Siemens to extend Val line in Turin 2013-2-22The fully automatic Val type underground in Turin, Italy is to be extended by 1.6 kilometers. Infra. To, the company that owns the Turin Underground infrastructure, has just placed a corresponding order with Siemens Rail Systems.
CN enhances customers'experience through Quintiq's Mobility solution 2013-2-22To improve the efficiency of its fast-growing intermodal business, Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has acquired Quintiq¡¯s Mobility Server to improve the performance of its container pick-up and delivery operations.
Road Haulage Trucks Appear Less Dangerous in Latest US Survey 2013-2-21Blame for Accidents Allocated in New ATA Report
VolvoGroup makes strategic investment in DriveCam 2013-2-21Volvo Group Venture Capital, a Volvo Group subsidiary, has made a strategic investment in global driver risk management firm DriveCam - making Volvo Group a minority shareholder in the company.
Stage 2 works on North Luzon Expressway in Philippines underway 2013-2-21Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) has started work on stage two of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the Philippines.
Czech project set to benefit from EU fundin 2013-2-21A highway project in the Czech Republic looks set to benefit from EU funding.
Audi focussing on hybrids 2013-2-21Car manufacturer Audi is said to be focussing its research on more environmentally friendly vehicles on new hybrid development.
Key Tanzania road project open for tender 2013-2-20Tanzania's Ministry of Works has opened a key road project to bidding for expressions of interest.
RADOR highlights claimed shortfall in North West Russia road funds 2013-2-20The RADOR association, the leading organisation for advocating, planning, financing, building and maintaining roads in Russia's regions, estimates the country's North-Western Federal District needs US$5.367 billion (RUB 161.8bn) for road network repair and maintenance every year.
AA in UK reports rise in number of claims for cars damaged by potholes 2013-2-20AA Insurance in the UK says the number of insurance claims from motorists who have damaged cars as a result of potholes has more than doubled over the last year.
FedEx reportedly cuts 20 VPs and MDs 2013-2-20FedEx voluntary redundancy programme has reportedly accounted for 10 per cent of the company's senior management, and that over 20 vice-presidents and managing directors will be leaving the company.
Russian Railways Logistics starts vehicle delivery from China to Russia 2013-2-20Russian Railways Logistics started transportation of GW Wingle 5 produced by Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) from China to Russia.
Johnson Controls develops new hip-point mannequin that complies with international standards 2013-2-20Hip-point mannequins are an indispensible element in the engineering and production of automotive seating.
Schenker UK expands Nuneaton facility 2013-2-19Schenker UK, a unit of logistics services provider DB Schenker, has completed a major re-investment programme at its Nuneaton hub to make more room for European road shipments as well as to provide better growth plans.
DHL launches direct LCL services from India to Poland and Brazil 2013-2-19DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist continues to expand its global network of its direct less than container load (LCL) service in launches of two new services connecting Nhava Sheva in India with Lodz, Poland and Santos, Brazil, according to the Shipping Gazette.
New appointment at Wrightbus 2013-2-19Wrightbus has appointed Robert Drewery as Business Development Director - UK & Europe.
Minibus body manufacturer Arobus builds 11,111th Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Turkey 2013-2-19Its name is synonymous with its segment, in which it is the world's best-selling van: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is truly in a class of its own. The model's versatility is also reflected and confirmed in its minibus version, of which the 11,111th unit was recently built by Arobus.
Meachers to sign second phase commercial agreement with Morvan Fils Transit 2013-2-18UK-based Meachers Global Logistics and French freight forwarder Morvan Fils Transit are planning to sign a second phase of the commercial agreement.
Fatality levels are dropping on UK roads, but some cause for concern 2013-2-18The latest official data from the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) show an overall drop in road-related fatalities.
Investment is needed to repair Queensland's weather damaged roads 2013-2-18Heavy investment is needed in Queensland, Australia to repair damage to roads caused by flooding as well as cyclone Oswald.
