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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]
Transport Minister examines CD Cargo
Transport Minister Vít Bárta says he intends to file a criminal complaint to investigate contracts at CD Cargo. The new transport minister's vow to introduce more competition in railway transport is a familiar promise from those assuming the post in the Czech Republic.
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund reports 2010 second quarter results
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund today announced results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010.
UAE transport sector shows positive outlook
Dubai - A Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry analysis showed a strong potential and positive growth outlook for the UAE’s transportation sector. The analysis further indicated that the UAE transportation sector provides
Hi-G-Tek, Inc. and Magnate Technology and Services, Ltd. Implement Electronic Cargo Monitoring System in Ghana
ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - 07/29/10) - Hi-G-Tek, Inc. a leading global provider of wireless monitoring and tracking solutions that deliver real time location, security, and condition information about cargo and assets, and Magnate Technology and Services, Ltd. , an industry leader in security solutions, have completed the implementation of Ghana's Customs Trade Lane System (GCeTrak). All ...
China Will Invest In Thai High-Speed Train, Better Rail Links
BANGKOK, July 29 (Bernama) -- China has agreed to invest in Thailand's first high-speed railway and provide funding to the development of the Thai rail link system, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban told the Cabinet on Wednesday, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.
Honeywell UOP Separex Membrane System Selected for Apache North American Shale Gas Processing
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that its UOP Separex⢠membrane system has been selected for the removal of contaminants from natural gas produced from a large shale formation found in British Columbia. Â
From Vietnam to Europe – ACS&T and EWL Tie up First Contract for Pioneering New Service
Sea Products of Scotland has become the first customer to take advantage of ACS&T Logistics and Edge Worldwide Logistics’ new global, integrated, end-to-end logistics service. Working closely with Sea Products, the ACS&T and EWL teams will now form the global supply chain and European distribution platform for the business’s newest import – Cobia.
100th F model Chinook rolls out
PHILADELPHIA | The 100th F Model Chinook rolled out of the Boeing facility during a ceremony commemorating the milestone and the Army's acceptance of the aircraft at the Boeing plant in Philadelphi...
Avis Budget offers $1.3bn for Dollar Thrifty
The battle for the Oklahoma car-rental operator intensifies with the New Jersey-based group making a cash-and-shares bid valued at $46.50 a share – a 17% premium to Hertz's proposal
EU regulators clear United-Continental tie-up
The European Commission has given an unconditional green light to the proposed merger of the US carriers, which if approved by others including the Department of Justice in the US will create the world's largest airline
FedEx raises earnings outlook
The group became the latest big US company to raise its full-year earnings guidance, adding to evidence that the country's industry is steering its way through an uneven global recovery
BA calls for 32 airlines to share legal pain
The airline seeks to bring others into court proceedings in a move to help protect itself against possible compensation payments over price-fixing charges
US regulators approve BA and AA tie-up
The two airlines have finally been given the regulatory clearance to run their businesses jointly on lucrative transatlantic routes
United Airlines' profits surpass expectations
Third-biggest US carrier by revenues reports second-quarter profits that beat expectations as it took advantage of a sharp rebound in passenger and cargo traffic
Volcano sparks Ryanair fares alert
Disruptions caused by the volcanic explosion in Iceland earlier this year and rising fuel costs led to a 24% fall in first-quarter profits
Passenger rebound boosts United Airlines
United Airlines, the third biggest US carrier, recorded second-quarter profits that beat expectations as it benefited from a sharp rebound in passenger and cargo traffic, filling its planes and raising ticket prices.
Pick-up in air travel lifts Delta to profit
Delta Air Lines swung to it first quarterly profit in more than two years, as the world's biggest carrier by revenues benefited from rebounding demand for travel, filling its planes and raising ticket price
Eurotunnel warns over insurance dispute
The Channel Tunnel operator said a dispute over insurance payments following a 2008 fire could force the group to declare its first full-year loss since 2007
Other transport and logistics news
Momentum Global Logistics Awarded FMC License for Handling International Ocean Freight
Houston-based international freight shipping company Momentum Global Logistics has obtained licensing by the Federal Maritime Commission as an ocean transportation intermediary (OTI).
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund reports 2010 second quarter results
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund today announced results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Hi-tech help for disaster zones
How technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zones
Yellow Shield Responds To Environment Agency Report On Spill Control
Yellow Shield, a UK environmental control company, releases response to recent UK Environment Agency report 'Spill Prevention for Transport, Logis ...
NTSB asks transit agencies to remove signals
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that Metro and other transit agencies remove faulty signaling equipment that led to a deadly crash last year. National Transportation Safety Board - Transportation and Logistics - Business - United States - Urban Transport
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Honeywell to Provide Efficient Maintenance Solution for British Airways' Auxiliary Power Units
Honeywell announced today that British Airways has extended its Maintenance Support Agreement for auxiliary power units on its Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400c, B757/767 and B777 aircraft in a multi-million dollar contract.
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The Port of Le Havre plans to build a new multimodal terminal that will act as a transfer platform for the transshipment of containers and trailers between rail and barge.
Brothers purchase PODS, hit the ground running with community, charity support
(Lexington, Ky.) – Two years ago, David Kocon was visiting an old college friend who introduced him to “the greatest moving and storage idea ever” when a bright light bulb went on in his head.
Cabotage policy among needing attention, says CM
Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman assured that the State Government is seeking the best possible solution to address the high cost of doing business in Sabah and this includes the Cabotage Policy that has been blamed for the high cost of goods in Sabah and Sarawak.
