Transportation/Shipping (Industry)
Impatient People Should Never Become Bus Drivers - Gerry Charbonneau
Ralph Cramden, a television character portrayed many years ago by Jackie Gleason, was a bus driver for the fictional Gotham Bus Company. He was a soft-hearted man who loved his wife, was frustrated by his lack of personal success and had a very short temper that many times landed him in hot... Submitted 247 days 6 hours ago.
A Captains Fall From Grace - Ieuan Dolby
When I first started at sea at the ignorant age of 18, I asked this guy with four gold stripes on his shoulder, "who the hell are you"? The beer instantly froze over, the silence was deafening and the clock simply stopped ticking - nobody moved! The Captain was God and from that moment... Submitted 3 years 361 days ago.
The Language of the Sea is English - Ieuan Dolby
The language of the sea is English and whilst Mr Kwong (Second Engineer on some illegal North Korean Nuclear Transport vessel) or Jaun Carlos Castro (Cook and part-time Havana Cigar exporter on the MV Fidel) might not agree with or know about this statement most other seafarers do! The... Submitted 4 years 171 days ago.
- David TanguayA little history of the automobile, a courtesy of google search and wikipedia encyclopedia For a more detailed account of the history of the automobile click onto links, I have provided at the end of my article. The very first self-powered road vehicles were powered by steam... Submitted 4 years 173 days ago.
A Desire Named Street Car. Is Revival Coming? -
- Joel HendonMany of you probably have never seen a real live street car. Of course you have all seen them in movies and on television. But aside from street cars, we all have seen middle cities decay and virtually die. And it is reported that much of the decline in downtowns began with the removal of street... Submitted 4 years 217 days ago.
UK Toll Groups Need To Learn From Overseas, According To Road Haulage Groups - Laura Brown
Anger over the price increases at the Dartford Crossing has escalated after successive government promises to ensure free passage at the crossing have not been fulfilled. The increased anger over the situation has resulted in the formation of an e-petition to abolish charges for all users of... Submitted 274 days 8 hours ago.
Fuel Prices drain the freight Industry - Laura Brown
The result of rising diesel prices over the past year has resulted in the road transport industry forking out an extra £1.3bn for fuel in a recent calculation by the FTA. In the past year there has been a 12ppl rise in the cost of diesel, so if we take this into equation, annually the... Submitted 288 days 13 hours ago.
How Can We Fuel the Freight Industry - Laura Brown
The UK is facing an energy resource crisis according to the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA). Diesel Resource is at an all time low and with continued reliance on oil imports we are beginning to witness an imbalance in regards to oil supply and demand. Consumer demand for energy will... Submitted 350 days 11 hours ago.
Fuel: Fueling the Criminals - Laura Brown
The illegal fuel trade costs the UK billions, in a report from the BBC over £830 million is lost in tax revenue a year and the problem is on the increase. The most recent revelation was the story of around 217,000 litres of illegal fuel being seized by the HR Revenue and customs. Diesel... Submitted 1 year ago.
Coca Colas Carbon feet - Laura Brown
In a recent Enterprise summit, Coca Cola is planning to target and reduce supplier’s exertion of carbon emissions. The Coca Cola enterprise is looking to work more closely with its supplier stakeholders in a bid to tighten up its overall logistic cycle. Suppliers at the event in Paris... Submitted 1 year ago.
The department of transport has recently published a new report documenting road safety improvement for the UK; The expert below identifies the key themes for Road Safety: Better education and training for Children and learner and inexperienced drivers. Making it easier for road users... Submitted 1 year ago.
Benefits of Backloads - Laura Brown
Today we are exploring how back loading can be an excellent option for your transport requirements. Back loading is a great asset to companies who use road transport as one of their primary logistic solutions.According to one report, Fuel represents a significant proportion of total vehicle... Submitted 1 year 29 days ago.
Sustainable Enviromental Policies - Laura Brown
Integrating environmental policies into your business needn’t be taxing; there are plenty of examples that show us that choosing the environmentally friendly option can actually save your business money. A brilliant showcase example of a company who has successfully gone greener is Marks... Submitted 1 year 55 days ago.
The death of the Petrol Guzzler - Laura Brown
The European Union has commissioned a proposal which calls for all Petrol driven cars to be banned by 2050. This drastic movement would see a complete upheaval and change in the way in which transport operates. The phase-out of Petrol and even Diesel driven cars would be undertaken with new... Submitted 1 year 55 days ago.
Large and Small Cardboard Boxes–What are They and are We Really Killing Trees - William Post
Cardboard boxes were invented in the nineteen hundreds and their use and proliferation peaked and remained steady in the twentieth century and nowadays. They were originally manufactured by stacking sheets of paper on top of each other until the desired strength is reached. This technology was... Submitted 1 year 208 days ago.
Montreal Needs Much More Traffic -
- Jeremy SearleEfficient traffic flow and economic vitality go hand in hand The petrol engine was a Germa n invention, the work of Gottried Daimler and Carl Benz. It first drove a vehicle in 1885. In England, the early movements of the motor car were hindered by a law which required any 'horseless carriage' on... Submitted 4 years 56 days ago.
The I-35W Was A Bridge Too Far - James Smith
There are some tragic news stories that reflect weather and nature related catastrophes like the death and destruction due to droughts, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes. There are sad, tragic stories like accidental drowning, car accidents, and heart attacks. Then there is the... Submitted 4 years 239 days ago.
Why Does Someone Have to Die Before We Do the Obvious - Jan Hayner
After spending countless hours of clicking news channels, trying to get the latest information on the lives of people on the bridge that crashed in Minnesota, it occured to me that once again we didn't watch for the signs of things to come. Maybe there weren't any signs to see, maybe it was... Submitted 4 years 293 days ago.
The Ice Breaking Saga - Ieuan Dolby
I have been looking forward to seeing ice ever since I first heard that I would be sailing on these new ice-breakers! I've been jumping in anticipation for over a year and now after less than two hours of breaking the stuff I wish that I never see anything more than an ice-cube clinking in my... Submitted 5 years 83 days ago.
How a trip to Sea Goes from Beginning to End - Ieuan Dolby
In extremely generalized terms, what makes or breaks a trip to sea? What makes a trip to sea good or bad and how, in a few simple sentences or words can such a trip be described as being different from the last? I ask these questions, merely to spark conversation, I know the answer yet I... Submitted 5 years 83 days ago.
International Car Shipping: Shipping Your Car, Automobile, and Vehicle to the UK or Europe - Jordan Levy
Many people ship their cars internationally, whether for personal use or sale. There are several factors that are involved in this process that should be considered to determine if this action is financially viable. In this article we will specifically examine international car shipping to the... Submitted 5 years 122 days ago.
Large Fines for Large Trucks - Laura Brown
Proposed plans by the European parliament will see all trucks over 3.5T charged 29 Euro cents per Kilometer to cover the pollution exert to the environment. The Lorries affected will be those in the proximity of ans-European transport (TEN-T) networks and all motorways. The updated... Submitted 350 days 11 hours ago.
Fuel giants Shell and Cosan have confirmed a multimillion dollar combined venture to produce biofuel derived from sugar cane. Manufacturing will be based in Brazil, the new company Raizen is set to generate 20 billion litres of biofuel and other industrial fuels. The CEO of Shell, Peter Vosen... Submitted 357 days 11 hours ago.
Cut your carbon - Laura Brown
Reducing the amount of energy you are using can be done in both the home and on the move. According to one report, Climate change is commonly accepted to be the greatest threat to our environment. It will result in us all experiencing more extreme weather – with wetter winters and... Submitted 1 year 14 days ago.
OSE European the local touch - Laura Brown
At OSE European we are now celebrating our 11 th year in the transport arena, we wanted to share with you the reason we are proud of our local roots and the global business expansion we have worked to achieve in the years we have been established. The OSE European head office is based in... Submitted 1 year 64 days ago.
