Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
South West storage player in expansion programme - self storage, container hire …
April 2011 – Somerset based, Container Team is expanding its storage depot with a 20% increase in capacity as local business demand continues to rise.
As business operators strive to keep costs low, container storage has proved highly cost-effective to those without premises. The managed warehouse set-up frees up companies to focus on sales and service while stock or parts deliveries are handled remotely.
“As trading conditions are still tough, it’s…
SHIPLY CELEBRATES MILESTONE OF 500,000 LISTINGS
Since June 2008, Shiply [http://www.shiply.com], a website matching people moving goods with delivery companies already making similar journeys has reached the massive milestone of 500,000 actual live listings. This means since its launch, users on Shiply.com have listed over 500,000 items, from cars to boats to house moves, looking to save up to 75% off their transport costs.
Today a listing is created every 24 seconds on Shiply! With…
Exceptional Quality Van Tracking Systems from Remote Asset Management
RAM GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems have worked wonders to help its clients flourish their business and simultaneously ensure due security to their vehicles.
08 April 2011: Remote Asset Management offers for its customers some of the most sophisticated vehicle tracking systems to help them bring in more transparency in their respective businesses. Adhering to the latest technology in the industry, these systems are capable of fetching all the desired information of…
Fuel Management Data On-Line is Safely Accessible Anywhere
Fuel Management On-Line (FMO) is an exceptionally powerful management tool available from Fueltek that will allow commercial and public service fleet vehicle managers to control and reduce fuel costs. The software networks all the fuel hardware elements such as fuel management terminals, tank monitoring systems and gathers critical fuel intelligence. Other devices such as automated gates and barriers can be accommodated by the software. The software…
Rhys Davies Freight Logistics Delivering the Goods for Azelis UK Life Sciences
During the past 40 years S. Black Ltd. has grown to become the UK’s leading specialist in the marketing of ingredients and the provision of technical support for manufacturers of life science products. Now part of the Azelis Group and renamed Azelis UK Life Sciences the company is responsible for the supply of ingredients for the personal care, food and pharmaceutical industries in the UK.
Transport specialist Rhys Davies Freight Logistics…
Crate rental company Pluscrates switches to environmentally friendly bio-diesel …
When crate rental company Pluscrates moved into their new depot in Bristol recently they were surprised to find one of the local removers, McKeown’s Business Moves, was also in the bio-diesel business, refining their own fuel from waste cooking oil. McKeown Bio Fuels was formed in 2007 and is now a well established fuel manufacturing business.
As a supplier of environmentally friendly products Pluscrates were keen to find out more and…
MOL-Developed Optimum Trim System Boosts Car Carrier Fuel Efficiency up to 4%
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the joint development of an optimum trim system for vessels, along with Akishima Laboratories (Mitsui Zosen) Inc.
A pilot test of the system, using a 6,400-unit car carrier, showed an increase of up to 4% in fuel efficiency compared to a conventionally equipped vessel, which in turn contributes to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
The optimum trim system quantitatively assesses…
Total Quality Logistics Opens Indianapolis Office
Indianapolis, IN—Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Indianapolis is officially open for business. The newest TQL satellite office opened April 4, 2011, in the Keystone area of Indianapolis at 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 440. This is the seventh TQL satellite office to open in the last two years, and the third so far in 2011.
TQL’s goal is to expand its national footprint in cities across the U.S. by bringing together experienced TQL…
SMi Group announce 5th annual conference on Clinical Trial Logistics, 16th & 17t …
SMi Group are delighted to announce their 5th annual conference on Clinical Trial Logistics. Taking place on the 16th & 17th May 2011 in London, this event will provide an update on logistical issues in traditional markets, such as Western Europe and North America as well as a focused update on the experiences of pharma companies that are moving their operations to emerging markets.
Key topics to be covered include:
• Customs,…
Crate rental company Pluscrates switches to environmentally friendly bio-diesel …
When crate rental company Pluscrates moved into their new depot in Bristol recently they were surprised to find one of the local removers, McKeown’s Business Moves, was also in the bio-diesel business, refining their own fuel from waste cooking oil. McKeown Bio Fuels was formed in 2007 and is now a well established fuel manufacturing business.
As a supplier of environmentally friendly products Pluscrates were keen to find out more and…
President Koichi Muto’s Speech on the Anniversary of MOL’s Founding
ROTTERDAM, 1 April 2011 – On the occasion of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) 127th anniversary, we are pleased to present to you a message from our President, Koichi Muto.
“Those who act swiftly survive in an era of change”
For everyone in the MOL Group, today marks the 127th anniversary of our company’s founding. Steeped in a long history which now spans three centuries, we have overcome many obstacles and hardships on…
International Marine Transport and MOL Tankship Management Agree on Merger
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that two of its group companies—International Marine Transport Co., Ltd. and MOL Tankship Management Ltd. – have agreed to merge effective April 1, 2011, and continue and expand their business as MOL Ocean Expert Co., Ltd. The merger plan was approved by the shareholders’ meetings of both companies.
The details are as follows:
1. Outline of new company
Name: MOL Ocean Expert Co., Ltd.
Address:…
PSI Presents Innovative Logistics Solutions at the CeMAT
Berlin, 1 April 2011 – Under the motto of “Smart Grid for Logistics“,PSI subsidiary PSI Logistics GmbH will be presenting new software developments for the logistics sector at the CeMAT 2011 from 2 to 6 May in Hannover (Hall 27, Stand D18). Along with new modules and functionalities, new schools of thought for logistics as well as forums on the hot subjects of intra logistics will round out the company’s…
FleetBoard available ex works for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Stuttgart – The FleetBoard telematics system is now available as original equipment ex works for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Previously the telematics system was only available for the Sprinter as a retrofit option. "By simply ordering the FleetBoard system with a new vehicle, fleets can significantly reduce operating and process costs", notes Markus Lipinsky, Director of Daimler FleetBoard GmbH. Real tests conducted in the distribution transportation sector have shown that fuel…
BMI: Japan - Longer Opening Hours To Increase Efficiency And Throughput At Japan …
BMI believes plans to introduce 24-hour operations at Japanese container terminals could improve efficiency and make the country's ports more competitive. Currently, Japanese container terminals operate for eight hours per day, compared with round-clock-facilities overseas, with the result that throughput volumes are reduced. Nevertheless, BMI believes the Japanese land and infrastructure ministry will face considerable opposition from terminal operators who believe longer opening hours will only serve to increase costs.
A…
PD Ports promotes portcentric at Multimodal 2011
PD Ports and PD Logistics are exhibiting at Multimodal 2011, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April. They are promoting the group’s full range of ports and logistics services, including its highly-acclaimed portcentric strategy.
Paul Barker, Development Director bulk, ports and logistics, will be presenting an advice-led tutorial on portcentric logistics at the Shippers’ Voice seminar on Thursday 7th April 11.30 – 12.15. Mr Barker will explain how…
JF Hillebrand acquires Ferry International SRL
JF Hillebrand has strengthened its dedicated wine and beverage logistics services in Italy and across Europe with the acquisition of logistics specialist Ferry International SRL.
Based in Milan, Ferry International was founded in 1978 and employs 15 staff. The company provides door-to-door logistics services by road, rail and sea to exporters and importers across Italy.
“Ferry International is an important strategic acquisition for JF Hillebrand Italy, extending our range of…
Stoops the Magazine to Launch at Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – March 31, 2011 – Stoops Freightliner – Quality Trailer is preparing to launch an equipment magazine for truckers, owner operators and fleets called “Stoops the Magazine”, which will publish information on topics related to the logistics industry in addition to highlighting the unique value proposition and products of Stoops. Each issue will feature the latest Freightliner, Sprinter, Western Star, Timpte and Wabash products, used trucks, trailers…
Total Quality Logistics is One of Cincinnati’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Co …
Cincinnati, OH—Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is proud to announce that it is a Cincinnati Business Courier 2011 Fast 55 award winner. Fast 55 award recognition is given to Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing privately held companies. This is the seventh consecutive year that TQL has been recognized with this award. The Cincinnati Business Courier, along with sponsors Time Warner Cable, United Healthcare and Lexus RiverCenter, will be honoring Cincinnati’s Fast 55…
Deutsche Post DHL Signs New European Service Agreement
Standardizing Service Procedures
DHL has been using Mettler-Toledo's air cargo scales, parcel and pallet dimensioners as well as forklift scales for many years, and as a progression from the 10 year global agreement signed in 2007, Mettler-Toledo presented DHL with a region specific agreement.
The aim of the new Framework Agreement is to provide high quality service by standardizing service procedures and terms and conditions across Europe to best meet DHL's needs.
The…
TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA gains new distributor in Dubai
TSC and ALMOE Digital tie-up to offer auto-id solutions in the Middle East
ALMOE Digital L.L.C. and TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA announced a partnership to offer TSC auto-id solutions in the Middle East. The agreement was signed by both partners’ managing directors, D.S. Krishna Murthy and Michael Sloup, in mid-February in Dubai.
"We are delighted to be partnering with ALMOE Digital Solutions, a highly respected electronics distributor in the…
Profit Through Pareto Teams Up With Juniper Innovations
Swindon, Wiltshire, Southampton based Sales and Marketing consultancy Profit Through Pareto, have teamed up with Supply Chain technology consultancy, Juniper Innovations, to give clients a unique offering of greater sales growth and supply chain order fulfilment control.
Profit Through Pareto helps their clients to grow sales and identify areas where sales margins can be improved. “Our expertise is in looking at the departments which interact with customers; such as marketing,…
XClinical’s “MARVIN4KIDS” at the DIA Geneva
XClinical presents the initiative “MARVIN4KIDS” at the DIA Annual EuroMeeting in Geneva
XClinical GmbH, Munich, Germany – March 25, 2011 – XClinical, a European vendor of innovative software products for eClinical trials known for its innovative and user-friendly CDISC ODM-certified EDC software suite MARVIN, presents the initiative “MARVIN4KIDS” for the first time at the DIA Annual EuroMeeting in Geneva. The conference takes place from March 28 to 30.
“MARVIN4KIDS”
MARVIN4KIDS is an XClinical…
Intelligent data management allows optimal traffic flow
Various towns suffer from a lot of traffic. AUDIO MOBIL developed an automobile real-time data management, which transfers information of the car to a data center. In the process no conclusion to the driver or car owner are possible and the anonymity is assured. Only data like position, consumption, speed or temperature of the car are used. With that system traffic experts can gain relevant information about the current situation…
Compact camera reads barcodes and 2D codes
Handling and data acquisition in a single movement
Recording barcodes as well as 2D codes and, at the same time, handling goods with both hands: the compact camera VICAMsnap! from VITRONIC makes it possible. VICAMsnap! is installed above the workstation and reads codes while the goods are continuously processed. Reading with the VICAMsnap! saves time, additional materials handling and increases the productivity of the employees.
No matter if the goods are being…
How are Offshore Patrol Vessels Strengthening Maritime Security Across the Asia- …
With Malaysia and Indonesia amongst countries with active requirements for offshore patrol vessels, it is clear that Asia-Pacific maritime security forces regard these platforms as the most cost effective solution to strengthen their operational capabilities against illegal activity in the EEZ, piracy and offshore terrorism.
So how are other nations in the Asia-Pacific, such as India, Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka, using these patrol boats for effective maritime surveillance and…
International Civil Aviation Organization Sanctions Seventy-Six Million For Mumb …
23rd March’ 2011: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has sanctioned the Navi Mumbai 2nd International Airport Project for Mumbai city in Navi Mumbai. The ICAO had initially done a techno-economic viability study for the Mumbai City Project. The India – Navi Mumbai 2nd International Airport for Mumbai City Project is being valued at seventy-six million (CAD 76000000).
The Indian Government on the other hand is in the course of setting…
VITRONIC presents at this year’s CeMAT: Advantages of camera systems for data ac …
Highest Read Rates for Maximum Throughput
Wiesbaden, March 23rd 2011 – In intralogistics, customer-related and object-related data of goods is acquired and processed at different locations. Currently, laser scanners and camera systems are used for this purpose. However, the future belongs to the camera technology that provides significant advantages: it increases the degree of automation, accelerates processes, improves the efficiency and productivity with respect to personnel placement and reduces the logistics…
Total Quality Logistics is Finalist for Tampa Best Places to Work Award
Cincinnati, OH—Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is proud to announce that its Tampa, FL, location has been named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Courier’s “2011 Best Places to Work” award. The publication, along with sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield and Quantum Workplace, will be honoring the top three companies in three categories based on size. Winners will be recognized during a luncheon held at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo on…
Sea Star Line Boosts 53’ Container Fleet By 25%;Positions Company for Growth and …
JACKSONVILLE, FL. (March 22, 2011) — Sea Star Line, LLC, has placed an order for 100 brand-new 53-foot cargo containers to serve customers at its Jacksonville and Philadelphia ports. The containers will be available for immediate use in the third quarter of 2011 — just in time to accommodate the pre-holiday shipping season.
The investment increases Sea Star Line’s existing 53-foot container fleet by 25 percent, making it the youngest…
Total Quality Logistics Selects Indianapolis Office Site, Hiring for April Openi …
Cincinnati, OH--Total Quality Logistics (TQL) will officially open the doors to its Indianapolis satellite office in April 2011. This new office is located in the Keystone area at 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 440.
As the seventh new TQL office to open in less than two years, TQL Indianapolis is poised to replicate the success that previous offices have experienced.…
One Concierge & Paramount Business Jets Aid Japanese Evacuation Efforts
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck off the cost of Japan this Friday, has caused devastating damage and continues to wreck havoc on Japanese cities and farmland in the northern part of the country. While world leaders and foreign governments pledge to provide resources and aid to Japan, private companies such as One Concierge (http://www.oneconcierge.com) and Paramount Business Jets (http://www.paramountbusinessjets.com) are also doing their part to prepare for…
Smart optimization solutions for warehouse and supply chain management
Munich / Germany, March 9, 2011 – For the first time from 21 to 24 March, Axxom Software AG will present its warehouse and supply chain optimization portfolio at the US trade fair ProMAT in Chicago (IL). At stand 3481, the optimization experts will show how companies can significantly reduce warehouse and supply chain costs and improve their service level at the same time by employing workforce planning, warehouse optimization…
Total Quality Logistics Announces Upgraded Carrier Web Portal
Cincinnati, OH— Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is announcing that it has upgraded its Carrier Web Portal, a website the company has specifically designed to help its valued carriers easily do business with TQL. The Carrier Web Portal enables truck drivers and dispatchers to search for loads, post empty trucks and view payment details.
The newly revamped site features expanded load details including status and a visual depiction of the load’s location.…
J Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Provides Catastrophic Recovery For Miracle On T …
J. Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Co., a nationwide leader in trucking, rigging and hauling, is about to celebrate two years since being a part of the aircraft recovery project that helped to lift the damaged Miracle on the Hudson plane from the Hudson River in New York City.
J. Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Co. led the recovery with Weeks Marine Inc., of Cranford, New Jersey. According…
Frissul Launch ISRetail’s Warehouse Management System
Swindon, Wiltshire, Frissul, the international third party logistics organisation required specialist warehouse management system software to provide their clients greater supply chain control.
Frissul required warehousing and distribution software to support their growing company within the third party logistics sector, operating across multiple client accounts that specialised in quality control and productivity improvements whilst controlling frozen distribution. Frissul selected ISRetail as their preferred warehouse system software partner. …
ATC Global 2011: DFS introduces the Distant Aerodrome Control Service
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH will be introducing its Distant Aerodrome Control Service for the first time at the ATC Global Amsterdam from 8 to 10 March. Using the Distant Aerodrome Control Service, aerodrome controllers can switch between the display of visual information and sensor data. They are no longer primarily reliant on the direct out-of-window view. Aerodrome control is now possible both from distant locations as well as under poor…
Axxom`s principal consultant honored as Pro to know
Munich, March 3, 2011 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, nominated Dr. Maren Martens, Vice President Optimization & Consulting at Axxom Software AG, as Provider Pro to Know in the supply chain industry. The renowned magazine honors Dr. Martens as thought-leader in the supply chain industry, helping companies to cope with actual challenges in logistics and supply chain…
HGV/LGV Training Brings Driver CPC Certification with Ease
HGV/LGV training ensures hassle-free driver CPC certification to interested individuals located any corners in the UK.
03 March 2011: HGV/LGV training, one of the UK's most reputed and known online portal promises to offer best training resource and advice, offers driver CPC to ensure that new and existing HGV drivers have sufficient initial and ongoing training to brush up their skills. The portal has access to over 100 approved, independent HGV,…
New RDT saves time and money for LAR Traffic Services
LAR Traffic Services were so delighted with the success of their first Rapid Deployment Trailer (RDT) unit, they have just taken delivery of a second RDT unit from Recovery World.
A large van equipped with an RDT is half the cost and cheaper to run than a crew cab flat bed or spec lift yet can deal with most vehicle recovery situations. With the ever increasing cost of diesel, road tax…
Pluscrates opens new service centre in Bristol
Crate rental specialist Pluscrates has announced the opening of its new premises in Bristol; the new service centre located on the Cala Trading Estate opened its doors for business on 9 February. The move brings the total number of service centres in the UK to five and will enable the company to optimise its services throughout the southwest of England.
Pluscrate’s Managing Director John Mitchell said, “Opening a new centre and…
movemanSKG Liftables; No Pit No Problem
Introducing movemanSKG’s new range of liftables! Suitable for warehouses, factories and other industrial applications, these robust units are hardwearing and withstand the rough treatment typical of such environments.
Gary Bound, one of movemanSKG’s Sales Engineers, is positive; “These lifts are ideal for customers that need to move heavy goods, such as palletised stock or retail cages. They are freestanding and do not require a pit, eliminating time-consuming building work that…
England Logistics Global Sourcing Implements Industry Leading IES Forwarder Soft …
Software provider IES, Ltd. is proud to announce the rollout of its Forwarder software at England Logistics. England Logistics is among the largest and most diverse third-party logistics (3PL) companies in the world. The Salt Lake City based 3PL has launched the integrated software for end-users throughout North America and China.
"Global Sourcing has experienced significant growth. This new system is necessary to support the continued growth expectations in international…
Savoye Inc. Robust Picking Tray System (PTS) Demonstrates Strong Results
AS/RS Simulation Design and Projected Rate Capacity and Savings Converts to Customer Real-Time Solution
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – US-based Savoye Inc. today announced that their PTS Storage Retrieval System (SRS) will be operational at the ProMat Show March 21-24 in Chicago, Illinois. PTS, a fully automatic high density storage and retrieval miniload system, is highly flexible and scalable allowing for fast and accurate order picking and buffering.
Customers have experienced…
Vehicle Tracking Experts Make Cool-Headed Appointment
Navman Wireless, the UK’s largest provider of vehicle tracking*, has hired an expert in refrigerated transport.
In his role as Global Refrigeration Specialist, David Thorley will be engaged in the development and implementation of telematics technology designed for the temperature controlled distribution industry.
“Navman Wireless delivers fleet wide efficiencies via intelligent tracking solutions. I will be calling on my experience to further the company’s renowned expertise as it forges new advances in…
British Manufacturer Supplies Reusable ‘Green’ Crates to Australia’s Removals In …
British-based reusable crate manufacturer Advanced Crates Ltd has despatched its first consignment of specialist computer transit crates to Western Australia’s Box n’ Crate Hire company. The deal is significant as reusable transit packaging (RTP) is a relatively new concept in Australia, only having been used extensively by the removals industry since 2007.
Gabriele Haag-Green who heads up Box n’ Crate Hire said, “We identified the need to add a specialist…
Schaltbau GmbH at the CeMAT in Hanover
Munich, 18/02/2011: At the CeMAT in Hanover (2nd – 6th May 2011) Schaltbau GmbH presents charging connectors, combination contactors and emergency cut-off switches. These products are used first and foremost in forklift trucks. The main exhibits are the charging connectors. The LV Series is modular, thus permitting scalable solutions between vehicle, battery and charger. The LV500 charging connector assures permanent operating currents of up to 500 Amperes, and has been…
Rhys Davies Carpet Logistics Expands Specialist Fleet to Meet Increased Demand
Rhys Davies Carpet Logistics is expanding its fleet with the purchase of specialist double-doored carpet trailers following the acquisition of a number of new contracts from major customers to deliver carpets across the UK. The double-doored trailers are fitted with a set of doors at either end allowing Rhys Davies to load and unload more effectively, which will be particularly useful on their night trunking operations.
Rhys Davies has developed an…
TQL Freight Finder Now Available for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Cincinnati, OH— Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the nation’s fourth largest freight brokerage firm, is proud to announce that its TQL Freight Finder mobile phone application is now available for download from the Apple App Store for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Less than two weeks ago TQL released TQL Freight Finder for use on the Android, but now this easy-to-use free download is available for Apple products.
TQL…
Postcode Anywhere Announces Simpler, Slicker Route Optimiser
Worcester, UK – 22 February 2011 – Commercial route planning website Route Optimiser receives a fresh new interface and simplified payment structure this week – making it easier than ever for delivery companies to cut costs, plan shorter routes, and improve customer service by providing an estimated time of arrival.
The new payment system offers a choice between “pay-as-you-go” credits and annual user licences, with prices starting from £15 for the…
