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FreightCenter.com Releases New Shipping Calculator for Ebay
FreightCenter.com is excited to announce the release of their shipping widget. This tool allows users to create a shipping calculator and place it on their website or auction listing. Representatives will be in Chicago this week officially releasing the tool at Ebay Live. The company expects the shipping calculator to be a big hit with Ebay users. - June 20, 2008 - FreightCenter.com
Hill Climb Racing Car Sponsored by the Meteor Meet and Greet Airport Parking Company Breaks Curborough Sprint Record Previously Held for Six Years
The car sponsored by Meteor meet and greet, the UK’s premier airport meet and greet parking company, is a hill climb championship winning Force PC 1100 with a full carbon fibre chassis. Capable of speeds up to 120 mph, the car set three hill climb records in its first year of competition. - June 19, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Motorcoach Council Seeks Start Up Capital, Launches Founding Partners Program
The not-for-profit Motorcoach Council invites and encourages support from all sectors of transportation industry; operators, associations, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and special interest groups alike. Qualifying contributions range from $2,000-$10,000, depending on the type of applicant. - June 17, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
New Motorcoach Council Incorporates
Not-for-profit organization will benefit industry and riders. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Seeks Proposals for Market Research, Branding and Advertising Campaign
The Motorcoach Council, Inc. seeks consultant(s) capable of developing and executing a comprehensive and multi-faceted marketing strategy for a two-year campaign that promotes the motorcoach industry as the safest, most convenient and cost effective, luxurious means of environmentally conscious transportation. RFP deadline 7/18/08. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited as One of 500 Great Leaders
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become one of 500 Great Leaders by the American Biographical Institute (ABI). “Your achievements, attained through your desire to excel, have and will continue to inspire others, to lead through... - June 13, 2008 - IPA
Leukemia Diagnosed Employee Inspires Business to Give Back
Shoppa's Material Handling partners with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Carter Blood Care in honor of employee diagnosed with Leukemia. - June 13, 2008 - Shoppa's Material Handling
Virginia Beach Charter Boat Mega Bite Gets Teak Restoration
Mega Bite Charters LLC spent two months of the off season renovating their 1986 47 foot Buddy Davis. The owner decided to keep the classic look and keep all the varnished wood on the boat. - June 13, 2008 - Mega Bite Charters
Meteor Meet and Greet Parking Sponsors Climb to Everest Base Camp to Raise Money for the Stroke Association
Adam Hutchings, sponsored by leading meet and greet airport parking company, Meteor meet and greet parking, has climbed to the Everest base camp in 12 days, raising thousands of pounds for the Stroke Association charity. - June 13, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Davies Turner Uses Blue Sky Thinking on Green Initiatives in New Bristol Development
Davies Turner’s determination that its operations are environmentally responsible is clearly demonstrated at the freight forwarder’s recently completed multi-million pound regional distribution centre at Avonmouth, Bristol. - June 11, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Meteor Meet and Greet Parking Receives Park Mark Award for Security Measures at Parking Facilities
East Surrey Police superintendent presents Meteor meet and greet parking with the Park Mark Safer Parking Award in acknowledgment of car crime prevention measures at Meteor’s secure airport parking facilities. - June 11, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Northern Plains Commerce Centre and Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receive Premier Transload Designation
BNSF Railway Company has designated Mallory Alexander International Logistics, the operator of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) in Bismarck, North Dakota, as a member of the BNSF Premier Transload Network. This network is comprised of approximately 115 elite freight facilities. The BNSF... - June 07, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
VLJ Air Taxi Service Opens in South Florida
North American Jet Charter Group, LLC, today announced the delivery of an Eclipse 500 VLJ to Boca Raton to provide air taxi and charter service to business and leisure travelers. - June 06, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC
Help-Me-Park.com Sign Exclusive Meet and Greet with Gatwick Hilton Hotel
www.help-me-park.com sign Exclusive Meet and Greet Gatwick airport parking deal with Hilton Hotel, Gatwick. - June 06, 2008 - Help-Me-Park.com
Reducing Carbon Footprints with Help-Me-Park.com
Gatwick Airport Meet and Greet can genuinely reduce their carbon footprint thanks to Help-Me-Park.com. Meet and Greet Gatwick, provided by Help-Me-Park.com explains how. - June 06, 2008 - Help-Me-Park.com
Commute Market Introduces an Innovative Way to Address Increasing Gas Prices and Traffic Hassles
Commute Market, www.commutemarket.com, enables its members to buy or sell driving services through its web site. Passengers post travel routes and drivers reply to the ride requests with their quotes. It can be a one time ride request (similar to cab service) or a regular daily commute. US... - June 05, 2008 - Commute Market
D & L Global Enterprises, LLC Launches New Consumer Friendly Website for Travelers
D & L Global Enterprises, LLC announces the launch of its new website featuring valuable information for travelers and families looking for a great vacation. Visitors to the new website can view vital information and links for travel. - June 04, 2008 - D & L Global Enterprises, LLC
UK’s Leading Airport Parking Company Opens Secure Southampton Airport Park and Ride Facilities
Boomerang Parking expands provision of secure airport parking facilities with the new Meteor Southampton Airport park and ride, with the aim of creating stress free transport to and from the airport. - June 04, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Exmar Secures Employment for Latest Three LNGRV’s
Exmar is pleased to announce that its three remaining LNG Regasifcation Vessels (LNGRV’s), currently under construction at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd (DSME) have secured long-term employment with Excelerate energy L.P. - June 04, 2008 - Exmar NV
IPA Charities Supports Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner
IPA Charities plans to contribute $50,000 to the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner. The 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner will mark IPA Charities’ seventh year of participation. IPA Charities’ donation... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited to Attend 2008 President's Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to attend the 2008 President’s Dinner sponsored by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The 2008 President’s Dinner will be held June 18 and will be the last celebration of its kind... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA-IBA Director Invited to Accept Republican Presidential Roundtable Membership
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become a member of the Republican Presidential Roundtable. Membership benefits include an invitation to attend dinner with President George W. Bush and tickets to attend the 2008 Republican National... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
Charities has contributed $6,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest. “IPA Charities is proud to support the Hispanic Heritage Organization’s essay contest for the third consecutive year,” said Dana Burgess, IPA Charities President. Congress first... - May 30, 2008 - IPA
Planemasters: Chicago Jet Charter Company Now Offering Aircraft Management Services
The outstanding Chicago jet charter company known as Planemasters provides conventional air charter services to all area residents. Individuals book a plane, specify their exact wishes, and a qualified pilot brings them to their destination on a comfortable and safe aircraft. Planemasters, however, provides other services as well. In addition to chartering an aircraft, customers can also take advantage of the Chicago jet charter company’s aircraft management service. - May 29, 2008 - Planemasters, Ltd.
Tuscany Fine Villa Rentals Partnered with CarRentalDublin.com
Tuscany Fine Rentals offers villas in Tuscany, now allows customers to book car rental too. As a result of cooperation between CarRentalDublin.com and www.tuscanyfinerentals.com, holiday makers can book their holiday accommodation in Tuscany and car rental on... - May 29, 2008 - CarRentalDublin.com
Corrigan Moving Systems Recognizes Top Sales Manager for 2007
Melinda Becker of Essexville was recently recognized by Corrigan Moving Systems for her sales achievement in 2007. David Corrigan, President of Corrigan Moving Systems, awarded Melinda the Top Salesperson of the Year Award. Melinda earn the top sales award of competing with Sales Mangers in 14... - May 25, 2008 - Corrigan Moving Systems
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Terry Maready Chief Information Officer
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announces the appointment of Terry Maready as chief information officer. “Information drives the supply chain, and Terry has the experience, skills and vision to deliver the solutions our clients need,” says Neely Mallory,... - May 23, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Meteor Meet and Greet Parking Announces Huge Success of Heathrow Terminal Five Parking Service.
Meteor meet and greet parking, the nation’s favourite meet and greet parking company, is reporting that the new terminal has been a big success for its newly launched secure Heathrow Terminal 5 parking service with over 1,500 bookings in the first month of operation. - May 23, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Arcline (2000) Inc., Offers Integration to Transcore'S® 3sixty Freight Matching Product Powered by DAT
Arcline (2000) Inc. announces full integration service with TransCore’s 3sixty™ freight matching product powered by DAT®. TransCore’s freight matching platform matches shippers, brokers and long haul carriers and facilitates the movement of approximately $40 billion in freight annually. - May 21, 2008 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Davies Turner is All Ship-Shape at Bristol - New Regional Distribution Centre Now Open for Business
Independent freight forwarder Davies Turner has completed the construction of a multi-million pound expansion to its freight and logistics hub at Avonmouth, Bristol enabling it to offer complete supply chain solutions from the site. The total area of the company’s warehousing at Avonmouth... - May 21, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Motorcycle Towing Service Provider Locator Service Launches
towPartners today announced that it has expanded the offering of its popular towSearch service (www.towsearch.com) by adding a motorcyclist specific site, www.motorcycleroadside.com, that uses the highly developed towPartners database system. This service will allow motorcyclists to locate service providers when they have a roadside disablement. A mobile version of the application simplifies the search process for those on cell phones and other mobile devices. - May 15, 2008 - towPartners
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC - Storage Pros Westland, Michigan
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan is pleased to announce the May 7th acquisition of Store-It Self Storage in Westland, Michigan. The acquisition brings StorageOp’s holdings to eight properties totaling 457,000 rentable square feet, 3,970... - May 15, 2008 - Storage Pros
All American Corporation’s 10th Anniversary Marked by Service Excellence Award
All American Corporation was awarded the inaugural Moving and Storage Agent of the Year Service Excellence Award during the American Moving and Storage Association’s 2008 Education Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. - May 14, 2008 - All American Corporation
Davies Turner Ireland Strengthens Senior Management
The Davies Turner Group has strengthened the senior management of its subsidiary in Ireland with the appointment of Ciaran Delmar and John Culligan as Joint Managing Directors of Davies Turner Ireland Ltd. Both have joined from senior roles with Expeditors Ireland. - May 08, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Michigan Material Handling Dealer Receives International Recognition
Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc, Michigan's industry leading material handling dealership has been recognized with two international Dealer of Excellence Awards. Alta has 9 branches throughout Michigan. The Dealer of Excellence award is the highest honor a dealer can receive. - May 07, 2008 - Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
BudgetGPS Service Used to Recover $400,000 Truck After Theft
On April 20, 2008, a 2007 Kenworth truck equipped with a Century XP-850 wrecker body was stolen from the Marlow’s Fuel Center truck stop in Dallas, TX. The truck was owned by Walnut Hill Wrecker, a WHW Towing Companies Company, based in Dallas, TX. The tow truck operator was off-shift and... - May 06, 2008 - towPartners
BayView Event Center & Charter Cruises Acquires Queen of Excelsior
BayView expands cruise offerings with Lake Minnetonka’s largest and finest luxury yachts. - April 30, 2008 - BayView Event Center and Charter Cruises
Transit Systems Celebrates National Senior Move Managers Week
NASMM has declared May 11-17, National Senior Move Managers Week. TSI, a small moves specialist, has partnered with senior move managers to assist older Americans with not only the actual moving experience, but with the emotional and physical aspects downsizing and relocating. - April 30, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Mom Has Evolved, Why Haven't Her Mothers Day Gifts?
It's the 21st century now and moms have evolved leaps and bounds, but why is she still getting flowers, chocolates, and I Heart Mom T-shirts? In the fast paced world of today, moms need and want something different for Mothers Day and the gift of time just may be it. - April 29, 2008 - My Personal Assistant
IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event
IPA Charities has donated $25,000 to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2008. “IPA Charities supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern; therefore, we have proudly contributed to the society’s Discovery Ball... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hebrew Theological College
IPA Charities has contributed $5,000 to the Hebrew Theological College. IPA Charities’ contribution is being used to fund the necessary work needed to upgrade the college’s sports field and complex. The sports field and complex are scheduled to be fully upgraded by the summer of... - April 27, 2008 - IPA
RideSearch Names Top 10 Cities for People Looking to Carpool
RideSearch.com, the free nationwide carpool matching service, has named the top 10 markets for people who are searching for someone to carpool with. - April 26, 2008 - RideSearch.com
First Quarter Results 2008
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT BRUSSELS: EURN) today reported its financial results for the three months ended 31st March 2008. For Full Press Release Please Go to Euronav Corporate Website: www.euronav.com - April 26, 2008 - Euronav NV
Made4net to Participate in WERC’s Industry Resources Event (WIRE) 2008
Made4net, leading supply chain execution and warehouse management software provider for mid-markets, has announced its plans to exhibit in the Warehousing Education and Resources Council’s annual WIRE tradeshow event on Sunday, May 4th and Monday, May 5th at Hyatt Regency Chicago. - April 24, 2008 - Made4net
IPA Charities Supports Roger Baldwin Foundation
IPA Charities has donated $50,000 to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois. “As a long-time friend of the Roger Baldwin Foundation, you know that your contribution will be stewarded wisely and will help sustain our current challenges against... - April 24, 2008 - IPA
Nationwide Transportation Firm Overcomes Home Sales Slump and Beats Forecast Growth for Its New Home Move Division
Despite the current slump in home sales, at least one nationwide moving services firm is experiencing outstanding growth in local markets. TSI, a longtime provider of long-distance moving services, recently saw its new Local Move Division complete it’s 1000th local move in less than a year. And the rate of growth is accelerating. - April 24, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Highdeal Selected as Finalist for Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Awards
Billing & OSS World magazine and Billing & OSS World Conference & Expo announced today that Highdeal has been selected as a finalist to receive the Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Award for their product, Highdeal Transactive® in the Best Revenue Management Solution category. The awards recognize the leaders — vendors, service providers and integrators — in the development and deployment of billing and OSS technologies and solutions. - April 24, 2008 - Highdeal
UrbanRide Offers Career Counseling Services to MPI Members
Members of the New York Chapter of Meetings Professionals International to receive 16 hours of professional counseling services. - April 18, 2008 - UrbanRide, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Layover.com Paves a Quicker, Easier Road to Your First Trucking Job
Layover.com Partners With CDL-prep Website TestAnswers.com. - April 12, 2008 - Layover.com