"Recovery at Risk" Warns Road Haulage AssociationThe pump price for both petrol and diesel are now at their highest this year with fears of even more hikes before the end of the year. Busworld Kortrijk was a Success for TEMSA !MECHELEN, Belgium, November 19 - "It was a tremendous success!", says Wim Vanhool, Executive Eng. Jaber Ali R. Al-Mohannadi to Chair Bridges Middle East 2009ABU DHABI, UAE, November 17 - Over two hundred regional and global industry experts are expected to Northern Lights Energy and REVA Agree to Develop Iceland's EV MarketLONDON, November 16 - Northern Lights Energy (NLE), initiator of Iceland's Project Thrill Seeker Destination Wins out as Travel Guide's Top Tip for 2010, Observes 1Stop Travel InsuranceBASILDON, England, November 12 - As Lonely Planet unveils its Best in Travel 2010 guide, 1Stop Travel RADWIN Chosen by South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) for Highway Traffic SurveillanceTEL AVIV, Israel - - RADWIN to Showcase its Solutions at AfricaCom, Nov. 11-12, Cape Town, Booth C8b Global Unions say DHL Puts the Squeeze on its WorkersIndication: Picture will be distributed through the EPA-Circuit on european basis and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100017477 Savi and Partners Launch RFID Solution for Oil and Gas Industry; Wireless System Automatically Tracks and Manages SuppliesMOUNTAIN VIEW, California - Savi, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has formed an oil and gas strategic alliance with Shipcom Wireless and KBR Wireless, who are offering a complete software solution that links with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to instantly track and manage supplies transported between onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities worldwide. Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date ResultsAURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. New Report Reveals That Cities and Regions Must Invest in Transport Infrastructure to Remain Competitive in the Fight for Investment Spend and Skilled WorkersLONDON - - 81% of Senior Business People Rate Transport as More Critical to Their Decision to Invest now Than Five Years Ago. Opel Sale Process TerminatedAURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that it has been advised by General Motors (”GM”) that the GM Board of Directors has decided to terminate the sale process for Opel. Valeo Acquires 100% of its Compressors Joint Venture in ChinaPARIS - Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors. Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%. The new company, which employs 130 people and produces compressors for the Chinese and Asian markets, will be named Valeo Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd. CarRentals and CarHire3000 top Greenlight’s Integrated Search Report for the Car Hire SectorLONDON - Greenlight, the UK’s leading independent search marketing agency has released its first quarterly integrated research for the car hire sector. Each report consists of paid search as well as natural search analysis, to offer a fully integrated analysis. The report determines the most visible websites for car hire in Google natural and paid search results for Q2 2009. Ghostbikes Race Into the European Biking MarketPRESTON, England - Company bosses are celebrating after their long awaited website has launched across Europe - taking their shop front to bike lovers across the globe. Return to Positive Net Income in the 3rd Quarter 2009PARIS - - Positive net income of 4 million euros, following 3 consecutive quarters of losses - Strong improvement in gross margin at 16.2% of sales, highest 3rd quarter level since 2005 - Operating margin at 3.6% of sales, up by 2.8 points versus 2nd quarter - Reinforced generation of free cash flow[1] (6 million euros) and reduction of net financial debt of 24 million euros - Outlook: - H2 automotive production forecast revised upwards - Net income near break-even point in H2 - Cash consumption of less than 100 million euros for 2009 200 New Low Emission Buses for Rapid Penang to be Built With Rio Tinto Alcan Aluminium Lightweight TechnologyPARIS - Alcan Extruded Products, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - is pleased to announce today that it is supplying all of the aluminium extrusions, sheets and joining elements for the production of 200 new, low floor city buses for the city of Penang, Malaysia. Rapid Penang will be the first major transit company in Malaysia to operate a fleet of buses with the EcoRange(R) body structure system from Rio Tinto Alcan. The first of these latest generation buses will be delivered to Rapid Penang before the end of 2009. Garmin(R) Strikes a Blow to Low Bridges EverywhereSOUTHAMPTON, England - - With Photos The problem of lorries striking low or narrow bridges, causing hold-ups on the road, disruption to train services and costing millions of pounds every year to repair, could be drastically reduced according to the sat nav expert Garmin. It comes after a recent report by the Office of Rail Regulation found that nearly 2000 railway bridges across Britain were hit by vehicles in 2008. No More Toll Queues for Hertz Drivers in ItalyUXBRIDGE, England - - In a Car Rental First, Hertz Offers Electronic Toll Passes to Customers Retarus is the New Ford Certified VAN Provider in EuropeMILAN - - Ford Restructures EDI Processes Ford will implement significant changes for its EDI processes at the end of this year. As of January 1, 2010, clients and suppliers must establish EDI connections with Ford via OFTP either on their own or through a “Ford Certified VAN Provider”. Effective immediately, Retarus is one of only five companies throughout Europe that received the “Certified VAN Provider” certification from Ford. Pay-as-you-go helps telematics specialist Quartix to £1million profitQuartix, the UK’s leading telematics specialist, reports increased first-half sales, profit and number of vehicle tracking systems installed. MITIE and Masternaut Three X Partnership Claims 2009 Fleet Van AwardsLEEDS, England - Following the implementation of fleet-wide telematics from Masternaut Three X, MITIE Group plc has won two major accolades in the 2009 Fleet Van Awards. MITIE’s Group Fleet Manager, Justin Patterson was named Van Fleet Manager of the Year - Business, while the company’s fleet took the Van Fleet of the Year title. Alcan Extruded Products to Provide Lightweight EcoRange(R) Technology for a Contract of 600 low CO2 Emission Buses to Singapore’s Main Public Transportation CompanyPARIS - Alcan Extruded Products, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - will supply SBS Transit, Singapore’s main public transport company, with aluminium extrusions, sheets, and joining elements for 600 additional low CO2 emission Scania city buses featuring the Alcan EcoRange(R) body structure system. Daimler Financial Services Launches Business in the United Arab EmiratesABU DHABI, UAE and BERLIN - - Joint Venture With Mercedes-Benz Importers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - the Al Fahim Group and Gargash Enterprises Incredible Prizes at Middle East’s Hottest Custom Car & Bike ShowABU DHABI, UAE - The winner of this year’s Barbican Turbo Top 100 “Car of the Festival” trophy will receive a 5 star trip for 2 to Switzerland courtesy of Swiss International Airlines, Switzerland Tourism and Zermatt Tourism. Organised by United Business Media, Barbican Turbo is the Middle East’s hottest custom, tuning, car, motorcycle and motorsports festival to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from the 8th - 10th of October 2009. Students and Staff get Connected by Hertz on Brunel University CampusLONDON - - Global Car Sharing Club Connect by Hertz Announces First University Contract Signing in Europe Unrest Grows at FirstGroup as Bus Workers’ Rejection of Zero Pay Deal SnowballsLONDON - Two and a half thousand bus workers at FirstGroup are set to take strike action in some of the country’s biggest transport regions in mounting disputes over an imposed zero per cent pay deal. The strikes are set to go ahead as FirstGroup’s national management refuses to allow the local managements of its 19 subsidiaries to fund a pay rise for its employees. Unite Slams Boris Johnson’s Plans for London Buses as ‘Ludicrous’LONDON - Unite, the UK’s largest trade union, has today (Thursday) welcomed the findings of an independent report, produced by the Royal Automobile Club Foundation (RAC) which states that Mayor Boris Johnson is “pre-occupied with minority-focused transport schemes and high-cost initiatives”. We Predict Ltd Proves it can Reduce Global Automotive Warranty Costs by $2.8bn a YearLONDON - We Predict is the developer of an innovative cost forecasting system called Indico that enables automotive manufacturers to better control their warranty expenses. Taking huge historical sales and warranty claim data sets and processing them with cutting edge actuarial analytical techniques, Indico produces high accuracy warranty claim forecasts that identify emerging product and service issues at a causal part level. Maxi-Cosi Car Seat Family: One Isofix Base, Two Car Seats, Three Years and More of Fun TogetherHELMOND, The Netherlands - - Awarded Best Innovative Baby Product 2009 25 Years after the launch of the first Maxi-Cosi infant car seat, the Maxi-Cosi Car Seat Family sets a new standard in child in-car safety. The embodiment of a quarter century of safety, technical and ergonomic innovation, parental user experiences and testing in excess of legal safety requirements, the new Car Seat Family represents the most advanced safety concept today. Lorraine Kelly Launches Lollipop Person of the Year Awards 2009GLASGOW - - Kwik Fit Insurance Begins its Annual Search to Find the UK’s Top Lollipop Person Newlands Training Offers Fork Lift Truck Training Courses in Dorset to Raise Awareness of Safe DrivingDORCHESTER, England - Did you know that there are about 30 fatal accidents and 6000 injuries each year involving fork lift trucks? Did you also know that a large proportion of these accidents are as a result of poor observation or insufficient fork lift truck training (www.newlandstraining.com/fork-lift-trucks)? Bus and Coach Operators Announce Plan to Take One Billion Car Journeys Off the RoadLONDON - News Conference Venue: One Birdcage Walk, 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London SW1H 9JJ Date: Tuesday 15 September Time: 10.00am. Coffee and refreshments from 09:30 Paragon Software Optimises TDG’s Pilkington Glass DeliveriesDORKING, England - New fleet management software from Paragon Software Systems is enabling TD G to optimise vehicle routing and scheduling for its Pilkington Building Products Europe operation delivering glass to window and door manufacturers and building sites. The new centralised distribution planning system is in operation for five of the TDG / Pilkington sites and is already providing enhanced service levels, while reducing fleet running costs. OAG Delivers Customised Air Freight Rates (AFRA) Application to Martinair CargoLONDON - - Major Improvements for Internal Rates Management and Customer Communications Logistics Professionals Across South East Asia Region to Gather at the 6th Thailand International Logistics Fair 2009 This SeptemberBANGKOK - The 6th Thailand International Logistics Fair 2009, the most comprehensive logistics trade show in South East Asia, is ready to take off at BITEC in Bangkok during September 9-13, 2009. |
