Recent Headlines
Davies Turner Air Cargo First with Full AEO Status
Effective April 5th 2008, Davies Turner Air Cargo will become one of Europe’s first Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs). - March 30, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Freight Targets Aviation and Aerospace Logistics
U-Freight, the leading international freight forwarder, is seeking to build its presence in the market for the provision of supply chain management services to manufacturers, operators and vendors involved in the global aviation and aerospace industry. - March 19, 2008 - UFreight
Davies Turner Enhances Moroccan Transport Services with Extra Fleet of Krone Garment Trailers
Davies Turner [www.daviesturner.co.uk] is making a major investment in additional high specification hanging garment trailers to serve the growing trade in garments moving between Morocco and the UK. The latest investment comes just six months after the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder and international transport company decided to step up the company’s investment in this market after other large trailer operators cut back services. - March 12, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Famous Pacific Shipping Names Oliver Ward as Group Executive Director
The Famous Pacific Shipping Group, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, has appointed industry professional Oliver Ward to the newly-created post of Group Executive Director. Mr Ward will commence his role with immediate effect. - March 05, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Joel Stahl Retires After 36 Years in the Material Handling Industry
Joel Stahl, Vice President of Sales in the South branch of Abel Womack, Inc., has retired after a career spanning 36 years. Abel Womack, the largest material handling company of its kind in the northeast US, honored Mr. Stahl in a retirement celebration that recognized his long and distinguished career within the Raymond Network. - March 01, 2008 - Abel Womack, Inc.
U-Ocean Adds Oceanfreight Consolidation Services from USA to Markets in South-East Asia
U-Ocean, the oceanfreight arm of global freight forwarder the U-Freight Group (www.ufreight.com) has launched scheduled oceanfreight export consolidation services from New York and Los Angeles to Hong Kong. These weekly operations serve markets throughout South East Asia via transhipment through the Hong Kong gateway. - February 06, 2008 - UFreight
Growing Logistics Business Drives Davies Turner Investment in Narrow Aisle Racking at Cumbernauld
Davies Turner has made a major investment in narrow aisle racking at its Scottish freight hub in Cumbernauld as more shippers in Scotland choose the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder to provide logistics solutions. - January 30, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Famous Pacific Shipping Building Brisbane Presence
Moving into a new one-stop-shop for importers and exporters using the Port of Brisbane has enabled one of Famous Pacific Shipping’s associates in Australia to build on the portfolio of services offered to shippers. - January 27, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping Provides Full Logistics Services for New Power Plant in Sri Lanka
FPS Sri Lanka has been appointed by West Coast Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Lanka Transformers/Sri Lanka Electricity Board Group, the largest power supplier in Sri Lanka, to handle the majority of the freight logistics services required during the construction of a new 300MW combined cycle power plant located at Kerawalapitiya in Sri Lanka. - January 18, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
U-Freight Gains Security Accreditation for Logistics Warehouse in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, U-Freight (www.ufreight.com) has achieved TAPA security accreditation for its recently opened full-service logistics hub at Yuen Long, which is situated close to the 4th border crossing between the Special Administrative Region and the People’s Republic of China. - January 17, 2008 - UFreight
Hilti North America Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as 3PL Partner in Re-Supply Center Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has opened a new facility at its Riverside, California distribution campus with anchor tenant Hilti North America. - January 17, 2008 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
GRSI Appoints New Vice President
Mark Riedel will join GRSI as its new Vice President. The news was announced last week by GRSI’s CEO Steve. Riedel will be focused on sales and business project management while working from GRSI's Western regional office. - January 17, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
GRSI Opens Central U.S. Regional Office Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
GRSI’s CEO Steve Martyn announced today that GRSI has officially opened its new Central regional office. Headquartered outside of Pennsylvania with regional offices already in Arizona and Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the new home for GRSI’s Central regional office. - January 02, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Bolsters Domestic Transportation Team: Derek Fain Named SVP for the Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Derek Fain as SVP, Transportation Business Development. - December 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Opens New International Services Station in Atlanta, GA: 3PL Continues Strategic Expansion
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has announced the opening of a new international services station in its Atlanta, GA facilities. The station will offer a full range of logistics services, including customs brokerage and freight forwarding via air and ocean, worldwide and... - December 13, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
"Green Supply Chains – A CEO’s Handbook" Presented to Global Leaders in Taiwan
Cutting edge academic research in Green Supply Chain is very sparse. Even rarer is an actionable handbook giving comprehensive know-how on achieving green supply chains. Global Supply Chain Group’s presentation at the Green Supply Chains Workshop organized by the National Tsing Hua University in Hsin-chu was a world-first combination of the two. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Green Supply Chains Award 2007 – and the Winner Is… Eastman Kodak
Mainstream corporations are really “Going Green”. And if you need more proof, it has just been announced that Kodak Eastman has won the highly coveted Green Supply Chains award 2007. There were 5 finalists in the newest and most interesting category – The Green Supply Chain Awards this year: BAYER, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Global Supply Chain Management Company Continues Commitment to Excellence: 2007 Top Gun Winners Announced by Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Winners of the Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) national Top Gun competition for 2007 were recently announced. This competition has been held for 16 consecutive years by the global supply chain management company. “The results of the 16th annual company-wide competition are in,”... - November 30, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
U-Freight Adds Security Accreditation
International freight forwarding and logistics group, U-Freight, has further reinforced its commitment to the provision of secure storage and warehousing with the certification of its Shanghai logistics hub to TAPA FSR 2007 (Transported Asset Protection Association, Freight Security Requirements, 2007 Revision), Warehouse Classification A. - November 24, 2007 - UFreight
WIH Resource Group Principal, Bob Wallace, Co-Authors Solid Waste Management Rate Making Guide for APWA
WIH Resource Group is a global leader in assisting clients in waste management, recycling, transportation and business process improvement services. - November 23, 2007 - WIH Resource Group
Tony Fedorowicz to Join Global Supply Chain Group to Take It from Strength to Strength
Tony Fedorowicz, a renowned lateral thinker, and a pragmatic supply chain professional has joined Global Supply Chain Group, a CEO and board level professional services organization headquartered in Sydney, Australia. “We are very excited about having Tony on board. We have worked closely... - November 14, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Charlie Pinto as EVP, Human Resources: Global 3PL Continues to Add Executives to Its Expanding Team
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired Charlie Pinto as EVP of Human Resources. This is a new position within the growing global supply chain management company. Pinto was most recently employed as SVP, Human Resources by INFONXX, a large privately-held telecommunications outsourcer... - November 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Global Supply Chain Group’s Vivek Sood to Represent Asia Pacific Perspective at the Suppliers Exchange Forum in San Jose, Costa Rica
Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Group, Mr. Vivek Sood will be representing Asia Pacific Supply Chain perspective at the 2nd Annual Suppliers Exchange Forum in San Jose, Costa Rica from 5th November to 7th November 2007. He will be presenting the solution to the predicament which more and... - November 02, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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