Christine Oldenbrook Appointed Publisher of The Journal of Commerce

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Global Trade, a leading provider of news, data and insight focused on transportation and logistics intelligence worldwide, appoints Christine Oldenbrook as the new publisher of The Journal of Commerce.  The most respected global trade and logistics intelligence journal since 1827, Oldenbrook brings an extensive 35-year publishing background to the position, and is committed to maximizing the value of The Journal of Commerce' print and digital platforms.    

"Christine gets the strategic opportunities before The Journal of Commerce business more than anyone," says UBM Global Trade CEO, John Day. "With an eye on investing, expanding and enhancing across the business, Christine will be supported by the JOC's superb content and analytic teams in our effort to bring readers ever more valuable service."    

Prior to joining UBM Global Trade in October 2009 as vice president of audience development, Christine held senior marketing, e-media and audience development positions at Bobit Business Media, Highline Media, the National Underwriter Company, the Los Angeles Business Journal and Primedia.

Oldenbrook, a nationally recognized authority in electronic publishing and audience development, is a frequent speaker at publishing industry conferences and webinars.  In 2009, Christine was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in publishing by Publishing Executive magazine and has received numerous other industry awards for innovation and her contributions to the publishing industry.  

About The Journal of Commerce:   Since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has been the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics executives to help them plan global supply chains and better manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the United States and internationally.

To view daily news visit www.joc.com.  For all media enquires, including article reprints, please contact Editorial Director Paul Page.

To become a member of The Journal of Commerce click here.  JOC members have access to our weekly print and digital magazine and Web site, as well as a 10% discount on all JOC events and trade shows, UBM Global Trade Directories and select PIERS products. Authoritative editorial content in the form of daily news, weekly analysis and regular features ensure our members have the information and data necessary to understand the issues facing trucking, rail and maritime transportation. Members enjoy access to "By the Numbers," an exclusive weekly compilation of key industry statistics that provides detailed views of current market trends across all modes. Regular market intelligence reports -- utilizing PIERS trade data -- include Top 100 Imports and Exporters, quarterly Top 40 Container lines, Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic Maritime Forecasts and Top Container Ports and Terminals. Market-sector supplements, including Breakbulk, Cool Cargoes, 3PL, JOC Guide to Trucking and others, ensure all modes are comprehensively covered. 

About UBM Global Trade - UBM Global Trade is the leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, Breakbulk, RailResource, PIERS and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in Newark, NJ, with offices throughout the United States. For more information, explore www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-223-0243 (+1-973-848-7250 outside the U.S. or Canada).  

SOURCE UBM Global Trade