VMAC Business Group to hold Cold Chain Management Workshop on 16th & 17th May 2010 at Dubai.

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 28, 2010 – DUBAI, JAN 29: The global leading business intelligence company, VMAC Business Group will be organising a 2 day workshop themed “Cold Chain Management” on 16th & 17th May 2010 at Dubai, UAE.
Cold Chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain where it aims for an unbroken series of temperature-controlled management from procurement of the raw materials right down to the consumers. By having good Cold Chain management, it preserves the quality approach to manufacturing that would minimise or ideally eliminate instances of mix-ups, contaminations and errors in the midst of productions, transportations and distributions.
According to research carried out by a reputable research organisation, companies in the Middle East are very much aware of cold chain management. However, many of them are facing challenges due to the harsh weather of the region and also lacking suitable temperature-control facilities within the premise of some clients. In order to be competitive in the industry, organisations need to acquire an in-depth knowledge in managing the world-class cold chain process.
Cold Chain Management Workshop offers a valuable opportunity for practitioners of logistics, distribution and operations to share their knowledge database on the best practices employed within the field of transporting temperature-sensitive products. Additionally this workshop will be the ideal platform for delegates as well as the speakers to hold stimulating discussions with regards to cold chain management.
To know more about Cold Chain Management workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us at +603-2615 9499 or download event brochure
http://www.vmac-doc.com/DUB-CCM323-MKTG.pdf
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Bunk Campers rent romance this Valentines.

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 27, 2010 – From as little as £50/€60 per couple, per day, you can spoil that special someone with a long relaxing weekend spent in a Bunk Camper.
Why not let the road take you on an adventure for two. Listen to your own compilation playlist on the MP3 player, park up in a secluded area and spend time walking on the beautiful Irish beaches hand in hand.
With fully fitted kitchens in all of the campervans there is no excuse not to whip up a meal to tantalise your taste buds. The internal gas heating will keep you lovebirds toasty and the comfortable bed is sure to promise a peaceful night’s sleep.
Bunk Campers offer transfers from the airport to their depots in Dublin and Belfast, unlimited mileage across Ireland, free kitchen set, hireable bedding and a complimentary trip advisory service if required.
So if you’re looking for an idea to surprise your other half, what better way to do so by renting a fully equipped, modern campervan for that romantic get-away never to be forgotten!
Book now online at www.bunkcampers.com or email enquiries@bunkcampers.com for further information.

New Research Report: Singapore Freight Transport Report Q1 2010

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 20, 2010 – According to reports in April, Singapore-based shipping group  Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) was expecting a net loss of US$240mn in Q109, which would come on the back of a net loss of US$149mn in Q408. The declining figures are mainly due to a slowdown in international container-shipping operations. The company is expecting this trend to continue for the rest of 2009. NOL has increased its cost-saving target from US$250mn to US$550mn in order to offset the declining financial figures. NOL anticipates reporting a loss for full-year 2009, and has already reduced capacity on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes by 20% and 25%, respectively. The company has delayed the delivery of some of the 28 vessels on its orderbook until 2012, and over this period will also remove 22 vessels from its fleet as charters expire.  BMI believes the declining trade volume can be attributed to the deteriorating business environment and cost pressures.  BMI's newly released  Singapore Freight Transport Report concludes that because of global economic cooling, the country's maritime freight volume will rise by an annual average of only 0.5% throughout the 2009-2013 forecast period. Our shipping forecast is based on a number of factors. Our forecast for Singapore's average GDP growth over 2009-2013 now stands at 0.8%, largely because of the sharp contraction this year. NOL and other Singapore-based companies have established themselves as worldclass players. We expect them to be significantly affected, but manage the global downturn reasonably well and position themselves for eventual recovery, despite the growing competitive challenge from Chinese ports. Other transport modes will all be affected by the recession. We are forecasting 0.9% annual growth in air freight over the next five years. Overall, we now expect average annual growth in freight tonnage across all modes to total 0.6% in the 2009-2013 period. With an aggregate score of 63.7 out of a theoretical maximum of 100, Singapore scores well in  BMI's freight ratings for the Asia Pacific region, coming out comfortably above the regional average. Its strong rating stems from low long-term political and economic risk and a strong regulatory environment, as well as a moderate, but healthy rate of infrastructure growth. For the 2009-2013 period, we expect the transport and communications sector to be on a par with the economy as a whole, with both forecast to achieve average annual growth of 0.8%. The total value of transport and communications GDP will rise to US$21.7bn in nominal terms by 2013, representing 12.1% of Singapore's GDP
For more information or to purchase this report, go to:
-  http://www.fastmr.com/prod/43457_singapore_freight_trans ...
Report Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
- SWOT Analysis
- Singapore Shipping SWOT
- Singapore Political SWOT
- Singapore Economic SWOT
- Singapore Business Environment SWOT
- Business Environment Ratings
Table: Asia Pacific Freight Business Environment Ratings
- Freight Transport Rating
- Singapore Logistics Performance Index (LPI)
- Transport Intensity Index
- Political Risk Summary
- Economic Risk Summary
- Business Environment Risk Summary
- Legal Code/Corruption
- Red Tape
- Labour Force
Table: Labour Force Quality
Table: Singapore’s Demographic Indicators, 2000-2030
- Industry Trends And Developments
- Rail
- Sea
- Industry Forecast Scenario
- Global Oil Products Price Outlook
Table: Oil Product Price Assumptions, Q108-Q409 (US$/bbl)
Table: Oil Product Prices, 2007-2014 (US$/bbl)
- Macroeconomic Outlook
Table: Singapore - Economic Activity, 2006-2014
- Transport Outlook
Table: Singapore’s Freight Transport Economic Indicators, 2006-2014
Table: Singapore Freight Carried, Domestic And International, 2006-2014 (mn tonnes, unless otherwise stated)
- Trade Environment
Table: Value Of Imports By Category, 2006-2014 (US$mn)
Table: Value Of Exports By Category, 2006-2014 (US$mn)
Table: Singapore’s Top Export Destinations, 2002-2006 (US$mn)
Table: Singapore’s Export Trade, 2003-2006 (% growth y-o-y)
Table: Singapore’s Import Trade, 2003-2006 (% growth y-o-y)
Table: Singapore’s Top Import Sources, 2002-2006 (US$bn)
- Market Overview
- Multi-Modal
- Infrastructure
- Competitive Landscape
- DHL International
Table: DHL’s Financial Performance
- Rail
- Competitive Landscape
- Air
- Competitive Landscape
- Singapore Airlines (SIA)
Table: Singapore Airlines’ Financial Performance
- Water
- Maritime Competitive Landscape
- PSA International
- Country Snapshot: Singapore Demographic Data
- Section 1: Population
Table: Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030
Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2000-2030
- Section 2: Education And Healthcare
Table: Education, 2000-2004
Table: Vital Statistics, 2005-2030
- Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
Table: Employment Indicators, 2001-2006
Table: Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$)
- BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Transport Industry
- Sources
About Business Monitor International
Business Monitor International (BMI) offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to help senior executives, analysts and researchers assess and better manage operating risks, and exploit business opportunities, across 175 markets.  BMI offers three main areas of expertise: Country Risk BMI's country risk and macroeconomic forecast portfolio includes weekly financial market reports, monthly regional Monitors, and in-depth quarterly Business Forecast Reports.  Industry Analysis BMI covers a total of 17 industry verticals through a portfolio of services, including in-depth quarterly Country Forecast Reports.  View more research from Business Monitor International at http://www.fastmr.com/catalog/publishers.aspx?pubid=1010
About Fast Market Research
Fast Market Research is an online aggregator and distributor of market research and business information. We represent the world's top research publishers and analysts and provide quick and easy access to the best competitive intelligence available.
For more information about these or related research reports, please visit our website at http://www.fastmr.com or call us at 1.800.844.8156.

Ahern & Associates Introduces Business Management Newsletter to Trucking and Logistics Industries

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 18, 2010 – Phoenix, AZ — Ahern & Associates introduces its own form of stimulus to the transportation industry in the form of a digitally distributed newsletter; enlightening business owners with straight forward, industry relevant information and addressing the many issues that can have an effect on transports in a down economy.
Often published as part of an on-going series, nationally published author, Andy Ahern tackles numerous, strategic business building topics including: sales and marketing, successor planning, DOT regulations and economic forecasting.
Examining a broad spectrum of issues critical to the success of any sized business, Ahern’s newsletter seeks to establish a point of reference for trucking and logistics companies who want to capitalize on the industry’s recent re-emergence.  And judging from the feedback Ahern has received, he’s definitely hitting the mark.
“We’ve had tremendous positive feedback from our newsletter subscribers within the industry who have often thanked us for the timely content it delivers free of charge,” Explains Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern & Associates, Ltd.
Ahern’s newsletter is a natural complement to his popular “Ahern Advisory” weekly podcast where Ahern broadcasts his thoughts on current topics pertaining to the transportation industry.  Both Ahern’s weekly newsletter and the Ahern Advisory podcast can be subscribed to and viewed at http://www.Ahern-Ltd.com
About Ahern & Associates, Ltd.:
Ahern and Associates is North America’s leading trucking and transportation management consulting firm.  The skilled consultants at Ahern and Associates specialize in mergers and acquisitions of trucking and logistics companies as well as the restructuring and evaluation of existing carriers that seek to increase operating efficiency and improve profitability.  Since 1987, Ahern and Associates has aided hundreds of buyers in the acquisition of trucking and logistics companies throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as assisting many transportation and logistics companies in reducing their overall operating costs and increasing their profitability.  For more information, please call 602-242-1030 or visit http://www.Ahern-Ltd.com
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Business contact:
A.W. Ahern
602-242-1030
Media contact:
Jason W. Jantzen
Red Spot Marketing
602-282-0202

Haiti Earthquake Relief Offered Via Air Charter Flights From Ft. Lauderdale Into Haiti

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 13, 2010 – Stratos Jet Charters, Inc.  has announced this morning that after the Earthquake that hit Haiti, they are able to charter private planes into and out of Haiti.
The Port Au Prince Airport (MTPP) in Haiti is currently closed and will require a visual inspection.  Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. has determined that the airport in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic (MDSD) is open.  Joel Thomas, President of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. mentions, "...we have air charter agents working around the clock to provide evacuation services and relief missions into Haiti.  We are currently arranging 12, 17 and 30 passenger charter flights into Haiti today and over the next few days."
Pricing on charter flights from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)  for 12-passenger commuter prop aircraft to Haiti is $15,750. Larger accommodations are available at 17 passengers for $20,500 and 30 passengers is $29,250. More details on pricing may be read online at http://stratosjets.com/jet-charter-airports/FLORIDA/FORT ....
Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. is currently arranging a 12-passenger charter flight from Fort Lauderdale into Haiti to bring medical supplies and first aid equipment to the people of Haiti.  They are also coordinating with people on the ground in Haiti to evacuate missionaries and vacationers.  Stratos Jet Charters agents are available and have the resources to charter a private jet from Florida with as little as 4 hours ofnotice.

New Cuniguard Antifouling Brings Major Savings To Boat Owners

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 06, 2010 – Despite its long lasting effectiveness, CuNiGuard does not release harmful biocides into the environment.  The system can also provide boat owners with relief from the annual chore of lifting-out their craft to apply a new coating of expensive antifouling paint.  Because of this a boat can, in theory, be left in the water year after year which can save costs and will also be particularly beneficial to blue water sailors.
Visitors to the London International Boat Show (Jan 8 - 17, London ExCeL Centre) will be able to see CuNiGuard on the Permateek stand (N026N) and appreciate the quality of the coating by also visiting the stand of Discovery Yachts Ltd (D018). This company is exhibiting its new Discovery 50 catamaran which is designed for ocean cruising and has been given a long-lasting protective coat of CuNiGuard.
CuNiGuard is a new product developed and manufactured in Britain by part of the well-established decking producer, Permateek. It is a process that combines the traditional antifouling characteristics of copper (Cu) with the durability of nickel (Ni).  A complete layer of copper nickel is professionally sprayed onto a specially formulated epoxy resin base coat. This process ensures that the only substance in contact with the water is copper nickel. The epoxy base coat lies beneath the outer copper nickel layer and does not interfere with its protective qualities. This ensures an even surface coverage that provides total protection.  
The precise combination of the two metals creates an alloy that erodes more slowly than copper alone. Upon immersion in seawater, the copper oxide film present on the CuNiGuard outer layer will react with the water to form a thin slippery surface covering of cuprous oxide . This layer will create an inhospitable environment for most marine life forms and yet is not toxic and results in one of the most effective antifouling systems available. The use of an epoxy resin binder provides the further benefit of protecting steel hulls against corrosion and providing GRP boats with additional waterproofing and protection against osmosis.
Because the copper granules in CunNiGuard provide 100 per cent coverage it ensures maximum protection. This is unlike other antifouling systems that use pure copper granules or a biocide suspended in resin and require frequent abrasion to bring the active ingredient to the surface. CuNiGuard, on the other hand, remains fully active regardless of the amount of vessel movement and requires very little in the way of maintenance. There is no need to hoist-out the boat to regularly pressure wash or abrade its surface so it is also ideal for boats that may spend prolonged periods on a mooring without use.  
The average cost of using CuNiGuard is calculated at around GB£65 per square metre. Because a single application will last for many years and will also eliminate the need for regular hoisting-out and re-launching, the long term cost savings can be substantial. It will also liberate the owner from an unpleasant task that many see as one of the major drawbacks to boat ownership.
CuNiGuard does not contain biocides or TBTs and has a low leaching rate so it has a minimal impact upon the surrounding environment. The system has been fully approved by the UK Health & Safety Executive after testing that proved its compliance with UK and EU Law. It is recognised for use within the marine environment and holds its own HSE Certification Number.
The quality of CuNiGuard antifouling is also ensured by its only being available through an expanding network of professional applicators. The company is now welcoming the interest of potential applicators for whom full training is provided. This is expected to make it an attractive new business opportunity for many individuals, for boat yards and also for boat builders that can offer a long lasting antifouling as an additional feature for their products.
Futher information can be found by visiting the CuNiGuard website at;  www.copperantifoul.com.
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Sales enquiries contact:
Vince Coda,
CuNiGuard, Marine Technology Ltd,
5 Kyrchil Way, Colehill, Dorset, BH21 2RU
Tel:+44 (0)1202 887519     Mobile: 07764 474786    Email: vince@permateek.com

Aero Training & Safety Sdn Bhd launches Unique & Innovative airline type program for Flight Schools

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 03, 2010 – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.  The airline industry worldwide is facing the biggest challenge in its history, an acute pilot shortage that will force some airlines to ground aircraft and cancel flights for lack of pilots.  Already experts around the world agree that the industry will require in excess of 19,000 new pilots every year for the next two decades.  At full capacity, flight schools around the world can’t meet that demand and new capacity must be created where the need is the most present, Asia and the Middle East.
Recent events in the United States have highlighted the shortage of flight instructors and as the result, the numerous accidents during flight training. Already foreign airlines are looking for alternative locations for their cadets that were traditionally trained in the US, Europe and Canada.
This is a great opportunity to bring back the training to the ASEAN countries.
Aero Training & Safety has built its reputation worldwide with providing Governments, aircraft manufacturers, airlines and flight schools with proven solutions and a hands-on approach rather than a simple advisory role.
ATS has spent years developing the Total Training Solution, a turnkey program that can be implemented in an existing flight school interested in upgrading itself to airline oriented flight training or for investors interested in building new capacity in flight training within the region.
The ATS Total Training Solution has already a proven track record with over 900 former students currently flying for all major airlines in China and India.  All were trained from zero to the right seat of a transport aircraft in 12 months or less with the ATS Total Training Solution.  The program includes everything from manuals, personnel selection and management, management software, English course and all the management support needed to upgrade an existing flight school or start a new one from the ground up.
The ATS principals have decades of aviation expertise and experience as captains for major airlines in Europe, the United States and Asia before moving up all the way to President of airlines and advisors to the aviation authorities and airlines throughout the world.
Whether you are already involved in flight training or interested in entering the flight training industry as it begins its most prolific years, contact Aero Training & Safety for a one on one briefing.