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Stobart Rail opens Tesco Green Train rail freight service
Stobart Rail, in partnership with Tesco, has announced the opening of a new six days a week Grangemouth - Inverness rail freight service. The Scottish Government, in its commitment to ease congestion on the A9 trunk road, and reduce damage to the environment, has allocated over £3 million of funding to all parties connected with this new rail freight service. This will significantly reduce pre... [more]
European project addresses eco-sustainable and socially beneficial transport
The challenge of introducing more environmentally friendly and flexible transport systems across Europe is being tackled by experts from the University of Aberdeen. Key academics from the institution’s Centre for Transport Research play a crucial role in a new €2.6 million project launched last week to provide cost effective and sustainable public transport solutions.The EU funded initiative wi... [more]
OBS Logistics Launches ePOD at Logistics Link and Commercial Vehicle Show
OBS Logistics, leading provider of Transport Management Solutions, will showcase its electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) solution at upcoming exhibitions Commercial Vehicle Show and Logistics Link South. (PRWeb January 27, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9136988.htm
Barnhart Introduces New Dual-Lane Transport System Designed for Super Heavy Loads
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Barnhart Crane & Rigging, provider of innovative solutions for complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry, announces the addition ...
Infrastructure top priority for new minister
New Transport Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan will give top priority to restoring transportation infrastructure hit by last year's floods and will strengthen competitiveness of the country's logistics system to prepare for the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.
Minister of Transport discusses transportation in the 21st century
CALGARY , Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Denis Lebel , Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, delivered a keynote address today at a luncheon jointly hosted by the University of Calgary's ...
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. Increases Distribution and Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter 2011
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. today announced net income attributable to owners for the fourth quarter 2011 of $76 million , compared with $59 million for the fourth quarter 2010.
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Transport bosses in Dubai are looking into rolling out a personalised registration plate system for drivers in the emirate.
CargoWise Moves Into Road Transport With Dimotrans S.A. Agreement
CargoWise, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers, recently announced a major expansion into the road transport market with the signing of a landmark agreement with French logistics provider Dimotrans S.A.
SA escalates regional rail wars
South Africa has sent a clear message to the SADC region that it will protect its dominant position in the regional logistics' industry by extending its rail link reach through Swaziland.
Brussels launches probe into airline alliance
The European Commission’s scrutiny of carriers’ partnerships shifts to Air France-KLM, Alitalia, Delta tie-up
United costs wipe out higher fare gains
Biggest US carrier reports a fourth quarter loss, although revenues were resilient due to full aircraft and increased ticket prices
Scotland calls on Westminster to extend HS2
Holyrood offers to pick up half the extra £17bn bill to continue the line north to Glasgow and Edinburgh in plea to include Scotland from the start
Rail users suffer as fare rises outstrip salaries
Passenger watchdog finds that proportion of people satisfied with their rail expenditure falling with London and south-east especially feeling the pinch
EasyJet pushes for business travellers
Rising baggage charges and weakening competition helped EasyJet push up revenues per seat by 8 per cent in the three months to December
Delta and US Airways shares climb on profits
Higher ticket prices and fuller aircraft helped the two US carriers report strong fourth-quarter results and offset increased fuel costs
Norwegian carrier aims high with 222 aircraft orders
Boeing and Airbus line up deals worth an estimated $21.1bn with low-cost airline
Strong results keep rail boom on track
Record fourth-quarter earnings by CSX and Canadian National provide the full-year season’s first evidence of sector’s continuing health
Pershing pushes to revamp board at CP Rail
Pershing Square Capital Management, run by Bill Ackman, has begun a proxy fight to replace at least five of Canadian Pacific’s 15 directors
Turkish Airlines eyes Lot purchase
Turkish flag carrier’s shares rise after group says it is looking at buying lossmaking Polish airline but some analysts see little logic in a deal
Other transport and logistics news
German Sport Logistics for the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, New York
FRANKFURT, Germany and LAKE PLACID, New York, January 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ Presenting Sponsor Conceptum Sport Logistics manages transport of world-class bobsleighs The teams taking part at the World Championships in the Adirondack …
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. Increases Distribution and Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter 2011
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. today announced net income attributable to owners for the fourth quarter 2011 of $76 million , compared with $59 million for the fourth quarter 2010.
German Sport Logistics for the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, New York / Presenting ...
Frankfurt/Lake Placid (ots) - The teams taking part at the World Championships in the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid and their equipment will go on tour with German specialist logistics. The ...
Jordan- Improving transport infrastructure key to building competitiveness
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) The government should work on enhancing the country's infrastructure and highway networks to build on its geographic advantage as a regional trade and transport hub, a report ...
Platinum Equity Acquires Keen Transport
LOS ANGELES, CA-- - Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Keen Transport Company, which includes Keen Transport, Inc. and Cressler Trucking, Inc. Keen Transport is a national provider of ...
Utility Announces Stevens Transport’s Purchase of 1,200 Utility Reefer Trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtain
Logistics sting Baker Hughes' profit
Logistics sting Baker Hughes' profit Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 09:26 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Houston-based Baker Hughes said its fourth-quarter profit dropped 6 percent because of higher costs and logistical problems with its hydraulic fracturing business ...
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AMMAN -- The government should work on enhancing the country's infrastructure and highway networks to build on its geographic advantage as a regional trade and transport hub, a report recommended Monday.
Marten Transport Announces Record Fourth-Quarter Results
MONDOVI, Wis -- Marten Transport, Ltd. today reported net income of $7.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, a 47.1% increase from $5.2 million a year earlier and the highest net income ...
Barnhart Introduces New Dual-Lane Transport System Designed for Super Heavy Loads
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Barnhart Crane & Rigging, provider of innovative solutions for complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry, announces the addition ...
