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Agility, TNT and UPS Hold Joint Training Program for Disaster Response (8/16/2008 8:10:14 PM)
Logistics Emergency Teams prepared to support humanitarian operations under the auspices of the World Economic Forum [Full Story]

Craters & Freighters’ Diane Gibson Receives Jean Yancey National Association of Women Business Owners Award (8/16/2008 8:09:33 PM)
"This award is a great symbol of the dedication my franchise owners and the employees at the home office in Denver make everyday," said Gibson. [Full Story]

DuPont Offers Secure and Reliable Shipping Solution for Global Customers (8/16/2008 8:09:15 PM)
DuPont™ Tyvek® envelopes chosen by India Post for Speed Post and Insured Post [Full Story]

WTG Manufacturing Alumni Relaunch (8/16/2008 8:08:14 PM)
12 month complimentary membership available until 1st September 2008 [Full Story]

British Airways Statement on Fuel Surcharge (8/16/2008 8:07:53 PM)
Adam Carson, senior manager revenue management, said: "While fuel prices remain high, with costs falling we have seen some relief. This has triggered two fuel surcharge decreases in two consecutive weeks, in line with our index." [Full Story]

GAC-Ultramar Network Expands Coverage in South America (8/16/2008 8:07:29 PM)
"With this network expansion, GAC-Ultramar Network will be able to provide clients with a single and uniform point of entry for all their ship agency needs in South America," says Detlev W. Spethmann, Director, GAC-Ultramar Network. [Full Story]

Minn-Tex Express Puts Prophesy DispatchSeries Software to the Test, and Profits from the Outcome (8/16/2008 8:07:08 PM)
Today, employing more than 70 owner-operators and an office team of 10, he is realizing growth they couldn’t have imagined back then. [Full Story]

BDP Project Logistics Opens Delegate Office in Tripoli (8/16/2008 8:06:34 PM)
"We are excited to have a physical presence in Libya," said Luc Van Heygen, BDP's managing director for project logistics in the Americas and Europe. [Full Story]

NGC Recognized as a Top 100 Supply Chain Partner by Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies Magazine (8/16/2008 8:06:14 PM)
"We are honored that GL&SCS has named NGC a top 100 Great Supply Chain Partner," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. [Full Story]

Empik Selects Manhattan Associates (8/16/2008 8:04:15 PM)
Leading Polish Retailer Opts for Strategic Supply Chain Solution to Underpin Multi-Channel Strategy [Full Story]

Seawings Celebrates its 1st Anniversary (8/16/2008 8:03:54 PM)
Today Seawings is undoubtedly "the No.1 thing to do in Dubai" as quoted by the New York Times. [Full Story]

MainStream LLC Announces Expansion of Government Services Practice (8/16/2008 8:03:31 PM)
By eliminating redundant travel and developing shorter flight routes, MainStream helped save the Air Force over $40 million dollars in annual fuel costs. [Full Story]

Montech offers More Flexibility for Users (8/16/2008 8:03:05 PM)
Montech has developed a new shuttle with RFID technology and two new components, FlexTrac and TouchPanel. [Full Story]

Borouge Awards Contract to Agility for the Shanghai Logistic Hub Services (8/16/2008 7:59:28 PM)
Agility will handle and distribute a total volume of approximately 600 kilotonnes of polyolefins out of the Shanghai logistics hub annually. [Full Story]

Austria’s Amerer Air to Acquire First BAe 146 Passenger to Freighter Conversion Aircraft (8/10/2008 12:23:23 AM)
It is scheduled to be operated on behalf of the major integrator companies, as well as on ad hoc freight charter work. [Full Story]

BDP Opens Sixth Office In Indonesia To Serve Oil, Gas And Mining Industries (8/9/2008 11:56:26 PM)
"We sited this full-service office to meet the dedicated needs of the region's burgeoning oil, gas and mining industries" -- Chen [Full Story]

Transportation Insight Hosts Fuel Solutions Press Conference (8/9/2008 11:56:04 PM)
US Congressman Patrick McHenry leads discussion about the impact of rising fuel costs on businesses and households [Full Story]

Brightpoint Enters Into Agreement With CradlePoint (8/9/2008 11:55:46 PM)
Brightpoint to provide distribution services for CradlePoint mobile broadband products [Full Story]

Wheels Clipper Named one of North America's Top 3PLs for Fourth Consecutive Year (8/9/2008 11:55:27 PM)
The Top 100 3PLs is a list compiled by the editors of Inbound Logistics based on submissions from candidate firms. Inbound Logistics ranking rounds out milestone 20th anniversary for Wheels Group of Companies [Full Story]

International Cargo Experts Sample Delights of Aarhus, Denmark (8/9/2008 11:54:58 PM)
"The PPG is looking forward to visiting Aarhus and experiencing the hospitality and activities that this region offers." [Full Story]

Descartes CEO, Arthur Mesher, Granted Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2008 Distinguished Service Award (8/9/2008 11:54:38 PM)
CSCMP presents the Distinguished Service Award annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the art and science of supply chain and logistics management. [Full Story]

Axxicom Airport Caddy will use ORTEC to Schedule Escort of Passengers with Reduced Mobility at Paris - Charles de Gaulle (8/9/2008 11:54:15 PM)
"The complicated infrastructure and the sheer size of an airport demands a highly structured approach," said Facilicom’s Information Manager, Andrew Versnel. [Full Story]

Updating and Replacing: Brightpoint Corporate Headquarters to Expand (8/9/2008 11:53:43 PM)
- Corporate Headquarters to move into approximately 40,000 square feet in the Woodland VI building, located at 7635 Interactive Way in Indianapolis from its existing location in Plainfield - Approximately 60-65 employees to be located initially in new Corporate Headquarters - Projected 100 to 125 total jobs within next 7 years fueled by recent growth and global realignment of operations - Indiana selected as optimal location to grow its Corporate Headquarters [Full Story]

The Tioga Group Releases CIGMA International Freight Study: North American Containerization; Import and Export Outlook (8/9/2008 11:53:17 PM)
CIGMA will be useful to executives and public officials involved in all aspects of the logistics chain who are in need of current, insightful information on North American containerized trade issues and trends. [Full Story]

Inbound Logistics Magazine Names Echo Global Logistics a Top 100 3PL Provider (8/9/2008 11:52:58 PM)
"... Echo's growth is a testament to the value of our technology and dedication of our client service teams. ..." -- Waggoner [Full Story]

New Version of Best-Selling Prophesy Fleet Maintenance Software Released (8/9/2008 11:52:27 PM)
Award-winning fleettrax solution adds new features, speed [Full Story]

Brightpoint Extends Its Logistics Agreement With MetroPCS in the United States (8/9/2008 11:51:09 PM)
...provide distribution and logistic services in the United States through June 30, 2010. [Full Story]

ATC Technology Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results (8/9/2008 11:50:48 PM)
- Achieves $0.42 EPS and revises 2008 EPS guidance - Record quarter for Logistics with net sales of $86.5 million - TomTom becomes Company's second largest customer - Repurchased $15 million of stock in the quarter [Full Story]

Minimizing Energy Usage and Improving Efficiency in Cold Storage Warehouses with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (8/9/2008 11:50:18 PM)
J.T.M. Food Group’s switch from manual cold storage warehousing to an automated storage and retrieval system improved inventory and order fulfillment accuracy to 100 percent, reduced its warehouse labor by 75 percent, eliminated product and warehouse damage, and cut energy usage by 66 percent. [Full Story]

Shiptransportal Awarded "Supplier of Excellence" from Idearc Media Corporation (8/9/2008 11:49:52 PM)
"Shiptransportal is being selected by the world's leading organizations to help them address the growing complexity concerning transportation management and higher fuel prices..." [Full Story]

Supply Chain Risk Management 2008, 3rd & 4th November 2008 (8/9/2008 11:49:31 PM)
Beurs-WTC Congress Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands www.scrmevent.com Now including Enterprise Risk Management SCRM 2008 - Driving strategic risk management across the extended enterprise [Full Story]

Agility Fairs & Events Double Win at Prestigious Industry Awards (8/9/2008 11:49:02 PM)
"We are thrilled to have been honoured by our peers and competitors once again and in two very competitive categories." -- Richards [Full Story]

Brightpoint Establishes Business in Turkey (8/9/2008 11:48:42 PM)
"We look forward to serving the Turkey wireless market with our world class distribution and customized logistics capabilities and expertise,..." [Full Story]

AirCargoBID.com Offers New Marketplace Benefiting Buyers and Sellers (8/9/2008 11:48:07 PM)
Shippers post cargo on the website and multiple carriers bid on the job, helping shippers to receive the lowest price possible. [Full Story]

INTTRA Provides Unmatched Visibility with the Availability of Idle Container Management (8/9/2008 11:47:40 PM)
Leading B2B Platform for Ocean Shipping Provides the Ability to Track, Control and Collaborate [Full Story]

ORTEC delivers Fuel inventory Optimization to ease Cash Flow Pinch for Petroleum Marketeers (8/9/2008 11:47:19 PM)
Nowadays, many marketers also use their retail tanks as a price hedge. [Full Story]

New Managing Director for GAC Logistics UK (8/9/2008 11:46:54 PM)
"I am very fortunate to have worked with GAC in the Middle East and in Hong Kong – markets where we have been established for decades and in which we have a strong reputation for quality and service,..." [Full Story]

Grimes Fuels Growth, Efficiency with Prophesy Document Imaging Solution (8/9/2008 11:46:30 PM)
Works with dispatch software for complete integrated tracking [Full Story]

Survey Shows Companies are Passing the Buck on ‘Green’ Logistics Costs (8/9/2008 11:46:07 PM)
New research by Transport Intelligence suggests that most companies seeking to make their logistics operations more environmentally friendly want someone else to cover the costs. [Full Story]

BDP International Expands Presence in Argentina (8/9/2008 11:45:46 PM)
"Going forward, this dedicated business unit will provide customized solutions, global systems and process integration and delivery of quality data via our new BDPSmart Web-based customer portal," explained Young. [Full Story]

Retailers Gain Better Control of Global Sourcing Operations with Eqos 4.2 (8/9/2008 11:45:24 PM)
Eqos 4.2 enhancements enable retailers to make more informed decisions across sourcing operations and supplier networks [Full Story]

Green Transportation & Logistics North American Report (8/9/2008 11:45:02 PM)
60% of supply chain executives are measuring their transportation and logistics emissions according to New 'Green Transportation & Logistics North American Report’ [Full Story]

Port of Bilbao and Transfennica Into Heavy Cooperation (8/9/2008 11:37:50 PM)
"... "From the start of the service we have worked in good cooperation with the Transfennica people to support them in an efficient way to make sure the service is running smoothly. ..." [Full Story]

MasterCard Payment Gateway™ Integrates iPayables Electronic Invoicing with Payments Processing Capabilities for Buyers and Suppliers (8/9/2008 11:27:34 PM)
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is First Company to Utilize Combined Solution to Drive Efficiencies and Simplify Entire Payments Process [Full Story]

GAC Expands into Kazakhstan (8/9/2008 11:27:11 PM)
General Manager Matthew Towse, a business veteran of the region, says setting up an operation in the country was a logical step and in line with the Group’s focus on the energy sector. [Full Story]

INTTRA Expands Senior Management Team, Appoints Valerie Rainey Chief Financial Officer (8/9/2008 11:26:46 PM)
Seasoned Executive to Help Lead New Direction for Industry Leading B2B E-commerce Platform [Full Story]

Success Story: Book Distributor Uses Open Source ERP (8/9/2008 11:26:24 PM)
Results: In part, the 10 percent margin increase and doubling of revenues is due to marked improvement in productivity in both SBC’s warehouses. [Full Story]

Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ (8/9/2008 11:26:02 PM)
Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention [Full Story]

Wheels-Clipper Honored with 2007 Ryder Carrier Quality Award (8/9/2008 11:25:40 PM)
Selected as the Carrier of the Year in the Intermodal Category [Full Story]

Prophesy Launches Dispatch w/Peachtree 2009® Interface (8/9/2008 11:19:16 PM)
Trucking software leader enhances interface with popular accounting option [Full Story]

GAC Singapore Rises to Heavy Lift Air Cargo Challenge (8/9/2008 11:18:52 PM)
Successful Europe to Southeast Asia deliveries with giant Antonov AN124 freight lifter [Full Story]

Prophesy Integrates with TransCore to Provide Trailer Tracking (8/9/2008 11:18:24 PM)
Company expands options for industry-preferred mobile communications series [Full Story]

MLL Purchases Two U.S. Flag Combination Ships (8/9/2008 11:18:01 PM)
The ships are 755 feet long and feature six onboard cargo cranes, two side ports and a stern ramp which allow handling of a wide variety of cargo. [Full Story]

Eniram Rolls Out New Breed of Maritime Decision Support Systems for Greener and More Energy Efficient Seafaring (8/9/2008 11:17:41 PM)
The Dynamic Trimming Assistant Provides Significant Savings While Reducing Emissions; Combines Strong Experience In Ship Building And Seafaring With Software Expertise [Full Story]

First-Ever Deployment of Private Sector Logistics Emergency Teams Benefits Relief Efforts for Victims of Myanmar Cyclone (8/9/2008 11:17:21 PM)
Logistics Experts Help Address Supply and Warehousing Challenges of World Food Program Response [Full Story]

Port of Corpus Christi Woos Project Cargo Specialists (8/9/2008 11:16:45 PM)
"The Project Professionals Group welcomes the opportunity to develop alliances with strategic partners such as ports that can accommodate delivery and distribution of oversize cargo," Mr Stephens said. [Full Story]

TSI Solutions Has Changed Its Name to packIQ and Enhanced Its Packaging Management Capabilities (8/9/2008 11:16:25 PM)
"...The intention of our re-branding initiative is to enhance our brand, reaffirm our commitment to superior customer service, and continue to offer the most innovative packaging solutions world-wide. ..." [Full Story]

TBB Glogal Logistics Names Al Skudzinskas as Manager of SCG Procurement (8/9/2008 11:16:00 PM)
Al Skudzinskas of New Freedom, Pa., has 25 Years of Experience in the Field of Operations Management [Full Story]

GAC Cochin Refuels Earthrace Powerboat in Record Time (8/9/2008 11:15:38 PM)
Quick turnaround at Cochin Port enabled Earthrace to clinch the world’s fastest eco-boat title [Full Story]

INTTRA Partners with SZEDI to Provide Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility in South China (8/9/2008 11:15:13 PM)
Leading Shipping Platform Providers Collaborate to Increase Availability of Supply Chain Data in South China [Full Story]

BAE Systems Research Aircraft in Climate Change Mission Over Tropical Rain Forest (8/9/2008 11:14:52 PM)
The results of this mission will be used to compare and challenge existing scientific models that are used by climate change specialists and will better inform legislators as to future climate change predictions. [Full Story]

BAE Systems in New Avro RJ Sale and Leaseback Deal with Brussels Airlines (8/9/2008 11:14:30 PM)
To date BAE Systems has bought back and re-leased 17 of the original 23 aircraft. The remaining six aircraft will follow this year and in 2009. [Full Story]

Media Briefing on Aircraft Interiors Expo at Farnborough International Airshow (8/9/2008 11:14:08 PM)
Media Brefing Farnborough International Airshow - Tuesday July 15 1015 am - Subject - AIRCRAFT INTERIORS EXPO -AMERICAS (AIX Americas) [Full Story]

Supply Chain Consultants Co-Sponsors Aberdeen Group Study Linking S&OP Process to Successful Business Strategies (8/9/2008 11:13:48 PM)
"We are pleased to support significant findings in the supply chain industry that benefit executives and organizations as a whole," stated Sujit Singh... [Full Story]

Agility First Freight and Logistics Provider to Win CarboNZero Status in New Zealand (8/9/2008 11:13:25 PM)
Helen Clark, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, praises Agility’s ground breaking achievement in reducing the company’s future carbon footprint [Full Story]

GAC Helps Bring Young Swedish and Saudi Artists Together (8/9/2008 11:13:00 PM)
Unique cultural exchange project promotes cross-cultural understanding [Full Story]

New Booklet Helps Guide Logistics Managers (8/9/2008 11:12:36 PM)
Project cargo specialists, Project Professionals Group, has produced a Pocket Booklet designed to be an essential business tool for logistics professionals. [Full Story]

Hi-G-Tek and IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Partner to Offer a Complete ISO Standard 18000-7 Active-RFID Solution Set (8/9/2008 11:12:16 PM)
Partnership Will Allow Firms to Bid on All Aspects of RFID-III Request for Proposal [Full Story]

TRANSWIDE, Announces Upcoming Webinars (8/9/2008 11:11:53 PM)
This Series of webinar is aimed at developing awareness of Transport Execution SaaS. They are scheduled for the summer/Fall 2008 [Full Story]

enVista Joins Microsoft Dynamics Partner Program and Will Provide Enterprise Solutions From Source to Consumption (8/9/2008 11:11:30 PM)
enVista Delivers to Market a Powerful Combination of Deep Expertise in Enterprise Cost Management Services with the Rich Functionality in Microsoft Business Solutions [Full Story]

time:matters Gains Fujitsu Siemens Computers as a Customer for the "Time-critical Spare Parts Logistics" Segment (8/9/2008 11:10:38 PM)
The special service provider for courier, sameday and emergency logistics takes on the time-critical spare parts supply throughout Europe for Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH § The reduction in storage and competition surrounding high quality after-sales service increase the demand for quick and reliable spare parts logistics solutions [Full Story]

2008 Winners of Best North America 3PL Awards 2008 (8/9/2008 11:09:15 PM)
Eyefortransport revealed the winners of the Best 3PL Awards North America 2008 at the greatly anticipated gala dinner on the 24th June and celebrated record number of votes from 3PL customers. [Full Story]

CargoGulf Announces Faster Services to Middle East (8/9/2008 11:07:56 PM)
"CargoGulf has taken this strategic step in response to customer demand and the rapid growth we have seen in the last three months," explains Mike Millar... [Full Story]

Agility Solidifies Presence in Northern Europe with Latest Acquisition (8/9/2008 11:07:28 PM)
Danish CF Geologistics joins Agility’s global network [Full Story]

Crawford Uses Prophesy Software to Streamline Operations, Cut Fuel Costs, Increase Revenue (8/9/2008 11:06:30 PM)
"It was utter chaos," said Gregg Ryan, Owner. "For so long, we had been managing everything using spreadsheets and notebooks, and lots of them. There came a point where we could no longer efficiently sustain the business using these means." [Full Story]

Landstar Global Logistics Names FFE Transportation Specialized Carrier of the Year (8/9/2008 11:06:06 PM)
"...We are particularly pleased to have built a relationship with Landstar. ..." [Full Story]

JDF Distribution Expands Third Party Logistics Operations in Houston (8/9/2008 11:05:41 PM)
Adds 75,000 square feet of space to its Houston warehouse operations [Full Story]

CH2M Hill Selects Agility Project Logistics for Darling Downs Power Station Project (8/9/2008 11:05:20 PM)
New plant will power equivalent of 400,000 homes [Full Story]

ATC Technology Corporation Affirms Long-Term Customer Relationship With Honda (8/9/2008 11:04:57 PM)
While individually these other programs are modest in scope, they are important to our customer and we are pleased that we have been selected to provide these services to Honda. [Full Story]

New Report: Global Contract Logistics Industry Shrugs off Economic Gloom – For Now (8/9/2008 11:04:31 PM)
The sector was helped in Europe by strong low double-digit growth in the UK, Europe’s largest market. [Full Story]

Distributor Southern Book Company Increases Net Margins, Doubles Revenue with Compiere Open Source ERP (8/9/2008 11:03:52 PM)
SBC has experienced a marked improvement in productivity across its warehouses due to order management functions within Compiere. [Full Story]

Brightpoint Announces Realignment of European Operations Resulting in a Reduction of 275 to 325 Positions (8/9/2008 11:03:30 PM)
Brightpoint believes that these efforts, and the resultant cost reductions and operational efficiencies, will help produce additional synergies for the Company. [Full Story]

First Re-Launched BAe 146QT Freighter Takes to the Air (8/9/2008 11:02:15 PM)
Aerostar has also completed a heavy maintenance programme on the aircraft, to bring it fully up to date. [Full Story]

Verizon Wireless Appoints Brightpoint Authorized Handset Distributor to Independent Agents and National Retailers (8/9/2008 11:01:53 PM)
The appointment of Brightpoint as an authorized distributor provides the agent marketplace and national retailers with an additional source for Verizon Wireless tested and branded wireless devices. [Full Story]

Mobile Awareness adds Wired Solutions to SenseStat™ Obstacle Detection Sensor System for Commercial Vehicles (8/9/2008 11:01:24 PM)
Commercial vehicle owners now have a choice of wired or wireless solutions for an effective means to help prevent costly backing accidents. [Full Story]

Supply Chain Expert Robert Nardone Joins Tompkins as Executive Associate (8/9/2008 11:00:58 PM)
"Bob will provide us with a higher level of guidance and leadership," says Jim Tompkins, President and CEO. [Full Story]

Terra Technology Opens New European Office (8/9/2008 11:00:35 PM)
Company opens Madrid office to meet increased interest in demand sensing and inventory optimization software in Europe [Full Story]

Agility Fairs and Events Gears Up for 30th Anniversary of British Motor Show (8/9/2008 11:00:00 PM)
The Show attracts the world’s leading automotive brands and provides a platform for car manufacturers to launch new models and display concept vehicles. [Full Story]

STL Unveils Plans for China Border Intermodal Cargo Hub (8/9/2008 10:59:36 PM)
300 per cent growth in next four years predicted in rail transit cargo from China and South Asia through Kazakhstan to CIS and Europe. [Full Story]

Expansion in the Asia-Pacific Region: time:matters Opens Branch Office in Singapore (8/9/2008 10:59:04 PM)
The special service provider for courier, sameday and emergency logistics is continuing its internationalization strategy with the establishment of its first Asian branch § As the Asian headquarters, the new time:matters Asia Pacific Ltd. in Singapore is responsible for on-site customer service in East and Southeast Asia as well as in the Pacific area § The establishment of additional sites in Asia is planned for the near future [Full Story]

GAC Clinches "Best Ship Agent" Title at Seatrade Asia Awards 2008 (8/9/2008 10:58:35 PM)
The criteria of the award include customer service and efficiency, as well as the offering of new services. [Full Story]

Brightpoint Announces Results of 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (8/9/2008 10:58:06 PM)
Shareholders approved all proposals set forth... [Full Story]

PPG Muscles Up in India (8/9/2008 10:57:37 PM)
Mr Stephens said Express Transport was an excellent example of the capabilities that PPG’s specialist project cargo network offered clients around the world. [Full Story]

Cardinal Health Transitions Carriage Services to Penske Logistics (8/9/2008 10:56:45 PM)
As a part of the agreement, Cardinal Health will outsource the management of its dedicated truck fleet to Penske Logistics. [Full Story]

British Formula 3 Driver Viktor Jensen Signs with GAC for Another Year (8/9/2008 10:56:11 PM)
Singapore, 8 May 2008 – GAC has extended its sponsorship of London-based racing driver Viktor Jensen for another year. [Full Story]

Oil Rig...First time ever in Oman! (8/9/2008 10:47:18 PM)
The complete operation of towing the rig into the Port of Sohar took over 3 hours and needed assistance of 3 tugboats and 2 standing by. [Full Story]

Southern Wine and Spirits New Florida DC Integrates High-Speed Functionality from Dematic (5/10/2008 10:22:38 PM)
The latest technology in accumulation conveyors, slug merging and high-speed sortation combine to streamline waving, increase throughput and reduce product breakage at Southern Wine and Spirits new Lakeland, Florida distribution center [Full Story]

NVC Logistics Group Adds to Management Ranks (5/10/2008 10:21:20 PM)
With his promotion, Dugan will now oversee Customer Service, Account Management, and a logistics network of more than 300 partners. [Full Story]

All Present and Correct (5/10/2008 10:21:00 PM)
"We had systems in place to track deliveries once they were on the vehicle but we lost visibility of them prior to that during the various stages of processing at our warehouse...." [Full Story]

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