Network Rail signs ETCS framework agreement 2012-4-1Network Rail (NR) has signed a framework agreement with Ansaldo, Infrasig, Invensys Rail and Signalling Solutions for the development and design of a new European Train Control System (ETCS) for use in the UK.
Pressure on Freight Flow Lifts as Wharfies Return to Auckland Ports 2012-3-31The settlement of a dispute at the Ports of Auckland (POAL) which has persisted for four months somehow has the feeling of a lull in the fighting rather than an armistice.
Rail Freight Plans Germinate to Improve Container Haulage 2012-3-31Geography dictates that the bulk of any rail freight passing through or around the country will always be on the main line running North - South between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with 60% of the nation's rail cargo travelling the route.
Channel Tunnel Could Prove Model for US Mexican Rail Freight Shuttle 2012-3-31Folks in El Paso, Texas should take a trip through the Channel Tunnel to see what they have in mind put into practice.
Mercedes-Benz consistently implements its 2020 growth strategy 2012-3-31Daimler AG sees Mercedes-Benz well on its way to achieving the goals of its 2020 growth strategy and reclaiming the number one position in the premium segment by the end of the decade.
Agency deal signals growth synergy 2012-3-31P&O Ferrymasters is set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business after signing an "exclusive" agency agreement with Greencarrier Freight Services in Finland, part of the Nordic region's largest independent global logistics group.
U-Freight partner gains AEO status 2012-3-30Tracosa Aduanas, the Spanish independent freight forwarder and agent of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has become an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the Customs Simplifications category.
EU Commission imposes fine on forwarders 2012-3-30Yesterday, the European Commission has imposed fines amounting to altogether 169 million Euros on 14 internationally operating forwarding and logistics companies. The
DAMCO launches dynamic supply chain solution 2012-3-30Damco has launched a simple and innovative solution to meet the typical supply chain challenges of today: How to deal with constant changes on the demand and supply side without adding cost, time, and complexity?
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students Visited ICCS 2012-3-30Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU) 17 students and teachers visited International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS) in the morning on 27th March 2012. The students were all majoring in Logistics & Transportation.
Active Brake Assist 2 in the Mercedes-Benz Travego 2012-3-30Mercedes-Benz is now launching the second generation of Active Brake Assist in their flagship Travego.
VTG increases operating profit in 2011 and realizes growth targets 2012-3-29VTG Aktiengesellschaft, one of Europe's leading wagon hire and rail logistics companies, today presented its figures for the financial year 2011.
Canadian National to acquire 161 locomotives to meet traffic growth 2012-3-29The Canadian National Railway has announced plans to acquire 65 new locomotives as well as 96 second-hand train engines that will be upgraded.
EU Commission imposes fines in antitrust case 2012-3-29The EU Commission has imposed fines against various logistics companies in antitrust proceedings pending since several years, amounting to euro 53.7 million in the case of Kuehne + Nagel.
Ouch! EU Penalties for Freight and Logistics Cartel Unleashed 2012-3-29As we predicted earlier the EU Anti Trust Commission has delivered its latest slap to logistics groups which colluded in four separate air freight swindles with fourteen companies feeling the pain and others, who effectively 'turned states evidence' getting off scot free or with reduced fines.
EU Anti Trust Body May Levy Billions in Fines on Freight Forwarding and Logistics Groups 2012-3-29The wheels of justice appear to be turning at their usual pace and it must be tortuous for the bosses of some of the leading freight forwarding companies as, like the sword of Damocles, they await their fate expected to be announced later today.
The first Travego Edition 1 delivered in Sweden 2012-3-28On 23.03.2012 the first Travego Edition 1 was delivered to the customer during the Swedish International Travel & Tourism Trade Fair in Gothenburg.
Knorr-Bremse delivers growth of more than 500 million euros 2012-3-28The Knorr-Bremse Group increased sales during the 2011 fiscal year by more than one-half billion euros (14%) to 4.24 bn. EUR (previous year: 3.71 bn. EUR).
Cummins inaugurates new parts and service operation in Belgium 2012-3-28Cummins Inc. officially inaugurated its Rumst campus in the Industrial Zone in Rumst, Belgium with a ceremony that focused on the company's commitment to provide high quality parts and service to customers in the region while being a vital part of the local community.
Huge Spanish Passenger and Freight Transport Disruptions This Week 2012-3-28A General Strike has been called for the 29th March which will see mass demonstrations crippling city centres and air freight and passenger flights 'significantly disrupted'.
