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Davies Turner Air Cargo Hosts EU/China Customs Fact-Finding Delegation
A high-level delegation of representatives from a joint EU/China Customs project studying the implementation and delivery of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status accreditation has visited the London Heathrow HQ of Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC). - April 10, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Ocean Adds Oceanfreight Consols ... Plans to Build on Success of Services Launced in 2008
Less than a year after U-Ocean, the oceanfreight arm of global freight forwarder the U-Freight Group (ufl) - www.ufreight.com - launched scheduled oceanfreight export consolidation services from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles to Hong Kong, the global operator is undertaking a major expansion of the services that will boost its coverage of key markets throughout South East Asia. - April 10, 2009 - UFreight
Thrifty Office Furniture Announces Ugliest Chair
Office Furniture Store Offers New Executive Chair to Winner Thrifty Office Furniture, a leading provider of quality office furniture, has launched a contest to find the ugliest chair offering contestants the opportunity to win a brand new HON VL700 Series Executive Chair valued at $392.00. The... - April 09, 2009 - Thrifty Office Furniture
Access America Transport Promotes New Vice President
Access America Transport, a leading third party logistics company has promoted Chad Eichelberger to Vice President. Prior to the promotion, Chad was the Director of Business Development. Chad started his career at Access America as a logistics coordinator and was quickly promoted to the flatbed... - April 02, 2009 - Access America Transport
ScottTech Releases v8.1 of Its PickPro Warehouse Control Software Suite
Now available: Version 8.1 of PickPro WCS™ (warehouse control system), powered by Celution™ Software. - March 21, 2009 - ScottTech Integrated Solutions
Stratix Gains National Recognition
Stratix Named to Nation’s Business List for 2009. - March 13, 2009 - Stratix Corporation
Columbus's Premier Self Storage Facility is Now Open
Finally a top of the line Self Storage Facility is now open in Columbus. - March 03, 2009 - Cardinal Self Storage
Manhattan Mini Storage’s Newest Ad Campaign Hits NYC
The phrases “Storagista” and “Storkage” haven’t made it into Webster’s Dictionary yet, but Manhattan Mini Storage bets these terms will become part of the New York City lexicon in 2009. - February 28, 2009 - Manhattan Mini Storage
GeoMetrix USA Formed to Serve US Market Needs for High Value, Advanced Rail Logistics and Shipment Management Applications
GeoMetrix USA Established to Manage US Sales and Marketing to Rail Shippers. The Company Will Manage Growth of Cutting Edge Rail Shipment, Equipment and Yard Management Applications. - February 28, 2009 - Geometrix USA
Made4net and Westwind Technologies Announce Warehouse Management System Software Partnership
Leading supply chain execution solutions provider, Made4net, has announced today its partnership with Westwind Technologies, a corporate supply chain consultancy in South Carolina. - February 24, 2009 - Made4net
Store Opening Solutions Announces Strategic Deployment of Key Project Managers
Consistent with its ongoing strategy to provide cost-effective, quality services to the customer, company realigns and consolidates key project managers to form 10 operating regions. - February 21, 2009 - Store Opening Solutions LLC
Supply Chain Execution Solutions Provider Made4net and Logesys Announce Partnership
Made4net and Logesys have signed a partnership agreement appointing Logesys as an authorized Made4net SCExpert™ reseller in India. Logesys is an experienced IT solutions provider, specializing in freight forwarding and logistics solutions. - February 20, 2009 - Made4net
DHS Wins Lekkerland Tender for Made4net’s Warehouse Management System and TopSystem’s Pick-by-Voice Technology
DHS, the Czech IT software and mobile computer systems solutions integrator, announced today that Lekkerland Czech Republic has selected DHS‘ product offerings after stringent tender criteria to meet the warehouse management system and pick-by-voice technology needs of their two distribution warehouses in the Czech Republic. - February 13, 2009 - Made4net
3PL Crossroads Distribution Chooses Made4net’s Warehouse Management System WarehouseExpert
One of the largest third party logistics companies in South Africa, Crossroads Distribution, has recently decided to incorporate Made4net’s complete warehouse management system (WMS) for 3PL companies, WarehouseExpert and BillingExpert, into its Alberton warehouse operations. - February 12, 2009 - Made4net
Navigators Set Sail for U-Freight
U-Freight Ltd (UFL), the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, has created a new management team to devise and implement strategic initiatives to help move the worldwide group forwards. - February 04, 2009 - UFreight
Standard Transportation Inc- New Website for Trucking Company in Phoenix
Standard Transportation located in Phoenix, AZ launches new website catering to industrial, manufacturing, businesses, recyclers, and freight shippers seeking cost effective and quality service. - February 02, 2009 - Standard Transportation
Former UPS Executives Form 722 Consulting
722 Consulting launched operations in Atlanta Georgia. 722 has combined 75 years of UPS experience in cost control and expense reduction across multiple operating disciplines including engineering, fleet management and transportation/logistics. This experience is at the cornerstone of the 722... - January 29, 2009 - 722 Consulting
EZ Movers Unites with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
E-Z Movers signature pink vehicles will illustrate awareness of the fight for the cure and allow observers to connect with friends and family to join the fight, for the cure of breast cancer. On the Move for a Cure® is made possible by the E-Z Movers On the Move for a Cure® Fundraiser which will be an annual fundraiser held by E-Z Movers who will donate a percentage from every move they make. - January 28, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Local Moving Company Assists Hispanic Nonprofit with Deep Roots in DC Area
Allstate Professional Movers, a premier commercial moving and storage firm in the Metro DC area, announced that they have signed on to relocate the Spanish Educational Development Center (SED Center) from its current locations to their new facility. - January 15, 2009 - Allstate Professional Movers, Inc
Fast-Growing Grimes Moves Into New Headquarters
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 14500 Hyatt Rd near the Jacksonville International Airport. Repairs and improvements have been taking place since Grimes purchased the former Pic “N Save distribution center two years ago. - January 12, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Automotive Leader Selects Made4net’s Warehouse Management System to Replace Old WMS
Colmobil, a leading distributor of cars and commercial vehicles in Israel, has chosen to implement Made4net’s warehouse management system WarehouseExpert, to manage the end to end spare parts flow in Colmobil’s innovative Distribution Center (DC). - January 09, 2009 - Made4net
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Expands and Restructures for 2009 Despite a Down Economy
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self storage solutions, began 2009 with several newly developed positions, including Director of Operations, despite the struggling economy. On January 5, the company welcomed Mike Gately as its new Director of Operations. Mike will be in charge of... - January 07, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Famous Pacific Shipping Builds Stronger Presence in Australia
Famous Pacific Shipping continues to build its presence in the important Australian market through a range of strategic investments and planning decisions that will see the global freight forwarding group ratchet up the pressure on the competition. - January 07, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Grimes Teams Up with Marines to Help Toys for Tots
The Grimes Companies (TGC) teamed up with the United States Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program and through a company-wide drive donated nearly 300 toys in its first year of participation. The project was spearheaded by Grimes employees Elisa Garcia and Patricia Vehmeyer. Through their... - December 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Made4net to Showcase WarehouseExpert Warehouse Management System at ProMat in Chicago
Made4net is pleased to announce the showcasing of WarehouseExpert warehouse management system solution as part of the SCExpert Suite of supply chain execution solutions at ProMat 2009 in booth 4552. - December 15, 2008 - Made4net
24-7 Removals Expand Into 8 European Countries
24-7 Removals, a leading UK courier and removals company, have expanded into 8 European countries. 24-7 Removals now offer a nationwide removals and courier service to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Ireland. 24-7 Removals offers 10 different types of courier service:... - December 13, 2008 - 24-7 Removals
Famous Pacific Shipping Names Blue Calm Marine Services as New Iranian General Agent
Forwarding network, the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group, has appointed Blue Calm Marine Services as its general agent in Iran. - December 11, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
The Grimes Companies Hires New Client Services Manager
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Felipe de la Guardia has joined the company as Client Services Manager. de la Guardia’s primary responsibility is the development and oversight of the client service group. He will focus on staffing, training, and the development of the... - November 24, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Record Breaking AGM for Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, broke all records at its recent Annual General Meeting and Conference in Madrid. - November 21, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500
Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak
Swiftys Luxury Car Storage in Montreal Offers Secured Facility for All Types of Vehicles
Montreal entrepreneurs, Jim Wyant and Matthew Swift-Brennan, provide car storage in their secure, privately-located humidity and temperature-controlled facility, as well as professional luxury car detailing. - November 03, 2008 - Swiftys Luxury Car Storage
Access Technology Solutions Named in Top 10 of Utah’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies by MountainWest Capital Network
Access Technology Solutions announced it was ranked among the top 10 of the 100 fastest growing companies in Utah in 2008. MountainWest Capital Network held its annual Utah 100 Program Awards luncheon Friday October 24th 2008, naming Access Technology Solutions as the 9th fastest growing company in the state of Utah. Utah's Governor Jon Huntsman gave the keynote address and was on hand to congratulate the winners. - October 26, 2008 - Access Technology Solutions
New Trade Equipment for Fruit and Vegetables from Vitrina PG
Vitrina PG, Russian producer of trade and warehouse equipment, offers its new trade equipment for fruit and vegetables. - October 22, 2008 - Vitrina Production Group
Hola to Madrid as Famous Pacific Shipping Comes to Town
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is holding its Annual General Meeting and Conference in Europe for the first time in Madrid, Spain between 26th and 29th October 2008. - October 22, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Vitrina PG at the Exhibition "Storage. Transportation. Logistics."
Vitrina PG, Russian manufacturer of trade equipment, will take part in exhibition “Storage. Transportation. Logistics.” which takes place in Expocentre in Krasnaja Presnja on 27-30, October 2008. - October 19, 2008 - Vitrina Production Group
Mt Højgaard Names Famous Pacific Shipping as Local Logistics Partner for Sri Lankan Port Project
Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been named as the preferred local freight partner by the Danish contractor MT Højgaard to handle the majority of the logistics services required during the construction of the Oluvil Port Project in Sri Lanka. - October 15, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Transite Hires Les Hamashima as Chief Marketing Officer
Company drives to be industry leader in the supply chain transportation and shipping logistics market. With the price of gas increasing at almost 40% from a year ago, the cost of shipping and freight has grown to become most companies’ third-largest expense item. - September 25, 2008 - Transite Technology
Life Begins at 40 Says U-Freight as It Prepares for Its Annual Conference
U-Freight - (www.ufreight.com) - the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be celebrating another successful year of growth at its annual conference in Hong Kong between September 19th and 20th 2008. - September 17, 2008 - UFreight
Famous Pacific Shipping Becomes a Member of Major Household Removals and Personal Effects Association
Less than year after it was established, PT. FPS Movers, an affiliate of the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group (www.fps-group.net) has been accepted as a member of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc (HHGFAA). - September 10, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Amazing Spaces Storage Center Launches the Only Franchising Program in the Self-Storage Industry
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, has launched a first-of-its-kind franchising program under the name of Amazing Spaces Franchising, LLC. This gives discriminating investors the unique opportunity to take advantage of the fastest growing sector of the commercial... - September 06, 2008 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Davies Turner Air Cargo Maintains Status as Leading UK Independent
In the latest IATA/CASS league table for 2007, Davies Turner Air Cargo has maintained its position as the UK’s highest placed privately owned independent freight forwarder. - August 28, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
TraceGains Shows Lot Traceability Yields Profitability
Two, peer-reviewed, university studies have shown that patented traceability technology from TraceGains enhances supply chain visibility and boosts customer profits by 3% to 5% of revenue with a return on investment greater than 300%. These results were found in a wide range of industry segments... - August 11, 2008 - TraceGains Inc.
RACO Partners with Z-Space
Two Companies Work Together to Provide Customized Data Collection Services to the Business Community - August 09, 2008 - RACO Industries
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Expands in Zhongshan
Fast-growing Asia Pacific-based NVOCC and freight services provider, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) has established a new office in Zhongshan, a leading industrial city which hosts some of the world’s largest shoe factories. - July 30, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Davies Turner Helps Tehran Book Fair Come of Age
Every year for the last 21 years that the Tehran International Book Fair has been held, Davies Turner has handled the delivery of books and publications to the event on behalf of many British and international publishing companies. - July 30, 2008 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Grimes Transportation Brokerage Hires Transportation Analyst
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Robert Sawyer has joined the company as a Transportation Analyst for its subsidiary Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB). Sawyer’s career in logistics spans over thirty years and he now brings the full value of that experience to... - July 28, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Unilever Service Award for Famous Pacific Shipping
In the Philippines, Unilever has presented Famous Pacific Forwarding Phils with a Service Vendor Award in recognition of the excellent standards of transport and logistics services that have been provided over the last decade. - July 23, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.