More Drivers Taking Dangerous Risks With Part Worn Tyres

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 23, 2010 – The number of tyre related deaths and accidents on the UK’s roads could be set to rise after new research has revealed that more than one in ten drivers is more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago. The worrying findings have been issued by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety group, who has warned that not only could part worn tyres be a false economy, but they could pose a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users. In 2008, illegal, under-inflated or defective tyres contributed to the deaths of 34 drivers and the injuries of more than 900 other motorists.
“Tyres play a critical role in vehicle safety and consequently, some very strict requirements exist regarding the sale of part worn tyres,” warns Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “If part worn tyres are bought from an unreliable source or do not meet the required standards, drivers could be placing themselves and other road users in significant danger. We understand the financial pressures being faced by many motorists but the risks associated with fitting part worn tyres are too high and we would always recommend fitting brand new tyres.”
One of TyreSafe’s primary concerns with part worn tyres relates to the internal structure of the tyre. Regulations require that part worns must be free from large cuts, bulges and lumps and must not have any of their plies or cords exposed. However, without a thorough examination of the internal components of the tyre using an x-ray machine, TyreSafe claims it is impossible to tell what unseen damage may have occurred.
“There are many internal components of a tyre which are essential for safe motoring,” explains Jackson. “These can be damaged by a number of things such as punctures, driving over kerbs or pot holes or running at too low pressures. All of these can make the tyre dangerous and unsafe. The visual inspections required to sell part worn tyres may not identify these internal structural problems and consequently divers may be sold a product which is essentially not fit for purpose.”
TyreSafe’s research found that as many as one in six drivers had bought part worn tyres for their car at some point. It also found that younger drivers are much more likely to compromise their safety by buying part worn tyres compared with older drivers. One in five drivers aged between 18-34 said they were more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago, whereas only one in twenty drivers aged over 55 said they were more likely to buy part worns.
Among the many regulations regarding part worn tyres, they must be permanently marked as such. They must also have at least 2mm of tread depth around the whole tyre and the original grooves must be clearly visible in their entirety. Any repairs to the tyre must have been carried out in accordance with British Standards BS AU 159.
Part worn tyres can come from a variety of sources meaning that it is extremely difficult to understand their history. Some are removed from vehicles which have been written off following an accident; others are put back into service having been changed by their original owner; and others arise from situations where drivers switch between a set of summer and winter tyres and choose to refit brand new tyres rather than refitting their old set.
As part of a further investigation into the problems associated with part worn tyres, TyreSafe will be working closely with Trading Standards officers across the UK. For more information about tyre safety or the dangers of part worn tyres, visit www.tyresafe.org.

Report on Chinese Logistics Industry available through Bhartbook

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 18, 2010 – Logistics: China Industry Guide
This is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the China Logistics industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis with distinct chapters for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=132777&rt=Logist ... )
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* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight
* Provides textual analysis of the industry''s prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies
* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards
* Includes five-year forecasts for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight
Highlights
* The Chinese marine sector generated total revenues of $31.3 billion in 2009, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% for the period spanning 2005-2009.
* The Chinese rail freight sector generated total revenues of $21.9 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
* The Chinese road freight sector generated total revenues of $113.6 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
* The Chinese air freight sector generated total revenues of $5.5 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
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The Towing Network Chooses TowPartners to Provide Search and Software Services

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 16, 2010 – Keller, TX,  TowPartners today announced that it has partnered with The Towing Network to provide search and software services. The Towing Network operates a nationwide call center located in Brunswick, Ohio, that assists motor carriers in locating towing and recovery service providers. The Towing Network has chosen the new, expanded version of towSearch Commercial from towPartners to assist in building its network of service providers as well as to manage work orders and to connect the motor carriers and towing companies through web portals to create new efficiencies in towing dispatch. The towSearch Commercial product (www.towsearch.com) was specifically designed for commercial clients and utilizes the highly developed towPartners database system.
The nation’s leading towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, is used to power this solution, and over 28,000 companies are currently listed on towSearch Commercial. Dozens and often hundreds of member updates are received daily at towPartners and results of these updates keep the system accurate, making it a reliable resource for all of the commercial fleet customers across the United States.
“We are proud to have been selected by The Towing Network for both software services and to provide search support from among our membership base,” stated Jeffrey Godwin, Vice President of towPartners. “Our members are the best of the best in the towing and recovery industry and we are glad to bring them new business opportunities from a partner who is also committed to working ‘For the Industry.’ I know The Towing Network will be pleased with our systems and with our members.”
The towSearch directory of companies is just the beginning of the commercial version which also allows users to learn more about towPartners members and to make more informed selections of service providers. Through secure logins, the users of towSearch Commercial can view significantly more information about service providers than the public tool displays. Additionally, these users can store provider notes, select preferred providers, keep ratings and have access to full work order management. The tool offers connectivity for the motor carrier to monitor the status of their own jobs and many other features that provide benefit to all involved parties.
“towPartners has a large industry presence and though some of the members are already a part of The Towing Network, we expect this partnership can solidify our presence nationwide,” commented Jeff St. Pierre, President of The Towing Network. “We are excited about the software tool and are even more pleased to already be working with the quality members of towPartners as service providers for the work we are doing today.”
The Towing Network is actively looking for partner towing companies with a solid reputation and ability to serve large motor carrier customers with heavy duty towing, recovery and road service. The Towing Network was established through a strong collaboration of motor carrier executives and some of the best towers in the industry. They were able to build a program that serves the needs of both groups. Members of towPartners are encouraged to update their member profiles immediately because many new data fields have recently been added to support this effort and the members can request more information directly from their update forms.
About towPartners
towPartners is a division of FTI Group, Inc. and is the leading provider of benefits to the towing and recovery industry. towPartners improves vendor relationships and the bottom line at towing and road service providers nationwide as well as within asset recovery operations. The towPartners program provides better pricing and quality service to towing and road service companies of all sizes as well as to those employed in the industry. The towPartners and repoPartners programs currently have over 28,000 towing, road service and repossession company members and continue to grow. To learn more about towPartners, visit www.towpartners.com
Contact:
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TowPartners
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Packers And Movers Kolkata 9903323350

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 14, 2010 – About Us:
Euro Packers And Movers is a prominent name in the packing and moving industry. Since the time of its inception, Euro Packers And Movers has strived to serve as many customers as possible. We at Euro Packers And Movers, have provided our customers a specialised and professional
service which satisfies them and encourages them to return to us again and again. We have served our customers for a long time now and take the privilege of stating that they have appreciated our efforts throughout. Our quality services have also earned us new clients on regular basis. We intend to continue our good services in future also.
Services for You:
As packers and movers, we provide all services from procurement to maintenance and distribution of your goods to the destination of your choice.
Services available for our customers are following :-
- Packing and Moving Services
- Relocation Services
- Car Transportation Services
- Goods Transportation Services
- Loading Unloading Services
- Custom Clearance Services
- Insurance and Warehousing Services
Eastern Region:
Kolkata Office
Contact Person: Mr. Sanjay Sharma: TEL.033 32434755,25100071 MOB.NO. 9903323350
C - 15, Lake View Park, Boonhoogly, kolkata. 700108
Western Region:
Mumbai Office
Mr. Mukesh Sharma
Shanta Niwas, 1st Floor, Ghat Koper Road, Sakinaka Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400072
Mob. : 9321244755, Tel. No. : 022-28520821

Metro Vancouver Limousine Services For Grads Weddings and Tours

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 13, 2010 – Are you looking for the top of the line services for your wedding or graduation this season? Contact INIRA Transportation Services to book corporate sedans, limousines, SUV's and have the event you deserve and dream about.
Rates are fixed year round so we do not increase the rates for grads, weddings or other reasons. Our rates are the same year round for each and every one of our valued clients.
$85 / hr corporate sedans - 5 Passengers
$95 / hr 8 passenger limousine
$115 hour - 10 passenger SUV
$145 hour - 13 passenger SUV
Prices do not include taxes, driver gratuity or $30 fuel surcharge
WE DO NOT CHARGE TRAVEL TIME in Metro Vancouver or the lower Fraser Valley.
Contact us 24 hours for availibility and reservations. Deposit due on booking and balance due 30 days prior to date of service. We accept all major credit cards, cash, interac online, paypal, cheques must clear financial institution 28 days prior to services.
4 hour minimum service applies to package rates.

Attention Shippers and Freight Brokers - Straight to the Point

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 11, 2010 – Straight to the Point
Freight Broker's membership with Cargo Success is completely free. No hidden fees, limitations or restrictions of any kind.
When you read this article, you will realize that this specialized Freight Brokerage application is what every Freight Broker has been longing for. It has been built and designed with one thing in mind, to “put the Broker in the driver’s sit”.
Don’t chase available trucks any more, just post your loads on our load-board and let the trucks come to you.
"Online" Quotes (the new way)
Receiving online quotes - saves you lots of time:
1.   Describe your load in detail and post it; Come back to it at later time (you can end it early at any time)
2.   Review the online received quotes and assign it to a "Carrier of Choice"
3.   That’s it - You’ve covered your load(s) without a single phone call!
Remember, you can post your loads Privately or you can post it Publicly.
To post Private loads for your preferred carriers, they first need to register with us so you can add them into your list of Approved Carriers list.
Carriers love to see loads described in detail. They right away know if they can do the load or not. They are extremely happy not to waste time calling you if they do not have available trucks or truck without adequate equipment for your load.
"Over the Phone" Quotes (the traditional way)
If you prefer to be called on the phone, you can certainly choose that option too (during your load-posting process). In this case, your phone number will be shown on the load-description page and the carriers will not have the option to submit online quotes, only to call you on the phone.
Even then, due to your detailed load-listing description, you dramatically cut the conversation time in half. The carriers won’t ask you many questions over the phone; they will just call you to verbally give you their quotes.
Auto Capture
Our system saves all your postings, online received quotes and attached authorities automatically, so you can access them at a later time.
Is it really this simple? Try it and see for yourselves.

Shipping to Australia - Nothing Beats Experience

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 11, 2010 – So you want to pursue an easier life in Australia instead of drudging it out in the UK. Just like other families and young couples throughout the world, it time to pack up and ship out. Good paying jobs, high living standards and an all around great climate are to be had for those brave enough to make the move, and we used the word “brave” for a good reason.
Many people are totally petrified of shipping their belongings to Australia. They are so afraid that they deprive themselves of the better life. Many simply decide to sell off any and all items that they have, no matter how underpaid they will be or any sentimental values it may have, just in order to avoid the hassle of shipping to Australia. And once they get to Australia, they have to open their wallets real wide in order to purchase all the furniture and appliances needed for a comfortable life.
Employing a reputable and reliable company that specializes in shipping to Australia can save your peace of mind. One that is experienced in shipping furniture, appliances, and even vehicles will reduce your stress and speed up your move. After all, nothing beats experience. And just because they are experienced it doesn’t mean you have to pay a high price, especially if you shop around.
A full service shipping company should be able to offer you the following services:
Full liability and insurance coverage - To insure your belongings are fully covered from beginning to end.
Crating Services – For fragile and highly valuable items.
Packing, Delivery, and Unpacking – Have all your items professionally packed, delivered, and then unpacked at you home in Australia. They should even dust off any items that got dirty.
Freight Shipping – For very large and heavy shipments
Storage Services – In case you do not want to ship everything to Australia.
The company you decide to use for shipping to Australia should fill out any and all paperwork needed for your move. They should frequently let you know that they have contacted the shipping lines and that everything is running on schedule.
Try to have the shipping company pick your belongings as close as possible to the actual departure date of the ship. This can reduce the time in transit significantly. For example, although ships heading to Australia from the UK leave daily, it can still take over a week for you shipment to arrive at the Australian port. Add onto that port procedures, quarantines, and bad weather, and the time you may have to wait can increase.
Shipping 2 Australia, http://www.shipping2australia.com locates the lowest price from reliable, reputable and bonded shippers. They also provide comprehensive information related to living in Australia. The site is provided as a free service with the only request being that users of the site spread the news to other people who will be shipping to Australia.

AsianAirfares.com Becomes International Travel Meta Search Portal

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – AsianAirfares.com  has launched a new flight search website that it claims simplifies price comparison and selection of time, dates and airlines.AsianAirfares.com makes it easier and faster for people to find information by gathering the most relevant travel results from the biggest and best Airline and Travel  Sites on the Internet. http://www.AsianAirfares.com  and its subsidiaries  (350 travel sites)   is now one of the leading online Travel, Meta Search Engine with more than 250,000 visitors and more than 500,000 page views every month. Each day we bring the latest money saving specials and deals from the travel industry. Our free low rate search and compare service offers the latest - low rates - on products ranging from Airline Tickets, Hotels, Vacation Packages, Cruises and Car Rentals Around the World.   http://www.AsianAirfares.com is a   Travel,   containing a unique breadth and depth of products and services. Which means we search hundreds of sites from all over World to provide the information to you in an easy-to-use display and send you directly to the source to make your purchase? More than any other comparison sites, we help you find the best and lowest Rates on Flights , Hotels , Cars ,Vacation Packages and Cruises .  http://www.AsianAirfares.com  will provide you with some of the best Travel deals in the Travel and Hospitality Industry. AsianAirfares.com is a subsidiary of San Francisco CA based Asian Airfares Group, LLC# California 200813710165

Ocean Shipholdings Offers Competitive Ship Management Services and Upholds Environmental Protection

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – Ocean Shipholdings offers premium ship management services for oil tankers worldwide. It is known for its philosophy that upholds employee safety and environmental protection. Its shore staff functions include vessel crewing, maintenance management, procurement services, insurance and claims management, cargo operations, and financial control.  
The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified, which attests to the high standards it adheres to in providing ship management service. Its distinguished clientele includes the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration, financial corporations, major oil companies, and shipping lines.
Its project management service is popular, due to its effective marine projects that convert and design vessels. This service includes construction, management of subcontractors, planning, engineering, and procurement.
Its ship management service is an all in one system that adheres to international standards. The service covers all international requirements for a sea vessel. These include Flag State Registry, adherence to Classification Society Rules, Shipboard Security, as well as quality and safety system management.
Later during the ship’s life, its maintenance services can also be handled by Ocean Shipholdings, making its ship management services dynamic and integrated. In addition to that, preventive checkups will be facilitated in order to keep costs at minimum, and to certify that each ship is well maintained and efficient while serving its purpose.
For more information on Ocean Shipholdings and its ship management programs, visit http://www.oceanshipholdings.com/ or call 281-579-3700.

France Welcomes Izzicarhire.com European Expansion Continues

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – Ljubjana, Slovenia, France is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. It's not hard to see why. Stunning imperial cities, picturesque towns and villages and gorgeous countryside - ranging from lush valleys and snow capped mountains through to scorching Mediterranean beaches, captivate the imaginations of millions of visitors. France was a natural choice for Izzicarhire.com's latest expansion. French autoroutes are fast and comfortable, allowing easy access to all corners of this beautiful country. The company is excited about bringing its great car hire service and low cost tariffs to the most popular tourist destination in Europe.
Visitors arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to explore the historic capital, with its timeless attractions such as the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, are set to benefit from great new car hire deals thanks to Izzicarhire.com. Enjoying the rich cultural heritage of the city by car, or venturing further afield on day trips to the Versailles Palace or Euro Disney will become easier and cheaper than ever before.
The same car hire service will be available to travellers flying into Paris Orly Airport .
The addition of Nice Airport to Izzicarhire.com's list of destinations opens up access to the beautiful French Riviera. Thanks to a range of great car hire deals from Izzicarhire.com, travellers can enjoy the city's beautiful beaches, seaside promenade and museums or take a day trip to the nearby city state of Monte Carlo.
New car hire services from Lyon Airport make it even easier to explore the Alps, head onwards to the south of France or visit an appealing destination in its own right. With over 2000 years of history, the city has a rich archaeological and cultural history. Visit sites such as the magnificent Fourvière Basilica or explore the diverse city districts and neighbourhoods.
The cultural and ethnic melting pot of Marseille, France's second biggest city, offers visitors a host of sites and experiences to enjoy. Car hire from the airport, pre-booked online via the Izzicarhire.com website, gives visitors easy, unrestricted access to the city and surrounding area. Watch fisherman sell their stocks at auction, visit the Notre Dame de la Garde or explore la Corniche for unrivalled views of the sea.
Destination Manager Damijan Milivojevic commented, “We have been hugely successful in Eastern and Central Europe. Our existing customer base love the choice, service and prices we offer. We're confident we can build on this and make our model work in new territories. We're very excited to be expanding our operation and we can't wait to shake up the car hire market in France.”
Press Contact:
Miha Klancar
Izzicarhire.com
Ljubjana, Slovenia
+386 1 589 08 60
info@izzicarhire.com
http://www.izzicarhire.com/carhire/france-car-hire

Market Report, "Peru Freight Transport Report Q2 2010", published

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – The Peruvian government was planning to execute two major transport infrastructure projects in the country, estimated to cost US$6.5bn in total, according to reports in early September. The news came as questions were emerging over how effectively government stimulus funds were filtering through to projects. The two projects had been approved by the cabinet, according to Peru's minister of transport and communications, Enrique Cornejo, as cited by América Economía, and were awaiting congressional approval. The first project is in the roads sector, and envisages creating a road network in the Callao and Lima regions in the west of the country. It is estimated that the project will cost US$5bn, with the opportunity for it to be executed as a public private partnership. Developing a road network in the regions is planned to encourage investment into the area and improve competitiveness, productivity and safety. The second project is the NorAndino railway project. This is estimated to cost US$1.5bn and will link the rich mining region of Cajamarca with Lambayeque and Piura, where the port of Bayovar is located, thus reducing transit costs and times for mining companies operating in the region. Peru's current infrastructure is presenting an obstacle to the country's competitiveness. Peru is rich in minerals, but poor transport infrastructure is hindering efficiency and increasing the cost of transport for mining companies. The planned rail project in particular will help to alleviate this problem. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2008-2009, Peru's infrastructure ranks 113th out of 134 countries assessed. Although roads and rail place slightly higher, 99th and 90th respectively, they still present a competitive disadvantage to the country. The news of the government's plans came as Reuters reported that little evidence of the country's economic stimulus had been seen. In December 2008 President Alan Garcia announced plans to invest US$13.2bn into the economy through the construction of social and transport infrastructure, as well as other projects. However, it appears that little of this has actually materialised, with Reuters noting that less than 1% of what was allocated for the first half of 2009 has been spent. We have eased back our short-term forecasts for Peruvian GDP growth but remain positive for the medium-term outlook. BMI now puts Peruvian GDP expansion in 2009 at 2.0% (was 3.2%), with stronger improvement next year to 4.4% growth (was 3.8%). Peruvian GDP will grow by an annual average of 4.6% in 2010-2014, weaker than the 7.0% average over the preceding five-year period of 2005-2009, but still healthy. We have broadly maintained earlier adjustments to freight-carried-to-GDP ratios across different modes of transport. However, we have re-set our forecast for maritime freight, linking it to trade volumes (rather than GDP as previously) and noting that the global shipping slowdown will be offsetting new investments going into Callao and other Pacific ports. Pipeline throughput projections have been lifted towards the tail-end of our forecast period as we are expecting the final phases of the Camisea gas project to have a positive effect. Camisea should also support maritime freight, with LNG exports to the western seaboard of North America picking up. Consequently we expect freight carried across all modes, measured in millions of tonnes per km (mntkm), to rise by an annual average of 6.9% across the forecast period, 2.3pps faster than the economy as a whole. According to our latest estimates, transport and communications GDP will have risen by 2.2% in 2009, ahead of the 2.0% gain for the economy as a whole. For the 2010-2014 forecast period, we expect the transport and communications sector to continue outpacing the economy as a whole by a small margin. It will achieve average annual growth of 4.7%, versus 4.6% for overall GDP. The total value of transport and communications GDP will rise to US$2.76bn in nominal terms by 2014, representing 8.6% of Peru's GDP. The transport and communications sector employed an estimated 742,500 people, or 8.5% of the labour force, in 2009. We see those figures rising to 814,900 and 8.5% by 2014. In terms of freight carried, measured in mntkm, no accurate statistics have been collected for the roadhaulage sector. However, based on BMI estimates, we expect that growth in road haulage will be ahead of the rate of expansion of the economy as a whole at 5.7% a year during 2010-2014. As in most developing economies, Peruvian freight-demand tends to run ahead of overall GDP. This is offset, however, by the limitations of the national highway network, which act as a constraint. It should be noted that the completion of the inter-oceanic highway between Peru and Brazil in the forecast period will have a strong positive impact on turnover. Traffic data are collected for the rail sector and here we predict average annual growth of 5.0%. As far as maritime freight carried is concerned we expect growth to average 8.5% a year. Although the global downturn in trade and shipping pulled this number down in 2009, in the forecast period starting from 2010 we see a recovery on the back of mineral exports, extra investment in the ports as more private operators are brought in and, towards the end of the period, the initiation of significant LNG shipments from the Camisea field. In airfreight we are projecting average annual growth of airfreight tonnage of 5.0%.
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TUI expansion into Ukraine and Russia

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 04, 2010 – TUI AG has confirmed it will move into the Russian travel market, as a part of a new $60 million joint venture with billionaire Alexei Mordashov.
In partnership with Mr Mordashov’s S-Group, the German travel giant will establish 200 owned and franchised travel agencies in Russia and Ukraine over the next three years.
The venture will control up to ten per cent of the Russian travel market by 2013, according to TUI, with over twenty holiday destinations on offer.
Destinations on offer will include trips to Cyprus, a first for the Russian market.
“Today, Russia is one of the top growth markets for travel,” explained Michael Frenzel, TUI’s chief executive officer.
“Russian consumers are becoming more and more sophisticated and selective.”
TUI AG expects Russia to become Europe’s fourth-largest travel market by 2020, Mr Frenzel confirmed.
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The partners each pledged to invest $20 million in the venture during 2009, with money spent on the acquisitions of assets from Russian tour operator VKO Group, Moscow-based Mostravel and Ukrainian travel company Voyage Kiev.
Further funds will now be committed to brand promotion and information technology, the partners confirmed in a joint statement. A TV advertising campaign is expected to begin “within weeks”.
“We see that our competitors are not so successful on the travel market and we see a lot of blank spots that we will try to fill in,” Vladimir Yakushev, managing partner of S-Group, told reporters in Russia.
“If there are opportunities for acquisitions, we surely will be considering those.”
Ten new look brochures for the Russian market have been published, while websites in Russia and the Ukraine have also gone live, a statement confirmed.
Following its partnership with S-Group Capital Management Limited (S-Group), the joint venture will acquire majority stakes in certain assets of two major tour operators and travel agency groups in Russia and Ukraine.
The companies to be invested in are VKO Group, a tour operator and travel agency group based in Russia, Voyage Kiev, a tour operator and travel agency group based in Ukraine and Mostravel, a Turkey and Egypt destination specialist based in Moscow.
Peter Long, Chief Executive of TUI Travel PLC, said: “TUI Travel will be the first major international tour operator with a significant presence in Russia and CIS. We are delighted with our partnership with S-Group which combines their local business knowledge and expertise with our vast experience in leisure travel. The agreements with VKO, Voyage Kiev and Mostravel will provide us with the scale and expertise to make a large impact on these markets.”
The Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) leisure tourism market is growing significantly. Last year, six million Russians and one million Ukrainians travelled on traditional sun and beach holidays.

Winston-Salem, NC Used Car Dealer Announces February 2010 Salesperson Of The Month

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 02, 2010 – Winston Salem, NC - Bruno Ricena has been named “Non-Commissioned Sales Pro of the Month” for February 2010 at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC. Ricena is a Certified Non-Commissioned Sales Pro as well as a tournament paintball player and a great amateur drummer. Bruno (who is also known as BJ) also enjoys weightlifting.
Originally from the Bronx, Ricena has a passion for helping people and building strong customer relationships that last. He immediately puts new customers at ease with his confidence and respectfully puts his customers first by gaining a thorough understanding of their needs. He brings the dealership high standards of professionalism, fair dealing, and a youthful excitement. Frank Myers Auto Maxx is located at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston Salem, NC.
For more information, contact Bruno Ricena at 336-767-3432 or visit http://www.frankmyersauto.com

Consumer Reports Names Chevrolet Traverse Top Pick

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 25, 2010 – Pensacola, Florida, February 25, 2010--Consumer Reports recently named the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse to its annual  Top Pick car list.  Over 280 models completed rigorous road tests and safety and reliability analysis before the final 10 Best were determined.
This year the Chevrolet Traverse bested the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Ford Flex in the Family SUV category.  The Traverse was praised for its impressive overall package and spacious cabin that comfortably seats up to eight adults.  The vehicle also boosts best-in-class cargo space and horsepower.  The Traverse also comes with a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 12 months of OnStar protection, a comprehensive safety, security and convenience feature.
The car recently received the 2009 Consumers Digest "Best Buy" Award and has a five-star safety rating for both frontal and side impacts.
Potential customers can test drive the Chevrolet Traverse at Sandy Sansing Chevrolet located in Pensacola, Florida.  The dealership has a full inventory of Chevys including over 80 trucks.  Check out their inventory at sandysansingchevrolet.com.
Sandy Sansing Dealerships:
Sandy Sansing is the owner of Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, Nissan, Mazda, BMW and MINI of Pensacola in Pensacola, Fla., and Southern Chevrolet in Foley, Ala.  Mr. Sansing is a supporter of over 55 youth baseball teams in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and partners with WEAR-TV3 and several local nonprofit origanizations to raise funds for Communities Caring at Christmas and Cram the Van.

Sam Burke - the UK’s youngest Recovery Operator?

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 25, 2010 – Forget ‘Dragon’s Den’ and ‘The Apprentice’.  The recovery industry is littered with many budding entrepreneurs who hope to make their mark and build a successful business. But when do you start?  Is 15 a little young to launch a new recovery business?  Not according to Sam Burke who founded Burke Bros Recovery even before he could hold a driving licence!
From the age of 10, Sam spent weekends and evenings with his father Chris Burke, at Burke Brothers Removals, the family furniture removal business based in Wolverhampton.  As well as general duties such as washing the vehicles, Sam really enjoyed getting behind the wheel when the vans or lorries needed to be moved around the yard. When, at the tender age of 13, Sam announced that he would have his own recovery business, Chris thought it was just a passing whim, but how wrong could he be.
Sam was determined and had it planned out. He avidly read the vehicle recovery magazines, and spent most evenings surfing the Internet, desperate to learn all he could about the recovery business.  He knew he would need capital, so he started saving the income from weekend jobs. As the lorry park is close to Wolves football ground, Sam showed his entrepreneurial spirit by opening it as a car park for keen football fans on match days which proved very successful. Burke Bros were removals specialists so had no expertise in vehicle recovery. So when he was 14, Sam spent ten months working for a local recovery company learning the ropes and gaining the practical experience he would need to run his own recovery business.
Sam was only 15 when he decided to take the plunge.  He knew he wanted a versatile vehicle, and he knew from his researches that Recovery World had one of the largest selections of recovery vehicles, so he contacted them. As a result, he invested his hard earned savings in a 7.5 tonne crew cab, tilt and slide truck with a spec lift, and a range of recovery accessories that would be essential for the job, which was delivered just one week before his 16th birthday.  
Sam then embarked on a concerted campaign of cold calling to build a solid customer base – quite a challenge for one so young, but his determination and enthusiasm paid dividends. Twelve months later he has contracts with a dozen organisations including clubs, dealerships and body shops.
“But it’s not all been plain sailing.” said father Chris. “It was a minefield just setting up basic things like bank and trading accounts because of his age. Of course I’ve been totally behind Sam and given him encouragement and support, but I made it clear from the start, that we don’t carry ‘family’ passengers.  He bought the truck himself with his own hard earned cash.  Sam is covered under our Operator Licence but he runs it as a totally independent business, paying all his own bills and operating costs including rent and storage.”
As he can’t drive the vehicles yet, Sam uses Burke Bros Removals regular drivers, but they just do the driving. Sam’s the expert on vehicle recovery, so he not only goes out on every job, dealing with everything bar the driving, but he also runs the business side of things in the office.
Sam commented, “There were a few problems to start with, but I just love the work and am determined to make it succeed. There’s still loads to learn and the only way is to get out there and do it myself. I’m planning to buy another truck later this year, and pass my HGV Class 2 licence when I’m 18 so I can do the driving as well.  I’m not trying to run before I can walk, but I want to build a solid, profitable company based on a reputation of good value and excellent customer service. I plan to grow the business steadily and achieve my long term ambition for Burke Bros Recovery to become the leading recovery firm in the West Midlands, if not the UK.”
Sam is living proof that age is no barrier to success, and it shows that if you have belief in yourself, determination and are prepared to put in the hard work, you will succeed.  
More about Recovery World
Recovery World was established in January 2001 to supply both new & used vehicles to the UK & Europe. With now over 150 vehicles on site at any one time Recovery World holds the largest collection of recovery vehicles in Europe, if not the world.  The Recovery World website has become a community focus for all those involved in the vehicle recovery industry, not just for vehicle sales, but a central information point.  The forum is very active with drivers and operators able to air their views and opinions and maintain contact with each other. Recovery World has recently expanded the operation to become a leading supplier of specialist recovery accessories via their on-line shop and mobile service.
For further media information contact
Colin Caldicott, Ultimedia PR  Tel: 01767 601470 or colin@ultimediapr.co.uk
For further information about Recovery World contact
Lynn Engledew  Tel: 01707 266318 or lynn@recoveryworld.co.uk.

Online Car Hire Revolution Reaches Greece - Izzicarhire Expansion Continues

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 25, 2010 – Skofljica, Slovenia,  Visitors to Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki and Rhodes set to benefit from online car hire market shake up. Industry giant Izzicarhire.com promises more choice, better service and low prices.
Greece is one of the great ancient civilisations of the world, but it's a very modern phenomenon that's in the news today. Online car hire continues to grow in popularity as more and more consumers discover the amazing value and choice of deals available on the Internet through Izzicarhire.com. Psychological barriers to online purchasing still remain, fears about security for example, but one company in particular, Izzicarhire.com, seems to be conquering these lingering concerns and growing its online business at an incredible rate. The model is simple. A website that is easy to navigate and use, secure payment, a huge choice of vehicles and all backed up with reassuring touches like order tracking and telephone support.
Thanks to Izzicarhire.com, visitors arriving to explore to the ancient Greek capital via Athens Airport will enjoy more car hire options than ever before. Getting around this huge city to visit world renowned sites such as the Acropolis and Kerameikos just got a whole lot easier.
Heraklion Airport serves as a gateway to the beautiful island of Crete, full of picturesque villages, rolling hills and mountains plus fabulous beaches. Visitors can get a great car hire deal courtesy of Izzicarhire.com. Make day trips all over the island to explore over 1000km of coastline, pretty harbour towns, museums and ancient sites. And still be back in the city by nightfall.
Visitors to Greece's second city of Thessaloniki can pre-book car hire online through the Izzicar.hire.com website for collection at the airport. Booking is simple, speedy and secure. Pick up a vehicle and head to the old town to explore the Byzantine churches and buildings.
New car hire services from
Rhodes Airport means there's no excuse not to book a trip to the “island of light”. Soak up the sun which shines for over 3000 hours each year or venture further afield to visit the numerous historical sites.
Destination Manager Damijan Milivojevic commented, “We carried out a huge amount of market research while planning our website. We've taken on board customer concerns and feedback to create a site that people find easy to use, convenient and safe. Try it out for yourself and find out just how easy it is to pre-book your holiday hire car online”
Press Contact:
Damijan Milivojevic
IzziCarHire.com
Skofljica, Slovenia
+386 1 589 08 60
info@izzicarhire.com
http://www.izzicarhire.com/carhire/greece-car-hire

The California Maritime Leadership Symposium Brings Three Squares Inc. Onboard to Produce Their 10th

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2010 – Three Squares Inc. has been selected to produce the 2010 California Maritime Leadership Symposium (CMLS), scheduled for May 5th and 6th in Sacramento.  As this is the 10th Anniversary of the conference, which brings together trade and transportation organizations with close ties to California’s vital maritime industry, Three Squares Inc. will utilize its unsurpassed experience in special event production to make this year’s symposium the most successful CMLS event to date.  
The annual symposium aims to highlight the importance of ports and harbors to the state of California, as well as relay the current list of port needs to California decision makers. At the 2010 symposium, expert panelists will discuss a range of issues from federal freight policy to maritime workforce development. Environmental concerns and the potential implementation of green technologies have traditionally been major points of CMLS discussion.  Invited speakers include U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, State Senators and Assembly Members, executive directors from California’s ports, leading
economists, policymakers and maritime industry leaders.
“We are excited to partner with Three Squares Inc. for the production of our 10th Anniversary California Leadership Maritime Symposium,” says David Hull, Chair of the Symposium and CEO of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District. “We are hoping to use this year’s symposium to expand public and private understanding of the critical role our ports and harbors play in the economy, and of the substantial “green technology” initiatives industry has taken in recent years. We also want to review additional plans, now in development, which can expand these efforts with further public/private cooperation and support.”
As a nationally recognized leader in producing green conferences, tradeshows and special events, Three Squares Inc.’s expertise in sustainable event planning will compliment the symposium’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Three Squares Inc. is a proud member of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), and President Jaime Nack, among other notable projects, was enlisted as Director of Sustainability and Greening Operations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Although large-scale conventions typically carry with them a heavy carbon footprint, under the strong leadership of
Ms. Nack, Three Squares Inc. has developed proven strategies to minimize event production waste, implementing greening initiatives ranging from “no water-bottle” policies to carpooling and public transportation incentives.  
With the assistance of TSI, the 2010 California Maritime Leadership Symposium is gearing up to be the most highly attended and environmentally friendly event in its ten-year history. The annual conference is hosted by a coalition including the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference (CMANC), California Marine & Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council (CALMITSAC), the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach and the California Maritime Academy.  
 
For additional details, please visit the CMLS website at www.maritimesymposium.com.

Signature Limo Of Clark, New Jersey Offers Limousine Services For St. Patrick's Day

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2010 – Signature Limousine, a luxury car transportation company based in Clark, NJ, has announced that they will be providing Safe, Comfortable, and Affordable Limousine Transportation Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th 2010. This service is available from now until the end of the season.
The company offers a list of services throughout the New Jersey and New York areas, catered to fit numerous events such as casino trips, nights on the town, bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries and ball games, among others. All their services are provided by their professional and courteous drivers in late model cars for the absolute best in customer satisfaction.
Angelo Richichi, the company’s owner and operator said, “Whether traveling in a large or small group, our company is ideally suited to accommodate all our customers’ transportation needs. We know how important friends and family are, and understand that customers want to take advantage of those special occasions to show them how much care is involved.“
Signature Limousine Services is an expert in providing quality service for Limousines, Luxury and Corporate Sedans and Vans. For more information, visit: www.SLS-LIMO.com

Rent Car Singapore - Car Leasing Singapore

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 13, 2010 – Rent Car Singapore provides Car leasing in singapore, long term leasing ,short term leasing and daily car rental at the cheapest rates in singapore.
How to rent a car in singapore .
Book your car rental
You will need to:
   * Have a Singapore driving Licenses / International Licenses
   * Singapore Identity / Passport / Work Permit
You will also need to:
   * Provide us with your dates and times of travel
   * Select your Singapore Car Rental Cars for rent : - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
   * Select the kind of car you'd like to drive , call or sms to book it .
Is As Easy As 1 , 2 ,3.
Collecting your rental car
   * Show us your driving licence and identity Card
   * inform whether is for local or malaysia usage
   * Decide which  fuel option works for you
   * Check and sign your rental agreement
   * Check the car for any existing damage
   * Decide if you want to rent  Navigation System (Depend on its availability)
Returning your rental car
When returning your car;
   * Please try and return your car by the agreed time (If not there is a hourly charges)
   * Return your keys to the singapore car rental staffs
   * Singapore car rental will check for damage and fuel level
   * Final payment for your total rental will be processed.
Thing to Note ;
The ERP system keeps roads in Singapore congestion- free as motorists are charged when they pass through the ERP gantries according to vehicle category, time, place and congestion levels. There are 41 gantries located along the major expressways, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Restricted Zone (RZ).
Cars have to be fitted with an in-vehicle electronic device (Vehicle Unit (IU)) which accepts a stored-value Cash Card. 100 feet before passing through an ERP gantry the Cash Card automatically deducts the toll. The IU beeps and displays the new value of the smart card. If the Cash Card has an insufficient value subsequent enforcement action is inevitable as the gantry cameras will take a photograph of the registration plate.
Make sure the smart card is pushed in all the way as you will be still fined if it is not properly inserted and thus not able to deduct the toll. Smart cards can be topped up at most gas stations, 7-Eleven shops and some car parks which use the same system.
East Coast Parkway (ECP) Central Expressway (CTE)
Ayer Rajah Expressway (PIE) Outer Ring Road (ORR)    Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am-9.30 am
Restricted Zone (RZ)    Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am - 7.00 pm
Payment of Fees by Easi-ERP    SingTel mobile subscribers can dial *377 to activate the service and charges are inlcuded in his next SingTel bill.
Singapore Car Rental - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
Long Term Leasing Singapore - http://www.rentalcarsingapore.com/2009/09/monthly.html

Top-Level Business, Political and Labor Leaders to Focus on Transportation Infrastructure Crisis

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 09, 2010 – New Rochelle, NY (February  2010)  Top-level business, political and labor leaders including New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch; Rear Admiral Richard Larrabee, Director Port Commerce Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY, 8th District) and Joseph F. Marie, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation will address the crisis of the region’s outdated and deteriorating roads, bridges, rail lines, and other aspects of surface transportation infrastructure at the Third Annual Infrastructure Conference to be hosted by Iona College on April 8.
Also participating will be John Cooney, Jr., President, Tilcon, NY, a major provider of materials for the construction industry including highways in the New York metro area; Patrick Quinn, President, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a leading transportation company; Frank McArdle, a well known consultant to the private and public sectors; Petra Todorovich, Director of America 2050, a national urban planning initiative to develop an infrastructure and growth strategy for the U.S.; Bart F. Livosi, Managing Director, Public Finance, Citigroup Inc.; the state transportation commissioners from New York and New Jersey and others.  
News 12, Westchester County Business Journal and Radio Station WHUD will be the media sponsors of the event which is expected to attract more than 300 attendees.
The conference—“CONFRONTING THE CRISIS: Solving Our Regional Surface Transportation Infrastructure Issues— will again bring together Iona College and presenting sponsor Terex Corporation,  one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment based in Westport, Connecticut.  Ronald DeFeo, Terex Chairman and CEO, is an Iona alumnus (’74).
Speakers and panelists will discuss practical solutions and funding needed to bring the regional transportation infrastructure up to grade. The urgency of the conference was recently underscored with the release of a report from NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that cited the Tappan Zee Bridge as one of 93 bridges in the state with a safety rating below that given to the Lake Champlain Bridge which was closed and demolished.  The needs and demands of key transportation links in the region including the Tappan Zee Bridge will be examined during the opening panel discussion.
Brother James A. Liguori, President of Iona College, said:  “The nation’s transportation infrastructure is its economic lifeline.  While we rarely stop to think of the network of highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways and airline terminals that serve us each and every day, let just one major component of the network go out of service and our dependence on these man-made wonders becomes painfully obvious.”
He added: “With the involvement and support of our presenting sponsor, Terex Corporation, and its President, Ron DeFeo, one of our many alumni who have achieved great success in business, we are very pleased to be hosting our third annual infrastructure conference.  We will bring many of the best and brightest minds together for what is certain to be a stimulating and thought-provoking look at this too often ignored, yet vital element in all of our lives.”          
Mr. DeFeo stated: “The future of the region’s economic vitality is tied directly to the actions that will need to be taken in the near future to repair the transportation infrastructure. It will require creative thinking by planners and policy makers as well as a concerted, collaborative and non-partisan effort among the municipal, regional, state and federal governments.  It will also require commitment and leadership if we are to succeed in improving the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for our citizens. Our hope is that the conference will not only help call attention to this urgent issue but will be instrumental in developing a long overdue regional plan of action.”  
The conference’s advisory board comprises leaders in infrastructure related sectors who are planning the day’s program. They include: Michael Bazinet, Director, Corporate Communications, Terex Corporation; John Cooney Jr., President, Tilcon NY; Alfred B. DelBello, Partner, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP; Marsha Gordon, President, Business Council of Westchester; Frank McArdle, consultant to private industry and the public sector; Caryn McBride, Executive Editor of the Westchester, Fairfield and Hudson Valley Business Journals; William Mooney, President, Westchester County Association and Ross Pepe, President, Construction Industry Council of Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
To register and for sponsorship information, visit www.iona.edu/terex.
Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education.  Iona - currently listed in the top tier of US News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges 2010; The Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Colleges 2010 edition and Business Week's Top 25 Undergraduate Business Schools in the Northeast - offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and master of business administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with operations in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing and Mining. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries.

SelectaDNA Technology Derails Train Metal Theft

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 09, 2010 – SELECTAMARK’S Dutch distributor, Rhine Group BV, has won a major contract to protect the main rail infrastructure in the Netherlands from metal theft, using forensic marking product SelectaDNA.
 
Rhine Group has been awarded the contract by Dutch rail company ProRail BV to combat trackside metal theft. The increased risk of stealing, transporting and handling SelectaDNA-marked copper and other metals is expected to deter thieves and have a significant impact on the number of incidents.
Driven by continuing global demand for metals such as copper, the Netherlands is among many countries to struggle with the problem of trackside metal theft, which not only disrupts rail services but also causes substantial damage to signaling equipment, posing serious danger to passengers.
Under the new agreement, SelectaDNA forensic marking technology will be used by ProRail to reduce the number of thefts of metal rail equipment such as copper cable.
SelectaDNA is a proven, highly successful crime deterrent strategy and is used by an increasing number of Police forces, residential home owners, businesses, retail outlets, local governments, schools and hospitals in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and The Netherlands. Property marking schemes using SelectaDNA have also been implemented in Germany by Rhine Group’s SDNA Forensische Markierungstechnolgie GmbH, where the first projects have just started in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
ProRail will be deploying SelectaDNA’s superior technology to mark trackside metals with the product’s unique DNA signature, which is highly resistant to sunlight, withstands temperatures of up to 1,000°C and can be identified and analyzed on the spot.
The unique chemical composition of the marking can be identified with a portable DNA scanner. The DNA marking is immediately visible under ultraviolet (UV) light and contains metal microdots with an engraved coding that can be analyzed with a small USB-microscope.
This technology provides Police with robust and immediate forensic proof of where stolen metal has come from, thus enabling them to prosecute criminals using an indisputable chain of evidence.
The detection and analysis technology can also be made available to scrap metal dealers so they can check for markings on metal being offered to them.
Donald van der Laan, General Manager of Rhine Group said: “When we started to look at the problem of copper theft in 2008 it became obvious to us that solutions that were available at the time had several serious flaws.
“Most importantly, if the presence of a marking on a piece of metal could only be determined under UV light, scrap dealers could be misguided into believing that material that does not ‘light up’ under UV is not stolen - even if it was offered to them by dubious sources.”
Mr van der Laan continued: “Therefore, we set out with our partners to develop smart marking technologies that overcome these flaws, providing a broader toolset to Police and a much more serious deterrent to criminals.”

India Luxury Car - multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 04, 2010 – India Luxury Car, New Delhi, are glad to announce the launch of our website which will surely enhance and improve the search experience. Our website http://www.indialuxurycar.com/ is thoroughly upgraded as well as updated as per our latest advancements in the industry, to provide strategically developed services that are extremely beneficial for our clients. The company's goal is to provide its visitors with a virtual experience through the website, that is as compelling as a visit to the company.
Our visually appealing website is designed and developed by Indiamart, one of the nation's top Internet marketing platform.
Under the guidance of General Manager Tour, we have carved a niche for ourselves for providing effectual services like high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches as per the specific needs of our clients. Our new website encompasses the wide range of services provided by us and gives the overview to the user through its efficient content. We have a superior understanding and knowledge of real estates and plan even the minutest details about the projects in which we enter. The painstaking services done by our team of professionals have helped us provide an eminent degree of services.
Each service undertaken by us is accompanied with the guarantee of efficient execution and timely completion. Our client centric services includes the following:
high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches and more.
Our strive to satisfy all our clients and web users enabled us to precisely develop the website. The qualitative website connect users to the most relevant information for their specific query regarding our company and services. The on-line visitor will have immediate access to our user friendly website and
Can also browse all the services on various pages, making it a breeze to find what customer are looking for.
We hope our new website will set dimensions in the industry, providing the clients an easy, more efficient, time saving and cost effective way of to access our services.

Crown Worldwide Group Celebrates 45 Years Of Service

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 02, 2010 – The Crown Worldwide Group, a worldwide leader of global mobility, relocation services, information management and high value logistics, proudly celebrates 45 years of service to clients worldwide.
What started in Yokohama, Japan, on February 1, 1965 as a small moving company primarily serving the military, is now the Crown Worldwide Group, one of the largest transportation, storage and logistics companies in the world. The group, which is headquartered in Hong Kong, operates from approximately 250 locations.
Crown's staff worldwide will commemorate this special anniversary with celebratory events at locations throughout the Crown network. Many of Crown's senior staff members will be meeting in Panama City, Panama, where they will celebrate this milestone while completing the second phase of Crown's Leadership Development program. In addition, a special issue of Crown's newsletter has been created to acknowledge and celebrate Crown's 45 years in business. It outlines historic milestones, highlights key staff members and discusses innovation and plans for the future. This newsletter is available on Crown's Web site at: http://www.crownrelo.com/newsletter.
The Crown organization was built on a commitment to excellent service and this remains one of the company's core values. Its other guiding principles inspired Crown's dedication to its employees and the communities in which it operates. The Crown environment fosters satisfied, productive staff and actively supports employee development, and its corporate social responsibility program helps sustain the company and the communities it serves.
Because understanding the clients' needs is a cornerstone of the Crown philosophy, it employs the most modern technology in an effort to be accessible, efficient and affordable. The staff, worldwide, focuses on innovation and client satisfaction, and as a result, have designed and made available some of the most helpful programs to support clients.
Chairman Jim Thompson commented on the longevity and reach of the company saying, "No company can succeed without loyal customers. You are the reason we exist so on behalf of all the members of the Crown Group we sincerely thank you. Crown's success is also due to the employees who have helped build the company over the past 45 years. Each, in their own way, has made the company stronger.
"It's been a very exciting 45 years of development and the most rewarding aspect of it all is that the Crown Group today enjoys a solid financial position, excellent management and staff, and a steady pattern of growth and development that will see us moving into the future as the only true global company in the international relocation business. Additionally, our records management and fine arts transport business have also expanded globally at a very solid pace."
For more information, visit Crown on the Web at: crownworldwide.com.
Crown Worldwide Group
Crown Worldwide (crownworldwide.com), operates from over 250 locations in 52 countries, providing governments, corporations, diplomats and private customers with global mobility services, moving services, relocation services, information management, business information storage, art shipping, freight forwarding, logistics services and third-party logistics. Crown Worldwide Group's divisions are Crown Relocations, Crown Fine Arts, Crown Records Management, Crown Logistics and Crown Wine Cellars. Established in 1965, the Crown Worldwide Group is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong.
GLOBAL & AMERICAS:
Natalie Graveney
Crown Worldwide
1401 Summit Ave, Suite 10
Plano, Texas 75074, USA
Telephone: 1 972 422-4288
E-mail: ngraveney@crownworldwide.com
ASIA-PACIFIC:
Susanne Österholm
Crown Worldwide Holdings Ltd.
Suite 2001, MassMutual Tower
38 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 2876 2678
E-mail: sosterholm@crownworldwide.com
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA:
Marco Dilenge
Crown Worldwide
Wolf-Heidenheim-Strasse 12
Frankfurt, D-60489, Germany
Telephone: 49 69 1539-4000
E-mail: mdilenge@crownworldwide.com

Market Report, "Germany Freight Transport Report 2010", published

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 30, 2010 – In November 2008, broadcaster Deutsche Welle reported that plans to part-privatise the national rail service had been postponed for a second time. Government officials said they were delaying the proposed sale of a stake in an operating subsidiary for an undisclosed period of time due to the turbulence created by the global financial crisis that broke out in October. Some sources suggested privatisation might be put off until after the next German elections, due in September 2009. The government had been due to sell just under 25% of the shares in  Deutsche Bahn Mobility Logistics, a subsidiary company charged with both passenger and freight rail transport. Thomas de Maiziere, chief of staff for Chancellor Angela Merkel, said a sale was still possible before the elections and that it had been postponed, not abandoned. However, observers noted that the finance ministry was not calculating to receive any privatisation revenue from the sale during the course of 2009. Other officials also stressed that the government would not want to sell the stake at a price that undercut its value and would bide their time until 'a reasonable return can be expected'.  BMI's newly-released  Germany Freight Transport Report 2009 concludes that rail freight traffic (measured in million tonnes/kilometre, mntkm) will grow at an annual average of 1.1% during 2009-2013. This is a shade slower than the economy as a whole, which we expect to expand by 1.3% per annum over the same period. Reforms and structural change will be important issues facing the industry. The pace of change will be relatively measured, however. Under approved plans, rail freight is expected to take some of the strain off the roads, through a variety of mechanisms and initiatives including increased reliance on road pricing, encouragement of inter-modal transport hubs, and development of intelligent traffic systems (ITS).  BMI predicts, however, that road haulage will grow by 1.2% per annum and actually increase its share of total freight traffic to 69%. Rail freight will grow by 1.1% per annum and maintain its share of the total at 16%. Among the other modes, sea cargo will grow by 1.4%, supported by Germany's international trade, while airfreight will expand by 1.3% per annum, thanks to a steady performance in a tough market by  Deutsche Lufthansa. The operating environment for transportation companies will be favourable although constrained by slow macroeconomic growth. We score the overall freight industry operating environment at 57.6 (out of a theoretical total of 100). That said, Germany's regulatory and competitive environments, important components of the overall rating, still present scope for improvement, given the plethora of taxes and regulations that add to operating costs. Despite this, the German freight industry can continue to count on world class companies with a deserved reputation for quality and attention to detail. Across all modes the scene is set for moderate growth and development. With Germany acting as a key European manufacturing and trading hub,  BMI forecasts that its transport and communications sector will grow to a value of US$217.4bn by 2013, equivalent to 7.4% of GDP.
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New Report Now Available: India Freight Transport Report Q1 2010

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 30, 2010 – The Road Transport and Highways Ministry of India is looking for US$2.96bn in credit from the World Bank for the development of highways in the country, reported India's Economic Times in September. The loan would cover 70% of the total cost of developing 5,937kms of highways that would run through 14 states in the country. The remainder of the cost would be provided by the government. A senior official has stated that roads that have low traffic projections and are the outside the purview of the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) require funding by the government. India boasts the second largest road network in the world after the US, with a total of 3,383,344km of roadways, of which 1,603,705km is paved. The majority of the country's freight is transported by road. In 2009, BMI predicts that 53% of total freight transported will be carried by road. This is expected to grow to 55% by the end of the forecast period. Demand is also rising from increasing car ownership. India's transport infrastructure must cater for a booming population, a growing economy and a demanding import and export sector. To facilitate this growth, India will have to invest in maintaining and upgrading its current network, as well as plan to expand its paved road network. Since our last report, we have lifted our forecasts for Indian gross domestic product (GDP) growth. We estimate that growth in 2008 was 6.7%, and expect it to ease to 6.1% in 2009 (was 5%). Across the 2009-2013 forecast period, we project average annual GDP growth of 6.7% per annum - a drop on the 8.6% of 2004-2008. In spite of the global economic slowdown in 2009-2010, we therefore still see a solid foundation for growth in the freight transport industry. We have maintained earlier mode-specific freight turnover forecasts. On the shipping side, we edged down the forecasts to take account of lower growth in world trade. We have also reduced the air freight forecast, in view of the fall in demand and financial difficulties faced by the industry. As a result of all these factors, total freight carried, measured in million tonne-km (mntkm), is expected to grow by an annual average of 7.7% throughout the forecast period. According to our latest estimates, transport and communications (T&C) GDP rose by 7.4% in 2008, 0.7pps faster than overall GDP, which we estimate to have increased by 6.7%. For the 2009-2013 forecast period we expect the T&C sector to continue outpacing the economy as a whole by a small margin. It will achieve average annual growth of 6.8%, versus 6.7% for overall GDP. The total value of T&C GDP will rise to US$152.2mn in nominal terms by 2013, representing 7.7% of India's GDP. Despite the current adverse international climate, BMI expects that overall investment in Indian infrastructure will gather pace over the next five years. Several major road-building projects are already under way, as well as airport expansion plans. Perhaps more so than in other countries, there will be a close link between the pace of structural reform and the rate at which new investment begins to flow into infrastructure projects. Those areas that stay predominantly under public-sector control are likely to see slower progress on new infrastructure projects, which will be constrained by fiscal austerity and bureaucratic delays. In our view, the growth potential in the transport sector is likely to be the greatest in those areas where the authorities are prepared to contemplate reforms; as well as (reasonably briskly) contemplating opening up the current monopolies in the country to greater competition. A case in point is road haulage, where once the 'infrastructure deficit' begins to be closed, numerous factors will underpin dynamic future performance. These range from: the increased demand for door-todoor logistics; the move to higher value/lower bulk shipments; the rising size of the vehicle fleet and the new impetus to improve and extend the network; and using private sector highway operators and buildown- operate (BOT) schemes. We are predicting that road freight turnover, measured in mntkm, will rise by an average of 8.7% every year in 2009-2013. This will be above the rate of GDP growth. Amid some new and encouraging signs that reform is slowly taking hold within the vast Indian Railways company, we are becoming more optimistic about rail freight prospects. We forecast that freight carried by rail will rise by an annual average expansion of 7.3%. All other transport modes should experience broadly comparable growth, with international air cargo turnover gaining an average 6% per annum. Sea transport through India's major ports, measured in tonnage handled, will rise an average 5.5% per annum. A major factor over the next few years driving change will be the rising competitive pressures from cargo operators among India's immediate neighbours and main trading partners.
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The Environmentally Hazardous Substance Mark is now Mandatory! effective Jan.1 2010 for IMDG

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 28, 2010 – Don’t let you shipments get refused.
The latest version of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods introduced a new marking for goods classified as Marine Pollutants. This rule became effective January 1, 2010 for IMDG shipments and January 14, 2010 under 49 CFR.  
According to the D.O.T.'s Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR and the IMDG Code the following marking requirements for Marine Pollutants apply:
A Marine Pollutant marking measuring at least 100 mm per side must be applied to:
1.A non-bulk package for sea transport that contains a marine pollutant. The mark shall be placed in association with the hazard warning labels.
2.A bulk packaging that has a capacity of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons). The package must be marked on at least two opposing sides or two ends other than the bottom. The markings must be visible from the direction it faces. (Marking may have the same outside dimensions as a placard)
A Marine Pollutant marking measuring at least 250 mm per side must be applied to:
1.A bulk packaging having a capacity of 3,785 L (1,000 gallons) or more. The packaging must be marked on each end and each side. The mark must be visible from the direction it faces.
A transport vehicle or freight container (CTU) that contains any of the above packagings must be marked with the Marine Pollutant mark. The mark must appear on each side and each end of the transport vehicle or freight container.
Contact ICC The Compliance Center to place your order for the new markings, or for more information.
According to the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations:
Currently, the TDGR does not show the new diamond-shaped marine pollutant marking; it is planned to be introduced in an upcoming amendment to the TDGR. However, the TDGR does accept use of marks illustrated in the UN Recommendations. Therefore, the new mark may be used currently, since it is already shown in the UN Recommendations.
TDG requires marks on large means of containment if the vehicle or tank contains more than 500 kg of marine pollutants. The mark is also required on small means of containment (non-bulk packages) of marine pollutants if they are single packagings, or combination packagings with inners not larger than 5 Liters or kilograms (for Marine Pollutants) or 500 mL or grams (for Severe Marine Pollutants). The marking may be omitted for transport by road or rail only.

Colonial Equipment Co. Delivers Hybrid Electric CitiBuses™ to Howard County Government

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 21, 2010 – Monrovia, Md. – Colonial Equipment Company, the premier supplier of customized vans, buses and alternative fuel vehicles to the Mid-Atlantic Region and an authorized General Services Administration (GSA) supplier, announced that it has delivered the first order of a year-long, 25 bus contract with the Government of Howard County, Maryland.  The contract will provide the County the opportunity to replace existing vehicles in their fleet with Azure CitiBuses™ which reduce harmful emissions and increase fuel efficiency.  Upon award of the contract, the County immediately placed an order for eight CitiBuses and has the option to order an additional 17 over the next year.
The Azure CitiBus is a commercially available Series Hybrid Electric vehicle based on the Supreme Corporation StarTrans Bus Division’s HD Senator bus body.  This clean, fuel-efficient alternative to conventional shuttle buses offers engine-off at stop functionality and regenerative braking.  Implementation of the CitiBus as part of the County’s fleet is intended to improve fuel economy by up to 50% while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%.  This environmentally responsible solution further saves money by reducing vehicle maintenance by up to 30%.  The CitiBus has completed the Altoona 200,000 mile, seven-year test and meets the requirements for the Buy America and FTA funding programs.
Howard County was the first county in the state of Maryland to establish an “Office of Sustainability” and has a focused dedication to green solutions.  A specific policy has been created to begin phasing in hybrid vehicles for all vehicles in its fleet that have a hybrid equivalent.  The County currently owns 50 hybrid vehicles comprising about 15% of the fleet- currently the largest in the state.
“Colonial Equipment Company is proud to contribute to the green movement in Maryland and more specifically, Howard County,” said Donald Combs, President, Colonial Equipment Co.  “Through our partnership with Azure Dynamics, we strive to deliver top of the line transportation solutions eligible for Stimulus Package funding.”  
Leading the way in green transportation options for the area, Colonial Equipment Co. offers a variety of alternative-fuel vehicles such as: Clean Fuel, Hybrid Drive Electric, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Propane and Ultra Capacitor Electric Drive.  
Colonial Equipment Co. and Azure Dynamics previously partnered on GSA CitiBus sales for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and the United States Air Force Academy in Fort Collins, Colorado.  These buses were sold in 2008 and are now in active service for the respective fleet operators.
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Legend Trailers Now Available in Florida Daytona-Based Best Price Trailers - Exclusive Dealer

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 16, 2010 – Robin Hanger, owner of Best Price Trailers announced this week the exclusive Florida dealer contract with Legend Manufacturing Inc.
“We are excited to add Legend Trailers to our product line,” said Hanger. “The pride Legend Manufacturing takes in each of their trailers shows in the workmanship and quality. There isn’t a better made aluminum trailer available for the price. The Legend trailers are light weight, fuel efficient and include innovative details like the built-in recessed LED lights and framed-in solid hinged side doors.”
Robin Hanger started in the industry over twenty years ago repairing trailers and soon began selling them. Best Price Trailers now serves customers around the world and offers direct-from-factory shipping to anywhere in the United States. Florida residents within 200 miles of the Daytona-based dealership are eligible for FREE shipping.
One of the things that attracted Hanger to Legend is their ability to keep costs down.
“They have one of the greenest/environmentally-friendly manufacturing facilities in the industry,” said Hanger. “They save by cutting to exact measurements and utilizing every piece of material. The factory is extremely well maintained and their dedication to minimizing waste shows in the cost savings they pass on to customers.”
Legend isn’t just a leader in pricing but also boasts an industry leading warranty.
“We offer a 15 year warranty on the frame of our trailers,” said Rich Schnippel, Legend Sales Representative. “Our frame warranty is three times that of our nearest competitor. We also offer a 25 year warranty on our floor and roof and the standard 5 years on the axles. We pride ourselves in producing a quality product. We manufacture one trailer at a time to ensure the best fit and finish.”
How does Legend feel about being represented in Florida by Best Price Trailers? “We are very excited. I’ve worked with Robin for years,” said Schnippel. “He has been very successful and has a strong reputation for superior customer service. Best Price is a full service facility and that’s exactly what we look for in a dealer.”
For a limited time, customers purchasing a Legend trailer from Best Price Trailers have the opportunity to take advance of “New Dealer Discounts.” Visit http://www.bestpricetrailers.com/manufacturers/legend-tr ... for more information or call with questions about special pricing, reduced pricing on closeouts and our shipping incentives.

New Research Report: Indonesia Autos Report Q1 2010

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 16, 2010 – Indonesia is engaged in a see-saw battle with Malaysia to rank as the second-largest vehicle market in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). As highlighted by  BMI, the country's rise to secondplace behind Thailand in 2008, due to sales growth of almost 40%, was short-lived. Sales for Q109 were down by 26% compared with the period last year, and the market dropped to third among the major ASEAN markets. Although  BMI has slightly lowered its forecast to a decline in vehicle sales of 30% rather than our initial -20% forecast, this is more optimistic than some industry projections. Our forecasts consider the fact that the economy will be one of the region's better performers. Indeed, Indonesia's vehicle market is buoyed by the strength of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment, which has attracted significant investment in the year so far. News of new projects from  Honda Motor and  Mercedes-Benz was followed in May by the announcement that  Volkswagen (VW) would begin local assembly of its Touran MPV through a joint venture (JV) with the  Indomobil Group. The longerterm vision for VW is expansion into the rest of South East Asia, which the carmaker considers to be a region with 'enormous' growth potential. The expansion will also include adding other vehicles from its VW,  Škoda Auto,  Audi, and  VW Commercial Vehicles brands. Given the market's potential and obvious attractiveness for investors, it is perhaps surprising that Indonesia ranks seventh in  BMI's Business Environment Ratings for the Asia Pacific autos sector, with 56.2 from a possible 100. However, the country's risks to realisation of returns act as a hindrance, with low scores for corruption, bureaucracy and the legal framework. The industry itself scores well, with low labour costs, and a competitive environment with room for new players. Until these new players arrive,  Toyota Motor continues to dominate the market. In Q109,  Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) sold 35,719 units, to take its market share up to 35.6%. Its small car affiliate  Daihatsu Motor ranked second in the quarter, with sales of 18,288 units for a market share of 18.2%, up from 12.8% as of end-2008. This pushed  Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) down to third as its sales of 13,566 units claimed 13.5% of the market, down from 14.4% at the end of last year. TAM's dominance comes from its strong performance in the high-growth MPV segment, where the Indonesian-built Avanza mini-MPV accounts for 50% of the company's sales, and the Kijang Innova large MPV contributes a further 25%.
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Report Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
- Executive Summary
- SWOT Analysis
- Indonesia Autos Industry SWOT
- Indonesia Political SWOT
- Indonesia Economic SWOT
- Asia Pacific Regional Overview
- From Asia With Love
- Thailand Autos Sector - Historical Data And Forecasts
- Business Environment Ratings
Table: Business Environment Ratings -- Autos Industry Asia Pacific
- Industry Forecast Scenario
- Production & Sales - Indonesia
- Indonesia Automotive Market - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Trade
- Indonesia Automotive Market - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Economic Contribution
- Indonesia Automotive Market - Historical Data & Forecasts
- Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario
Table: Indonesia - Economic Activity
- Competitive Landscape
- Industry Developments
- Passenger Segment
- Indonesia - Top Ten Vehicle Sales, Jan-Sep 2009
- Commercial Segment
- Commercial Segment Developments
- Company Profiles
- Ford Looks To Boost Regional Presence
- Toyota Astra Motor
- Suzuki Indomobil Motor
- BMI Forecast Modelling
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Sources
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Electric Bike Car solo and v2

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 14, 2010 – San Bernardino, California; Electric Bike Car company has introduced impressively crafted mini Electric Bike Cars, solo and v2. These charge anywhere pedal-electric hybrid vehicles give a freedom to get around those short haul errands, while pedaling with an electric boost, up to a reasonable drive distance of 10 miles.
Electric Bike Cars solo and v2, have car like front & rear suspensions, and with a 7 speed derailleur, disk brake, parking brake and 20-inch alloy wheels, yield a car like ride with comfort and stability.  Maximum speed is 12 miles and a drive distance to 10 miles per charge (variable to model type and laden weight).
Electric Bike Cars solo and v2 have fully functional pedals, and therefore, are street legal, requiring no driving license. Starting from a price tag of less than $900.00, they may be a good addition in helping the environment a bit. More information is available at the company website http://www.electricbikecar.com

Relocation Estimate expands its list of services for New Jersey clients

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 14, 2010 – Relocate Estimate, a leading moving company, offering its expert services to New Jersey residents, has now updated their avails to a new level. The enterprise provides tips, guides and connections to clients moving from and to New Jersey. The client base of Relocation Estimate, one of the leading  NJ movers , includes individuals, large and small businesses etc.
The chief aim of Relocation Estimate is to lower the cost, stress and research work of their clients and simplify the moving activity. The moving guides, plans and tips section is specially designed to help clients get on with their moving activity without facing any further hazards. These planning tools are crafted keeping in mind the comprehensive needs of the New Jersey movers. The packing guides and tips informs about the several simple and inexpensive means of packaging.
For New Jersey residents, Relocation Estimate is offering an easy to use comprehensive resource which acts as an additional guide to people moving with valued property. Customers, whether in New Jersey or any other neighbouring state, generally take special care while moving with high value property. They often get no clue on how to ensure that their property reach the destination undamaged. Relocation Estimate, keeping in view such significant needs of clients, has created an informative guide with all necessary points summed up in it.
The moving cost is another most important factor clients are generally concerned about. Relocation Estimate offers a realistic and competitive estimate of the overall costs incurred in moving from and to New Jersey, keeping in account all other inclusive factors. With a spotless reputation, they have long helped several people move out of New Jersey without facing any trouble of unnecessary stress and high cost. Now they are planning to spread their competent services in many other states.
About the company: Relocation Estimate offers valuable tips, guides and plan simplification of the process of moving from one place to another. They are at present a leading moving services company.
Contact Information:
Company Name – Relocation Estimate
Address - 19812 west dixie hwy,
Miami, FL 33180
USA
Telephone - 305 775 1406
Website - http://www.relocationestimate.com

Union to Begin Charging Those on Military Leave for Membership Dues Accrued While Defending Country

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 12, 2010 – (Euless, Texas) — In an unprecedented move, the flight attendants at American Airlines, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), have voted to change the rules governing unpaid leaves of absence as they pertain to our nation's active military reserves. The change, soon to take affect, will require all members on Military Leave of Absence to pay back dues upon returning to work as a requisite for maintaining their current airline employment.
The union, suffering economically from years of attrition brought on by the company's 2003 Restructuring, decided that there's no room for free riding members anymore, and that includes those returning from active duty in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The resolution states that dues are the "near-exclusive source of revenue" for the organization, and without the much needed financial boost the union fears it would be forced to cut back on much needed services. While the organization understands the cost of freedom may come at the ultimate price — one's own life — the cost of a convention in one of the nation's metropolises can cost more than one-hundred thousand dollars.
Voter turnout was less then expected with only 42% of the members taking time during the holiday season to cast ballots — the majority of those ballots flooding in from the airline's headquarter base, D/FW. As one flight attendant put it, "The state of Texas has a major military presence, and many of the Airline's employees have relatives and spouses in the armed forces. For us, billing veterans on their return from service was a no-brainer: What better way to acknowledge their service to our country than by handing them a bill on the union's embossed letterhead."
But not all flight attendants agree with this new policy. While most understand the need to cinch the union's fiscal belt, some don't see how billing a dozen or so veterans for union services never rendered addresses the union's economic crisis. To them it appears more like political posturing than it does a sound business decision. As flight attendant Tracey Crullers put it, "Why is the union placing so much focus on non-active employees when it should be focusing on active ones?" further adding that "even American Airlines gives our servicemen a free First Class upgrade when available, and nothing less than a complimentary sandwich, snack or a frosty beverage. It's the least we can do for those protecting our freedom. The idea of billing them is disrespectful."

Volkswagen Amarok Competing in Dakar Rally

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 12, 2010 – With the Dakar Rally currently underway, Volkswagen has announced that their fleet of 35 Amarok pickups are performing well under the grueling conditions. Back in November, VW announced the new Amarok pick-up truck would be the official support vehicle.
To deal with the difficult terrain, the Amaroks are equipped with an electronic differential lock, off-road anti-lock brakes (which shortens braking distances in off-road conditions or gravel roads), hill descent assist, and hill hold assist.
This year's Dakar rally started on January 1st, from Buenos Aires, and includes a trip up the Andes Mountains, an adventure through the Atacama Desert, and a return voyage to Buenos Aires on January 17th.
According to Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, "We are thrilled to put the new Amarok through its paces as part of this long distance challenge, the world's toughest, before its official launch."
--Source:  World Car Fans
For more info on the Amarok, visit Bernardsville VW, THE Volkswagen dealer of the tri-state area, serving Volkswagen New Jersey, Volkswagen Staten Island, and Tristate VW dealers.

PureTravel Announce Nepal Tour Operators Live On Website

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 12, 2010 – Nepal trekking has just gotten easier than ever to arrange. PureTravel.com is announcing the opening of its Nepal travel section, allowing prospective travelers to contact and interact directly with tour operators based in that country.
PureTravel has also been motivated to add tour operators that are based directly in Nepal, to give their vast expertise in planning your dream vacation.
These tours that are offered through the PureTravel website are joined by thousands of other interesting tours in other various parts of the world. When the site announced several months ago of the addition of the tours and begun to promote the world wide adventure's which are supplied to you from the actual members of society in the Nepal area.
Maybe you would you like the serenity of bird watching or taking an experience guide and viewing, the jungle on foot.  There’s more like bungee jumping, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding or you can take to the water on a thrilling rafting trip.  
As you can tell there are a number of reasons to visit the Nepal travel section of PureTravel. Once you have visited the website and made your arrangements you will never want to return to the travel agent ever again when booking your travel tours around the various parts of the world.
By using the PureTravel website to book their tours, travelers are able to select specific activities they wish to participate in while on their adventure. From watersports and climbing to history and culture lessons, trekking adventures offer something for everyone.
Each tour duration and inclusive activity details are clearly displayed on the website to include a full itinerary overview with trip details. This innovative option allows each traveler to plan their dream tour vacation and get off the mundane beaten path to enjoy destinations fully. This personal touch provided by PureTravel’s team is top notch and is not usually featured in holiday brochures.
For more information on PureTravel please visit the website http://www.puretravel.com/Guide/Asia/South_Asia/nepal or contact PureTravel direct at 5a Market Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BZ or contact within the UK on telephone number 0845 299 7456 or from outside the UK on 44 (0) 845 299 7456.