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COMMISSION AUTHORISES GERMAN E-TICKETING AID.: The European Commission authorised, on 30 April, a state aid measure granted by Germany aimed at supporting the development of an electronic fare management system for public transport. The approved aid amounts to approximately 9.75 million and will be paid between 2007 and 2009. The e-ticketing...; Tags: commission, European Commission, Germany, HARDWARE, NETWORKING, Semiconductors, transport; Research articles 2008-05-23
Egyptians despair as duty increases cancel out pay rises: CAIRO AFP — Already stunned by skyrocketing prices, Egyptians voiced despair on Tuesday after the government raised duties on fuel and cigarettes in a bid to pay for a promised public sector wage increase. "Cigarettes don't matter -- you can live without them. But, for the rest, it's impossible,"...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, cigarette, Government, salary, transport; Research articles 2008-05-06
Osprey hybrid copter-plane passed Iraq test: US Marines: WASHINGTON AFP — The US military's long-gestating V-22 Osprey, built to fly both like a helicopter and an airplane, performed well in Iraq its first official field deployment, the Marine Corps announced Friday. "I am proud of the aircraft performance. It is very satisfying to see how well it...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, helicopter, Iraq, Manufacturing, transport; Research articles 2008-05-02
Airport Business News - North America: Apr 21, 2008 Although the Transportation Department is cracking down on airlines and the FAA, carriers will still be permitted to self-report compliance with FAA orders. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters also said a special committee of outside aviation and safety experts would review FAA oversight and recommend any changes....; Tags: FAA, Manufacturing, Transport, U.S. Department of Transportation; Research articles 2008-04-21
SNCF launches bid for Geodis freight transporter: PARIS AFP — France's SNCF state railway company on Sunday launched a full-scale takeover bid for the Geodis transport and logistics firm, aiming to create a freight transport firm with international clout. SNCF chairman Guillaume Pepy said the bid, which values Geodis at 1.1 billion euros (1.7 billion dollars)...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, chairman, logistics, Paris, transport; Research articles 2008-04-06

INTERNALISATION OF TRANSPORT EXTERNAL COSTS : EUROVIGNETTE FIRST, THE REST LATER, SAY MEPS.: The European Parliament has called upon the European Commission in the 2009 review of the multi-annual financial framework to increase significantly the overall financial effort towards research and development concerning the environment, energy and transport. It also urges the Commission to immediately launch tangible implementing ...; Tags: commission, European Commission, FINANCE, financial, SALES, transport; Research articles 2008-03-20
The Governments of Canada and Quebec Provide La Tuque With a First Payment of $604,240 From the Transfer of a Portion of the Federal Gasoline Excise Tax Revenues and the Government... ...of Quebec's Contribution.: LA TUQUE, QUEBEC, Feb 18, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- The Member of Parliament for Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Denis Lebel, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon and the Minister of Transport, Minister responsible for the Mauricie Region and MNA for...; Tags: agreement, Government of Canada, NETWORKING, payment, revenue, SECURITY, Transport; Research articles 2008-02-18
Faster Integration Of Services Markets Could Lead To Huge Benefits,Says World Bank.: M2 PRESSWIRE-1 February 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: Faster Integration Of Services Markets Could Lead To Huge Benefits,Says World BankC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:31012008 GENEVA -- Liberalization of services trade could produce large benefits for developed and developing countries alike, says...; Tags: FINANCE, Handbook, liberalization, transport, World Bank; Research articles 2008-02-01
Ti Logistics Briefing & News - Special feature: Toyota poised to lead auto spares' market.: M2 PRESSWIRE-28 January 2008-Transport Intelligence Ltd: Ti Logistics Briefing & News - Special feature: Toyota poised to lead auto spares' marketC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28012008 Latest news and brief from Transport Intelligence Ti launches Global Distribution...; Tags: conference, logistics, Texas Instruments Inc., Toyota Motor Corp., Transport; Research articles 2008-01-28
Gain Insight to the Current Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Challenges Prevailing in Europe's Light Rail and Underground Market Today: DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79703) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report Strategic Analysis of the European Light Rail and Underground Market - Part 1: Market Overview to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research titled Strategic Analysis of the European Light Rail and Underground...; Tags: congestion, Frost & Sullivan, MARKETING, restraint, Strategy, transport; Research articles 2008-01-16
Gain Insight to the Current Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Challenges Prevailing in Europes Light Rail and Underground Market Today.: M2 PRESSWIRE-16 January 2008-Research and Markets: Gain Insight to the Current Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Challenges Prevailing in Europes Light Rail and Underground Market TodayC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18012008 Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79706) announces the ...; Tags: Frost & Sullivan, MARKETING, restraint, Strategy, transport; Research articles 2008-01-16
Leisure group TUI mulls Hapag-Lloyd integration: FRANKFURT AFP — European leisure and transport firm TUI is mulling the full integration of its maritime transport unit Hapag-Lloyd into the parent group to protect it from hostile takeover bids, a press report said Monday. TUI would also move its headquarters from the northern German city of Hanover...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Financial Times, integration, transport; Research articles 2008-01-14
Public companies' executive compensation: Public Companies' Executive Compensation Ranked by total compensation in 2006 ...; Tags: Acxiom Corp., Alltel Corp., Benefits, CEO, CFO, chairman, COO, Dillard, G., Hunt, JEFFREY, M., president, Richard, Robert, secretary, Transport, Tyson Foods Inc., VP, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; Research articles 2007-12-17
Acxiom stockholders suffer; Murphy family rises to No. 2: [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] THE ANNUAL LIST OF TOP stockholders is a reminder that Arkansas companies have brought impressive wealth to many. But the past year was kinder to some than others. Take, for instance, the Acxiom Corp. stockholders who saw the value of their stock holdings sink as the...; Tags: Acxiom Corp., Alltel Corp., bank, CFO, chairman, Dennis, Dillard, director, FINANCE, Fletcher, Ford Motor Co., G., Hunt, Investment, JEFFREY, M., MORGAN, Murphy, Richard, Richardson, Robert, stock, Transport, Tyson Foods Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Wolf; Research articles 2007-11-05
Letter: YOUR SHOUT - Bus services for workers a disgrace: OVER the last few weeks I have had my eyes opened about how inadequate public transport is. My teenage son is one of 100 new manufacturing apprentices taken on by Nissan, pictured, - something that he was delighted at after nearly 12 months of unemployment. While his experience...; Tags: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., transport, worker; Research articles 2007-10-23
London 2012 Olympics chiefs plan radical car ban: report: LONDON AFP — The organisation charged with developing the infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympics is planning a radical car ban for all of the games' major venues across Britain, The Times reported in an early edition of its Tuesday paper. Citing a preview of the travel plan it...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, Games, London, transport; Research articles 2007-10-22
TRANSPORT : COMMISSION SEEKS TO OUTLINE A CULTURE OF URBAN MOBILITY'.: Air and noise pollution, congestion, safety: 60% of Europe's population lives in urban areas that face similar challenges. In a green paper, which the European Commission adopted on 25 September, stakeholders and citizens alike are invited to share their views and act together to develop a...; Tags: commission, Europe, European Commission, mobility, SALES, transport; Research articles 2007-10-11
TRANSPORT : COMMISSION SEEKS TO OUTLINE A CULTURE OF URBAN MOBILITY'.: Air and noise pollution, congestion, safety: 60% of Europe's population lives in urban areas that face similar challenges. In a green paper, which the European Commission adopted on 25 September, stakeholders and citizens alike are invited to share their views and act together to develop a...; Tags: commission, Europe, European Commission, mobility, SALES, transport; Research articles 2007-10-05
IQPC Announces Full Line up for Lean, Six Sigma and Process Improvement Summit 2007.: LONDON, September 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Running from 30th - 31st October 2007 and supported by workshops on 29th October plus a site visit on 1st November. The Hotel Okura, Amsterdam brings together leading quality and process excellence professionals from across Europe. ...; Tags: benchmarking, Dr., Quality, Toyota Motor Corp., Transport, workshop; Research articles 2007-09-25
The devil is in the definitions: contrasting American and German approaches to zoning (1).: Problem: Traditional American zoning separates land uses, yet many urbanists and contemporary planners argue that bringing mixed use back to the American city is the key to restoring its vibrancy. Purpose: This article compares the American and the German approaches to regulating land use. Methods: I...; Tags: American Systems, European Commission, G., Germany, Government, Regulations, Strategy, Transport, U.S.; Research articles 2007-09-22