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Ahern and Associates Receives Accolades from Transportation Industrys Heavy Hitters

May 22, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Phoenix, AZ, May 16, 2012— Having just celebrated a quarter-century of servicing the transportation industry, Ahern and Associates, Ltd., the nation’s premier trucking, logistics and warehousing consultants are not only leading the marketplace in transportation acquisitions, they’re also leaving a wake of overly satisfied clients.  Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates and his staff …

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Stolen Scania truck recovered in minutes – thanks to Quartix vehicle tracking

May 17, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Police have recovered a stolen 7-tonne Scania truck in less than an hour – helped by Quartix vehicle tracking technology. The valuable HIAB-equipped lorry, operated by Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering of Sittingbourne, was spotted on the A2 near Cobham. Aided by the tracking system, pursuing police were quickly able to intercept it and arrest the driver. …

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Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Consultants, Ahern and Associates, Announces Five New Letters of Intent to Close

May 16, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Five new transportation acquisition clients have declared an intent to close the sale of specific assets within 30-90 days. Phoenix, AZ, May 10, 2012— Continuing their unparalleled momentum in 2012, the transportation acquisition consulting firm of Ahern and Associates, Ltd., have announced an additional five “letters of intents to close” on the sale of specific …

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Calor Gas chooses Quartix telematics for its national delivery and service fleets

May 10, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking service providers, has equipped Calor Gas’s national delivery and service fleets with real-time telematics. A total of 520 of the £400-million company’s vehicles, including Scanias, Renaults, Dafs and large tri-axle tanker trailers – operating from centres across the country – have been installed with the award-winning Quartix …

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Quartix vehicle tracking foils violent van hijacking

April 6, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Thieves’ violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company’s van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking. Driver Roger Hirsch was in slow-moving traffic in Hoe Street, Walthamstow when he a felt a sudden bump from behind.  Leaping from his cab, he was shoved roughly to the ground by one thief while a second slipped behind …

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Moxa to present complete EN 50121-4 compliant solutions for railway trackside networking and condition monitoring at Infrarail 2012

April 5, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

At Infrarail 2012 in Birmingham, Moxa will be presenting their complete solutions for rolling stock and trackside applications with focus on IP-based video surveillance and data acquisition solutions for efficient remote maintenance of the railway infrastructure, and the remote collection of real-time information for early failure warning. Monitoring railway assets is important to ensure operational …

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Vehicle tracking supplier Quartix wins Barclays Corporate Award

March 29, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Quartix, one of today’s leading suppliers of vehicle tracking systems, has won the Barclays Corporate prize in this year’s Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards. The UK company met all Barclays’ criteria, including showing market strength in the economic climate, adaptability, good turnover growth, strong market share – and the ability to diversify into new markets. …

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Quartix issues warning on lease-finance contracts

March 26, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Quartix reports increasing concern over the resurgence of lease-finance contracts for vehicle tracking systems and urges prospective buyers to check their supplier’s financial health. Managing director, Andy Walters, said: “Under this model, customers are asked to commit to payments of £1000 or more per unit – over an extended period – to a bank or …

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Top honour for vehicle tracking specialist Quartix

March 21, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking specialists, has received a major transport-industry honour. Readers of Fleet News, the industry’s flagship publication, have voted the company a top telematics provider for the fourth year running. “This is a huge vote of confidence in Quartix, its products and services,” said Andy Kirk, sales and marketing …

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Apollo Transportation Cares For Its Clients by Investing in Infrastructure and Employee Education

March 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Boca Raton, FL (your-story) March 15, 2012 – Apollo’s World Class transportation team announces major technological and training advancements after attending the industry LCT Show in Las Vegas, NV this February 12 -14. Four members of the Apollo executive team attended intense training and meetings at the MGM Grand with thousands of other industry professionals …

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Self Storage Centers of America is now using U-Haul

March 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv   (Tampa, FL) – Self Storage Centers of America in Tampa are pleased to announce the addition of U-Haul trucks to their many services. A beneficial change, that is sure to please the clients of this company. Especially since U-Haul has a …

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Telematics (vehicle tracking) specialist Quartix reports record results for 2011

February 28, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Tracking installations jump 125%: 1300 new fleet customers choose company’s flexible rental option Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking specialists, reports record sales and new installations for 2011, with exceptionally strong growth forecast for 2012. Andy Walters, the company’s managing director, said: “Telematics is entering its most exciting phase yet, as the technology …

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Rhine-Rhône high-speed line opens

February 24, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

The new high speed lines on the TGV Rhine-Rhône network are now open creating faster journey times within France and onwards to Switzerland and Germany. TGV high speed trains will transport around 12 million passengers on the French, Swiss and German rail networks taking rail travellers to important cities and regions, without having to go …

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Logivations at LogiMAT 2012

February 23, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

W2MO® – Logistics Optimization in the Web revolutionizes logistics – The “Best Product” LogiMAT 2011 with many new functions Munich, February 23rd, 2012 – Logivations, the consulting and software company in Munich – expert in innovative solutions to holistic logistics optimization – presents at LogiMAT 2012 in Stuttgart (13 – 15 March 2012, Hall 7, …

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Eurostar’s Avignon service opens and Gare du Nord gets a face lift

February 23, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Holiday makers to the south of France should take note they can now book Eurostar’s weekly summer service to Avignon.   The Provence town bordered by the left bank of the Rhone river is famed for its UNESCO World Heritage town centre with its ancient ramparts and bridges.   Eurostar passengers are advised to book …

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Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) Executive Named a ‘Pro to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine

February 23, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Chris Jones’ Thought Leadership and Technology Vision Acknowledged as Advancing Cloud-Based Supply Chain Technology WATERLOO, Ontario, Feb. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Chris Jones, Descartes’ Executive Vice President Marketing & Services, has been named a 2012 Provider ‘Pro to …

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BlueGrace® Logistics Sponsors Ben Henderson in UFC® February 25 Matchup

February 17, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

TAMPA, Fla. (February 15, 2012) – Tampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) bouts continues with ongoing support of Ben “Smooth” Henderson as the fighter takes on Frankie Edgar for the lightweight title. The packed-card event will take place Saturday, February 25 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, …

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Swiss Railway Line Makes Safety a Top Priority

February 14, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

  Safety is especially important for GoldenPass Services passenger trains as they travel through the mountainous terrain of Switzerland. METTLER TOLEDO is helping GoldenPass meet safety regulations by using the most advanced weighing technology to keep its railroad cars properly balanced. GoldenPass trains provide hours of enjoyable travel through scenic Switzerland. This mountainous country is …

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Trucking and Logistics Consulting Firm, Ahern and Associates Rolls Out New “Sales Boot Camp” Service to Owners Interested in Selling Their Trucking Company

February 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Phoenix, AZ, January 31, 2012 — Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates, Ltd. has recently introduced a new, one-day sales boot camp aimed at properly preparing owners of transportation companies for the sale of their business.  This new program comes on the heels of Ahern’s recently introduced equipment purchasing and liquidating service for growing …

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Self Storage Centers of America Offers Brand New Service

February 7, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

February 6, 2012 Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347)92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Self Storage Centers of America Offers Brand New Service (Tampa, FL) – Self Storage Centers of America in Tampa now offers a brand new service for their customers who are moving. That service is a free moving truck to aid …

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Cover 4 Fleet Insurance Examines The Annual Investment Allowance Reduction From £100,000 To £25,000

January 24, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Victoria, London ( your-story ) January 19, 2012 – On 1st April 2012 the British Government makes a range of budget decisions which will affect fleets.  Cover 4 Fleet Insurance( http://www.cover4fleetinsurance.co.uk/ ) examines one of these important cuts – the annual investment allowance reduction from £100,000 to £25,000. Any business who invests more than £25,000 …

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Lone Eagle Features Helicopter Fleet and Services in New Website

January 17, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Kununurra, Australia (January 17, 2012) – Lone Eagle Aviation Services, one of the largest helicopter operators in North Australia, launches its website, www.loneeagle.com.au, to showcase their fleet of aircrafts and for easy accessibility of their clients.  Featuring a gallery of their helicopters and services offered, their online site provides clients a view of what they …

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Softlink’s New Customs Clearing Solution Live IMPEX Meets Changing Market Demands

January 16, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Shipping

Mumbai, January 15th, 2011 — Softlink’s new solution for Customs Clearing — Live IMPEX is fast capturing the market attention, gaining wide acceptance. The advanced, web based solution has been expressly designed for managing today’s demanding business needs. Live IMPEX was developed to equip companies carrying out Customs clearing activity to keep pace with the …

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Mahindra Navistar Recognizes the Heroes of the Indian Transport Industry

December 23, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

 Mahindra Navistar Recognizes the Heroes of the Indian Transport Industry ¨       Presents the first ever ‘Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards 2011’ ¨       Pioneering initiative to recognize and reward outstanding contribution made to the transport sector by various stakeholders in the transport ecosystem ¨       Fleet Driver Abdul Ghani wins a brand new Mahindra Navistar MN25 Truck …

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BlueGrace® Logistics Receives Certification as a Minority Business Enterprise

December 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

TAMPA, Fla. – BlueGrace Logistics, the nation’s most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, announced today its certification by the Central & North Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (CNFMSDC). As a minority business enterprise (MBE), BlueGrace serves small and large businesses throughout the U.S. by offering best-in-class technology and logistics services such as less than …

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Quartix telematics helps West Oxfordshire District Council win top Energy Savings Trust award

December 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

West Oxfordshire District Council, which is using Quartix telematics technology to plan more efficient routes for its service vehicle fleet, has won a top Energy Savings Trust award. The council, winner of the best small public sector fleet prize, has reduced its C02 emissions by 17 per cent – amounting to up to 368 tonnes …

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Quartix telematics is clear choice for Lancashire windows company

December 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group has equipped its 18-vehicle fleet with Quartix telematics: now any member of staff can locate any vehicle round the clock. Quartix has provided Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group with vehicle tracking for its fleet of 18 vehicles. John McVey, sales director of AWCG, said: “I wanted anyone in the company …

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Loading Systems Takes Care of Everything With New Tailored Service Contracts

December 3, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

Easilift Loading Systems has launched a comprehensive programme of tailor-made service concepts aimed at providing years of exceptional aftercare performance and reliability for customers’ loading bay equipment. Under its mission statement, “We take care,” Easilift recognises that good service is the main principle of the service concept, and the company has developed a service contract …

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Small Couriers Amongst The Hardest Hit By Fuel Duty Increase, Warns Shiply

December 1, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Trucking & Road Transportation

November 16th 2011 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 …

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CEAT Ltd, the RPG Enterprises tyre flagship, on Thursday reported net sales for the second quarter of FY12 of ` 1105 crore , as against ` 899 crore in the second quarter of FY 11, registering a healthy growth of 32%.

November 10, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Transportation

  CEAT net sales up 32% in Q2, FY12 ·       Turnaround in second quarter ·       Exports up 90%  Mumbai, November 10, 2011: CEAT Ltd, the RPG Enterprises tyre flagship, on Thursday reported net sales for the second quarter of FY12 of ` 1105 crore , as against  ` 899 crore in the second quarter of …

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