Recent Headlines
Longistics Earns ISO 9001:2008 Recertification
Local Logistics and Supply Chain Provider Recognized Again for Exceeding Industry Standards, Client Expectations - December 15, 2011 - Longistics
Safeguard Self Storage Completed the Acquisition of a New Self Storage Facility in McCook Village, Just Outside of Chicago, Illinois
Safeguard Self Storage expanded its presence in the Chicago self storage market with the acquisition of its newest location in McCook, Illinois, 15 miles west of Chicago. Safeguard closed on the purchase of its 63rd store nationwide, on December 7, 2011. This self storage facility offers the McCook Village community 698 storage units in a variety of sizes, with modern security features and many amenities. - December 14, 2011 - Safeguard Self Storage
Storage Deluxe Joins Effort to Collect 100,000 Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive
Donate a New or Gently Used Winter Coat Now Through December 31st to Keep a Neighbor Warm This Season - December 13, 2011 - Storage Deluxe
2011 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in China Award Winner
Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting announced today that the company has won the 2011 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in Asia Award as determined by a committee of industry professionals from Supply Chain Asia. - December 13, 2011 - Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd.
Proguard Self Storage Invites Houston Businesses to Save Space with Climate Control Storage Units
Texas storage provider Proguard Self Storage is showcasing its storage options for Texas businesses. - December 10, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Quick and Safe Removals, Removalists Melbourne Offers Special Discount for Moving House in Melbourne
Starting new beginnings are always exciting and moving into a new home fills us with new hope and anticipation. But then a frown appears on our forehead thinking about number of boxes to be packed. - December 09, 2011 - Quick And Safe Removals
Longistics Vice Chairman Pat Long Named a Finalist for Two Stevie Awards
Leader of Full-Service Provider of Global Logistics Solutions Selected Among the Top for Best Entrepreneur and Best Overall Company in Service Businesses Category - December 09, 2011 - Longistics
Got Storage Introduce New State of the Art Security System at Their Self Storage Facility in Victorville
Storage specialists Got Storage have announced that they have recently installed a cutting-edge security system within their Victorville self-storage facility. This new security system is designed to provide their clients with top-of-the-line protection for their valuables 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - December 08, 2011 - Got Storage
Access Self Storage Hosts Community Christmas Party
Family-friendly event brings Christmas to Pleasant Grove. - December 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Famous Pacific Shipping Names New Chairman and Advisory
At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group) appointed a new Advisory Board to provide governance to the fast-growing Asia-based network of NVOCC and freight forwarding companies. - December 07, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
QC Software’s Essential Guide to Lower Shipping Costs in the Warehouse
QC Software’s key ways to reducing shipping costs include an effective layout, appropriate technology and materials, end to end product visibility, reducing handling and touches, cross docking, and managing your freight program using best practices. - December 07, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
Excel Moving & Storage Achieves Green Plus™ Certification
Carolina Moving Company Recognized for Being Environmentally Friendly - December 03, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
International Warehouse Group Now Offering Pick and Pack Services in Addition to Trucking in New York
International Warehouse Group, the Long Island warehouse that houses goods and merchandise for some of the biggest companies in the New York area, is proud to announce the addition of pick and pack services in New York, in addition to trucking in New York services. International Warehouse Group... - December 02, 2011 - International Warehousing
U.S. Senators Reed and Whitehouse Applaud R.I. Small Business Banneker Industries for Their Ongoing Contribution to Local Businesses, Economy
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse made a visit to Quonset Point this month to a site managed and renovated by R.I.-based and woman-owned Banneker Industries, Inc., a leader in supply chain management solutions and a past national recipient of Small Business of the Year honors. Banneker... - December 01, 2011 - Banneker Industries, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Targets New Members in New Markets
Following its recent AGM, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group has resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, to further strengthen the group’s claims to be a leading player in the global supply chain. - December 01, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Storage Village Feeds Our Community
Storage Village fed hundreds of families in their community through their canned food collection efforts and direct donations. In November, Storage Village donated 307 pounds of food, and fed Thanksgiving dinner to 103 families in their neighborhood. Food collected by Storage Village’s White... - November 27, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
Small Distributors Gain the Competitive Edge with QC Software’s Warehouse Control System
QC Software’s warehouse control system is a cost-effective solution for small distributors. These distributors can use the order fulfillment, inventory control and shipping capabilities without automated equipment to improve warehouse efficiency. - November 19, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
Proguard Storage Houston Invites Locals to Visit Houston Medical Center Storage Location
Texas storage company Proguard Storage is encouraging Houston locals to visit its Houston Medical Center storage location, which is conveniently situated on Old Spanish Trail. - November 16, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Storage Village Donates Turkey Dinners to Show Gratitude for Community
Storage Village will be saying “Thank You” to its community by helping to ensure that no neighbor goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Through its “Room for Dinner” campaign, Storage Village will be feeding families in the Baltimore-Washington area that would otherwise be unable... - November 12, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
San Diego Self Storage Launches Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
San Diego Self Storage is sponsoring its 13th annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 16 locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - November 12, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates Close Multiple Deals in October
Members of the Argus Self Storage Sales Network, the nation's premier self storage brokerage network, closed three separate transactions in the month of October 2011. - November 03, 2011 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
DineEquity Awards $70,000 Asset Recovery Project to AB Commercial Services
AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national asset recovery and liquidation firm, has been awarded a $70,000 asset recovery project for DineEquity, parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP. This project is managed by Michael Lombardi, President and COO at ABCSI. It will consist of... - November 02, 2011 - AB Commercial Inc.
Rick Honan Named to the Board of Directors of the National Portable Storage Association
The National Portable Storage Association announced the appointment of Rick Honan to the board of directors of the NPSA for a three year term. Mr. Honan currently serves as the President of American Trailer & Storage, Inc. - November 01, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their Communities
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers joins forces with Toys for Tots to reach out to greater Houston communities asking residents to help enrich the lives of local children during this holiday season. - November 01, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Machine Shops and Stamping Companies Adopt Innovative Product: The Power Deck
Machine shops and Stamping companies adopt innovative product: The Power Deck. - October 31, 2011 - HD Safety Systems
Finalist for 2011 Supply Chain Consultant of the Year Award
Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting announced that the company is a finalist for the 2011 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner Award as determined by a committee of industry professionals from Supply Chain Asia. - October 30, 2011 - Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd.
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
Storage Deluxe Announces Agreement to Sell 22 Facilities to CUBESMART
Storage Deluxe (SD) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) to sell 22 of its existing 26 storage facilities for a price of $560 million. The transaction is expected to close in two phases beginning with the first phase closing in the Fourth Quarter 2011. Following the transaction, SD will continue to own and operate 4 storage facilities in the New York metro area. - October 26, 2011 - Storage Deluxe
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Celebrate Opening of Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
Exhibition Center Provides Business Opportunities for North Carolina, U.S.-Based Companies in Emerging China Market - October 23, 2011 - Longistics
Storage Village Leads Effort to Keep Neighbors Warm This Winter
Storage Village is working to ensure their neighbors are not left out in the cold this winter by spearheading their 2nd annual community-wide coat collection effort. Now through October 31st, Storage Village will be raising awareness of their neighbors in need and collecting coats on their... - October 16, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
Safeguard Self Storage Opens New Self Storage Facility in the East Williamsburg Section of Brooklyn, New York
Safeguard Self Storage expands its presence in the New York self storage market with the opening of its newest location in East Williamsburg. This self storage facility offers the East Williamsburg community 827 storage units in a variety of sizes, with modern security features and many amenities. - October 15, 2011 - Safeguard Self Storage
San Diego Wine Storage Offering Free Services
New customers get free moving services plus free rent. - October 15, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
IT Project Failure Rates Are Astronomical - Vendor Centric Releases New Publication to Help Bring Them Back Down to Earth
Vendor Centric Launches New Guide to Sourcing IT Solutions that helps Public and Private-Sector Organizations Dramatically Increase Chances of IT Project Success - October 14, 2011 - Vendor Centric
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Childress Vineyard to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
Lexington, N.C.-Based Winery Owned by NASCAR Icon Richard Childress - October 13, 2011 - Longistics
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Offers Solutions to New DLA RFID Requirement for Suppliers
Reducing the Risk of Errors with IC-TAG Labels - October 12, 2011 - IC-TAG Solutions, 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
Proguard Self Storage Houston Promotes Service Guarantee with On-Site Texas Storage Agents, Not Call Centers
Texas storage provider Proguard Self Storage is showcasing its customer service guarantee; the company provides comprehensive support over the phone, online, and at all five of its Houston storage facilities. - October 08, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Access Self Storage Honored for Community Improvement Efforts
At their annual musical on September 30, locally-owned Access Self Storage was honored by the Metropolitan Dream Center of Dallas for its commitment to the homeless community. For the past five years, Access has donated storage space to the Center to house clothing, food, and other supplies as well... - October 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Amazing Spaces Named 98th Top Operator Out of Over 30,000 Self Storage Operators Nationally
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers are named Top 100 Operator by Mini-Storage Messenger. Speakers on behalf of Amazing Spaces are honored and remain focused on continued company growth. - October 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Three Organizations to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
The Angus Barn, BJAC pa, Turnberry Interior Design Group Added to Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center - October 06, 2011 - Longistics
San Diego Self Storage Sponsors 18th Annual International Relief Teams Gala
San Diego Self Storage announced their host sponsorship of the 18th Annual International Relief Teams “Gifts of Hope Gala,” held on October 22, 2011, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. - October 06, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
San Diego Wine Storage Unveils New Website
New site features online wine inventory and wine forums. - September 29, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
Access Self Storage’s Boot Scootin’ Benefit Brings in $1500
Lancaster residents successfully scooted their boots at Access Self Storage’s first annual Boot Scootin’ Benefit earlier this year. The event, which brought in $1500 for the Lancaster Education Foundation and the Lancaster Outreach Center, was designed to give neighbors the chance to... - September 25, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
QC Software’s Guide to Building a Strong Support Team for Higher Warehouse Productivity
A well-qualified workforce is essential for warehouse profitability. QC Software executive suggests creating a culture of excellence, implementing standards, measuring performance, providing feedback, ongoing training, and providing incentives. - September 22, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
123Loadboard.com Gives $50,000 for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 11-17, 2011. It’s definitely no secret that truck driving is one of North America's most essential... - September 17, 2011 - 123Loadboard.com
Disruptive Technology Hits the National Self Storage Marketplace: How a MN Woman's Company, Cyber Space, Will Revolutionize the 26 Billion Dollar Self Storage Industry
Self Storage is one of the fastest growing industries in America. Glorified on such television shows as Storage Wars, American Pickers, and Auction Hunters...an industry that has taken on a life of its own. The self storage industry has been found to be the fastest growing new industry in the... - September 17, 2011 - Cyber Space
Guidelines for Increasing Warehouse Capacity from QC Software Executive
Better space utilization results in lower costs and higher productivity. QC Software executive suggests maintaining proper inventory levels, effective slotting, using vertical space, optimizing equipment and workload, reducing aisle widths, and improving the layout. - September 16, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Launches OnDemand Bureau Webpage
Encoding Made Simple - September 15, 2011 - IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
Jacobson Companies Names Chief Human Resources Officer
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Jim Stillings has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the leading global third party logistics firm. Mr. Stillings joins Jacobson after a 20 year career with GE, and 15 years of Human Resources consulting. Brian... - September 13, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Houston Self Storage Company Proguard Storage Offers Secure Boat and RV Storage
Texas storage provider Proguard Storage’s large climate control storage units for boats and RVs help customers prepare for the colder months. - September 11, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage