First African Forwarder Deploying Arl’s E-yield Suite

PRLog (Press Release) – May 29, 2009 – WorthyMind Nigeria Limited, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, recently deployed ARL’s e-Yield Suite, thereby offering self-service transportation enquiries, online freight quotes and bookings for WorthyMind’s import services to Nigeria.
WorthyMind Nigeria Limited Managing Director, Mr. Austin Imevbore-Onime, expects that his customers will receive the new service well, and by offering self-service transportation services 24 hours a day on their website he expect to broaden his customer base, as it is easy for yet unknown customers as well as forwarding partners to interact with WorthyMind by using the online service on WorthyMind’s website.
As a ‘powered by arl-shipping.com’ solution the e-Yield Suite front-end is embedded into the forwarder’s own web-site allowing for selective offering of point-to-point or door-to-door transport services, co-marketing value adding transport services like insurance, customs clearance, information and document processing services next to the core transport product offered by the shipping lines and airlines.
“We expect that our company will be recognized as one of the first in West Africa deploying modern online e-services for our international clients and partners” states Austin. “Over time we expect to see most of our forwarding services business growth to be supported by the website self-service offerings, allowing us to focus on developing and executing attractive and professional forwarding services” he ends.
ARL’s e-Yield Suite is available in a number of deployment scenarios reflecting the characteristics of the transport provider, ranging from forwarders/ consolidators, NVOCCs, liner agents, short sea and deep sea shipping lines, rail, barge, ro-ro operators and multi-modal transport providers.
On arl-shipping.com, interested transport providers can request an on-line presentation and sign-up for using individual modules in the e-Yield platform. For additional information on ARL’s e-Yield Suite, contact Evgeny Drokov or visit arl-shipping.com.

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arl-shipping.com Limited, based in Hong Kong, provides innovative and configurable e-Services to the global transport community. arl-shipping.com e-Services are marketed, developed, hosted and supported by ARL Consulting B.V.

Montreal firm helps facilitate trade for Canadian business; minimize reliance on U.S. economy

PRLog (Press Release) – May 27, 2009 – Montreal QC - Mr. Homero Herrera, President of Latin America Cargo, in Montreal, Canada, is optimistic these days.  Mr. Herrera’s company specializes in providing logistics support and international trade consulting for Canadian and American companies moving goods between Canada and Latin America.

“Our business prospects are healthy,” Mr. Herrera says, “and the report from the EDC confirms what we believe.”

Mr. Herrera is referring to the recent report from the Export Development Corporation of Canada entitled Restoring Balance, Global Export Forecast Spring 2009. The report, written by Senior Economists at the EDC, is a stark reminder of the difficulty ahead for Canadian companies whose fortunes have relied on the U.S. economy. According to the EDC, the U.S. economy is expected to shrink 2.7% this year, while Central America is expected to grow 1%, with South America at 0.5%.

“We are getting calls every day from exporters wanting our assistance with logistics, and trade consulting to and from Latin America,” Mr Herrera continues, “The recent signing of the Free Trade Agreement with Peru and Colombia opens up even more opportunities for Canadian companies. “

Mr. Herrera, a native Peruvian immigrated to Canada 25 years ago.  He speaks Spanish, English and French fluently and understands the Latin American business culture well.

“Our objective is to facilitate trade between Canada and Latin America,” Mr. Herrera explains, “Not only can my staff and I communicate in the native language, we understand the way people think and work because we are part of the same culture.  We have good business contacts and relationships throughout the region. In addition, we are closely tied to our vendor partners, so we can get goods of any type, or size to or from Latin America at the most competitive price.”

As the recession wears on, more and more Canadian exporters, once solely reliant on the U.S. economy, are likely to look at expanding to other markets. Unfortunately, according to the EDC report, the economies of developed countries are also shrinking.  The GDP in both Western Europe and Japan is expected to slip 2.7% and 6.0% respectively this year, with limited growth in 2010. The report also says that the opportunity for exporters lies in “non-traditional emerging markets.”

“Business in Latin America can be complicated. Not only are there language and cultural barriers, but each country is unique. Just because you are successful in Brazil, does not necessarily mean you will be in Peru, for example,” Mr. Herrera says,” We are in constant daily contact with Latin America and have developed valuable relationships over the years with key players. These relationships have been paramount in helping our customers move their goods to their clients efficiently.  We are not satisfied until we make sure that the services that we offer carry the added valued advantage that our customers need in order to remain competitive in the Latin American Markets”

It is that mix of understanding the culture, communicating in the language and close personal contact with customer to ensure complete satisfaction that is necessary to succeed in Latin America.

“Our satisfaction comes from knowing that our expertise has helped our clients penetrate new markets, or made it easier to work with an existing client in Latin America,” says Mr. Herrera

For more information on the news that is the subject of this release (or for a sample copy or demo) contact John Doble at 514-449-4578. or visit their website at www.lacshipping.com

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Latin America Cargo Shipping is a logistics and trade consulting company located in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the movement of cargo and trade between Canada and the U.S.A. and Latin America.

Custom Motor Yachts and Marine Lifestyles

PRLog (Press Release) – May 26, 2009 – With a commitment to excellence and a history of success, Atlantic Yacht & Ship enters its 50th year serving the yachting and marine community.  AYS has the distinct privilege of being one of America’s oldest and most respected suppliers of power and custom motor yachts, specializing in the brokerage of quality motor yachts, sport fisherman, express cruisers and trawlers.  AYS has become a friend to every client we have served, and enjoy receiving detailed communication about their travels!
Our friends write to us and tell us about trips they have taken on their motor yachts, or that they are planning.  Sometimes our friends/clients contact us prior to a trip, because they look to us to provide experienced advice and off the charts locations.  With so many of our staff being former boat captains, members of the military and world travelers, we are a source of information that our friends and clients enjoy.
To supplement our expert yacht brokerage, AYS also partners with marine professionals to provide documentation, finance, insurance, transport, legal and maintenance for our clients to ensure smooth sailing in all areas of yacht ownership.  With 21 licensed and bonded yacht sales representatives with captain and military experience, AYS is much more than a yacht brokerage, we are a resource.
AYS features a prime waterfront location in Harbor Town Marina.  This ideal location provides dockage for vessels up to 170’ and dry stack storage for 400 boats.  AYS also provides comprehensive waterfront services through AY&S Services, staffed with qualified captains for deliveries, wash downs, detailing and mechanical repairs.  AY&S is a full service yacht maintenance team, and are available to maintain your yacht when you are here or away with full security, frequent maintenance, and weekly mechanical inspections to ensure your vessel is always prepared for a voyage.
Recently, AYS implemented a trade deal on a 46’ Maxum SCB Motor Yacht 2000.  This vessel is clean with recent, favorable survey results.  She had a very successful run from the St. Augustine area down to Fort Lauderdale, where she is presently docked and waiting for her new owner.   This motor yacht has 2 staterooms and 2 heads.  She would be a fun family vessel or great for friends to enjoy a weekend jaunt to the islands.  There are around 600 hours on her twin Cummins.  She is one of two boats loved by her owner, who is ready to sell and she is priced accordingly.  Bring all reasonable offers!  954-921-1500 and visit http://www.atlanticyachtandship.com today!

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Atlantic Yacht and Ship is America’s oldest and most respected supplier of power & custom motor yachts! We specialize in the brokerage of quality Motor Yachts, Sport Fisherman, Express Cruisers, and Trawlers. Incorporated in 1959, with over 50 years of continued service within the yachting industry and community, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is committed to providing unparalleled product knowledge and meticulous attention to detail. We are pleased to have vast experience, referral clients and testimonials that speak for our dedication and level of customer commitment!

Maruti Swift is the new Maruti Suzuki car in India.

PRLog (Press Release) – May 20, 2009 – Maruti Suzuki  has recently launched the much-awaited Ritz in India.The car available in both petrol and diesel engine options is on the Swift platform and positioned at the premium-end of the compact car market.
Ritz is available in five variants, three variants with petrol engine - LXi, VXi and ZXi and two variants with Diesel engine - LDi and VDi. The new maruti car is available in 8 colours - Glistening Grey, Racing Green, Bakers Chocolate, Firebrick Red, Blue Blaze, Silky Silver, Midnight Black, Superior White.
The price for petrol version will be Rs. 3.90 lakh for Lxi; Rs. 4.20 lakh for Vxi; Rs. 4.80 lakh for Zxi; while the diesel version come for Rs. 4.65 lakh for Ldi version; and Rs. 4.99 lakh for VDi version.
Read car reviews on http://www.mithilaconnect.com

Ritz is the first passenger car in India to be tested and verified for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) compliance.

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MithilaConnect .Com, is an infotainment portal which has been providing quality reviews on tech productand publishing videos , jokes and download stuffs for web surfers.
You may visit our official website at http://www.mithilaconnect.com

Santorini Tours and Travels – Private Tour Guide Service From Emver Car Rental

PRLog (Press Release) – May 19, 2009 – Santorini, Greece -The leading Santorini car rental company is pleased announce its comprehensive private tour guide service for the visitors coming from all end of the world to the Greece Island of Santorini. Now under one-umbrella visitors can get both tour guide and rent a car service from Santorinicarhire.com at great online discount prices. Visitors can take the benefit of both the services that can be found from its online booking site at www.santorinicarhire.com.
Santorini is beautiful island in Greece often famed as the magical and dramatic island with so many things to do and see. Visitors can take the help of a private tour guide more easily from Emver car rental agency by booking a guide online at a discount of 10%. A nice and professional Greek as well as English-speaking tour guide can make one’s Santorini tour full of fun and informatics.
With Emver custom tour guide service www.santorinicarhire.com, the travelers can expect a nice, relaxing and enjoyable tour that will allow them to experience the magical island of Santorini.  The Emver tour guide can be one’s nice business interpreter and shopping assistant in Greek island of Santorini. The visitors’ can experienced the Santorini more closely by having thorough knowledge on it’s long history and rich culture with Emver tour guide service.
With Emver tour guides the visitors can be treated as guest and have more fun with excellent Santorini sight seeing attraction as per one’s choice and preference where the visitors don’t want to miss anything. All the tour guides are professionally licensed English and Greek speaking guides  
Emver car rental Santorini also offers excellent range of rental cars for hire. Along with tour guide a traveler can hire a luxury car from Emver car rental to explore the Santorini Island thoroughly with more relaxing. The Emver tour guides and Drivers are well versed in English to communicate with tourists. The Emver-guided tours are full of fun and entertaining which can be found only at www.santorinicarhire.com.
Contact Details:
Emver Car Rental Company

Kamari, Santorini

Postcode 84700

PO 161

Greece

Tel: +30 2286033741

Fax: +30 2286034013

Mobile: +30 6977177042

Email: info@santorinicarhire.com

Web: http://www.santorinicarhire.com

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About Emver Car Rental :
Emver is a car rental company based on the scenic Greek island of Santorini. Established in 2000, Emver has placed its focus on ensuring that we provide the highest level of car hire service and safety to our customers around the Santorini Island.
Whether you are searching for a vehicle for leisure or business, we have a range of rental cars to suit your needs for a relaxing vacation and business travel. By offering a comprehensive car hire service to our customers, we aim to make your rental hassle free to compliment your stay here in Santorini. Emver offers competitive rental car rates and great selection to every car rental reservation.

Seattle Branding Expert to Speak at Ordnance Survey’s Conference in U.K.

PRLog (Press Release) – May 18, 2009 – Seattle, WA—Seattle-based branding expert Lynn M. Parker will speak on May 21, 2009 at Location 09, the Ordnance Survey’s Partner Conference in St. Albans, UK. Parker reveals how global companies can adapt their brand messages to maintain relevance across different cultures and within the various contexts customers experience their brand.  She will present a method for creating brand relevance she describes as, “Glocal—the perfect mixture of global and local: a universal message, aimed perfectly at a local market.”
The event takes place in St. Albans, a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, 22 miles north of central London on May 20th and 21st. The conference is a platform for the geographic information market—including navigation, banking, and insurance, land and property, and transportation organizations. Location 09 is hosted by The Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping agency, an executive agency of the United Kingdom government, which works to develop the geographic information market and is one of the world’s largest producers of maps.
For more information about this event or to register, please visit: www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk.
More about Lynn Parker

Lynn Parker co-founded brand consultancy Parker LePla in 1994 and has since grown it into a multi-million dollar agency serving national and international clients in a variety of industries with a specialization in high technology, healthcare and nonprofit organizations. Parker has 25 years’ experience in integrated branding, marketing and business consulting, and is one of the early contributors to branding theory. She co-authored the best selling Integrated Branding: Becoming Brand Driven Through Companywide Action, (paperback and hardcover editions) and Brand Driven: The Route to Integrated Branding Through Great Leadership (hardcover, published in 2003 and in its second printing).
For more information on Parker LePla, go to www.parkerlepla.com.

Hanoi Halong Sapa Bacha Market

PRLog (Press Release) – May 06, 2009 – Hanoi - Halong - Sapa - Bac Ha
                            8 days / 7 Nights  ( The Itinerery could be changed to suit Bac Ha market on Sunday only )


Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

Pick up at the airport. Transfer to Hotel in Hanoi center. Check in. Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2  Hanoi – Halong Bay ( B,L,D)  

8h00 AM : Our bus will pick you up, leaving for Halong city. Stopover on the way for 15 minutes.  

12h00:  Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.

You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises ).

Then, we stopover at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.

After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.

Dinner is served on board and then you have free time to listen to music or relax. Overnight in comfortable cabin.
Day 3 Halong Bay – Hanoi - Sapa ( B,L)

7h30: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave , Mans Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairmans Cave.

The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay .

You will have the opportunity to learn more about the fishermen daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot to swim.

11h30: The boat returns to the dock for lunch before returning to Hanoi .16h00: Arrive Hanoi. Free at leisure for shopping around Hanoi center.

20:30 Pm pick you up at your hotel or our office by taxi to Ha Noi railway station for the night train to Lao cai town. Overnight on train.
Day 4 Laocai – Bac Ha - Sapa  ( B,L,D)

7:00 AM Arrive Lao Cai train station. Pick up for breakfast. bus take you to Bac Ha Market. Enjoy beautiful landscape on the way with 2 hours on Bus. Walk around and visit colorful market of Bac Ha all day (only on Sunday). Lunch in a restaurant. 4:00 Pm Bus take you to Sapa town. Check in Hotel. Diner. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 Sapa Visiting ( B,L,D)

After Breakfast. Have a long trek 12kms through tropical forests. Follow the small paths to visit ethnic minority villages- Y ning ho, Lao chai & Ta van. Meet and talk with the Local people – H mong, Dzay, Dao…Take in the stunning scenery combined by rice terrace fields along Muong hoa stream where the ethnic minority is living. Have picnic lunch on the way. Visit Silver water fall. Afternoon Our Jeep take you back Sapa town . Diner and overnight at Hotel in Sapa.
Day 6 Sapa – Hanoi ( B,L,D)

Breakfast. Our guide takes you to visit Sapa town. Climb to visit Ham Rong mountain, Local market,  Trekking 5 km to visit Catcat Village. Meet and talk with the local people to learn more about their daily life. 17:00 PM, Bus take you back to Lao Cai train station. Diner, take a train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Day 7 Hanoi  ( B,L)

Arrive Hanoi station at 5:00 Am. Transfer to hotel for short rest, Breakfast.

8h00 Pick up at your hotel for visiting: Morning, drive to visit Ethnology musuem ( this is the typical places in large scale to show all Vietnamese culture, it is worth for seeing ). After that, drive around Hanoi center to have a look and go out to visit the traditional villages in the suburban of Hanoi. Visit Den Do temple, Bat Trang Villages, enjoy Vietnamese tradtional lunch in the countryside with the folk show. Back to Hanoi for water puppet show. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8  Hanoi Departure (B).

Breakfast. Free at leisure for shopping around until transfer to airport. Ends tour.
Price from : 215 USD
Tour Cost includes:

- Full transportation as tour program indicated by private car or minibus.

- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. ( B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = diner )

- English/French - speaking guide

- Entrance fees.
- Boat trip in Halong bay, 2 ways train ticket  hanoi - Laocai - Hanoi ( First class, soft sleeper ).

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast.
Tour Cost excludes:

Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; emergency transfer; other expenses.
More at : http://www.hanoipeacetour.vn/english/?page=tours&menu=de ...

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