International Transport Forum

Introducing MGL Europe, a Mohawk Global European Venture

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Partnership, Multimedia, Marketing, Growth, International Transport Forum, Transport, Environment, Airline, Vincenza

This month, the European team expanded by welcoming Master International Logistics to the joint venture—with their rebrand to MGL Europe Italy.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the European team expanded by welcoming Master International Logistics to the joint venture—with their rebrand to MGL Europe Italy.
  • Mohawk Global looks to elevate its client's experience through the expansive network MGL Europe provides.
  • MGL Europe has officially begun operations and has become Mohawk Global's exclusive partner for client's cargo in and out of Europe.
  • "Our strategic partnerships in Asia align well with our move into Germany and Italy, allowing Mohawk Global to seamlessly bridge North America, Asia, and Europe with diverse transportation solutions in a rapidly expanding global supply chain," says Anthony Pagnotto, Mohawk Global Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.

Werner Announces New Digital Freight Platform, Werner Bridge

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Technology, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Air, Transport, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Cloud, International Transport Forum, WERN, Learning, CIO, Agility, Enterprise, Forum, EDGE, Werner Enterprises, Cargo

The event featured discussions surrounding current industry topics, where panelists shared relevant insights and future outlooks.

Key Points: 
  • The event featured discussions surrounding current industry topics, where panelists shared relevant insights and future outlooks.
  • Werner’s Chairman, President and CEO, Derek Leathers, provided industry thoughts during the Forum and announced Werner’s new digital platform, Werner Bridge.
  • Werner Bridge, powered by EDGE, is dedicated to providing a seamless experience for shippers and carriers through instant quotes, an easy booking process and enhanced shipment visibility.
  • “The creation of Werner Bridge supports our overarching Werner DRIVESM strategy, which highlights our unwavering commitment to innovation for the future, ultimately impacting the experience of our professional drivers, customers and associates," said Werner’s EVP and CIO, Daragh Mahon.

Ecopetrol appointed Germán González Reyes as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General in charge of Ecopetrol S.A.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Permian, Corporate Affairs, Specialization, Telecommunications, Communication, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Enterprise, XM, Republic, Acquisition, Sanitation, Gulf of Mexico, ISA, BVC, Growth, International Transport Forum, Ecopetrol, Transport, EC, NYSE, Behavior, Law, Airline

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Key Points: 
  • BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC, "Ecopetrol" or the "Company") has appointed Germán González Reyes as acting Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General, effective from July 5, 2023 and until the appointment of a new Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General.
  • Germán González Reyes is a lawyer with a specialization in Socioeconomics from Universidad Javeriana and a specialist in International Transportation Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia.
  • He has also served as Vice Minister of Communications for the Republic of Colombia.
  • We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Maintaining safe waste and refuse collections in growing communities

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Darkness, Uncertainty, Municipal solid waste, Human, US Census Bureau International Data Base, Face, International Solid Waste Association, Fatality, Road, Electronics, Statistics, Intelligence, International Transport Forum, SWANA, Fatigue, United States Census Bureau, Death, MDR, State, Animal, Occupation, Frustration, Pet, Motorcycling, Weather, Artificial intelligence, Research, Department of Housing, Pedestrian, Safety, Injury, Solid Waste Association of North America, Mobile phone, Brigade

PORTLAND, Ind., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The waste and refuse industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US. Aside from the potential for incidents while out on the road, workers themselves also face risks. According to the most recent statistics published by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), worker fatalities increased in 2022 by nearly 65%.

Key Points: 
  • Corey Heniser from Brigade Electronics - a leading supplier of vehicle safety devices for the waste and refuse industry - explores how the latest technology is helping to maintain safety in growing communities across the USA.
  • PORTLAND, Ind., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The waste and refuse industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US.
  • However, as the number of residential streets grows, maintaining safety is becoming more and more difficult for operators of waste and refuse services.
  • As the urban landscape changes and workloads increase for waste and refuse drivers, maintaining safety will continue to be a top priority for operators.

Maintaining safe waste and refuse collections in growing communities

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Darkness, Uncertainty, Municipal solid waste, Human, US Census Bureau International Data Base, Face, International Solid Waste Association, Fatality, Road, Electronics, Statistics, Intelligence, International Transport Forum, SWANA, Fatigue, United States Census Bureau, Death, MDR, State, Animal, Occupation, Frustration, Pet, Motorcycling, Weather, Artificial intelligence, Research, Department of Housing, Pedestrian, Safety, Injury, Solid Waste Association of North America, Mobile phone, Brigade

PORTLAND, Ind., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The waste and refuse industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US. Aside from the potential for incidents while out on the road, workers themselves also face risks. According to the most recent statistics published by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), worker fatalities increased in 2022 by nearly 65%.

Key Points: 
  • Corey Heniser from Brigade Electronics - a leading supplier of vehicle safety devices for the waste and refuse industry - explores how the latest technology is helping to maintain safety in growing communities across the USA.
  • PORTLAND, Ind., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The waste and refuse industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US.
  • However, as the number of residential streets grows, maintaining safety is becoming more and more difficult for operators of waste and refuse services.
  • As the urban landscape changes and workloads increase for waste and refuse drivers, maintaining safety will continue to be a top priority for operators.

CARGOBASE PARTNERS WITH SEAROUTES TO OFFER ITS USERS A CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Partnership, Combat service support (United States), LSP, CSO, International Energy Agency, SFC, International, Helder, International Transport Forum, Carbon, Gateway Logistics Services, Next, Greenhouse gas, Transport, CO2, Cargo, GHG

SINGAPORE, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargobase, a leading logistics software, continued its partnership with Searoutes to provide features including carbon emission (CO2) reporting as an add-on for its users in its Next user interface.

Key Points: 
  • Cargobase Next offers CO2 reports on freight transportation to help shippers make more informed decisions and reduce carbon emissions.
  • SINGAPORE, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargobase , a leading logistics software, continued its partnership with Searoutes to provide features including carbon emission (CO2) reporting as an add-on for its users in its Next user interface .
  • The greenest modes of transportation can be selected accordingly, or the more appropriate port of loading or discharge.
  • Cargobase has partnered with Searoutes, a Marseille-based company which has developed its proprietary eco-calculator to compute the carbon footprint of a container in its journey.

St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew highlights six sectors for diversification in 2023

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Government, Economic development, Ecosystem, Partnership, Capital budgeting, NHC, Creative economy in South Korea, Element, Food, Farmer, Sustainable industries, ST, Ministry, SIRIM, Social protection, National bank, Sovereign wealth fund, COVID-19, Artery, Investment, International Transport Forum, Security, Newark Renaissance House, Federation, EB-5 visa, CBI, Employment, Public works, Growth, Timeline of cannabis laws in the United States, Policy, National Housing Corporation, Creative industries, Capital, Bureau, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Entrepreneurship, Air travel, Renewable energy, Tourism

“Our government has adopted a clear agenda to transform St Kitts and Nevis into a sustainable island state.

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  • “Our government has adopted a clear agenda to transform St Kitts and Nevis into a sustainable island state.
  • “We are seeking to ensure that our CBI Programme is mutually beneficial for all stakeholders, the people of St Kitts and Nevis, investors, developers, local service providers, and international marketing agents, added the Prime Minister.
  • In 2023 and beyond, our CBI Programme’s profits will work for all Kittitians and Nevisians,” announced the Prime Minister.
  • A revamped Medicinal Cannabis Authority has been established to regulate the Medicinal Cannabis Industry in St Kitts and Nevis.

Bird Publishes Independent Vehicle Life Cycle Analysis, Setting a New Standard for Emissions Reporting Quality

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Other Transport, Environmental Health, Transport, General Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Vehicle Technology, Green Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Environment, ISO, Method, Risk management, World Resources Institute, City, Transport, International Transport Forum, NYSE, Global, Dust, Carbon, Multimedia, Life-cycle assessment, Â, Software, International Organization (journal), LCA, International Organization for Standardization, ITF, Industry, CEO, Water, Ramboll, Environmental Performance Vehicles, Bird, EU28, Compliance, Leadership, Recycling

The LCA emissions model was reviewed and documented by Ramboll , an independent Denmark-based engineering and consulting company, specializing in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • The LCA emissions model was reviewed and documented by Ramboll , an independent Denmark-based engineering and consulting company, specializing in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
  • Birds LCA sets a new industry standard for emissions reporting quality, enabling reliable comparisons across European modes and vehicles, and helping Bird to identify and reduce emissions wherever possible, Shane Torchiana, CEO, Bird.
  • ISO standards define the highest quality business practices -- whether for quality assurance, sustainability, risk management, governance, or other topics.
  • Alignment with ISO standards is not reviewed by the ISO itself, but by expert reviewers who evaluate compliance with the applicable standard.

AUTOCRYPT Signs MOU for ITF Corporate Partnership Board Membership at Second ITF CPB Week

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Monday, September 12, 2022
MOU, International Transport Forum, ITS, NXP, CPB, SCMS, ITF, Transport, Multimedia, World Congress, View, V2X, Renewable energy, Broadcasting, Online shopping

PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOCRYPT, a global leader in automotive cybersecurity and smart mobility solutions, announced its membership renewal for the International Transport Forum (ITF)'s Corporate Partnership Board (CPB) during the second ITF CPB Week held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOCRYPT, a global leader in automotive cybersecurity and smart mobility solutions, announced its membership renewal for the International Transport Forum (ITF)'s Corporate Partnership Board (CPB) during the second ITF CPB Week held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France.
  • The CPB highlights companies who are committed to being a part of future transport policies through sharing their perspectives and expertise.
  • CPB Week, an annual meeting hosted by the Secretary General of the ITF, gathers the CPB members to facilitate closer cooperation in policymaking for sustainable and inclusive transport.
  • During the meeting, the ITF hosted a MOU ceremony for AUTOCRYPT to renew its CPB membership, extending the relationship for three more years.

AUTOCRYPT Signs MOU for ITF Corporate Partnership Board Membership at Second ITF CPB Week

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 12, 2022
MOU, International Transport Forum, ITS, NXP, CPB, SCMS, ITF, Transport, World Congress, V2X, Renewable energy

PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOCRYPT, a global leader in automotive cybersecurity and smart mobility solutions, announced its membership renewal for the International Transport Forum (ITF)'s Corporate Partnership Board (CPB) during the second ITF CPB Week held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOCRYPT, a global leader in automotive cybersecurity and smart mobility solutions, announced its membership renewal for the International Transport Forum (ITF)'s Corporate Partnership Board (CPB) during the second ITF CPB Week held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France.
  • The CPB highlights companies who are committed to being a part of future transport policies through sharing their perspectives and expertise.
  • CPB Week, an annual meeting hosted by the Secretary General of the ITF, gathers the CPB members to facilitate closer cooperation in policymaking for sustainable and inclusive transport.
  • During the meeting, the ITF hosted a MOU ceremony for AUTOCRYPT to renew its CPB membership, extending the relationship for three more years.