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Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation Joins CargoNet; Increases Company Cargo Theft Prevention
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), recently joined CargoNet® to help protect their customers from cargo theft. By using this high-tech system, Sunset is actively reducing their customers’ risk of theft. CargoNet’s theft prevention services aggregates data... - August 21, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation, Opens New Branch Offices
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), has opened two new branch offices this past month. The first office is located in Grand Haven, MI, and the second office is located in Chicago, IL. This is a first for Sunset, and these branch offices will continue to grow and expand the... - May 22, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
U-Freight on the Move in Rotterdam
U-Ocean, the oceanfreight forwarding brand of leading global freight and logistics provider the U-Freight Group (UFL), is on the move in The Netherlands, with U-Ocean Rotterdam relocating to a new office/warehouse facility. - May 14, 2013 - UFreight
Yodel Extends Relationship with Apprentice Supermarket
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has extended its relationship with Apprentice Supermarket, a not-for-profit organisation designed to help young unemployed people to develop their skills. Yodel, which delivers over 150 million parcels a year on behalf of the majority of the... - February 27, 2013 - Yodel
Yodel Plays Cupid for Thousands This Valentine’s Day
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played Cupid yesterday (14 February) with over 100,000 flower deliveries across the UK on behalf of love struck Valentine’s – a 20% increase on the number of floral deliveries it made last year. Yodel, which has several well known... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
Yodel Recognised by Retailers for Going the Extra Mile
Yodel has won an industry award for "Going the Extra Mile." The UK’s leading parcel delivery company was presented with the trophy at last week’s MetaPack Delivery Conference (7 February) at the Business Design Centre in London. The Delivery Awards were voted for by a... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
FreightCenter Experiences 67% Growth by Reducing Transport Spend for Shippers
New truckload optimization strategy yields large growth in load volume - February 15, 2013 - FreightCenter.com
Davies Turner Builds Greener Supply Chain with Turkey
45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the UK and Turkey, developing more environmentally friendly supply chain solutions between the two countries. Davies Turner is offering a... - February 06, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Aviation History Takes Off Thanks to Davies Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes. - January 31, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
FreightCenter Announces Award for Its Supply Chain Technology
Food Logistics Releases 2012 List of Top Food and Beverage Software Solutions - December 20, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Davies Turner Re-Invests in UK Freight Hub
Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – is completing a major re-investment programme at its main regional hubs. - November 22, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Freight All Set 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 Singapore between October 17th and 19th 2012. - October 18, 2012 - UFreight
FreightCenter Creates New Positions to be Filled by Year End
Tampa-based transportation logistics company continues to grow, adding more local jobs to the area. - September 29, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Bad Economy Yet 250,000+ Unfillled Job Positions
According to the Truckload Carriers Association, in the month of August alone, there were 250,000+ unfilled job positions. - September 11, 2012 - Trucking Unlimited
Yodel Awarded British Standards Certification
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has achieved British Standards 25999-2 certification for its Business Continuity Management system (BCMs). Yodel achieved full certification for its network of local service centres, national sort centres and its haulage subsidiary, Yodel... - August 31, 2012 - Yodel
FreightCenter.com Recognized as a Fastest Growing Company for Sixth Consecutive Year
Tampa-based online freight shipping provider makes the Inc. 5000 list for exceptional revenue growth. - August 18, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
U-Freight Group Names Wong as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
The U-Freight Group (UFL) has named Steven Wong as vice president - sales & marketing, of its main subsidiaries, U-Freight Ltd and U-Ocean Ltd, in Hong Kong. - August 11, 2012 - UFreight
Yodel Presented with RoSPA Gold Award
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has received the RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for a second time. The award was presented to Yodel’s sort centres and subsidiary Yodel Transport, in recognition of... - August 08, 2012 - Yodel
R+L Carriers Developing New Technology to Ensure Compliance with New US-Canada Carrier Shipping Requirements
Beginning November 1, 2012 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will require all road and rail carriers to submit electronic transmission of cargo information before freight reaches the border. R+L Carriers is working to update their e-communication process with their patented in-cab scanning... - August 01, 2012 - R+L Carriers
Davies Turner Boosts Midlands Presence with Purchase of Transit Warehouse
The strategic acquisition of a 7,000 sq m cross dock warehouse just a 10 minute walk from its existing state-of-the-art distribution centre at Coleshill, Birmingham gives Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – increased capacity to handle its growing European and oceanfreight consolidation services. - July 25, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
FreightCenter.com Awarded for Private Sector Growth
Privately-held freight services provider recognized for sustained growth and economic development. - July 22, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com Supports Bond Provision in Newly Passed Transportation Legislation
FreightCenter.com, a third-party logistics provider specializing in freight planning and technology supports measures addressed in the 27 month transportation bill that will exist through 2014. - July 18, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Yodel Scoops IoIC National Award for First Class Newsletter
Your Call, the employee magazine for Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has been named class winner in the newsletter category at the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) National Awards. The award was presented to the Yodel team by former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips at... - June 30, 2012 - Yodel
E.L. Hollingsworth & Co. Announces Class A CDL Truck Driving School for Veterans; New Plymouth, MI Terminal Grand Opening Scouting Event
Veterans CDL-A training school is devoid of cost, paired with career creation; Grand Opening includes Scouting Event for professional drivers. - June 23, 2012 - E. L. Hollingsworth & Co.
Corporate Traffic Logistics Creates Director of Corporate Communications Position, Promotes Marketing, Communications and Logistics Expert to New Post
Corporate Traffic Logistics, a third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has created a new position—Director of Corporate Communications—to serve as the internal and external brand champion for the company as it continues to grow and thrive. Corporate... - June 20, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner
Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
U-Freight Gains Trusted Trader Status in Key Markets
U-Freight Holland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has been certified by the Dutch Customs authority as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the Customs Simplifications and Security Procedures categories. - June 08, 2012 - UFreight
St. Louis-based Sunset Transportation Participates in Logistics Podcast on Navigating the Complexities of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping
Steve Pandolfo, director of pricing at Sunset Transportation explores the complexities of LTL shipping and pricing with Logistics Viewpoints. - May 16, 2012 - Sunset Transportation
Yodel Sponsors The Tour of Britain
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, today announces that it will continue its sponsorship of The Tour of Britain, confirming that it will remain the official logistics partner and sprints sponsor of the country’s biggest professional cycle race and largest free-to-watch... - May 04, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel Unveils New Service Proposition
Yodel unveils new service proposition in response to changing conditions in the online delivery market and demand for increased flexibility. - May 01, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel to Deliver Twice the Volume of Flowers to Mothers Than It Did for Valentine’s
Mums across the country are set for a treat this Mothering Sunday as almost two-thirds (64%) of Britons admit to spending more on Mother’s Day than on their partners for Valentine’s Day. The research[1] was carried out by delivery company Yodel, which is gearing up to deliver twice the... - April 27, 2012 - Yodel
Corporate Traffic Enhances Focus on Safety, Streamlines Risk-Management Practices
3PL Creates New Position, Promotes Industry Veteran to Director of Risk Management. - April 18, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
AFC Worldwide Express, Inc. d/b/a/ R+L Global Logistics Achieves TAPA TSR Certification
AFC Worldwide Express, Inc. (dba R+L Global Logistics) became one of the first two motor carriers worldwide to achieve certification under the new Trucking Security Requirements (TSR 2012) established by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), AFC attained the highest level (1) of certification under the new standard. - March 29, 2012 - R+L Carriers
Corporate Traffic Promotes Truckload Manager
Growing Truckload Operations Prompts Important Promotion at Corporate Traffic - March 17, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
U-Freight Refits Fourth Logistics Warehouse in Fine Fashion
The U-Freight Group – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services organisation, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility after an extensive re-fit and modernisation. - March 08, 2012 - UFreight
FreightCenter.com Continues Corporate Expansion in 2012
FreightCenter.com continues expansion of its corporate offices, estimating 20 new job openings in the Tampa Bay area by spring 2012. - February 25, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Freight Shippers Prompt Logistics Now Promoting Instant Freight Rates Price Quote Service
The shipping experts at Prompt Logistics are now promoting their online freight calculator to customers, which delivers free and instant freight rates online. - February 23, 2012 - Prompt Logistics – Freight Quote
Atos and Yodel Shortlisted for Prestigious MCA Awards
Seamless and agile partnership central to success of parcel delivery company. - February 23, 2012 - Yodel
Yodel Signs Mobile Asset Management Contract with Ryzex
Leading parcel delivery company Yodel to leverage the Ryzex mobility model for the management of its 15,000 handheld terminals, enabling savings of £500k per annum. Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has agreed a mobile asset management contract with Ryzex, a leading... - February 23, 2012 - Yodel
BAT Logistics Keeps on Trucking
BAT Logistics, provider of 3rd Party Logistics and Transportation solutions, recently wrapped up its 3rd year of upward growth. - February 11, 2012 - Bat Logistics
Yodel Collects Over 22,000 Presents for Record-Breaking Cash for Kids Appeal
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played a vital role in the latest record-breaking Bauer Radio’s Cash for Kids’ Christmas Appeal. Yodel collected over 22,000 Christmas presents donated by listeners to Bauer Radio’s stations, and took them for sorting and... - February 06, 2012 - Yodel
U-Freight Drinks to Growth of Wine Logistics in China
The U-Freight Group - the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight services and logistics group, believes that China’s growing thirst for French wine will be a major boost for the company’s specialist wine logistics services. - December 16, 2011 - UFreight
R+L Carriers Launches State-of-the-Art Modernized Website – Remains on the Cutting Edge of Technology for the Shipping Public
R+L Carriers, a Global Freight Transportation provider, announces the launch of their state-of-the-art modernized website featuring a clean and intuitive design with enhanced shipping tools to make shipping freight faster and easier for customers. - October 28, 2011 - R+L Carriers
Trulos Transportation Announces Duplicate Shipment Feature
Trulos Transportation announces new way for users to add freight. The duplicate shipment is a quick and easy way for users to add a shipment based on previous shipping data. - October 20, 2011 - Trulos Transportation
Incontinent Cat Wins Prize for Owner
Transit Systems, Inc. announces winner of "Smooth Mover" sweepstakes to entrant who submitted a "best moving tip" regarding her incontinent cat. - October 12, 2011 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Davies Turner Repeats Apprenticeship Offer
If Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – was appearing in front of the Dragons’ Den investors, it’s likely they would be queuing up to put their money into one of the industry’s more successful apprenticeship schemes. - October 09, 2011 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
For 12th Consecutive Year, Corporate Traffic Ranks Among America’s Top 100 3PLs
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville-based third party logistics provider, was selected as one of Inbound Logistics Magazine’s top 100 movers and shakers in the 3PL industry for the 12th consecutive year. - August 04, 2011 - Corporate Traffic