Welcome to the Unishippers Press Room. Here you'll find information about Unishippers, the latest press releases and recent awards received.

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Media Mentions

The Street - 5 Best Businesses to Get In for 2012
What are the hottest industry segments going into 2012? The overall economy may have a stubborn gray(ish) cloud above it, but there are a more than a few industries with significant expectations for growth in the new year. Many unemployed workers are turning to entrepreneurism, specifically owning a franchise, as a way to become self-sufficient. Shipping/logistics was listed as one of the five industries poised for growth in 2012. (December 29, 2011)

How to Escape a Holiday Mail Mess
Small businesses have enough to think about during the busy holiday season; worrying if a carrier is going to be able to accommodate shipping needs shouldn't be one of them. Steve Leavitt, COO of Unishippers, provides some best practices when shipping large quantities during the busy holiday season. (December 7, 2011)

SmartMoney Magazine - Small Business Spending Cuts That Won't Hurt
Since the last startling economic dip, many small businesses have had time to figure out some great ways to slim down without painful diets. Among the selection of companies SmartMoney magazine contacted was Diamond Water Conditioning that saves on shipping costs by using Unishippers. (October 12, 2011)

Working to Be Ship Shape: Franchisee Wellness Program Highlighted in Franchise Times
Wanda and Bill Sieber, owners of the Green Bay, Seattle North and Mobile Unishippers franchises were featured in the September 2011 issue of Franchise Times about the wellness program they initiated for their franchise group. The article discusses all the elements of their extensive and inspiring 13-week program as well as other amenities that make their Unishippers franchise group a great place to work. (September 1, 2011)

Press Releases

Unishippers Ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
For the fifth consecutive year, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was ranked in the annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500. Unishippers 2012 rank came in at number 211 on the overall list as well as at number 33 on their list of low-cost franchises. (December 28, 2011)

Hassle-Free Holiday Shipping Tips from Unishippers
With the end of the year and the holidays upon us, the last thing anyone wants to deal with are the potential shipping inconveniences that accompany a heavy shipping season. Read the information and tips from Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC to help your business eliminate these issues. (November 11, 2011)

Unishippers Listed as One of Top 200 Franchises
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recently ranked in the 2011 Franchise Times' Top 200 Franchise Systems. The list compiled the top 200 systems worldwide based on their sales. (October 31, 2011)

Customer Service Can Make or Break Your Company
In today's competitive business world it isn't enough to simply provide the lowest prices to customers. Superior customer service can make or break your company. Unishippers of Houston provides tips to help small and mid-sized businesses provide the best customer service. (August 16, 2011)

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Offers Expert Logistics Advice for Shipping Overseas
In the global marketplace, international shipping provides an ever increasing growth opportunity. Many small businesses are intimidated by the complexity of exporting and importing regulations, paperwork and associated cost. A little advice and foresight on the front end can help prevent unnecessary mistakes, fees and stress. With this in mind, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, offers expert international shipping advice for small to mid-size businesses. (July 21, 2011)

Unishippers Offers Expert Logistics Advice in Time of High Gas Prices
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices. Unishippers is the expert on how small businesses can ship smartly and save, especially during times of high gas prices. (March 23, 2011)

Unishippers Wins 2011 Franchise Award
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review's 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas on February 13-16, 2011. The award is based on satisfaction ratings by franchise operators. (March 3, 2011)

Unishippers Announces New Leadership
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC recently announced a changing of the guard with two key leadership position shifts within their C-level executive team. Kevin Lathrop, Unishippers current Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has been named President of Unishippers. In conjunction with this change, Dan Lockwood, Unishippers' former President, will now be serving as Chief Executive Officer. (February 1, 2011)

Unishippers Receives AllBusiness AllStar Award
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recently ranked No. 93 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011. (January 25, 2011)

Unishippers Delivers a Truckload of Joy to Kids Wish Network
Unishippers Global Logistics came to the rescue of Kids Wish Network and delivered a shipment when they needed them the most. (November 11, 2010)

Unishippers Named Partner of Choice by Soles4Souls® Shoe Charity
Unishippers announced today that Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, named them as their select shipping partner. Unishippers will now offer aggressive discounts to individuals donating on behalf of the shoe charity. (October 21, 2010)

Unishippers of Long Beach Ranks on Inc. 5000 List
The Unishippers of Long Beach franchise has been named to the 2010 Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the second consecutive year that a Unishippers franchise owner has made this list. (August 27, 2010)

Unishippers Appoints New Franchise Development Manager
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC has hired Richard Luna as its new Franchise Development Manager to lead in the development and growth of Unishippers franchise opportunity. (August 10, 2010)

Unishippers Wins 2010 Franchise Award
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review’s 2010 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX on February 5-8, 2010. (February 16, 2010)

Unishippers Ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
For the third consecutive year, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was ranked in the annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for 2010. Unishippers, the nation's largest reseller of complete shipping services, was the highest ranking 'Shipping Services' franchise, coming in at number 350 on the overall list as well as at number 85 on their list of low-cost franchises.
(January 5, 2010)

Unishippers Makes the 2009 Franchise Times Top 200 List
For the third year in a row, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC has been included in Franchise Times magazine's Top 200 Franchise Systems list of the nation's largest franchise systems by total sales. (November 17, 2009)

Unishippers of Laredo Makes the 2009 Inc. 5000 List
For the third consecutive year, Unishippers of Laredo has been named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. (September 18, 2009)

Unishippers Franchises Offer Customers Enhanced Service Portfolio with New UPS^® Relationship
The new relationship with UPS allows Unishippers franchise owners to provide their customers — small and mid-size businesses — with improved express and ground service options. (December 3, 2008)

Unishippers Makes the 2008 Inc. 5000 List
For the second year in a row, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC has been included in Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. (August 27, 2008)

Unishippers Launches New Website to Benefit Customers
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, has the launch of a new website with better organization and more robust features to help customers with their shipping needs. (February 19, 2008)

Unishippers Announces Recapitalization with BB&T Capital Partners
Unishippers Global Logistics, in partnership with BB&T Capital Partners, has announced the recapitalization of Unishippers in order to provide liquidity to shareholders. (November 6, 2007)

Unishippers Makes the 2007 Inc. 5,000 List
Unishippers Association, Inc., the nation’s largest reseller of complete shipping services, has been included in Inc. Magazine’s first-ever Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. (August 29, 2007)

Unishippers Expands Its Franchise Opportunities
Unishippers Association, Inc. announces the immediate availability of more than 80 new franchise opportunities in markets across the United States. (August 14, 2007)

Unishippers Commemorates 20 Years of Service
Unishippers Association, Inc. celebrates the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1987.
(March 1, 2007)

Unishippers Appoints Dan Lockwood to Fill New Position of President
Unishippers' Board of Directors announces that Dan Lockwood will fill new position as President. (July 12, 2006)

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