Product Launch TimelineCBM's Timeline of Significant Events
2009 In January 2009, Commonwealth Business Media reorganizes as two separate market-focused businesses: UBM Global Trade and UBM Aviation
2008 In December 2008, Commonwealth Business Media split into two new groups, becoming UBM Global Trade and UBM Aviation.
In October 2008, www.Breakbulk.com and the weekly "Breakbulk Connection" e-newsletter launch.
In October 2008 www.JOCsailings.com launches, replacing the Global Transportation Analyzer.
In February 2008, CBM acquires AeroStrategy's MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) data business for five major aviation market segments: business and general aviation, military, air transport and civil helicopter operators.
In July 2008, PIERS expands its Trade Data Coverage to include Latin American air cargo flown into and out of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
2007 In January 2007, CBM acquired UK-based Aviation Industry Group Ltd. (AIG).
In June 2007, CBM launches the first Real Estate Logistics Forum.
In April 2007, CBM celebrated the 100th anniversary of Traffic World.
2006 In January and February 2006, PIERS launched Trade Profiles and landed several major government contracts associated with port security initiatives. PIERS established sales channels in China with China Online and E-Port.
In May 2006, CBM launched the first European Breakbulk Conference.
In July 2006, CBM was acquired by United Business Media Limited, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
In October 2006, CBM launched the first Asia Maritime Conference and the first Automotive Maritime Logistics Conference.
In December 2006, CBM acquired Official Airline Guide Holdings Ltd.
2005 In February 2005, CBM introduced its first live teleconference, about third-party confidential contracts, a very important industry topic. Three more teleconferences were conducted in FY 2005.
In March 2005, CBM acquired BACK Aviation Solutions and established a strong footprint in the commercial aviation market.
In April 2005, CBM's Conferences group launched its first China Trade & Logistics event.
2004In January 2004, PIERS launched Homeland Security marketing efforts for its data.
In March 2004, CBM acquired the assets of Seaport Publications Group (formerly Compass Publishing) and firmly established itself in the custom publishing business for North American seaports.
In June 2004, PIERS launched Trade Intelligence to replace legacy CD products.
2003 In February 2003, PIERS brought new database systems on line.
In March 2003, PIERS doubled its monthly record production from 400,000 to almost 800,000, resulting in record sales in its Commercial market segment.
2002 In May 2002, PIERS secured a major contract with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
In July 2002, CBM acquired the assets of technology company Trade Inc. to enhance PIERS. The company also launched sales efforts in Asia.
In October 2002, CBM celebrated the 175th anniversary of The Journal of Commerce, introducing a new design and re-launching JoConline.com.
2001 In November 2001, CBM acquired The Journal of Commerce Group from The Economist Group. Assets included magazines and PIERS.
2000 In October 2000, Commonwealth Business Media was founded when management led a buyout of Primedia Information's Directory Group.
Product launch timeline 1827-The Journal of Commerce
1853-ABC Alphabetical Railway Guide (now OAG Rail Guide)
1862-U.S. Custom House Guide
1869-The Official Railway Guide
1885-Official Railway Equipment Register
1895-Pocket List of Railroad Officials
1898-Musical America
1907-Traffic World
1922-The Forwarders List of Attorneys
1923-Shipping Digest
1926-Pacific Shipper
1942-Air Cargo World
1949-The Transportation Telephone Tickler
1974-Florida Shipper
1982-Canadian Sailings and Official Export Guide
1990-Gulf Shipper
2009 In January 2009, Commonwealth Business Media reorganizes as two separate market-focused businesses: UBM Global Trade and UBM Aviation
2008 In December 2008, Commonwealth Business Media split into two new groups, becoming UBM Global Trade and UBM Aviation.
In October 2008, www.Breakbulk.com and the weekly "Breakbulk Connection" e-newsletter launch.
In October 2008 www.JOCsailings.com launches, replacing the Global Transportation Analyzer.
In February 2008, CBM acquires AeroStrategy's MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) data business for five major aviation market segments: business and general aviation, military, air transport and civil helicopter operators.
In July 2008, PIERS expands its Trade Data Coverage to include Latin American air cargo flown into and out of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
2007 In January 2007, CBM acquired UK-based Aviation Industry Group Ltd. (AIG).
In June 2007, CBM launches the first Real Estate Logistics Forum.
In April 2007, CBM celebrated the 100th anniversary of Traffic World.
2006 In January and February 2006, PIERS launched Trade Profiles and landed several major government contracts associated with port security initiatives. PIERS established sales channels in China with China Online and E-Port.
In May 2006, CBM launched the first European Breakbulk Conference.
In July 2006, CBM was acquired by United Business Media Limited, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
In October 2006, CBM launched the first Asia Maritime Conference and the first Automotive Maritime Logistics Conference.
In December 2006, CBM acquired Official Airline Guide Holdings Ltd.
2005 In February 2005, CBM introduced its first live teleconference, about third-party confidential contracts, a very important industry topic. Three more teleconferences were conducted in FY 2005.
In March 2005, CBM acquired BACK Aviation Solutions and established a strong footprint in the commercial aviation market.
In April 2005, CBM's Conferences group launched its first China Trade & Logistics event.
2004In January 2004, PIERS launched Homeland Security marketing efforts for its data.
In March 2004, CBM acquired the assets of Seaport Publications Group (formerly Compass Publishing) and firmly established itself in the custom publishing business for North American seaports.
In June 2004, PIERS launched Trade Intelligence to replace legacy CD products.
2003 In February 2003, PIERS brought new database systems on line.
In March 2003, PIERS doubled its monthly record production from 400,000 to almost 800,000, resulting in record sales in its Commercial market segment.
2002 In May 2002, PIERS secured a major contract with the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
In July 2002, CBM acquired the assets of technology company Trade Inc. to enhance PIERS. The company also launched sales efforts in Asia.
In October 2002, CBM celebrated the 175th anniversary of The Journal of Commerce, introducing a new design and re-launching JoConline.com.
2001 In November 2001, CBM acquired The Journal of Commerce Group from The Economist Group. Assets included magazines and PIERS.
2000 In October 2000, Commonwealth Business Media was founded when management led a buyout of Primedia Information's Directory Group.
Product launch timeline 1827-The Journal of Commerce
1853-ABC Alphabetical Railway Guide (now OAG Rail Guide)
1862-U.S. Custom House Guide
1869-The Official Railway Guide
1885-Official Railway Equipment Register
1895-Pocket List of Railroad Officials
1898-Musical America
1907-Traffic World
1922-The Forwarders List of Attorneys
1923-Shipping Digest
1926-Pacific Shipper
1942-Air Cargo World
1949-The Transportation Telephone Tickler
1974-Florida Shipper
1982-Canadian Sailings and Official Export Guide
1990-Gulf Shipper
