Borders

New study identifies economic benefits of new international crossing

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Detroit River, Canada–United States border, Transportation in Detroit, Windsor–Detroit Bridge Authority, Political geography, WDBA, Metro Detroit, Windsor, Ontario, Detroit–Windsor, Geography of Ontario, Borders

"Our study is focused on the permanent economic benefits that will arise due to improved cross-border transportation services that the new bridge will provide once it's open," said Bill Anderson, director of the Cross-Border Institute .

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  • "Our study is focused on the permanent economic benefits that will arise due to improved cross-border transportation services that the new bridge will provide once it's open," said Bill Anderson, director of the Cross-Border Institute .
  • The Institute is a renowned research centre that studies the movement of people, goods, services, and funds across international borders.
  • "Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is committed to the region's economic success," said CEO Bryce Phillips.
  • Manufactured goods, crossing mainly in trucks, account for more than half of the cross-border shipments of both countries.

Kinarus appoints Thierry Fumeaux, MD, as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Basel, Political geography, Borders

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kinarus, today announced it has appointed Thierry Fumeaux, MD as its Chief Medical Officer.

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  • BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kinarus, today announced it has appointed Thierry Fumeaux, MD as its Chief Medical Officer.
  • In this new role, Dr Fumeaux will provide leadership and direction to the clinical strategy of the company.
  • He was a member of the Swiss National Covid Scientific Task Force, as president of its Clinical Care Expert group.
  • Dr Fumeaux commented, "I am excited to join Kinarus at this stage of its development!

Kinarus appoints Thierry Fumeaux, MD, as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Basel, Political geography, Borders

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kinarus, today announced it has appointed Thierry Fumeaux, MD as its Chief Medical Officer.

Key Points: 
  • BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kinarus, today announced it has appointed Thierry Fumeaux, MD as its Chief Medical Officer.
  • In this new role, Dr Fumeaux will provide leadership and direction to the clinical strategy of the company.
  • He was a member of the Swiss National Covid Scientific Task Force, as president of its Clinical Care Expert group.
  • Dr Fumeaux commented, "I am excited to join Kinarus at this stage of its development!

Tethys Petroleum Corporate Update

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Geography of Asia, Political geography, Borders, Tethys Petroleum, Tethys, Telesto, Caspian Sea

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2020) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") today provides a corporate update.

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  • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2020) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") today provides a corporate update.
  • The Company also announces that Abay Amirkhanov is stepping down from the Board of Directors of Tethys.
  • Tethys is focused on oil and gas exploration and production activities in Central Asia and the Caspian Region.
  • Tethys believes that significant potential exists in both exploration and in discovered deposits in the area.

J.J. Corry launches first Irish whiskey created exclusively for an Irish whiskey online community, selling out within 4 hours of release

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Irish whiskey, IRELAND, Political geography, Regions, Borders

COORACLARE, Ireland, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey has created the first Irish Whiskey made exclusively for, and launched through, an online community.

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  • COORACLARE, Ireland, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey has created the first Irish Whiskey made exclusively for, and launched through, an online community.
  • J.J. Corry "The Story" was created for the Irish Whiskey online fan group 'Stories and Sips' and it's 6500 members in America.
  • Founded in 2015 by Louise McGuane, J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey is Ireland's first modern Whiskey Bonder and maker of award winning J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey.
  • Founded in 2016 by Irishman and Irish whiskey enthusiast Barry Chandler, Stories & Sips today produces the world's most viewed Irish whiskey livestream, The Lock-in, attracting 6,000-,10,000 Irish whiskey fans each week and hosts America's largest online Irish whiskey community, the Irish Whiskey Fans of America Facebook group consisting of more than 6500 engaged members.

MED 2020: Rethinking security in the Mediterranean

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Borders, Political geography, Geography of Asia, Institute for International Political Studies, Persian Gulf

A shared approach in the Mediterranean and a new security approach in the Persian gulf.

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  • A shared approach in the Mediterranean and a new security approach in the Persian gulf.
  • Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 will be marked by important sessions focused on the issue of security.
  • Experts, academics and political leaders will discuss topics such as a shared approach to Mediterranean security and envisioning a new security architecture in the Persian gulf.
  • It will be possible to watch the event live on ISPI MED website.

MED 2020: Rethinking security in the Mediterranean

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 30, 2020
Borders, Political geography, Geography of Asia, Institute for International Political Studies, Persian Gulf

A shared approach in the Mediterranean and a new security approach in the Persian gulf.

Key Points: 
  • A shared approach in the Mediterranean and a new security approach in the Persian gulf.
  • Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 will be marked by important sessions focused on the issue of security.
  • Experts, academics and political leaders will discuss topics such as a shared approach to Mediterranean security and envisioning a new security architecture in the Persian gulf.
  • It will be possible to watch the event live on ISPI MED website.

Worldwide Automated Border Control Industry to 2025 - Airport Applications are Expected to Witness a Rapid Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Technology, Other Technology, Marketing, Transport, Human activities, Biometrics, Borders, Automated border control system, Keflavík International Airport, Border checkpoint, International airport, Border control, Airport, Interactive kiosk

According to the European Commission, more than 887 million travelers are expected to make arrivals across the European Union.

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  • According to the European Commission, more than 887 million travelers are expected to make arrivals across the European Union.
  • With this enormous difference in traffic, the automated border control system's adoption rate is significantly high compared to seaports and land ports.
  • The number of airports investing in automated border control, check-in, and bag drop solutions, worldwide, is increasing, for enhancing the airport operational efficiency.
  • Further, as of June 2019, travelers that were landing at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Iceland were going through the kiosk-based border control.

Emerson’s Digital Transformation Technologies Support Safe Operations for New Caspian Sea Platform

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Electronic design automation, Engineering, Technology, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Software, Caspian Sea, Geography of Asia, Borders, Political geography, Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli, Gunashli oilfield, BP, Oil platform, EMR

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has been awarded a $14 million contract to provide automation technologies for the new Azeri Central East offshore platform in the Caspian Sea, the latest development in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli oilfield.

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  • Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has been awarded a $14 million contract to provide automation technologies for the new Azeri Central East offshore platform in the Caspian Sea, the latest development in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli oilfield.
  • Digital twin solutions and cloud engineering services, part of Emersons Project Certainty methodologies, will help accelerate project execution.
  • Emersons digital twin solution enables virtual testing and system integration while the platform is being built and provides a simulated environment for platform operators to train, helping ensure a safe, smooth start-up and ongoing operational excellence.
  • Emerson will apply its portfolio of automation software and services to help BP achieve greater production and safe operations.

Varian Congratulates Historic Trade Package Agreement with Brazil

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
International trade, Borders, Freight transport, Trade facilitation, Articles, New York Stock Exchange, Economy, Business

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Varian (NYSE: VAR) congratulates the United States Trade Representative and the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of Brazil on achieving the first steps of a trade agreement focused on good regulatory practices, trade facilitation, and anti-corruption.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Varian (NYSE: VAR) congratulates the United States Trade Representative and the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of Brazil on achieving the first steps of a trade agreement focused on good regulatory practices, trade facilitation, and anti-corruption.
  • Varian's Chief Executive Officer, Dow Wilson, serves as the private sector co-chair of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum.
  • "Agreement on Good Regulatory Practices and Trade Facilitation are essential for our mutual economic prosperity, and we extend our sincere appreciation and congratulations to both governments in reaching this milestone.
  • We look forward to contributing to the implementation of this agreement and further progress removing barriers to trade between our two great markets."