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Store Opening Solutions Launches New Website
Store Opening Solutions LLC (SOS) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee announced that they have recently launched a newly updated website, www.storeopeningsolutions.com. The website provides current customers a portal to SOS Online, industry information on consolidation, reverse logistics and fixture... - October 29, 2010 - Store Opening Solutions LLC
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
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities joined Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize... - October 26, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Longistics Chairman Duane Long Recognized for Commitment to Furthering North Carolina Trade with China
Duane Long Receives 2010 UNC-Tsinghua Center for Logistics and Enterprise Development Industry Partner Award. - October 24, 2010 - Longistics
Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) Teams Up with the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce to Find Talented Sales Reps
April 2009, Bozeman, Montana, became home to Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG), the leading direct supplier of International Trade products. Over one year later, the company is pushing forward with a local marketing campaign to increase the community’s awareness of TRG and to attract qualified sales representatives. The company expects their new membership with the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce to aid in greater community wide exposure. - October 21, 2010 - Trade Risk Guaranty
Armstrong Relocation Earns International Moving Company of the Year Honor
National relocation leader ‘Highly Commended’ at 2010 Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards - October 21, 2010 - Armstrong Relocation
Lou Tapper of Longistics to Speak at Foreign Trade Zone Seminars
Longistics Vice President of Global Business Development to Discuss Benefits of Utilizing FTZs - October 20, 2010 - Longistics
Longistics Hosts Suzhou Industrial Park Delegates
Recent Visit from Chinese Business Partners Introduce SIP to North Carolina Economy - October 15, 2010 - Longistics
International Warehouse Group Announces Innovation in Warehousing Services
The International Warehouse Group has announced that they will be adding pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution services to their list of innovative service offerings, in order provide enhanced value to their loyal clients. - October 15, 2010 - International Warehousing
United Facilities, Inc., A Third Party Logistics Company, Receives a Top Award from Fortune 100 Food Corporation for Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement is utilized by a top logistics company to save customer over $2 Million. United Facilities utilizes key aspects of continuous improvement to streamline their warehouse and distribution services to become more efficient and cost effective. - October 13, 2010 - United Facilities, Inc.
N.C. Transportation Hall of Fame Honors Longistics Chairman Duane Long and Vice Chairman Pat Long
Longistics Executive Officers Receive 2010 Earl E. Congdon, Jr. Award for Excellence in Highway Freight Transportation - October 10, 2010 - Longistics
The TRG Trade Spotlight Expands Features and Brings Recognition to Customs Bond Holders
Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) has improved the company’s International Trade Ezine known as the TRG Trade Spotlight. TRG added many new features to the layout in order to provide a more interactive experience for the readers. - October 09, 2010 - Trade Risk Guaranty
B-TEK Scales’ Southwestern Scale Dealer Location in Arizona, Fabricates Solar Powered Truck Scales
Solar powered truck scales can operate efficiently while taking advantage of the abundance of solar energy in many parts of the country. - October 09, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
UNITS Portable Storage Partners with Popular A&E Show Sell This House
National Portable Storage Leader Lends Helping Hand to Charleston Family Featured on Hit National Program - October 08, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Families of Fallen Colorado Soldiers Receive Financial Support; SEAKR Foundation Hosts Gala and Silent Auction 10/08/10 at the Curtis Hotel to Raise Awareness and Funds
The SEAKR Foundation announces the induction of five new Colorado families now supported by the SEAKR Foundation at their annual dinner and silent auction on October 8, 2010 at the Curtis Hotel, Denver. Yearly, the Foundation disperses from $192,000 - $350,000 to families of Colorado soldiers who have given their lives in the support of freedom. - October 03, 2010 - Exodus Moving and Storage
GRSI Launches Revamped Website
Glen Road Systems, Inc. (GRSI) has announced the release of their completely revamped and dynamic website (http://www.grsinc.com). The new site is more user-friendly and provides industry-specific information for potential clients’ needs. GRSI’s comprehensive approach has resulted in a... - October 02, 2010 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Google Maps Now Available in the 123Loadboard Mileage and Routing Tool
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released an enhancement to their mileage and routing tool. The improvement gives members the ability to also view mileage and routing results using Google Maps. "It's sort... - September 30, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
B-TEK Scales Works with Pittsburgh and Sarver Pennsylvania Brechbuhler Branches to Install Scale at Allegheny Minerals
B-TEK Scales, LLC worked directly with Brechbuhler Scales’ Pittsburgh and Sarver Pennsylvania branches to manufacture and install an MSHA compliant truck scale, complete with bolt on site sight rails. Allegheny Mineral Corp is a private company categorized under Asphalt Mining and Bituminous... - September 29, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
B-TEK Scales Fabricates a State-of-the-Art Digital Truck Scale for the Trumbull County Engineers in Warren, Ohio
B-TEK Scales works with Brechbuhler Scales’ Youngstown, Ohio branch to create a state-of-the-art truck scale for Trumbull Co. Engineers. The county office will offer a saving on over 30 materials from their facility by better controlling the quantities being loaded and unloaded with the new scale. - September 26, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
123Loadboard.com Launches Instant On-Screen Alerts
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just launched instant on-screen alerting. 123Loadboard.com members can now create alerts when searching for loads and posting their trucks. When a match is found, a load alert is... - September 25, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com Launches Truck Print Option
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just added a new feature that allows brokers and shippers to print out available truck listings with a single click of a mouse. The truck printouts now also include complete truck... - September 25, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com Celebrates 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 19-25, 2010 and will be giving away 100 Free 1-Year memberships and 1500 3-month promotions. - September 25, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
B-Tek Scales Provides Truck Scale to ConAgra Foods Morrell, Ohio Location
ConAgra Foods works with B-TEK Scale distributor, Brechbuhler Scales, to install new pit-type truck scale in an existing location. This ConAgra Foods location processes Orville Redenbacher popcorn and the scale is used in the popcorn processing facility, weighing popcorn. ConAgra Food's... - September 24, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
Innovative Warehousing Services Now Available in New York
As a standout warehousing and distribution solutions provider for over 30 years, the International Warehouse Group has developed a reputation for innovation in the industry. With an elaborate network of transport hub adjacent warehousing services available in New York, California, New Jersey and... - September 24, 2010 - International Warehousing
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
TRG to Host Bozeman Gold Toastmasters Club This Friday
Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) has been hosting the Bozeman area Toastmasters at TRG’s downtown office for the past eight months. The Bozeman Gold Toastmasters Club meets every Friday at 12:00pm (MST). - September 22, 2010 - Trade Risk Guaranty
ATC Logistics & Electronics’ Dan Gardner to Present Breakout Sessions at CSCMP’s Annual Conference
Dan Gardner, vice president of business development for ATC Logistics & Electronics, will present two breakout sessions during the 2010 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference. Gardner’s sessions will focus on best practices in the supply chain for high velocity, high tech devices, and will support the overall educational theme of the conference, “The Supply Chain of the Future.” - September 22, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Kong and Allan Consulting Recognized as One of the Most Admired Supply Chain Consulting Firms in China
Sino-Manager Magazine names Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting one of the Top 5 Most Admired Supply Chain Consulting Firms in China. - September 20, 2010 - Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd.
ATC Logistics & Electronics Makes Donation to Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
Seven sonic sealing machines to be utilized in manufactured work produced by the visually impaired - September 18, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
ATC Logistics & Electronics to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Test & Repair Capabilities as Part of a Live “Supply Chain of the Future” Demonstration
ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE) will demonstrate its progressive test and repair capabilities in a live demonstration to be held at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference, September 26-27 in San Diego. - September 18, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Guardian Self Storage Partners with Newburgh Enlarged City School District's School Is Cool Program
Guardian Self Storage partners with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District's School Is Cool Program: On Saturday August 21, 2010, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District distributed 1,246 backpacks and school supply kits to families of children who attend schools in the Newburgh Enlarged... - September 18, 2010 - Guardian Self Storage
Lori Molinari Tapped as President of CSCMP Pittsburgh Roundtable
Lori Molinari, the Director of Business Development for ATC Logistics & Electronics, will help to drive collaboration and innovation within the Pittsburgh CSCMP Roundtable. - September 15, 2010 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Mobile Technology Leader Achieves Another Milestone
Industry-leading courier software provider achieves new milestone in mobile technology. - September 12, 2010 - Datatrac Corporation
Arizona Self-Storage Association Appoints New Executive Director
Board of Directors Appoints Anne Mari DeCoster as New Executive Director - September 12, 2010 - Arizona Self Storage Association
Self Storage Facility Sold by Midcoast Properties Inc.
Self Storage Facility sold in Augusta Georgia by Midcoast Properties Inc. - September 09, 2010 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
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
Guardian Self Storage is Supporting the World of Dance Competition Squad Car Wash
Guardian Self Storage supported the World of Dance Competition Squad by hosting a car wash fundraiser on Saturday August 28th at 9:00 am at 2902 Route 9W in Saugerties NY. “World of Dance opened its door on October 1, 2001. Their primary focus is dance instruction in Hip-Hop & Jazz as... - August 31, 2010 - Guardian Self Storage
San Diego Self Storage Title Sponsor of 6th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Tournament
San Diego Self Storage announced their Title Sponsorship of the 6th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Classic, “A Day at Maderas Golf Club,” that will be held on September 22, 2010 at the highly-rated golf facility in Poway with a 12:30 pm shotgun start in a Shamble Format. A round of... - August 29, 2010 - San Diego Self Storage
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
Longistics Hires Lou Tapper as Vice President of Global Business Development
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that Lou Tapper will serve as the company’s vice president of global business development. In this role, Tapper will create, implement and manage the global marketing and sales... - August 26, 2010 - Longistics
Integration of Automatic Truck Loading with Compact Pallet Storage-/Sorting System Increases Efficiency Significantly
Truck loading and unloading specialist Ancra Systems have introduced together with VTSK Systems a fully automatic compact solution to store, sort, buffer and Load / Unload pallets. This is done by the integration of an Ancra truck loading system combined with the OptilogX system produced by VTSK. In this way a very compact and flexible system with high throughput was created. - August 25, 2010 - Ancra Systems BV
Secure Self Storage in Rehoboth Now Runs on Solar Power
Because of its success with renewable energy alternatives, Secure Self Storage is considering becoming more green. Secure Self Storage is analyzing the impact of using green roofs, solar panels and wind generators. - August 18, 2010 - Secure Self Storage
3PD Named One of Transport Topics’s Annual Top 100 For-Hire Carriers for 2010
3PD is added to Transport Topics's "Top 100 Carrier" list for the fourth consecutive year. Karl Meyer, CEO of 3PD, discusses his trucking company's latest accomplishment. - August 18, 2010 - 3PD Inc
The TRG Trade Spotlight Reaches Two Years in Circulation
Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) launched an International Trade Ezine known as the TRG Trade Spotlight in August of 2008. After two years in circulation that company continues to release this popular series of articles. - August 14, 2010 - Trade Risk Guaranty
Guardian Self Storage is Supporting The Community Foundation’s Annual Garden Party
Guardian Self Storage is supporting The Community Foundation’s Annual Garden Party taking place on September 19, 2010. "Established in 1969, for over forty years the Community Foundation has been a driving force of affordable philanthropy in our region. Serving all of Dutchess, Ulster... - August 12, 2010 - Guardian Self Storage
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
Longistics Vice Chairman Pat Long Selected; Appointed to UNC Global Research Institute Advisory Board
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that Pat Long, vice chairman and co-founder, has been appointed to the UNC Global Research Institute (GRI) advisory board. The GRI is a center for applied research on the international... - August 04, 2010 - Longistics
Gov. Beverly Perdue Appoints Longistics Chairman Duane Long to N.C. Department of Commerce China Advisory Council
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that Duane Long, chairman, has been appointed to the North Carolina Department of Commerce China Advisory Council. The China Advisory Council is a group of North Carolina leaders who will... - July 28, 2010 - Longistics
B-TEK Scales Fabricates Custom Scale for GM Lordstown, Ohio Plant and the New Cruze
The GM Lordstown Plant is manufacturing the new Cruze sedan in the GM fleet. B-TEK Scales fabricated a custom scale for the quality control department. - July 24, 2010 - B-TEK Scales