DSV Solutions management change 2012-5-17As of 7 May 2012, Brian Ejsing has been appointed as the new Managing Director of DSV Solutions.
UK P&I Club ends year with US$11 million surplus 2012-5-17The UK P&I Club, one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals, has ended its financial year on February 20 with a surplus of US$11 million.
Game against discrimination wins the European Innovation Award from DB Schenker Logistics 2012-5-17Two employees in Sweden have received the first European Innovation Award from DB Schenker Logistics for a game they developed aimed at combating everyday discrimination.
ABS forms independent offshore technical committee 2012-5-17ABS, a provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, continues to cultivate industry expertise for the development and modification of Rules and Guides with the formation of The Offshore Technical Committee of ABS.
Road Haulage Operators Can Benefit From Smartphone Fleet Management System 2012-5-17Essex based Truckcom produces a single fleet management IT product based upon the use of smartphones which enables road haulage operators to study and control every facet of their business with the advantage that, with everything in one package, individual hauliers can use as little or as much of the system according to their requirements.
CarrierNetMobile App breaks down the telematics barrier 2012-5-15Deltion has launched an innovative 'App' for Android-based smart phones to deliver accessible telematics to users of the company's cloud-based CarrierNet transport management solution.
Johnson Controls pioneers carbon body exterior parts in series production 2012-5-15Johnson Controls, a global supplier of automotive interiors and electronics, is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors.
Etihad Rail, DP World to build intermodal rail terminal 2012-5-15Etihad Rail, the master developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World for the development of an intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port.
Asian Logistics Group Opens Indian ISO Tank Cleaning and Repair Depot 2012-5-15Asian based Kerry Logistics is once again to be seen expanding operations in its traditional trading grounds in China but the latest investments for the freight forwarding and supply chain specialist are different both geographically and in structure with the development of an 11,300 square metre site offering ISO tank cleaning and repair servicing in India and a foundry to supply engineering parts for tank customers in China through its member company Kerry-ITS.
Road Haulage Plans Inadequate for Shipping Container Terminal Say Residents 2012-5-15The rapid expansion of two of the country's major container terminal facilities to accommodate an increase in general shipping traffic is meeting opposition from some quarters concerned by the associated increase in road haulage.
Union Pacific Railroad named 2011 Rail Carrier of the Year 2012-5-14Lowe's Home Improvement named Union Pacific Railroad its 2011 Rail Carrier of the Year at its Global Transportation Conference.
Terminals in north Italy: development strategy signed 2012-5-14The Gotthard Base Tunnel will generate the expected benefits for the Rotterdam-Genoa corridor, provided the existing gaps in the infrastructure in Switzerland and abroad can be overcome.
Keolis won a contract from LTMRL 2012-5-14France-based Keolis has won a contract from L&T Metro Rail (LTMRL), a special purpose vehicle of Indian civil engineering firm Larsen & Toubro, to operate and maintain the new Metro in Hyderabad in India for eight years, according to Railway Technology.
Transport Security Expo brings fresh perspective to industry issues in 2012 2012-5-14Transport Security Expo, the preeminent event for security professionals working within the transportation arena, will mark its 10th anniversary with an entirely fresh examination of the challenges the industry sector continues to face, within a much expanded programme of events.
New US Rules Will Benefit Rail Freight Carriage 2012-5-14Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced regulation changes governing the installation of positive train control (PTC) equipment that he said will give railroads additional flexibility and save money whilst still maintaining safety levels.
The new Mercedes-Benz Antos - the heavy-duty short-radius distribution truck 2012-5-11Mercedes-Benz will soon be extending its family of trucks by a new member, the new Mercedes-Benz Antos - a model series designed specifically for heavy-duty short-radius distribution transport use.
IRU publishes EU passenger rights manual for fleet operators 2012-5-11The IRU has developed a manual that provides information to bus and coach transport managers about their new obligations towards passengers under the EU Regulation on Passenger Rights that enters into force on 1 March 2013, and includes provisions on assistance, reimbursement, rerouting, compensation, assistance to disabled persons and passenger information, among others.
Roll-out of first GTW for Gelderland (NL) 2012-5-11Arriva and Stadler Rail are today celebrating the joint roll-out of the first diesel-electric articulated multiple-unit train (DMU-GTW) in the Dutch province of Gelderland.
MAFEX's trade delegation to Egypt and Turkey to promote Spanish rail exports 2012-5-11The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX), will be coordinating a trade delegation to Egypt and Turkey in May 7th-11th.
Hundreds of Road Haulage Operators Can Benefit From Green Truck Scheme 2012-5-11Zero Carbon Futures, the regions leading development and advocacy consultancy for low carbon vehicles (LCV's), is seeking partners to put together a strong bid from the North-East.
