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FAA Issues 333 Exemption to Surdex for Unmanned Aerial System
The FAA issued a 333 Exemption and Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate its Altavian Nova F6500 Unmanned Aerial System. - September 11, 2015 - Surdex Corporation
Mover of The Year.org Recognizes All Over United as Runner Up for Independent Mover of the Year 2014
Mover of the Year.org compiles data from Interstate Movers in the United States. The factors taken in account when selecting a mover is their lincensing record, safety stats, perfomance evaluations, customer feedback and Financials. - September 06, 2015 - Mover Of The Year
The 2nd ACEX International Conference Will Take Place in Saint Petersburg
The 2nd international conference of the logistics alliance Associated Cargo Experts (ACEX) will take place on 5th September 2015 in the northern capital of Russia. - September 03, 2015 - ACEX
Maxoptra Benefits from New Premier Solutions Partner
Magenta Technology appoints Communicate Better as Premier Solutions Partner. - September 02, 2015 - Maxoptra
DSC Appoints New Vice President Human Resources
DSC Logistics names Kate Daly as new VP Human Resources with responsibility for organizational and cultural development. Prior to joining DSC, Daly was Vice President, Human Resources, at D&W Fine Pack. - September 01, 2015 - DSC Logistics
Sustainable Hanger Program Diverts Billions of Plastic Hangers from Landfills
Starting next month, billions of one-use, virgin plastic hangers now going into landfills each year will be replaced by greener hangers through an innovative shipping and retailing program called Garments on Ditto, the outcome of a partnership between green product design company Ditto and supply chain leader OIA Global. - August 31, 2015 - Ditto Sustainable Brand Solutions
Commercial Tire Tracking System Delivers Savings via the Cloud
Mobile Awareness, LLC has developed a semi truck tire pressure monitoring system with online data and remote alerts. TPMS sensors capture pressure and temperature, and they relay changes to the maintenance team via the MobileTRAQ™ hardware and web application. - August 26, 2015 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
AT&S Serving Over 65 Industries Since 1994
Since 1994, American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) has served 5,000+ customers in over 65 industries, according to a customer analysis performed in July 2015. Established businesses from multiple industries rely on the ability for AT&S to provide containers... - August 26, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Inc. Magazine Recognizes Sunset Transportation as a “Fastest-Growing U.S. Company” for Double-Digit Expansion, Job Creation
National 3PL Leader Named to Inc. 500/5000 List for Fourth Consecutive Year - August 26, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
SleepSafe Drivers® Welcomes Former Walmart Senior Director of Fleet Safety, Steven Garrish
Recently honored Inc. 5000 company strengthens resources with safety veteran. - August 25, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
SleepSafe Drivers®’ Dana Voien to Present “Challenges Associated with Sleep Apnea” at the 2015 IWLA Safety & Risk Conference
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea and fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall employee health. SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leading Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) solutions for the... - August 14, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
CARGO EXPRESS and World Cargo Delivered the Core of the Earth to Milan
CARGO-EXPRESS, ACEX Group member and the Italian partner of the Alliance World Cargo S.r.l. are the carriers for the Russian pavillion during EXPO Milano-2015. - August 09, 2015 - ACEX
LDi Renews with US EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
LDi has submitted and had approved their 2014 data update with the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry. - August 08, 2015 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
DSC Appoints New Senior Vice President Customer Strategy
Edward Bowersox has joined DSC Logistics as Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, where he will have oversight of key customer relationships and work at senior levels of DSC’s customers’ organizations to enhance and deliver on their supply chain strategies. Bowersox is the former Senior Director of Global Product Supply of Kimberly-Clark. - August 06, 2015 - DSC Logistics
ACEX and ACL Signed Agreement on Cooperation and Marketing Support
A new member of ACEX Alliance in the Samara and Ulyanovsk regions, as well as other regions of the Volga district. - July 31, 2015 - ACEX
PackageLog™ by Logware® Now Includes the Ability to Text-Message (SMS) on Over 960 Mobile Networks in Over 220 Countries
Inbound Package Logging Software for Apartments and Businesses Adds GlobalSMS™ for International Clients Outside of North America. - July 29, 2015 - Logware
Aerial Lift Certification Site Announces Growth and New Technology in 2015
The leader in online aerial lift certification has made huge leaps with their technology this year. AerialLiftCertification.com has released a website that is entirely in responsive design! That means that no matter what device you access their site with, it will have an easy-to-navigate design and... - July 28, 2015 - Aerial Lift Certification
Forklift Training Site Announces New Website Technology
The most trusted online resource for forklift certification, ForkliftCertification.com, has been making a huge impact in the training and certification of forklift users across many industries. Owner Tom Wilkerson shares an exciting news for his company: “Our programs have proven to be... - July 27, 2015 - ForkLiftCertification.com
Tesco Selects Girteka Logistics as Primary Fresh Haulier of the Year 2015
Girteka Logistics, owning one of the biggest transport fleets in Europe, has been awarded as Primary fresh haulier of the year 2015 by Tesco. This “Tesco Value Award” is presented to suppliers that have provided exceptional service. Girteka Logistics has for a number of years worked... - July 26, 2015 - Girteka Logistics
Moscow Cargo and ACEX Start Cooperation
Moscow Cargo terminal and ACEX Worldwide Logistics Alliance have signed the cooperation Agreement. - July 26, 2015 - ACEX
Premier Supply Chain Services Provider Launches New Supply Management Recruiting Podcast Series
Source One hosts leading procurement talent management firm MRA Global Sourcing for New Podcast Series: Supply Management Recruiting Insider. - July 24, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Alliance is Ready to be Mediator Between Russian Logistics and Retailers
On June 4 the Russian Retail week took place at the Center of World Trade. - July 24, 2015 - ACEX
ACEX Group is the Main Carrier for EXPO Milano 2015
ACEX delivers rasstegais, Osetian pies, kvass, horse-flesh, basturma, Russian tea, honey, and caviar to EXPO 2015. - July 24, 2015 - ACEX
The Law Firm of Ameri & Associates Saves a Client $1,200,000.00
Ameri & Associates, a leading law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey, announced today that it successfully defended their Corporate Clients, an international shipping company in arbitration $1,200,000.00. The Plaintiff, a Passaic County Attorney sued their former clients for unpaid... - July 22, 2015 - Ameri & Associates
AQT Solutions Introduces New Training System ATMS for Regulatory Compliance
AQT Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of an important new training area for ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) for Highway, Railroad, Marine, Air and general muliti-modal and dangerous goods transportation. ATMS is specifically engineered for manufacturing and transportation logistics providers. This latest version of ATMS ensures training and recordkeeping compliance for this industry. - July 22, 2015 - AQT Solutions, Inc.
PlaneSense, Inc. Adds 400XTi Jet to Fleet
Today, PlaneSense, Inc., a fractional aircraft ownership company based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, added its first Nextant Aerospace 400XTi jet to the fleet. This jet, the first of up to five that are being acquired by the company, will be used to support the fleet and provide clients with... - July 22, 2015 - PlaneSense, Inc.
AT&S Shows Growth with Revenue up 30%
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) continues to show growth and stability with revenue up 30%. - July 16, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
R+L Carriers New Service Center to Expand Metro Atlanta Capacity
R+L Carriers announce Kennesaw, GA. Service Center. This will expand capacity to the Metro Atlanta area and assist in effectively serving the community while enabling R+L Carriers customers to grow. - July 16, 2015 - R+L Carriers
Tennessee Section PGA and CaddyX Partner to Enhance Club Championships
CaddyX Club Champion Lug-Free-4-Life Series enhances Tennessee Section PGA golf facilities' annual club championships with lug-free travel and CaddyX Grand Champion with lug-free travel for life. - July 15, 2015 - CaddyX
Bournes International Moves Win BAR Overseas Mover of the Year Award
Bournes International Moves have been named Winner of the first British Association of Removers (BAR) and Which? Trusted Traders Overseas Mover of the Year Competition, newly launched for 2015, celebrating the best International Removals companies in the Household Goods Shipping Industry. - July 10, 2015 - Bournes
Acex Alliance Participated in Forum "TransSiberia 2015"
The main transport event connected with the logistics in Siberia took place on May 27-30. - July 03, 2015 - ACEX
Optima Freight Sent Finnish Woodworking Machinery in Australia
Optima Freight transported woodworking machinery for the Australian company. - July 03, 2015 - ACEX
Optima Freight Sent “Swan Lake” on Tour
Cargo of incredible beauty and value was sent for an international tour thanks to the alliance member in Finland. - July 03, 2015 - ACEX
PODS® to Hold Contest for Military Exchange Shoppers Across U.S.
In celebration of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, PODS® is holding a nationwide online contest from June 29 through July 4 for all branches of the military. - June 26, 2015 - PODS
FLEXX Expands Regional Sales Team to Meet Growing Market Demand
Hiring four Regional Sales Managers, all of whom are veterans of the Material Handling Equipment Industry, increases FLEXX value to customers while growing the business. - June 26, 2015 - FLEXX
FLEXX Broadens Affiliate Program with New Director of Business Development, Dan Oriente
FLEXX continues focus on expanding the FLEXX Affiliate program by hiring Dan Oriente as Director of Business Development. With over 24 years experience in the material handling industry, Dan has the knowledge needed to understand and meet specific needs within this market. - June 25, 2015 - FLEXX
Redwood Logistics Named Chicago's "Best and Brightest Company"
Logistics firm honored as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies. - June 24, 2015 - Redwood Logistics
Reynolds Advisory Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Parcel Pro on Its Sale to UPS
Reynolds Advisory Partners, LLC (“RAP” or “Reynolds”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Parcel Pro Inc., the leading specialty logistics provider to the jewelry, luxury wristwatch and collectibles industries, on its sale to United Parcel Service, Inc. - June 22, 2015 - Reynolds Advisory Partners LLC
High Level Conference to Discuss How to Bring Fresh Investment to the Shipping Sector
Turning Theory Into Reality - June 17, 2015 - Flagship Events LLC
Leading 3PL Provider Sunset Transportation Opens New Branch in Bend, Oregon
New Oregon office to offer more services, savings and opportunities to Pacific Northwest. - June 16, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
East Coast Moving and Storage Selected as Mover of the Year
Congratulations East Coast Moving and Storage You Have Been Selected as Mover of the Year for their stellar service and safety record! - June 15, 2015 - East Coast Moving and Storage
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health. - June 10, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Pittsburgh Translation Company Honoree of President's "E" Award for Export Excellence
Echo International, Pittsburgh’s premier translation and localization company, is pleased to announce that it is the 2015 winner of the esteemed President’s “E” Award for Excellence in Export Services. - June 05, 2015 - Echo International
Donlen Presented with “Innovation Award” at 2015 Ericsson Supplier Event
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, received the 2015 Ericsson “Innovation Award.” Ericsson in North America presented Donlen with a supplier award for Innovation during its annual Ericsson... - June 04, 2015 - Donlen
CLX Logistics Honored with Solvay Chemicals Supply Chain Service Provider Excellence Award
CLX Logistics, a leader in global logistics services, announced that its chemical division, ChemLogix, has been named the recipient of the Supply Chain Service Provider Excellence Award by Solvay Chemicals. “CLX Logistics was selected as the recipient of the tenth annual Supply Chain Service... - June 04, 2015 - CLX Logistics
First Odyne Hybrid System on a Fuel Tank Truck Delivered
Three Odyne plug-in hybrid system equipped tank trucks are being delivered to one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States. The trucks all feature Freightliner chassis with bodies built by Amthor and are equipped with Odyne hybrid systems that will lower fuel costs,... - June 03, 2015 - Odyne Systems, LLC
3PL Leader Sunset Transportation Increases Services, Savings to Great Lakes Region with Expanded Michigan Branch
Larger Grand Haven, Michigan Office Offers New Opportunities for Customers, Freight Agents and Job Seekers - May 30, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
Logistic Dynamics Launches New Customer Portal
LDi announces the launch of their new customer portal. The new web portal, which can be accessed at www.LDiShipper.com, features easy navigation and a full suite of tools. - May 24, 2015 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Source One Engineered Products and Direct Spend Experts Receive Top 100 Projects Award
Source One Management Services named an Executive 100 award winner for the tenth consecutive year by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine, recognized for its innovative work within supply chain optimization and management for a multinational medical devices manufacturer. - May 22, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
K2 Launches New Website Promoting Its Transportation Services and Owner Operator Opportunities
K2 Tank Lines is proud to announce the release of their new website. The new website provides company information to users and will also be used as a recruiting tool for hiring independent contractors for its bulk liquid transportation services. - May 22, 2015 - K2 Tank Lines