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Famous Pacific Shipping Conference Focuses on Changing Face of Global Freight Industry
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is all set for its 2007 Annual General Meeting and Conference which will take place in Mauritius between 21st and 24th October. - October 20, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of International Services Division and Announces Key Promotion and Additional Team Members for Corporate Finance
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of its International Services group. OH Logistics also hired several additional people in the corporate finance department. - October 19, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Acquisition of 7M Transport Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced it has acquired all the assets of 7M Transport, Inc., in a private transaction. The facilities, capabilities and personnel of 7M Transport will continue as part of Mallory Alexander's integrated supply chain solution. Financial terms of the... - October 18, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Strategic Global Management Structure Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; Expands Shanghai Office
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced a strategic management structure in support of logistics solutions for global customers. - October 13, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Household Removal Services in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has launched a new subsidiary dedicated to household removal and personal relocation services. - October 13, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds Facility in Canada: Global 3PL Increases North American Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the expansion of its network with the recent lease of a facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in the Heartland Industrial Park, located approximately 15 minutes from the Toronto International Airport. Mississauga is Canada's sixth largest... - October 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Global Supply Chain Group to Sponsor the Inaugural "Green Supply Chain Award" at the Upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007
Global Supply Chain Group, a supply chain strategy consulting organization headquartered in Sydney is sponsoring the coveted ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ at the upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007. There are 5 finalists in the category: Bayer, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. The judges are deciding the winner soon, and the winner will be revealed on the night of the awards on November 22nd in Hong Kong at a gala industry dinner at Hong Kong Convention Centre. - October 08, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Biggest Not Always Best, Says Davies Turner, as M&A Frenzy Continues in the UK Logistics Industry
Significant structural changes in the UK logistics industry are seeing mergers and acquisitions of key players hit the headlines. - October 06, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Storage Opportunity Partners Acquires Two Additional Self Storage Facilities in the Boston Area
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Storage King Self Storage properties in the suburban Boston communities of Holbrook and East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The... - October 04, 2007 - Storage Opportunity Partners LLC
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Chief Supply Chain Officer Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) serves leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and other organizations, on a worldwide basis. The mission of the Group is to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable growth and... - September 28, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Sunset Transportation Organizes Logistics for Largest One Day Food Drive
Sunset Transportation Will Organize the Logistics for the Largest One Day Food Drive in America for the Fourth Year in a Row - September 28, 2007 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Set to Pop the Cork on New Location
Grand opening scheduled for October 3; wine tastings and cigar-rolling demonstrations planned - September 27, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
Grimes Companies Proud Participant in Project Alaska Turf
The Grimes Companies proudly participated in the first-ever delivery of a high school football field playing surface thousands of miles to the town of Barrow, Alaska. It all began when Cathy Parker, the wife of a former NFL player, heard the plight of the Barrow High School Whalers and their... - September 07, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, is calling for nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award. The award, which was created to honor CEOs who have made a... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Announces Its Newest Member to Its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, announces its newest member to its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain. Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a leading package... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Russian Mid-Market Soon to Benefit from Affordable Advanced SCM Solutions
Made4Net and the supply chain management consultancy group SCM-SG are collaborating to lead the way in providing smart supply chain management solutions to the Russian market. SCM-SG will sell and implement powerful, flexible and cost-effective solutions designed by Made4Net to meet the requirements of companies of any size. - August 24, 2007 - Made4net
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Outsources Electronic Trading to Wesupply.com to Deliver Efficient Customer Service
Wesupply.com, leading provider of On Demand Supply Chain Management solutions, today announced that Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company has selected its On Demand Electronic Trading solution to meet increased demand from customers to trade electronically. Implementation of the Wesupply.com solution... - August 23, 2007 - Wesupply.com
Made4net Execution Solutions Provider Announces New Strategic Partnership with Red Tree in Russia and CIS
Made4net, the SCM industry’s leading developer of real-time execution solutions for supply chain management, is pleased to announce it has appointed Red Tree as its strategic distributor, implementation and support partner for the SCExpert™ product suite in Russia and CIS. The new... - August 22, 2007 - Made4net
M-Focus to Sell Made4net's Supply Chain Execution Products in Thailand
Made4net and M-Focus, have signed a partnership agreement appointing M-Focus as an authorized provider of Made4net's SCExpert™ in Thailand. The partnership between M-Focus, an experienced business solutions provider in Thailand, and the leading supply chain execution solutions company, Made4net, expects to capture a substantial market share in one of the highest growth regions for supply chain management software in Asia/Pacific. - August 17, 2007 - Made4net
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.
GRSI (Glen Road Systems, Inc.) Announces FastTrak® 2.0 Warehouse Control and Order Management System
GRSI utilizes FastTrak® 2.0, its redesigned warehouse control and order management system, to provide seamless integration of all material handling subsystems. The software allows clients to have unattended shipping conveyor lines with automated packing, weighing, routing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping sortation. FastTrak® 2.0 makes integration easy as it allows clients to automate, integrate, coordinate, and control all warehouse activities. - August 11, 2007 - Glen Road Systems, 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
SmartMRO Established as the Next Generation Third Party Supply Chain Solution Provider
Global Company Helps Businesses Reduce Costs Associated with Managing Indirect Materials, MRO Commodities and Outsourced Services - August 04, 2007 - SmartMRO
iBagit, One of the First On-Demand Fulfillment Service Providers for Small Businesses, Goes Live
iBagit,Inc. (www.ibagit.com) one of the first on-demand warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support service providers for small to medium size businesses went live today online. Now small and medium size businesses get integrated warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support... - August 03, 2007 - iBagit, Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Seasoned Business Development Leader: David Heller Joins Transportation Team of Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. - August 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Expands Its Operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area: 3PL Adds Distribution Space and New International Station
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the opening of two new operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; one distribution facility and a new international station. With the addition of the distribution facility, OH Logistics now operates four contract warehousing facilities in Dallas,... - July 26, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' Executives Speaking at LogiPharma 2007: Experts on Compliance and Pandemic Flu Preparedness Address Leaders in Pharmaceutical Industry
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) is a sponsor of LogiPharma 2007, the premiere North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain event taking place September 17-19, 2007 at the Loews Philadelphia, PA hotel. This event brings together leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries including... - July 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
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
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Traylor Group as Supplier Partner of the Year: 3PL and Leading Recycling Company Decrease Landfill Waste and Increase Efficiencies
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently presented the Traylor Group its Supplier Partner of the Year Award. - July 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Changes the Face of Self-Storage
New storage facility opens July 16 in Austin, Texas - July 05, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
Bulgarian 3PL Provider for L’Oreal Meets High EU Supply Chain Standards with Made4net
K&M Style aims to improve and extend its logistics services to international CPG companies in Bulgaria such as L'Oréal, Garnier, Maybelline with Made4net’s comprehensive supply execution software suite SCExpert™. - July 05, 2007 - Made4net
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
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.
Revolution in the Warehousing Operation Industry
Technological Revolution in the Warehouse Industry; Crawford 101 Dock Management - Optimizing truck traffic and warehouse operations - June 30, 2007 - Crawford Monitoring systens
Quality Certification for Famous Pacific Shipping in Indonesia
Following the recent certification of its partner in the Philippines, Famous Pacific Shipping’s Indonesian partner has also obtained ISO 9001:2000 status, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. In addition, FPS... - June 27, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Nexus Distribution and MercuryGate International, Inc. Announce Implementation of MercuryGate’s TMS as Strategic Technology for Nexus
New TMS implementation provides collaboration and visibility through their customer’s entire supply chain. - June 13, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Paramount Pallet Certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Manufacture Heat-treated Pallets for Export
Paramount Pallet Inc. ("Paramount") is pleased to announce that it has been certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to manufacture heat-treated pallets for export, in accordance with D-01-05. D-01-05 is the directive intended for the use of Canadian wood packaging facilities in... - June 13, 2007 - Paramount Pallet Inc.
Saxco-Demptos Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as Supply Chain Partner: 3PL Provides Warehousing and Value-Added Services
Saxco-Demptos has named Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) sole provider of warehouse and value-added distribution services. Saxco-Demptos is a highly regarded source of specialty packaging items for the wine and spirits industries, food and beverage companies and microbreweries. “We are... - May 24, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Honored with Outstanding Economic Development Award: Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership Names 3PL as 2006 Winner
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) was honored recently by the Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership with the 2006 Outstanding Economic Development Award. This annual award is presented to companies that demonstrate continued investment in the community while providing... - May 18, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Leaders for Finance: New CFO and SVP, Finance Will Help Lead Global Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) named Bert Irigoyen as Executive Vice President and CFO and Ed Triplett as Senior Vice President, Finance. Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Gary Kimball, announced his retirement earlier this year. Irigoyen brings over 20 years of experience in senior... - May 16, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
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.
Ken Miesemer New WERC President
Supply Chain Expert & Author Takes Lead Role - May 06, 2007 - St. Onge Company
Growth Spurs New Warehouse and Headquarters for Surplustrack.Com
SurplusTrack.com, an innovative supply chain management and inventory solutions services provider, today announced the addition of a new 10,000 square foot warehouse in Ann Arbor, Mich. As an additional facet of the company’s continued expansion, SurplusTrack.com has moved its headquarters to... - April 26, 2007 - SurplusTrack.com
Extra Storage Announces “Storage Facility for RV and Boat”
Extra Storage Riverside, located at 6455 Van Buren, is a premier self storage provider for major Southern California locations since 1986. Today they are proud to announce “the offering of outdoor Boat and RV Storage.” The company is dedicated to maintaining safe, clean, and affordable... - April 22, 2007 - Extra Storage
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Alberto (Al) Benki: Industry Veteran to Oversee Latin American Operations for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Al Benki as Senior Vice President, International Services. In this newly created role, Benki will focus on the company's Latin American trade and will work in conjunction with OH Logistics' Barthco International division. Prior to joining OH... - April 19, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics