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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
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
New Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) from Magnetic Automation Corp
Magnetic Automation Corp's Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) have become the solutions of choice for parking operators around the world. - January 25, 2008 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
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
Gulf Islands Airline, Canadian Float Plane Service Saltspring Air Now Offers More Direct Flights from Vancouver to Gulf Islands Every Day of the Week
Saltspring Air, due to an increasing demand is now offering six (6) direct flights a day between Salt Spring Island and downtown Vancouver and the International Airport. They also provide a scheduled service out of Maple Bay and the Outer Gulf Islands to many destinations. Saltsping Air have also increased their fleet size to accomodate the ever increase private charter demand. - January 17, 2008 - SaltSpring Air
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
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Donna Lemm, Director and Hazel Gregory, Manager of New Client Services Group
The formation of its new Client Services Group has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics, with Donna Lemm as its first director and Hazel Gregory as its manager. “Our continued rapid growth,” says Tinamarie Sauter, COO, Mallory Alexander International Logistics,... - December 22, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Advance International’s Excellent Results on Rail Container Service
Freight forwarder, Advance International is celebrating excellent results on its ‘Advantage Express Service’ between Almaty in Kazakhstan and Poti in Georgia as it passes a significant traffic milestone. - December 05, 2007 - Advance International Transport
Mercury Jet Charter Announces Opening of Van Nuys/West Coast/Hawaii Operations Division
Mercury Jet Charter announced the opening of their Van Nuys Operations division for California, Greater West Coast and Hawaiian Islands private jet charter service - November 30, 2007 - mercury jet charter, inc.
Launch of M-Pact Solutions Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; John Huggins to Lead New Provider of Supply Chain Management Consulting and Solutions
The formation of a new supply chain management group--M-Pact Solutions--has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). Its Director is John Huggins, an executive with 21 years of experience designing and implementing supply chain solutions for manufacturing... - November 29, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International 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
Global Logistics Network Enrolls 200th Member
At its 5th Annual Conference held in Phuket, Thailand, Global Logistics Network announced that Shipair Express (China) Ltd has become the 200th member of their global network. In front of an audience of 170 delegates from 120 member companies, Roy Stapleton, President of GLN presented Kenneth Yu,... - November 06, 2007 - Global Logistics Network, Inc
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
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
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
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
Flights.eu Acquired by Flights.com
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today that it has acquired the domain “Flights.eu” to further its expansion into the European travel market. - July 26, 2007 - Flights.com
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
Advance Helps Plug Gap in Supply of Containers for Out-Of-Gauge Cargoes
In China, Advance International Transport, the leading freight forwarder and project shipping specialist, is taking delivery of 2400 new 40’ Open Top and Flat Rack containers for over-dimensional and out-of-gauge cargoes. The first 200 units of the order, which are being leased from Triton... - July 06, 2007 - Advance International Transport
Loacl Flight School Helps Grow New Orleans
Gulf Coast Aviation, a flight school founded in New Orleans, LA, now has the most modern multi-engine flight training aircraft in existence at Lakefront Airport. The Diamond Twinstar looks almost like a spaceship, and has more advanced aviaonics than many airliners do. Founded just before... - July 05, 2007 - Gulf Coast Aviation LLC
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
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
Full Speed Ahead for Advance
Advance International, the specialist project cargo forwarder, is claiming that its recent shipment of heat exchangers from Port Kelang, Malaysia to Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia broke all transit time records for an ocean voyage by a cargo ship between the two countries. - June 21, 2007 - Advance International Transport
More Options for Icelandair Frequent Flyers with Points.com
Icelandair has teamed up with Points.com to offer members of its Saga Club more ways of using their Award Points. - June 16, 2007 - Icelandair
ElleJet Makes Private Aircraft Travel More Accessible Than Ever
Times Are Changing and ElleJet is Leading the Charge - June 06, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
ElleJet Launches Affordable Private Jet Travel
ElleJet Aviation Services began offering one-way pricing on private jets starting Monday, June 4, 2007. “Due to our usage of empty leg flights we are able to provide incredibly reasonable pricing for private jet travel” – said Jason Wilson Assistant Vice President. ElleJet began... - June 05, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
Flights.com Re-launches Tiss.com
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today the re-launch of its original founding website Tiss.com to "beta test" new travel features and site enhancements. - May 30, 2007 - Flights.com
Aer Arann Announces 4 New International Routes
Aer Arann Commences Service on three New International Routes - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann
Aer Arann Create up to 45 New Jobs in Waterford
Aer Arann announces base at Waterford airport with the creation of up to 45 new jobs - May 16, 2007 - Aer Arann
Flights.com Launches New Hotel Search
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today that it has added a new hotel search using exclusive net rate hotels and properties. - May 14, 2007 - Flights.com
Expansion of Helicopter Services in Belize
Astrum Helicopters announced today the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. - May 07, 2007 - Astrum Helicopters
Aer Arann Announce Sponsorship of Sunderland’s Pre Season Tour of Ireland
Aer Arann, Ireland’s leading regional airline has today announced sponsorship of Sunderland AFC’s pre season tour of Ireland. Sunderland AFC has confirmed that the Club will travel to Ireland to play three friendly fixtures as part of the team’s pre-season preparations this summer. - April 25, 2007 - Aer Arann
Flights to Iceland Resume from Baltimore / Washington DC
Icelandair is returning to Baltimore / Washington International Airport after a short winter break. - April 12, 2007 - Icelandair
2nd Annual Cotton Forum Hosted by Mallory Alexander International Logistics Focuses on Supply Chain Information
Building on the success of last year's Cotton Forum, Mallory Alexander International Logistics invited clients to communicate their challenges and needs in the cotton export industry at the second annual event. “We were pleased to host this forum with such strong participation from our cotton... - January 20, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Magnetic Automation Corp Releases Electric K-12 Crash Rated Vehicle Barriers for High Security Applications
As an alternative to expensive AVI (Automatic Vehicle Identification) systems, Magnetic Automation Corp now offers a cost effective parking control system combining video security and revenue collection. Attendants are able to visually confirm whether the car matches the owner using digital images corresponding to the issued ticket. The primary objective of this system is to prevent vehicle theft. - December 23, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Recognized as Top 100 3PL by Leading Industry Publication Inbound Logistics
From a group of more than 500 initial candidates, Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been recognized as a 2006 Top 100 3PL (Third Party Logistics company) by Inbound Logistics magazine. - September 08, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Northern Plains Commerce Centre Announces Agreement with United Pulse Trading at Groundbreaking
The Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) announced it has reached an agreement to provide United Pulse Trading with a 90,000 square foot facility for the processing of global agricultural products. - August 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receives U.S. “E” Award for Exporting Excellence by Presidential Representative at Memphis Ceremony
The President's Award for Excellence in Exporting was presented to Mallory Alexander International Logistics at a ceremony attended by civic and state leaders, top exporters and Mallory Alexander staff from around the country. The August 9 presentation was made by Presidential appointee Colleen... - August 23, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Magnetic Autocontrol Releases New MHTM Powered Pedestrian Entrance Control Turnstiles and Retractable Barriers
After years of development and testing, Magnetic Autocontrol announces the release of its new pedestrian entrance control MPP Turnstiles and MPR Retractable Wing Barriers powered by MHTMTM drive technology. Product benefits and features include maintenance-free, noise-free and multi-million cycle operation. Additional advancements include a new Automatic Return Drop Arm option for the MPP waist high turnstile. - July 21, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Ross Burnett Border Operations Manager
Ross Burnett has been named border operations manager by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). - July 13, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Magnetic Autocontrol Releases New Sally Port Vehicle Barriers and is Chosen as Key Supplier for Frankfurt Airport
Magnetic Autocontrol releases new Sally Port Vehicle Barriers and is chosen as key supplier for Frankfurt Airport based on quality and the ability to provide custom entrance control solutions for high security applications. Applications for Magnetic Autocontrol Sally Port Vehicle Barriers include airports, seaports, international borders, high profile manufacturing plants and government facilities. - June 29, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Cathy Spencer General Manager, Northern Plains Commerce Centre
Cathy Spencer has been named general manager of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). - June 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Magnetic Automation Corporation Announces the Release of its New Automatic Immigration and Border Security Barriers with MHTM Technology
Magnetic Automation Corporation, also known as Magnetic Autocontrol worldwide, announces the release of its new automatic immigration barriers with MHTM technology. With over ten years of experience in automatic immigration barrier technology, Magnetic continues to lead the way once again in... - June 20, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Cargo Expert Fred Faria Joins Honolulu Freight Service Enables Oversized Cargo Services to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Honolulu Freight Service, announced that it has named Fred Faria manager of HFS Specialized Cargo Division enabling Honolulu Freight to offer services for shipments that are oversized and beyond the confines of a container, and will be available initially between the North American Continent. - June 01, 2006 - Honolulu Freight Service
Transsene International Announces its Innovative Perspectives in the Maritime Sector for the Year 2006
Transsene International, one of the leaders in the Senegalese maritime world initiates a partnership with GMT Shipping Line, a Chinese firm with a headquarter in Hong Kong and representative offices in Hamburg, Nigeria and Ghana that establishes itself in Senegal for the very first time. - February 17, 2006 - Transsene Shipping Agency