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        <title><![CDATA[ India Shipping Summit ]]></title>
        <pubDate>05.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fourth annual India Shipping Summit (ISS), to be held at the end of this month, will see government officials rubbing shoulders with international commercial leaders in a vibrant cross-border networking environment, Exim News Service reported.To be held from September 29 to October 1 at the Grand Hyatt here, the Summit, points out a release, will address key themes at local and global levels. The country’s future as a global maritime player, finance to help it enter a new era, infrastructure opportunities and the offshore oil and gas markets will be in sharp focus.Other topics to be brought under the spotlight will be shipbuilding in India, maritime technology and the changing regulatory arena, energy transportation and the shortage of seafarers. The Summit will also feature a series of special Open House Debates and For/Against votes.More than 30 international speakers are expected to address the Summit. Joining senior representatives of the Ministry of Shipping will be Mr S. Hajara, President of the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) and also Chairman and Managing Director of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Mr Tony Mason, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation, Mr Yudhishthir Khatau, Managing Director of Varun Shipping, Mr J. O. Espinoza Ferrey, IMO’s head of policy and planning, Mr David Gilmour, Director of Marine Lubricants at BP plc, and Capt. Rajesh Tandon, Managing Director of V.Ships India.The Summit’s impressive business networking programme features two major dinners (one to present the India Shipping Summit Awards 2008), hosted lunches, plus welcome and farewell receptions, highlights the release.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54078/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54078/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ RS to present new developments ]]></title>
        <pubDate>05.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Russian Maritime Register of Shipping will participate at the SMM’2008, September 23-26, 2008. The Shipbuilding Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) fair is one of the largest and most important events of the maritime industry. The fair is held biennially in Hamburg. As a recognised organisation RS has been authorised by the Maritime Administration of Germany to perform statutory surveys.At the SMM’2008 RS will present the new developments and initiatives focused at• enhancing eco-requirements for ships and offshore facilities;• ensuring safety of operation in severe climate and prevention of icing;• reduction of human factor negative influence;• improvement of the requirements for gas carriers, development of requirements for Arctic LNG carriers.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54069/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54069/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ TNT sustains leadership in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes]]></title>
        <pubDate>04.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ TNT confirms its leadership in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) for the industrial transportation sector and the super sector ‘industrial goods and services.’ In addition, TNT reached the highest score of all companies included in the DJSI for the second year in a row. These are the conclusions of a report published today in Zurich by SAM, which assessed the sustainability reporting and performance of over 1,100 companies. TNT reached the overall score of 92% out of a possible 100%. In addition, TNT got the highest score in each of the three dimensions –Economic, Environmental, and Social- that make up the index.TNT achieved the best scores (100%) in the following areas: customer relationship management, fuel efficiency, codes of conduct/compliance, and risk and crisis management. Peter Bakker, CEO of TNT, commented: “We are delighted to confirm our leadership position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. The consistency of our results demonstrates TNT’s commitment to economic, environmental, and social performance. I want to thank all TNT employees for this outstanding achievement.”]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54049/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/54049/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Joint experiment]]></title>
        <pubDate>03.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ According to Kozi-Korpesh Karbuzov, Chairman of the customs control committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazahkstan, - Russia and Kazakhstan will make the custom- clearance deadlines half ]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53986/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53986/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ The border relieved]]></title>
        <pubDate>03.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The decree N 304 issued April 24, 2008 concerning usage of Brusnichnoye and Svetogorsk as border control points for vehicle import ]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53985/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53985/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ New system not yet functioning]]></title>
        <pubDate>03.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new system in Sofia public transport that makes use of electronic tickets and cards is not yet functioning, a Sofia Public Transport Company (SKGT) representative told The Sofia Echo on September 2 2008.The new system was supposed to start functioning on September 1 in all Sofia trams and trolleybuses in which electronic reading devices and ticket counters had already been installed. But on that date, SKGT employees had just only started accepting application forms for the new electronic passes, for one and three months for all lines.As it takes a week to issue a pass, the first ones will be ready on September 7, when the reading devices are expected to be put into use, a representative of the SKGT central office for passes issuing told The Sofia Echo.The electronic devices for purchasing tickets work independently from the electronic pass readers, but in tests of the counters, it was shown that they were not operating properly and, therefore, were not functioning either. SKGT will have to make some changes and improvements to the electronic ticket devices to repair them, the SKGT representative said.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53977/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53977/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Strategy to be developed]]></title>
        <pubDate>02.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Government officials, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies and transport and logistics providers are meeting in Amsterdam on September 15th 2008 to develop a strategy to fight rising cargo crime in The Netherlands that currently results in annual losses in excess of €330 million.The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), organisers of the event, say the manufacturers of high value, high risk products may be forced to alter their supply chains to avoid The Netherlands unless the trend of rising crime is reversed.TAPA is inviting freight transport and logistics companies involved in the Dutch market to attend the free-of-charge, one day seminar. David Reid, Acting Chairman of TAPA EMEA, said: “We urgently need to debate the increasingly costly and violent impact of cargo crime through The Netherlands, one of Europe’s major gateways. This is part of TAPA’s commitment to create a secure supply chain where incidents of crime are constantly reducing and organised criminals are brought to justice. Many major companies in this market have already agreed to participate in this meeting and we are keen to attract more if they feel they can make a constructive contribution to the debate.”With annual supply chain losses of €8.5 billion across Europe, this special one-day conference at&nbsp; The Schiphol Auditorium in Amsterdam aims to identify practical ways to safeguard The Netherlands’ position as a primary distribution centre for high value cargo.Confirmed speakers include Frank Heemskerk , State Secretary for Economic&nbsp; Affairs, Fred Teeven, Member of the Netherlands Parliament (VVD) and Pim Miltenburg, Director Police Agency for the Netherlands. Corien Wortmann-Kool, Member of the European Parliament (EPP-ED) will speak about Cargo Crime in the European Union and Jose Defreitas will explain how London’s Metropolitan Police Service has adopted a Public Private Partnership approach. Speakers from Intel and Sony will present the manufacturers’ perspective.Chaired by Mark Bradley, Global Operations Director TNT Express, the conference will include a Panel Discussion aimed at formulating the best ways to improve prevention and crime-fighting. Sponsors of the event include Air Cargo Netherlands, TAPA and Transport en Logistiek Nederland. TAPA has initiated similar crime prevention action in Germany, South Africa and the UK.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53958/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53958/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Port of Felixstowe Holds Felixstowe South Groundbreaking Ceremony]]></title>
        <pubDate>02.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Port of Felixstowe will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the formal commencement of the Felixstowe South Reconfiguration project.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53953/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53953/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ GreenCarrier strengthens its Baltic presence]]></title>
        <pubDate>01.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Gothenburg-headquartered logistics specialist GreenCarrier International has strengthened its position in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region with the acquisition of Spedair, an independent Latvian transportation and freight forwarding company, for an undisclosed sum.Spedair was established in 1998 and is based in Riga, Latvia. The company has subsidiaries in Kiev, Ukraine, and Minsk, Belarus, and has a worldwide network of agents.Spedair provides air, road, ocean and rail freight forwarding, multi-modal transportation, warehousing and storage services, and customs brokerage services. The company has its own fleet of vehicles operating regular routes between Latvia, Ukraine and Belarus. Within Riga International Airport, Spedair has a multifunctional cargo terminal that includes an open bonded warehouse. In 2007, the company reached a consolidated turnover of €3.4m and achieved a profit of €123,000.Announcing the move, Staffan Kjellberg, Managing Director of GreenCarrier International, said:“In its niche, Spedair is a strong company and the acquisition will help us to reinforce our position throughout the Baltic Sea region. The culture and business philosophy of Spedair is very similar to that of GreenCarrier; therefore, we do not plan substantial alterations in the operations and strategy of the company.“Spedair will continue operating in accordance with its existing quality standards and will extend the range of agency services it offers its clients. By combining the local market knowledge of Spedair and its offices in Latvia, Ukraine and Belarus with the experience and broad representation base of GreenCarrier International, the spectrum of our services will increase and consequently we will be able to ensure a good platform for our future growth.”This latest acquisition follows on from GreenCarrier’s purchase of&nbsp; IATA approved Finnish forwarding company Oy FCS Logistics Ltd in June this year. Founded in 1995, Oy FCS offers international air and sea container transport services and has a global agent network.GreenCarrier offers its customers a single point of contact for all their logistics requirements. With offices in Sweden, Norway, Finland and all Baltic countries GreenCarrier has now established a solid home market for expansion in to the expanding markets of China and the near east. The offices in China and Belarus as well as Ukraine will speed up this expansion.GreenCarrier is the logistics arm of the Gothenburg-based Bjork.Eklund Group, one of Sweden’s largest privately owned logistics and transportation companies.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53930/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53930/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ FREIGHT-2008: Container and Ro-Ro Transportation in Russia and the Neighbouring States]]></title>
        <pubDate>01.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ On 20-21 November 2008 Saint-Petersburg is to host the 5th International Conference «FREIGHT-2008: Container and Ro-Ro Transportation in Russia and the Neighbouring States». The conference is to be organized by SeaNews Information&Consulting under the brand name of FREIGHT. This will be the thirteenth conference in the series and 5th one dedicated to the topic.The 2008 container conference special features: – Winter conditions & deep sea options in Russia– Fuel costs as a competition factor in inland transportation: rail vs. road– Ro-Ro lines in competition with road transport in car logistics– Block trains and back load problems– Dry ports from customs operations viewpoint– Congestion in and outside ports: searching for ways outThe SeaNews conferences dedicated to transport and logistics have become the traditional meeting point of business with authorities and researchers. While container conferences are the major event for the Russian container business.The FREIGHT conferences audience are the chiefs of transport organizations and associations, terminal operators, carriers, freight forwarders and linear agents; directors and heads of shipper- companies’ logistic subdivisions, as well as representatives of state bodies supervising the transport sector operation.Large number of participants and the club nature of the events allow delegates considerable possibilities for fruitful professional communication.OrganizersTel.: +7 (812) 380-38-25 | Fax: +7 (812) 380-38-27 | Freight@SeaNews.ru | www.Freight.ru]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53917/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53917/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ AutoCEE 08]]></title>
        <pubDate>01.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ 10th Annual AutoCEE Conference & Industry Awards Ceremony25th – 28th November 2008Intercontinental Hotel, Praguewww.autocee.euMeet with your customers and network with potential clients. Learn from 35+ expert speakers how you can drive profits in a tough economic climateIn November 2008 AutoCEE will celebrate its 10th year by offering the most comprehensive networking opportunities of any automotive event in Central and Eastern Europe. OEMs, key suppliers and innovative new enterprises in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine and Russia will send delegations to join over 300 senior decision makers. Key speakers from the industry will give timely updates and forecasts for production and operations in the region. As automotive markets in CEE increasingly behave like established western markets, OEMs and suppliers must discover innovative ways to leverage economies to maintain growth. Key figures taking decisions and driving growth in Central and Eastern Europe continue to attend AutoCEE. This makes it the only automotive event in the region for businesses seeking to build on their presence in these markets and find new customers for continuous expansion.AutoCEE 2008 brings you exclusive insight into the solutions your customers, peers and competitors are using to keep ahead of the market.AutoCEE 2008 will bring together over 14 OEM representatives to speak about their plans for the future, answer your questions on sourcing strategies and network with you at brand new champagne roundtable discussions. High-profile OEM speakers include:•&nbsp;Bernard Million Rousseau, Executive Vice President, TPCA•&nbsp;Fred Kappler, Member of the Board, SKODA AUTO•&nbsp;Young-Taek Huh, Vice president of Administration Group, KIA•&nbsp;Jean Mouro, General Manager, PSA TRNAVA•&nbsp;Gerd Schlaich, Director for Strategy and Support, Procurement, DAIMLER•&nbsp;Andy Piatek, Director, Purchasing and Logistics, HONDA EUROPE •&nbsp;Colin Fearon, Senior Purchasing Manager, Emerging Markets Sourcing, FORDOn top of that, this year, for the first time, you can benefit from unique learning opportunities through 4 topic-led focuses. Join leading OEM and tier 1 speakers addressing:•&nbsp;Sourcing and Cost Management•&nbsp;Supply Chain•&nbsp;Quality Control•&nbsp;HR and Skills Management * * NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES * * *•&nbsp;Over 20 hours of networking with OEMs and suppliers •&nbsp;Champagne Roundtable Discussions•&nbsp;Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony For Full information:– Visit www.autocee.eu– Email amir.sebahat@wbr.co.uk– Call Us on +44 20 7368 9465]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53907/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53907/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Wartsila chooses CEVA Logistics  ]]></title>
        <pubDate>01.09</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today Wartsila, a market leader in diesel and natural gas engines, biopower solutions and complete propulsion systems and CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world,&nbsp; signed a cooperation agreement for the 24/7 global spare parts transportation management and “control tower” activities for Wartsila Services. The contract value is approximately EUR 32 million per annum over the next three years. The agreement follows Wartsila?s earlier announcement of its intention to centralize spare parts logistics and to build a Central Distribution Center facility in the Netherlands. The new operating model is planned to be fully implemented by 2011.CEVA Logistics will take responsibility for shipments of spare parts to Wartsila’s various warehousing facilities in Europe and for the spare parts deliveries to Wartsila’s international customers. Until today Wartsila’s seven product companies in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, are responsible for the global logistics of the spare parts for their own products. A centralization of these activities will result in faster and more efficient spare part deliveries. Key is to provide visibility, transparency and service improvement of all flows.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Consolidating logistics with a specialized partner will improve customer service globally by allowing parts deliveries 24 hours a day 7 days a week,” comments Tage Blomberg, Group Vice President, Wartsila Services. “The set-up will also support our growth targets in the fast moving business environment to become a world class service provider.” adds Blomberg.&nbsp;“CEVA is very proud to partner with Wartsila,” says Onno Meij, Managing Director of CEVA Logistics Benelux, Nordic Region & France. “The redesign of the spare parts logistics is a program of strategic importance for Wartsila and we are honored to be given the trust to support this important step. We have been preparing the implementation of the transportation consolidation in a joint 24/7 project team during the last months. This teamwork gives the cooperation an excellent position to deliver efficient logistics services to Wartsila’s customers.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53894/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53894/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Customs to introduce a system for certifying exporters and importers of goods]]></title>
        <pubDate>29.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ In light of increasing security threats to international trade, the EU, Norwegian and Swiss customs authorities will introduce a system for certifying exporters and importers of goods. A certified company will be classified as an Authorised Economic Operator or AEO.Additionally, effective July 1st 2009, an advance notification system covering import and export of goods to / from 3rd party countries will be implemented.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53869/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53869/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Contract with Renault signed]]></title>
        <pubDate>29.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ CEVA Logistics has announced the signing of a new&nbsp;contract with Renault, one of the globe’s largest carmakers, in Spain. The&nbsp; new operation designed by CEVA involves Renault’s largest production&nbsp;plant, in Valladolid, north of Madrid. With the new contract, CEVA is&nbsp;responsible for the reception and location of materials, warehousing,&nbsp;preparation and supply of parts to feed the engine production line.&nbsp;In addition, CEVA manages empty containers and also control the process&nbsp;for conditioning all the pieces coming out for export to other Renault&nbsp;factories such as Turkey, Romania, Iran, France and Brazil.&nbsp;Renault already has a long partnership with CEVA in the country. For this contract, a joint cross functional team conducted an in-depth analysis to understand the manufacturing flows of Valladolid Engines Factory, where 1.2 million petrol and diesel engines are produced every year - in 15 to 18 shifts per week. The plant also produces various engine components to be supplied to other Renault factories.&nbsp;In the new operation CEVA is performing on-going improvements, such as the optimization of business planning, processes and lay-out, as well as the introduction of LEAN - a continuous improvement culture. Giuseppe&nbsp;Chiellino, Managing Director of the Contract Logistics Division of CEVA&nbsp;Spain, said that “We’re very proud and pleased to strengthen our&nbsp;partnership with Renault. This new outsourcing shows that Renault, the&nbsp;largest car and engine manufacturer in Spain, trusts in CEVA. In our&nbsp;industry, the extension of activities is undoubtedly the greatest&nbsp;recognition that we can get from a customer.”&nbsp;]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53862/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53862/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Maersk Contractors becomes Maersk Drilling and Maersk FPSOs]]></title>
        <pubDate>28.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Effective from 28 August Maersk Contractors launches its activities under two separate trade names. Maersk Drilling is re-introduced to cover all drilling activities across the globe and a new trade name, Maersk FPSOs is established to encompass all floating production, storage and offloading activities.The change in brand strategy is the result of a thorough strategic analysis, which revealed that existing and potential new costumers and colleagues alike found the trade name Maersk Contractors unclear. By operating the two business areas under separate and self-explanatory trade names each activity now has a clear and logical identity and can focus on their individual core competencies. “We are changing the name to strengthen our profile, but our ownership and the people taking care of our business will go on unaffected”, says CEO Claus V. Hemmingsen and adds “We will continue our growth strategy and we remain equally committed to both business units”. As CEO, Claus V. Hemmingsen will be responsible for both business units. In Maersk Drilling, Paul Carsten Pedersen will continue as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Deputy. The name of the Chief Commercial Officer for Maersk FPSOs will be announced shortly and until then, Paul Carsten Pedersen will remain CCO also for this area.For the offices around the world, the parent company will change name from Maersk Contractors to Maersk Drilling. Maersk FPSOs will be established either as a division of this company or as a separate entity subject to the most beneficial local set-up.]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53835/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53835/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ Asiafruit Congress 2008]]></title>
        <pubDate>28.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Top-level speakers to address Asiafruit CongressAn exciting array of top-level international speakers will provide their expert views on the latest supply and market trends shaping Asia’s fast-growing produce trade at the upcoming Asiafruit Congress, which meets on 10-12 September in Hong Kong.The three-day conference event is on course to attract some 650 key industry professionals from throughout the international fresh produce business, with executives from more than 40 different countries already signed up to take part.Organised by Asiafruit Magazine, the Asiafruit Congress will take place at Hong Kong’s prestigious Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, the only international trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia. Asiafruit Congress will run over three mornings from 10-12 September, with the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA trade fair opening each afternoon.“This year, the Asiafruit Congress is going to look in detail at the ongoing changes in Asian food retailing, at the emergence of new consumer markets such as Vietnam and India, and at some of the key issues facing global suppliers to the region,” said Asiafruit Magazine editor John Hey. “It will also explore China’s rolein the global fresh produce trade.”Day One (10 September) – Future trends in Asia’s fresh produce marketThe Asiafruit Congress programme kicks off on 10 September with senior executives from two of Asia’s leading food retailers who will discuss some of the future trends in the business, from global sourcing to new store formats. Speakers include John Glover, food director of MGB Metro Group Buying Hong Kong, andDavid Bound of Wellcome Hong Kong. Anson Bailey of global consulting group KPMG China will introduce the opening session with an overview of Asia’s food retail scene.Exciting opportunities in emerging markets such as India and Vietnam will also be explored on Day One, with expert presentations from Sanjay Sethi ofTechnopak Advisors and Ralf Matthaes of TNS Vietnam.Day Two (11 September) – Global suppliers focus on Asian opportunitiesDay Two turns the spotlight on global suppliers to Asia. Setting the scene for the ‘Global Suppliers Day’, Isabel Quiroz of Chilean-based consultancy iQonsulting will co-present with Asiafruit Magazine editor John Hey on the main trends in international fresh produce supplies to the Asian markets.Meanwhile, Des O’Rourke, founder of world fruit market analysts Belrose Inc and publisher of the World Apple Report, will speak on the major issues facing global fresh produce suppliers, from rising fuel costs to labour shortages. He will also provide the latest information on how leading global suppliers like the USand New Zealand are seeking to deal with the sustainability challenge.The second session of the Global Suppliers Day will bring together a panel of high-profile speakers representing major supplying countries to Asia to discuss the key opportunities and challenges they face in developing their business in the region. Speakers include Ed Kershaw of Domex Superfresh Growers (USA),Danie Kieviet of Freshworld (South Africa), Andrew Wallace of San Clemente (Chile), Andrew Fenton of Horticulture New Zealand (New Zealand) and Silvio Ermini of Vanguard International (Italy).Day Three (12 September) – New perspectives on China’s fresh produce marketChina’s role as a consumer market and a fresh produce supplier is the focus of the opening session of Day Three. Joe Mueller, a senior executive in Accenture ’s Asia-Pacific products operating group, will offer his expert insights of consumer trends in the world’s fastest-growing economy. Meanwhile, Brady Sidwell ofRabobank Asia will provide a competitive analysis of China’s role as a fresh produce supplier to international markets.China has come to dominate the fresh produce business in Asia, and the final session of the Asiafruit Congress will look at the key opportunities and challenges for the country’s next chapter of growth. Dr Ian Ferguson, chief scientist with world-leading fruit science company HortResearch, will speak on the opportunitiesfor new product development and the challenge of sustainability. Paolo Carissimo of Italian fresh produce group RK Marketing, will present on his company’s experiences of investing in China, and the future issues for the country’s import/export trade. And John Chapple of food residue analysis laboratory SinoAnalytica will talk about the challenge that food safety presents to China’s future role as a supplier to international markets.More information and to register…Now in its 11th year, the Asiafruit Congress has established itself as the annual meeting point for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia. TheAsiafruit Congress delegate fee includes exclusive access to the entire programme, which includes six conference sessions, networking breaks, the AsiafruitCongress Welcome Reception, and a three-day pass to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA. Register online at www.asiafruitcongress.com and save over 20 per cent onyour delegate fee.ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA exhibitors can make even bigger savings via the official Asaifruit Congress website www.asiafruitcongress.comFor further information, e-mail info@asiafruitcongress.com]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53834/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53834/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ High cost of production delays highlighted by survey]]></title>
        <pubDate>27.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Delays at the supplier’s facilities now account for almost twice as many late deliveries as failures in logistics processes, according to a new survey of European vehicle manufacturers and first tier suppliers. Automotive supply chains may reach increasingly deep into lower cost regions, but simple issues like the unavailability of packaging are still a significant cause of supply chain failure. The cost of late deliveries has escalated to as much as €1 million an hour in penalties imposed by vehicle manufacturers if production lines have to be stopped.The annual Supply Chain Strength survey, conducted by emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical, asked vehicle manufacturers and first tier suppliers for the reasons underlying supply chain problems over the past twelve months. The results were consolidated into seven categories. The most frequently occurring are transportation problems, production delays and order processing.“It’s astonishing how many of the failures are due to scheduling issues, a significant number of which arise from a change in demand for a particular vehicle or option,” says Evolution managing director Brad Brennan. “Transportation problems are often as simple as the lorry not leaving the supplier on time, or the driver’s break not being factored into the travel time leading to a missed connection. Similarly with production delays, which are often attributed to second tier suppliers not providing components or materials on time. Dispatch has even been delayed due to lack of product packaging.”Robust supply chains from Eastern EuropeAnother surprising finding is that the new, extended supply chains from low-cost manufacturing regions in Eastern Europe have not led to a rise in late deliveries. “The frailty of East European transport networks has increased the overall incidence of transportation problems from 19 percent last year to 25 percent this year, but high levels of contingency are protecting the customers from late deliveries,” says Brennan. “This is certainly a good policy when in the ramp-up phase, but subsequently the additional costs can substantially reduce the savings made through low cost manufacturing.”Evolution Time Critical is the only company that focuses exclusively on emergency logistics for the automotive industry. When conventional logistics processes cannot facilitate a delivery within the required time window (sometimes as small as two hours), Evolution Time Critical’s specialists react immediately, using their considerable experience and resources to ensure that assembly lines receive enough components to keep them running.The company manages the full range of critical delivery modes, including aircraft charter, helicopters, onboard couriers, a 100-aircraft night freighter service covering 70 European airports, scheduled aircraft, and rapid road transport with local vehicles and drivers, but it is the expertise that delivers the solutions. As Brennan points out, “having a must-fly booking on a scheduled aircraft is useless if air traffic control won’t let it take off, or if strikes at customs stop you getting your shipment on-board. A light aircraft can often slip out of a small regional airport, with all the correct documentation, in a faction of the time. It’s about knowing what works and where to find it.”The expertise of Brennan and his colleagues is also increasingly called upon to prevent issues occurring by identifying the points of potential failure in a supply chain and either resolving them or putting contingency plans in place. “The true benefits of manufacturing in low cost regions will only be felt when supply-chains can be leaned to world-class levels,” he explains. “This process can reduce costs and release significant amounts of capital tied up in stock as well as ensuring that customer schedules are met.”Growing strategic use of high-speed deliveriesAnother growth trend highlighted by the survey is the strategic use of high-speed deliveries. “Ultra lean supply chains tend to be inflexible, which can have an impact on their ability to service spikes in demand or to provide rare parts for unusual customer orders,” explains Brennan. “Appropriate use of high-speed deliveries improves the supplier’s responsiveness to customer demand and also allows further supply chain leaning. It’s a clever development that reflects the sophistication of the best automotive logistics operations.”]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53809/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53809/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ “WOP DUBAI - World of Perishables”]]></title>
        <pubDate>26.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ Worldwide, the consumption of fresh, temperature-sensitive goods, the so-called “perishables”, is increasing. Fresh products from every region of the globe are now on demand all year round and are recording rapid growth rates. To provide a platform for this demand – also with regard to technology, packaging and logistics – Messe Essen and planetfair are holding the first “WOP DUBAI – World of Perishables” from 3rd to 5th March 2009 In the Dubai Airport Expo Centre, the companies will be presenting their products and services from the areas of fresh produce, goods safety, technical equipment, transport, trade and services. “With the WOP DUBAI, we are setting up the first annual venue for international professionals from the industry in the most important market of the region”, says Egon Galinnis, managing director of Messe Essen. Michael Müller, managing director of the joint venture partner planetfair located in Dubai, stressed: “Dubai is the transhipment point for fresh produce in the Gulf region. More than a quarter of the products imported there are then exported again to the neighbouring countries. In 2007 that was over a million metric tonnes.” The exhibitors at the “WOP DUBAI” make up the entire production chain from producer and processor to end consumer. Here, the trade visitors from import and export meet with new providers, tap new sources of supply and find out about solutions for packaging or transport. With its range of products and services, the fair is aimed at wholesalers and retailers, hypermarkets and large supermarkets as well as buyers from the hotel and catering trade. The “WOP DUBAI” receives support from the highest level: his Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry for UAE, has taken on the patronage of the fair. Thus, the WOP DUBAI is cooperating closely with the Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Central Fruit & Vegetable Market. With over 200 companies on an area of a million square metres, the Dubai Central Fruit & Vegetable Market is the largest and most significant trading centre for fresh produce in the Middle East. The jointly organised conference provides professional insights into market trends and networks in the region. “We are delighted that the government and the municipality of Dubai have opted for the WOP DUBAI as the exclusive annual marketing and communication platform. This confirms that our concept precisely meets the needs of the market”, says Egon Galinnis. The event is held alongside the IPM DUBAI – International Plants Expo – which, in only three years, has developed into the leading plant fair in the Middle East. Trade visitors have access to both fairs. ]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53779/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53779/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ New connection between Railway station and Airport ]]></title>
        <pubDate>26.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ In October 2008 new route Railway Station-Vilnius International Airport will start, which will spread along Vilnius city and become the part of common city transport system, Lietuvos geležinkeliai reported.&nbsp;It will take You only 12 minutes to get from Railway Station to Vilnius Airport and avoid traffic jam in town. For convenience of passengers a new modern and safe train stop "Airport" will have a spacious elevator (lifting up to 1125 kg), considering demands of passengers with reduced mobility and also having heavy baggage. Elevator will have call-button for disabled people to call personnel. It is supposed to make a shelter from the rain along the way to Airport terminal. This new connection between Railway station and Airport will become not only part of Vilnius public transport chain, also improve image of the capital!]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53765/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53765/</guid> 
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        <title><![CDATA[ NOR Property Investments acquired 100% of the shares of Megarenta]]></title>
        <pubDate>26.08</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Norwegian investment company NOR Property Investments AS, managed by real estate fund Orkla Finans purchased 100% of the shares of Megarenta, which is the owner of 30,000 sq.m. logistics center in Vilnius, Lithuania. The purchase was done through the special purpose company NPD Industrial by Inova Baltic. The value of the transaction was LTL 78 million (EUR 22.5 million).&nbsp;]]></description>        <link>http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53764/</link>        <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.transportweekly.com/pages/en/news/articles/53764/</guid> 
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