, there are always added expenses, unforeseen obstacles, and unwelcomed hassles to deal with along the way. The Movers Group main goal is to deal with the hassles for you, so you can have an easy and stress free move. - February 11, 2010 - The Movers Group
Orlando Apartment Movers, The Movers Group is Offering a Superior Moving Service
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Orlando. The Movers Group provide moving services locally and throughout the United States. - February 05, 2010 - The Movers Group
FreightCenter Announces Strengthened Capabilities and Services
FreightCenter announces enhanced services to their business that include instant tracking and status updates, international registration, mobile quoting site, and an overall easier, efficient customer experience. - January 31, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
The Movers Group Brickell Movers is Offering a Superior Moving Experience
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Brickell. Locally and throughout the United States. - January 31, 2010 - The Movers Group
The Movers Group Has New Offices in Tampa in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Compare and save on your move, Tampa moving services with The Movers Group, New Offices in Tampa, FL - January 28, 2010 - The Movers Group
Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes
Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage Serves Its 1 Millionth Customer
Third Generation Family Business Reaches Milestone. - January 22, 2010 - Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Universal Truckload Services, Inc. in Purchasing Freight Brokerage Firm, D. Kratt International, Inc.
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. acquires Chicago based freight forwarding and customs house brokerage firm, D. Kratt International, Inc. with the aid of transportation management and consulting firm, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. - January 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Introduces Business Management Newsletter to Trucking and Logistics Industries; Complements Popular Ahern Advisory Podcast
Insightful, weekly newsletter aimed at aiding struggling trucking and logistics companies by providing expert advice on sound management principles and ethics in business. - January 20, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Gum Branch Capital Hires Leading Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to Augment Search for Transportation Company Acquisition
Transportation acquisition specialist, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates commissioned to find viable acquisition candidates for expanding Gum Branch Capital, LLC - January 13, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Davies Turner Adds Twice Weekly Door-to-Door Services Between the UK and Poland
Now working with Hellmann Worldwide in Poland. Customers using Davies Turner’s overland trailer services between the UK and Poland now benefit from direct door-to-door services with Tuesday and Friday departures from Davies Turner’s main regional distribution centres in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Dartford. - January 07, 2010 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Ahern & Associates’ Senior Analyst, Bob Schwartz to Retire from Trucking Acquisition Industry After Seven Years of Service
Senior trucking acquisition analyst, Bob Schwartz to retire post at Ahern & Associates after seven years of facilitating dozens of successful trucking acquisitions and mergers. - January 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates