DIAMOND CLUB OF THE WEST COAST, INC.ENDORSES TRANSGUARDIAN.COM AS FIRST ASSOCIATE MEMBER

In a historic move, The Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc. (DCWC) has endorsed TransGuardian.com, a leading supplier of online logistics and security solutions, as its first-ever Associate Member.
TransGuardian.com ships and provides insurance for millions of dollars of gems and jewelry per day for DCWC Members and firms using its proprietary, multi-carrier (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS) software.
The DCWC is a one of the 26 elite clubs that form the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, a 61-year-old organization of the most highly respected manufacturers, dealers, and importers of diamonds, precious stones and jewelry.
DCWC Membership is restricted to businesses of the highest ethics. Good business practice and morality are paramount requisites of Membership, protected vigorously by the DCWC Constitution, which provides for arbitration and disciplinary procedures against any Member who transgresses the code. Membership is possible only after careful vetting by the DCWC Board and endorsement of at least four Board Members.
The purpose of the DCWC is to promote understanding and closer cooperation between businesses in the diamond and precious stones trade in the Western United States and worldwide.
“We’re very pleased to be the first service and technology provider in the industry to be honored with membership to the Diamond Club of the West Coast,” said Jim Moseley, President of TransGuardian.com. “It is a prestigious association that carries a stamp of integrity that we have worked hard to merit.”
TransGuardian.com is also a member in good standing of Polygon.net and the American Gem Trade Association.

Book with Expedia through TransGuardian

Expedia.com is TransGuardian's newest affiliate.

Now, with the convenience of one-stop shopping, you can use the largest online travel service provider right from www.transguardian.com.

Expedia delivers consumers everything they need for researching, planning, and purchasing a whole trip. The company provides direct access to one of the broadest selections of travel products and services through its North American Web site, localized versions throughout Europe, and extensive partnerships in Asia.

Serving many different consumer segments — from families booking a summer vacation to individuals arranging a quick weekend getaway, Expedia provides travelers with the ability to research, plan, and book their comprehensive travel needs. Expedia-branded Web sites feature airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rental, cruises, and many other in-destination services from a broad selection of partners.

See the link to Expedia under on our Home or Affiliates page at www.transguardian.com.

NEXT DAY AIR A THING OF THE PAST?

Rising fuel prices will continue to challenge parcel carriers, according to Morgan Stanley Chief Financial Analyst, William J. Greene. “We expect large-scale declines in air volumes and limited ability to raise core pricing as fuel surcharges spike.”

While UPS’s assumption of DHL domestic traffic will help it somewhat, Morgan Stanley is modeling no earnings growth for FedEx or UPS in fiscal 2009.

The next day air market is quickly becoming uncompetitive. If it fuel prices are causing the carriers financial distress, the implications are serious for wholesalers and retailers who rely on them for distribution.

And since higher fuel surcharges mean higher costs of delivery, consumers will start choosing for less expensive delivery options, such as ground or the US Postal Service. I know I do. Once upon a time, I always chose overnight air when ordering books or office supplies online. Now, considering the hefty fees, I figure I can plan ahead a little better and wait three days. Nine times out of ten, as a consumer or business owner, I now choose ground.

That’s why TransGuardian’s multi-carrier software, TransLink, offers four carriers and all services: USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL – with significant discounts for UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

The United States Postal Service’s Express Mail (overnight), Priority Mail (2-Day), and First-Class Mail is increasingly attractive, because this Federal Agency pays no fuel surcharges and reaches every address in the United States every day.

TransLink also gives you access to UPS, FedEx and DHL 2-day and ground services, which are less expensive alternatives to 2-Day air.

And TransGuardian Freight offers an online freight rater with such carriers as Yellow Transportation, Roadway, UPS Freight, and FedEx Freight, creating significant savings opportunities for shipments over 150 lbs. We offer savings with air, ocean, rail, truck and small parcel.

And we arrange insurance on small parcels worldwide up to $150,000 per waybill and heavy freight worldwide up to $2.5 million per waybill.

For more information, please see www.transguardian.com.

TRANSGUARDIAN SAVES JEWELRY TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS COSTS

In today’s tough economy, with rising gold and diamond prices and tepid consumer confidence, jewelers need the marketing boost of trade shows but also need to cut costs.

TransGuardian, Inc., the leading online logistics and insurance provider to the trade, is making exhibitions more affordable with online insurance coverage to, from, and at key shows like JCK Las Vegas (May 30 – June 3, 2008).

Exhibitors typically pay armored carriers $0.32 per $1,000 for transit coverage to and from and $0.80 per $1,000 for coverage at the show.

TransGuardian offers $0.27 per $1,000 to and from the show and $0.70 per $1,000 at the show – a savings of 15% - up to $5 million, a deductible of only $5,000 (vs. the standard $10,000), war risk, and with only one person (vs. the standard two) required in attendance at the show booth.

TransGuardian members can secure coverage real-time, online, with a full quotation before every purchase, at http://www.transguardian.com/. TransGuardian is exhibiting at JCK Las Vegas (Booth L69) and with Polygon.net (Booth 2146).