Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
A Forklift Truck Driver Training Company Faces The Worst Winter Yet But Still Ma …
This news story tells of a single problem the fork lift truck driver training business underwent when it came to keeping up sessions with the customers. To explain, generally speaking, individuals and firms are required to reserve his or her places far in advance.
This is not a problem usually but what matters certainly is the climate which can't be controlled. The previous winter months were very severe and the 1st…
Rhys Davies Delivers for World’s Leading Ayurvedic Natural Healthcare Products C …
World leading healthcare and natural personal care products manufacturer Dabur International is using transport specialist Rhys Davies Freight Logistics to provide comprehensive daily delivery services to major mainstream and independent retailers and wholesalers throughout the UK and Europe.
Dabur International is the world’s foremost marketer of Ayurvedic and natural products. The 128-year-old company produces over a 1,000 lines including oral, skin and hair care products as well as exotic herbs and…
Dachser & Kolb chooses swap body chassis by Kögel
Burtenbach, 12th. December 2011
Kögel Combi impresses removals and furniture delivery companies
Dachser & Kolb has completely replaced its fleet and has thus chosen the Kögel Combi. The versatile swap talent from the Swabian trailer producer plays a supporting role in the strategic growth strategy of the removals and furniture delivery company with its headquarters in Kempten/Allgäu.
With the Kögel Combi, Dachser & Kolb has chosen an intelligent commercial vehicle solution.…
Air Miles Partners with Marhaba
Air Miles Middle East has partnered with Marhaba, a meet and greet facility for passengers at Dubai International Airport for its members to receive Air Miles every time they book the service.
The region’s leading loyalty programme’s 1.2 million members can now collect two Air Miles for every dirham spent on Marhaba’s Meet and Greet service and receive one Air Mile for every dirham spent on its City Stop service.
Marhaba,…
Kögel invests in the Burtenbach facility
Burtenbach, 9th. December 2011
Kögel works extends by an additional 6.5 hectares
Jürgen Steinbacher: "We are expecting growth in production volume"
The Burtenbach trailer manufacturer Kögel remains on course for success. The company is showing continuous growth, and this has, in recent times, had an impetus created by large scale European orders and orders associated with the field trails of the German Ministry of Transport. This works extension will ensure that Kögel…
Humbaur presents the SENKO tilt-bed trailer
Gersthofen, 6. December 2011
The south-German trailer manufacturer Humbaur is extending its portfolio of professional trailers with its new SENKO product development. The tandem tilt-bed trailer is designed specially for the transport of machines with low ground clearance. All vehicle components are designed for heavy-duty use. Humbaur's SENKO presents a high-quality design solution for long-term deployment.
The new SENKO offers the highest levels of stability and durability. Its sturdy bolted frame and…
Kögel supplies the most popular trailer in Russia
Burtenbach, 6th. December 2011
Kögel is in first place in Russia with its trailers
The best trailer of 2011 in Russia comes from Burtenbach in Bavaria. Kögel was awarded first place in the "Movement" competition in the trailer category with its Cargo product. The platform trailer convinced the jury of experts both with its simple handling, the flexible and rapid loading facility, a high payload capacity, and with its quality finish.
The…
SBS Worldwide appoints General Manager at Atlanta Office
SBS Worldwide has appointed Ron Gatlin as General Manager of its Atlanta office.
The appointment supports SBS Worldwide’s global growth strategy as the group looks to drive expansion in new and existing industry verticals.
SBS Worldwide, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, is enhancing its logistics presence on the transpacific trade lane and is targeting growth through its south-east USA operation, while continuing the upward momentum of its business on the…
The Lexus CT200 - The right choice for DSV
DSV Road Limited based in Purfleet, Essex, a Global supplier of Transport and Logistics Solutions went to tender in August, with a view to obtaining 12 Lexus CT200h cars for their newly recruited graduates.
Chris Malyon, DSV Road, Director Sales and Marketing, said: “DSV places great emphasis on ensuring that our operations are as economical and environmentally friendly as possible - from utilising the most fuel efficient trucks on the market…
35 Years Service in Vietnam
Vietnam’s leading mutual marine insurer, the West of England, in conjunction with VINARE, held a conference for an unprecedented gathering of 130 senior members of the country’s shipping and insurance industries to celebrate its 35th anniversary of providing services to Vietnam’s shipowners last month in Nha Trang.
The event featured updates on market conditions and industry developments by several members of the West of England’s management and by leading members of…
Shiply Supports Government Boosts To UK Logistics Sector
The past few months have brought unsettling news for the delivery and logistics sectors as well as other road users; proposed increases in taxes and fuel duty were met with swift objections from MP’s and Motoring Associations.
In a move that will benefit large haulage firms and man and van (http://www.shiply.com/man-and-van/) companies alike, George Osborne has scrapped the 3 pence fuel duty rise that was due to hit road users…
Troi Mailing Services In Canada
Troi Mailing Services is one of the premium providers of Canadian, U.S. & International Direct Mail and Fulfillment Services. It was established in 1991. Troi Mailing Services has experience and expertise in the areas of postal regulations, document personalization, lettershop processes and distribution. Troi Mailing provides services like Data Processing, Lettershop, Variable Imaging, Email and Fax Marketing. Troi Mailing also has a sister concern called Timeline Printing Inc which…
Car Service in White Plains Uses Online Advertising to Reach Area Customers
In order to better serve customers across the White Plains area, Rye Brook Airport Service has teamed up with Prospect Genius, a local online advertising professional. By utilizing the latest search engine optimization (SEO) strategies, Prospect Genius will be able to assist Rye Brook Airport Service in increasing their online visibility, and, subsequently, their accessibility for local individuals and businesses in need of airport shuttle or town car service.
The Prospect…
Hyundai Tops List of IntelliChoice Certified Pre-Owned Program Winners for 2012
Orlando, FL – IntelliChoice, the market leader in automotive cost-of-ownership and value analysis and part of the Motor Trend Automotive Group, announced winners of its 13th annual ranking of manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs, at the Certified Pre-Owned Forum and National Remarketing Conference in Las Vegas on November 15.
This year, Hyundai broke into the top spot of the Popular vehicle brands category after being third overall since 2008. It…
Exhibition world premiere: Kögel tipper semi-trailer – versatile, robust and wit …
Lyon, 29th. November 2011
Exhibition world premiere of the brand-new Kögel tipper semi-trailer
Unique: Modular concept by means of intelligent joining technology of the tipper body (screwed / bolted)
Versatile and flexible in use and with a high degree of stability
Top-quality corrosion protection of chassis and tipper body by cathodic dip-paint coating with Nano ceramic
Kögel is back on site. With its new 3-axle tipper semi-trailer, Kögel is impressively continuing…
Solutrans 2011: Kögel Cargo platform trailers – flexible deployment, optimum tra …
Lyon, 29th. November 2011
Be it for transporting high volumes, heavy duty, special load-securing or cross-border long-distance transport, Kögel provides the optimum trailer for all deployments with its 2nd generation Cargo platform vehicles. Kögel presents its Cargo platform trailer in a special version for the french market from November 29th to December 3rd at Solutrans 2011, hall 5, booth 189.
Kögel platform trailers are available in various different variants. Be it Cargo,…
SONALIKA’S BAAGBAN TOOK INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR (IITF) BY STORM
Sonalika Group, a leader in the Indian tractor industry, presented one of its hot selling tractors, Baagban DI 30, at India International Trade Fair (IITF). The fair was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from November 14-27, 2011.
Sonalika’s Baagban DI 30 has been highly acclaimed and one of the biggest attractions at the trade fair. Baagban is a powerful yet compact tractor which can be used for various applications. It…
Count Time Logistics Redefines Shipping & Transportation Services
Washington, USA- November 28, 2011- Count Time Logistics specializes in mission critical delivery services and transportation logistics support for small and large corporations and also for consumers, making one time purchase, such as on eBay.
Count Time Logistics Company is learnt to have attained an enviable place in the supply chain management industry for delivering quality solutions. The company is said to have been providing savings, especially for large-scale clients…
Count Time Logistics Fixes Shipping & Transportation Needs with Ever Lowest Cost
New York, US- November 26, 2011: Count Time Logistics specializes in mission critical delivery services and transportation logistics support for small scale and big scale enterprises, as well as individual consumers, with ever lowest service-rates and value-based custom services across all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Count Time Logistics is an experienced third-party logistics company that solves real-world challenges through balanced technology, resources, and industry expertise.…
Kögel keeps their comprehensive product portfolio available for the field trials …
Burtenbach, 25th November 2011
From a single supplier – Kögel provides the approved vehicle combinations for the field trials: Kögel Euro Trailer, Kögel Long Truck and Kögel LongPlex, and thus underscores its leadership in innovation
Semi-trailers extended by 1.3 metres, such as the Kögel Euro Trailer, can be used on the entire road network because of their official acceptance for the field trials "Innovative Commercial Vehicle Concepts" carried out by the German…
Kögel visits the Mercedes-Benz Truck & Trailer Symposium
Burtenbach, 24th. November 2011
Kögel Managing Director informs about efficiency optimisation of commercial vehicles and development trends in the trailer sector
The highlights of development at Kögel are the lightweight and aerodynamic solutions and alternative types of drive
The manager and development manager at Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Thomas Eschey, Managing Director Technology at Kögel and experts from other trailer manufacturers came together in the run-up of the "Trailer 2011" exhibition in…
Warehousing, Warehousing Chennai, Warehousing India
Warehousing is quite often thought of just storing and transporting goods from one place to another. Not really. It is something more than that. It can help build third world economies to a great extent. Now look at one great problem that plagues third world countries. Lack of proper storage for agricultural commodities! Agricultural produces are highly perishable and require special cold storage warehousing and cold storage transportation to take…
Increased Chance Of A White Christmas Could Cause Havoc With Deliveries Says Shi …
Many people covet a white Christmas, the snow provides an authentic holiday feeling for families, which may be very well for spending time indoors on Christmas Day but when it comes to Christmas deliveries the powder can cause a multitude of delays for courier services potentially depriving customers of their eagerly expected gifts.
This year has seen some of the most volatile weather in recent memory; extreme weather struck many parts…
Intermarine adds new tonnage to US-Flag service
New Orleans/Hamburg, November 21, 2011: Intermarine today announced the purchase of another modern ship to upgrade the world’s leading US-flagged Multipurpose and Heavylift fleet. MV “Ocean Freedom” underlines Intermarine’s role in serving the increasing demand for modern and versatile tonnage.
The ship is the new flagship of Intermarine’s US-Flag fleet consisting of five modern and specialized Multipurpose Tweendeckers engaged in world-wide trade and adds significant value to the company’s clients…
DSV Road wins new two-year contract with Gurit
DSV Road Ltd has been awarded a new two-year contract to provide road freight services for all export shipments for Gurit (UK) Ltd to its customers throughout Europe.
The agreement, an extension of an 18 month contract which commenced in 2010, will see DSV Road transport full and part loads from Gurit’s UK production site to the rest of Europe.
The Gurit group is a global leader in the development and manufacture…
MOL with own organisation in Eastern Europe
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world's largest global multimodal transportation companies, will take over all the agency activities on its behalf in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Hungary as part of its strategy to grow closer to customers.
Currently all MOL agency activities in these countries are performed by Multi-Shipping and the transfer of responsibilities will take effect as of 01-02-2012.
Jochen Veldmann, Executive Director Area for MOL Europe,…
Small Couriers Amongst the Hardest Hit by Fuel Duty Increase, Warns Shiply
With fuel prices still within 3pence of the record high set in May this year and duty increases planned for 2012, the cost of transporting goods is set to skyrocket. The public are outraged at the increase in their cost of travelling, but to delivery and courier service companies, the hikes may hit even harder.
London, UK, November 17, 2011 -- Despite scrapping the fuel duty escalator proposed last year, the…
CSN910 Dimensioner Meets Multi-Operational Needs
To meet the multi-operational needs of today’s Transport and Logistics (T&L) industry, METTLER TOLEDO’s has designed the CSN910 dimensioner with multiple features that increase productivity, accuracy and security. Approved according to national and international standards, it guarantees reliable results for use over tilt trays, crossbelts or any other type of sorting system.
The CSN910 dimensioner is an unattended, overhead data capture unit that automatically determines the length, width and height of…
Intelligent Sensor Management in Chemical Industries
It is estimated that approximately 25% of the maintenance budget in process industries is absorbed by field instrumentation. Depending on their service, in-line pH measurements can burden engineers with a very high maintenance demand; not only with the frequent replacement of electrodes but also their cleaning and calibration which can take up to an hour per installation.
With the revolutionary Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) platform, METTLER TOLEDO has launched a…
IVU continues on growth course
The continued solid growth of IVU is confirmed by the figures published today for the third quarter of the financial year 2011. The revenue of EUR 25.4 million in the first nine months is slightly higher than in the same period in the previous year (EUR 25.3 million). The nine-month gross profit showed a 3% improvement to EUR 20.6 million, and the consolidated profit increased to EUR 1 277 000.…
Small Couriers Amongst The Hardest Hit By Fuel Duty Increase, Warns Shiply
With fuel prices still within 3pence of the record high set in May this year and duty increases planned for 2012, the cost of transporting goods is set to skyrocket. The public are outraged at the increase in their cost of travelling, but to delivery and removal companies the hikes may hit even harder.
Despite scrapping the fuel duty escalator proposed last year, the government are still planning a fuel duty…
OKT Corporate Travel Management Announces Launch of Concierge Service
November 14, 2011 (Plainview, NY) – OKT Corporate Travel Management, a full-scale travel service company founded in 1997, announces the launch of their exclusive concierge program, At Your Service…by OKTSM.
OKT Corporate Travel Management (“OKT”) offers clients worldwide travel services, including online booking and trip review, travel management expertise and reporting, financial reviews, and personal attention from dedicated travel consultants. With the addition of At Your Service…by OKTSM, OKT can…
Smart Migration for the future of Public Transportation
ORIT® - new ICOM AEG Adapter “IRIS” - compatible to TELECAR 10, mobile analysis tools for traffic light control telegrams (R09) integrated to the hand-held radio “RITA”, new analysis Software, …
Bad Salzuflen, 10th of November 2011 – ORIT® a brand of Meretec Technologies GmbH, a leading supplier of coordinated products for communication and analysis for public transportation announced today that they will present their various new products and developments at…
New ORTEC system helps North Star Alliance 'optimize the world'
After successfully developing North Star Alliance's client health registration system, ORTEC has now delivered a new application that will assist North Star Alliance in determining optimal clinical locations and number of employees for its network of Roadside Wellness Centres (RWCs). The new solution is developed in cooperation with Paragon Decision Technology, using their mathematical optimization platform AIMMS.
"The delivery of this new system, named POLARIS (Program for Optimizing the Long-term Achievements…
Streamline Postal And Courier Services With Global Postal Codes
November 15, 2011, Toronto, Canada, NAC Geographic Products Inc. announced the release of NAC Sorter - a software module for mail sorting systems to sort all mail automatically from world level to final household mail boxes, thanks to the power of the Universal Address (also called the Global Postal Code).
Though it has been a long time effort of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to standardize mailing addresses for international…
MOL Installs Marine Broadband Internet System on 5 LNG Carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that its subsidiary MOL LNG Transport Co., Ltd. (MOLLNG; President: Reizo Funakoshi) had completed installing a high-speed, monthly fixed-charge (flat rate) Internet service “OceanBB” for vessels using VSAT*1 provided by SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT; President: Shinji Takada), on the MOL LNG-managed Wakaba Maru and four other LNG carriers in October 2011.
Since July 2008, MOL, MOL LNG,…
Euromap GmbH Completes Delivery of IRS Ortho Products from 2011 for CORE_001 of …
Euromap GmbH, the exclusive supplier of Indian Remote Sensing data in Europe and a GMES Contributing Mission Entity, has completed the delivery of ortho products from IRS data acquired during 2011 for CORE_001 of the GMES Data Warehouse to ESRIN.
Neustrelitz, Germany, November 8, 2011: Euromap GmbH, the exclusive supplier of Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) data in Europe, and the European Space Agency (ESA), responsible for the GMES data access…
AAMCO Temecula Reviews Are In About 1 Year Anniversary and Charitable Events
AAMCO in Temecula, California is celebrating the one year anniversary of the new opening of the center on Commerce Center Drive under new ownership. It is offering customers no cost external diagnostic reviews of their cars and trucks. Some of the systems reviewed during the external diagnostics are the transmission, brakes and air conditioner. AAMCO Temecula services most makes and models of automobiles and trucks, both domestic and foreign, and…
Construction Work at Houston Hobby Impacts Airport Parking
Travelers departing from Houston Hobby Airport are advised to take extra precautions when planning their journey. This is due to airport construction work that has recently commenced and is due to last for around a year. The aim of this HOU Airport work is to upgrade one of the main airport roads.
Houston, Texas, US, October 31, 2011 -- The work is due to close the vehicle entry ramp used by…
High-Tech Passenger Straps: PVC-Free and Self-Disinfecting / Safe – Maintenance- …
Kortrijk (Belgium) / Wuppertal (Germany), October 20, 2011.
During the rush hour in conurbations people are crowded close together in overfilled buses and trains. And here it is not just the passengers who are subjected to stress. A great burden is also placed on a rather inconspicuous object: the passenger strap. Innumerable times they have to reliably support innumerable standing passengers who hold onto them.
At the Busworld 2011 HAPPICH, the…
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering expands global network into Australia
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce the expansion of its worldwide network with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia.
The global aircraft charter specialist has successfully completed the acquisition of Alltrans International - a highly-respected logistics company with over 12 years experience in the Australian freight market.
The new venture will trade as Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and will allow the company's global client base and office network greater…
Paperless Trail Announces 2011 Q4 Release for Philippine GPS Maps
October 2011, Makati, Philippines – Paperless Trail Inc (PTI), recently announced the 2011 Q4 release of updates for the company’s detailed Philippine GPS Maps.
PTI has developed complete GPS maps of the Philippines to support its various mapping products and services, including support for Garmin navigation devices. The maps feature detailed coverage from regional down to street level, and include all major roads, toll ways, national highways, and ferry routes.
With…
Total Quality Logistics Raises Close to $200K for the United Way
Cincinnati--Total Quality Logistics (TQL) employees recently reached into their pockets during the company's annual internal United Way campaign and raised $198,089 for the United Way. Company employee participation reached 73% this year. TQL inspired employee giving during this tough economy by matching 50 cents for every dollar of individual donations, in addition to sponsoring prizes and luncheons for competitions between departments.
"We are happy to mobilize our team on behalf of…
Dangerous Waters
Gulf of Aden, Off The Coast of Somalia (Oct 24, 2011) — Lookouts scan the horizon, searching for any boat or vessel that looks out of place, careful eyes watch the radar screen. The entire crew is on edge; radio chatter between ships is nearly constant. Fishing vessels, normally a routine part of ocean travel, get extra scrutiny and wide passage. Any small boat approaching the ship sets off…
Crown Relocations Appoints Pluscrates in Exclusive Three-year Deal
Pluscrates has signed an exclusive three-year deal with Crown Relocations to supply crates throughout the UK and Ireland. The move comes following Crown’s continued growth in the commercial relocation sector.
Pluscrates’ Managing Director, John Mitchell said, “Crown Worldwide Group is well known to us and we have coveted the opportunity to support Crown Relocations since we began trading in 2008. We’ve had to be patient but now we have been presented…
Defence minister Lindiwe Sisulu opens Maritime & Coastal Security Africa on Wedn …
Piracy and other maritime threats around Africa are now costing most international users of sea routes millions in increased fuel prices, insurance, security and ransom payments as well as costing Africa its integrity, security and position as a leading player in sea trade. This is according to Tracey-Lee Zurcher, director of the Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference and expo, which is officially opened by South African Defence minister…
Anglo Pacific Kept Busy at TNT Travel Show in London
This weekend saw the staging of the fourth TNT Sun & Snow Travel Show with well over 4,000 intrepid travellers pouring through the doors of London’s QEII Conference Centre at the heart of Westminster. As is tradition Anglo Pacific International Plc, the UK's largest independent international removals company, took an exhibition stand and found the Show to be both worthwhile and enjoyable.
Bianca Robinson, Baggage Manager for Anglo Pacific, comments,…
Richard Bibee Joins Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriot as General Manager
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS (September 30, 2011) – Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Bibee as General Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing the on-site Marriott hotel and staff.
“We are pleased to have Richard as member of our executive staff and a part of the Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott team,” said Douglas Jaffe, III, chief executive officer. “With his extensive experience at…
Focus on increased piracy threat at Maritime & Coastal Security Africa in Cape T …
Piracy and other maritime threats around Africa are now costing most international users of sea routes millions in increased fuel prices, insurance, security and ransom payments as well as costing Africa its integrity, security and position as a leading player in sea trade. This is according to Tracey-Lee Zurcher, director of the Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference and expo, which is officially opened by South African Defence minister…
airberlin's weekend special, a passenger's dream come true
High availability of bargain-priced flights for Europe-wide weekend trips
Service and quality are airberlin's top-most priority. The award-winning airline company takes the wishes of its passengers very seriously, and therefore, only on 21st October 2011, will be offering a one-time special featuring a particularly high availability of weekend flights to numerous city destinations within Germany and Europe, at a fixed price of EUR 98.
"Our special offers are very popular with…
