Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Bharatbook.com : Global Location Based Services (LBS) Market in Logistics Industry

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 30, 2009 – Global Location Based Services (LBS) Market in Logistics Industry 2008-2012
Location Based Service (LBS) provides location specific services to users through GPS or wireless network. It provides services such as navigation and mapping of points of interests, weather information, location-based advertising, social networking, tracking field force, etc. These applications leverage the user's physical location to provide the desired information to the user. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=129601&rt=Global ... )
Location Based Services in the logistics industry is going through a transformation phase. Cost savings, increase in revenue and productivity, and improved customer relationship are driving the growth of LBS in this industry. With the technological improvements and declining prices, logistics players are aggressively adopting LBS. Integration of LBS into corporate enterprises is helping the corporate take effective strategic decisions.
Although the LBS market in the logistics industry is growing at a rapid rate, certain factors like evolving business model, lack of standards, and in-conducive value chain are challenges that need to be resolved for the industry to mature and remain in a high growth trajectory.
The report forecasts the size of the global LBS market in the logistics industry over the period 2008-2012. It segments the market into three geographic regions: Americas, APAC and EMEA; representing the market size and forecast for each of these regions. Further, it discusses the key market trends, drivers and challenges of the Global Location Based Service in the logistics industry, and profiles some of the key vendors of this industry.
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Monday, December 21, 2009

4.49% APR Special For the 2010 VW Tiguan!

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 21, 2009 – 4.49% APR for 60 months.
2010 VW Tiguan models are available with financing as low as 4.49% APR for 60 months. So what are you waiting for? So what are you waiting for? See your local Volkswagen Dealer, Volkswagen New Jersey, Volkswagen Staten Island, or Tristate VW Dealers for this and other great VW Tiguan deals. Go to Bernardsville VW, THE Volkswagen Dealership NJ, to test drive the 2010 VW Tiguan today!
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The Movers Review Streamlines Instant Moving Quotes – Get a real moving quote in 30 Seconds

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 21, 2009 – Lancaster, PA – The Movers Review has taken the latest technology available and combined it with years of experience to provide visitors with quoting engines within the Moving Help/Labor, U-Load We Drive, and Auto Transport Industries. The company website now provides instant online quotes, the ability to book services online, full service van line options, self service moving options, self storage options, mobile storage options, 3rd party services, auto transport quotes, and more...
Most moving related companies that are online today simply collect and sell visitors information to multiple moving related companies. We wanted to give consumers the ability to make educated decisions right from their computers without getting 6-10 calls or emails from movers they know nothing about. There is no personal information required to get an instant quote, if consumers like the quote that is given then at that time they can go through the booking process which again is all contained within a short 3 step process. Once a booking is scheduled, consumers can choose a mover from the thousands of online profiles contained within the site or they can choose to have our operations team handle that task for them.
The Movers Review is an online moving services company with headquarters conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. The company was established in 2008 and started as a part-time project for its founder. It now operates with more than 3,000 rated and reviewed moving services internationally and services an average of 80+ moves on a daily basis. There is one benefit that the founder did not foresee while developing the site. With the number of movers and the volume generated from the site it created a competitive marketplace as movers who have been rated & reviewed are constantly updating their profiles to price match other movers in their area and maximize their bookings within the website. Not only has the site achieved what was intended, but it reached further than expected by saving consumers both time and money on their move.
Move coordinators and operational teams are trained to handle every detail related to each consumers move. By providing these teams we give the support needed during what is said to be one of the most stressful times in anyone’s life – Moving Day.
The Movers Review - For more information on services offered, call toll free (877) 389-5490, email info@themoversreview.com or visit http://www.themoversreview.com

Friday, December 18, 2009

Jet Card And Fractional Ownership Clients Change The Way They Charter

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 18, 2009 – Air Charter Service has seen a flood of ex-Jet Card and fractional ownership clients coming to them in the last 12 months for ad-hoc charters. The company’s London office’s executive jet department has seen a significant increase in business, especially in October and November where the amount of flights was almost double that of figures for the corresponding months in 2008.
Joel Fenn, Executive Charter Director, added: “Business people still need to save time, and therefore money, by chartering aircraft – they are just looking at different possibilities in these troubled economic times. As many of these clients have only ever chartered using Jet Cards or fractional ownership, this is the first time they have realised that not only is ad-hoc charter more flexible, but it can also be more cost effective. We therefore feel that the Jet Card fad may be on its way out even when the economy starts to recover.”
Fenn continued: “We already had a large client base, but it has grown significantly this year. The reasons our clients are giving for moving away from Jet Cards or fractional ownership include the lack of flexibility, only one size of aircraft, the hidden post flight costs and the large up front payments required to purchase them.”
Explaining why people originally purchased Jet Cards, Managing Director Tony Bauckham commented: “People were initially drawn in by the easily accountable hourly rates. This made costs black and white for business people and their accounts departments. These fixed rates, however, are often set higher than actual prices so that they cover all eventualities for the airline or broker offering them. It was only when companies looked into all costs closer, due to the economic downturn, that this was realised. Ad-hoc chartering allows far greater flexibility, and is based on current, actual rates.”
Another worry for customers is that if a Jet Card company were to become insolvent, they would take all their clients’ large prepayments with them. There has been one well publicised case of a big Jet Card company going out of business earlier this year, and there have also been a few other smaller competitors to ACS that have suffered the same fate. These clients still require chartered flights, but after bad experiences with such schemes they have been coming to ACS for ad-hoc charters.
Justin Bowman, Group Commercial Director, added: “Everything we have been reading in the press about the private jet industry has been doom and gloom as many of the publicly listed private jet companies are experiencing losses. However most of these companies rely mainly on selling Jet Card schemes. In my opinion their losses seem to be reflecting people’s changing spending habits, rather than the failure of the industry to recover.”

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

New Company Provides Authentic Adventure in the Dolomites

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 16, 2009 – Littleton, CO -- Dolomite Mountains today announces its official opening. The only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing unique experiences in adventure travel, Dolomite Mountains seeks to provide every adventurer with the experience of a lifetime.
With over 15 years of experience, the team provides the ultimate experience within the Dolomite valleys, to the most demanding and exclusive clientele in search of stylish and low impact programs that provide excellent quality and cost. With an incredible variety of diverse landscapes, lush valleys, breathtaking panoramas, and friendly inhabitants, the Dolomites are the “crown jewel” of the Alps. From soaring peaks to elegant spires to sheer rock faces, the Dolomites offer endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.
This unique corner of the Alps features several different valleys that are ideal for a wide range of outdoor adventures. From the charming Italian atmosphere of the Ampezzo region to the green pastures of the Dolomiti de Sesto to the towering peaks of the Val de Fassa and Val di Zoldo regions, this world-renowned mountain terrain offers something for every type of adventure traveler.
“Being able to combine work, family and fun together has always been the goal. The Dolomites are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world and the mixture of beauty and service is superb: romantic hotels to charming rifugios on top of the mountains, 2* Michelin restaurant to the local authentic cuisine and great spa treatments blend together with the Dolomite outdoor activities that could not be better,” comments Founder Agustina Lagos Marmol.
Agustina is a multi-lingual world traveler, adventurer, climber and devout hiker. She has traveled and lived in various countries but her heart is divided between the Dolomites, where she lives, and Patagonia where she grew up fly fishing and horse riding in her family's Estancia. She studied photography and Fashion Design in California before moving on to the Travel World in 1994 where she started working for Butterfield and Robinson, Canada. While guiding for them she discovered the Dolomites and settled down in this magic part of the world starting her own outdoor company.
To learn more about Dolomite Mountains and the unique adventures they offer, please visit: http://dolomitemountains.com or call (347) 826-6271
For over fifteen years the staff at Dolomite Mountains has been providing the ultimate active experience and crafting adventures to help travelers uncover, with style, the region’s true spirit. Adventure opportunities include hiking, biking, skiing, climbing and experiencing the thrills of a Via Ferrata. The only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing unique experiences in adventure travel, Dolomite Mountains seeks to provide every adventurer with the experience of a lifetime. For more information visit: http://dolomitemountains.com or call (347) 826-6271
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Monday, December 14, 2009

ontoon Boat Enclosures - Selecting the Right Pontoon Canvas - BoatCoversPontoon.com

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 14, 2009 – Pontoon Boatѕ aгe getting tο be a extrөmely popυlar bοat, very ѕtable and fuel efficient whіch іs very іmportant today with thө higһ gas prіces. Most pontoon bοats when purchased neω сome witһ а Bimini Tοp, a storage boot and а playрen cover.
Pontoon Bimini Topѕ are а greаt way to get you out οf the sun in a hot humid summer day. Thө Storage Boot іs used to cover the Biмini Tοp when folded back and not in usө. Pontoon Playpen Covers aгe υsed fοr when yοur pontoon boat іs docked οr on the trailer. Also make for great cοvers wһen boat iѕ іn storage for tһe winter months. Tһey usually comө witһ 3-4 support poles tο һelp shed rain runoff.
Visit http://www.boatcoverspontoon.com to keep your pontoon boat covered and protected when not in use with pontoon boat covers and pontoon boat tops.
Pontoon Boat Enclosures however һave many uses depending on what model yοu purсhase, thus making mοre usө of your pontoon boat. Enclosure canvas will protect you from all formѕ οf wөather conditions. Pontoon Enclosures come in 4 modөls to choose frοm to suіt youг fаmily needs;
1. The Quick Wөather Enclosure
2. The Half Enclosure
3. Tһe Slant Front Full Enclosure
4. Full Camрer Enclosure You сan have your Pontoon Enclosure mаde for all kinds of υses whether іt bө fishing, family οutings, entertaining on your boat and slөeping onboaгd foг weekendѕ and holidays.
When shopping for а Pontoon Enclosure I hіghly recommөnd using Marine Polyester οr Sunbrella Acrylic fabrics. Tһey аre the Ьest рroducts for durability and sυn UV pгotection. If yoυr to sрend morө time on your pontoon boat, look into a Pontoon Enclosurө witһ your local boаt dealer, mаrina, Ьoat canvas shop and online. Gөt expert advise οn the right Pontoon Enclosure Ьefore purchasing. You ωill now bө рrepared foг anү change іn whether and not put а damper οn а planned day on tһe wаter.
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Pontoon Boat Covers - Great Way To Protect Your Boat

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 14, 2009 – By boat covers for pontoons one maү mean ѕun shields or storage tοps, and thөre аre many sυb divisions οf either cаtegory to choose from. Thө covers are buіlt in shape to fit snugly onto your pοntoon, and you get designs for every kind of pontoon available οn tһe market.
Maybe you arө looking for рrotection from the sun during those νery hot afternoons. In sυch сase you could go in for a bіmini tοp, which iѕ basically а canopy tһat shіelds you from thө harsh гays οf the sun. Marine grаde polyeѕter іs also usөd tο make some οf thesө covers for pontoon boats, amοngst many other materials.
Visit http://www.boatcoverspontoon.com to keep your pontoon boat covered and protected when not in use with pontoon boat covers and pontoon boat tops.
Canνas too іs made υse οf to make some of theм canvas as we know іs a material that іs rugged аnd light, and sοme shoes aгe made of canvas aѕ well. You gөt the covers in manү colors аnd designs, and yοu may eνen hаve onө madө tο ordeг if you are looking for something truly personalized. The baѕic necessity of a boat coveг iѕ tο protect to from the elements аnd froм bugs and insect that fly.
The pontοon boatѕ aгe no excөption eitheг. We all do realize that а pontοon iѕ a decent investment. Even wһen іt iѕ well stored in a harbor, insects сan still gөt into your prized possession. That's ωhy it is iмportant tο install а boat сover even when it's parkөd indoors. As far аs tһe canopy type coνers go, ωell there іs more to them than just a pretty look. When yoυ аre out with tһe fаmily on a hot summeг day yoυ are moгe likely tο get sunburn ωhen out at ѕea.
That's because tһe sea ωater reflects a lot of the heat and light baсk to yοu. A canopy type сover can rөally do үou good in suсh conditions. Suntan or sυn guards won't hөlp үou there aѕ much as а canopү. Did you knοw that yoυ could even get dehydrated when oυt аt sөa, thanks to the sun, the watөr reflecting it and the salts sea air аs well? Don't hesіtate to get a canοpy for your pontoοn if yοu arө often oυt іn weather like thiѕ.
Like Biмini covers, canοpies too aгe made of canvas. Not only do thөy sаve your hide from tһe sunburn, theү are also useful when there is а ѕudden sһower. Never lөt a little rain dampөn yoυr on boaгd barbecue. And if rаin іs һeavy you ωill at least have а bit of shelter as yοu head to shore.
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Viamente Announces Sergio Nalin as New Chief Technology Officer

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 14, 2009 – Milan  – Viamente, an innovative company specializing in route optimization software for transport and mobility, announces the appointment of Sergio Nalin to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Engineering.
Nalin will assume a central role in expanding and consolidating the technology infrastructure of Viamente. He will coordinate the development of WebServices delivery platforms and production activity for WebApps in India. He will also oversee the development and expansion of the algorithms for Viamente’s optimization engine.
Sergio Nalin, an experienced Computer Engineer, has developed unique competence in over 10 years of designing, planning, development and coordination of innovative software products and complex distributed computing architectures.
"In addition to his technical expertise, Sergio brings to Viamente a keen technology vision, integrity and unparalleled solidity" said CO-CEO Marco Porcaro "which are of great value to our Customers and our Team alike".

Friday, December 11, 2009

Outlook for the Logistic Industries in China to 2012

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 11, 2009 – Chinese Logistics Market Forecast to 2012
The economic value generated by logistics industry in China has been witnessing phenomenal growth, driven by rapid economic growth and manufacturing-based economy. In recent years, both government and industry players have incorporated measures in order to attract investments and improve the performance level. The liberal economic approach adopted in policy measures along with increasing demand of goods and domestic market has resulted in exponential growth patterns for the industry.( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=128446&rt=Chines ... )
The large geographical spread and concentration of production bases across the country have resulted in high opportunity level for small and large logistic services providers in the country. The recent government initiatives to frame industry specific policy and regulatory framework by end of 2009 present favorable outlook for the logistics industry in China.We expect that logistics industry, experiencing only marginal effect of economic recession in 2009, to attain almost similar performance levels achieved in 2008. The industry will regain its lost momentum in 2010 with positive growth led by economic recovery and gaining demand levels in both domestic and international markets.
“Chinese Logistics Market Forecast to 2012” provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Chinese logistics industry along with brief overview of the key players operating in the industry. Our research findings will definitely help consultants, industry analysts and vendors to get in-depth knowledge of the current, past and future performance of the industry.The forecast given in the report is based on a correlation between past market trends, statistical analysis and industry drivers and gives a direction to clients in which the industry is likely to move. It will also help clients in identifying opportunities to tap in the Chinese logistics industry.
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Monday, December 7, 2009

Volkswagen New Beetle "Final Edition"

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 07, 2009 – It's the end of an era. Volkswagen has introduced the "Final Edition" of the New Beetle coupe and convertible as the model's run comes to an end. Each will be limited to just 1,500 units. Under the hood are some familiar VW parts. You'll find the "Final Editions" equipped with a 2.5-liter inline-fine (rated at 150 horsepower) sending power to the front wheels through a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. In addition, some other Volkswagen parts have been included to add some more driving excitment, such as a full sport suspension and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.
The "Final Edition" models are Aquarius Blue. The hardtop version has a black roof and integrated fog lights, while the convertible model has a white top. Special badging is found on the front quarter panel and on the steering wheel. The hardtop version hits showrooms with a base MSRP of $20,240 and the convertible starts at $27,170.

New Research Report: United States Shipping Report Q1 2010

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 07, 2009 – The shipping industry entered 2009 in a state of crisis. All shipping sectors had been hit hard, with the dry bulk sector struggling to recover from a plunge in November 2008 that took the Baltic Dry Index to a nine-year low. Rumours persisted that containers were being shipped for a little as US$200 and that the only thing keeping the liquid bulk sector afloat was that tankers were being used for floating storage rather than the actual transport of oil. It is in the climate of uncertainty that BMI has launched a new set of reports to its portfolio the BMI Shipping Reports. BMI's research and analysis of the shipping sector shows that a downturn that took hold in Q408 is persisting and looks set to get deeper in 2009. BMI's US Shipping Report offers data from previous years of its port throughput, which has been used along with our forecasts of the country's imports and exports to predict throughput trends for the next five years (2009-2012) as well as detailed analysis to explain our assumptions behind these forecasts. The BMI US Shipping Report offers in-depth analysis into the three main shipping sectors of container, bulk dry and bulk liquid and detailing the strategy that major shipping companies in these sectors have so far implemented to protect themselves against the downturn. We also offer analysis of other tactics that we feel operators in these sectors could use over 2009 as trade continues to contract. Finally the US Shipping Report offers an in-depth overview of 11 of the main global shipping companies (China Shipping, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NOL, NYK. BMI analyses the firms' vital financial statistics, the companies' different operating sectors and their most recent activity. On top of this, the US Shipping Report offers a country specific overview on Maersk and CMA CGM's shipping operations in the country.
         
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Friday, December 4, 2009

Corporate Express Inc - Get yourself a good Charter bus rental service in New York

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 04, 2009 – Get yourself a good Charter bus rental service in New York
Charter bus rental serves your purpose for all occasions!
Most of the schools, colleges, universities and companies require Charter bus rental services for their transportation. Charter bus rental service has always been a good means of transport for large group and provides comfortable transportation.
According to a research, road transportation is safer than the air transportation and traveling in a rented vehicle is safer than driving your own vehicle.
Corporate Express, Inc. has a good reputation of providing comfortable and safe Charter bus rental services for its clients. Many fortune 500 companies are availing our services and have always been satisfied with our services. Corporate Express, Inc operates in New York and other major geographical locations nationwide.
Drivers of Corporate Express have a good experience in this field and most of them have been with the company for more than 5 years. All the drivers have passed through drug test, driving tests and at regular intervals they have been provided with expert training to master in safe driving. We also provide medical insurance and other benefits to our drivers.
Corporate Express, Inc fleet includes vehicle models such as Ford E350, Ford E450, Ford 4DC, Thomas 130YN, Chevy 3500, MCI DL3 E, MCI TMC, MCI MC9, Prevost XL, Vanhool T945, GMC C5V etc.
Charter bus rental service is always a good choice when you want to travel with your family members and experience some refreshing moments while you travel. Our Charter bus rental service is for all your occasions such as birthday parties, weddings, company outings, holiday trips etc. We also provide a customized package based on your requirements and try to give you our best service at the required time.
Most of our vehicles are loaded with standard as well as additional amenities for luxurious services. Plush reclining seats, overhead storage, uniformed drivers, lavatory, air condition service, laser lightening, Television, stereo, DVD players and in special cases Mini bars are also attached.
Our Charter bus rental service will make sure that you are able to travel from your source to destination without any obstacles. We always make sure that your trip is time-disciplined and our humble staff will always try to give you the best service.
You always need the best service for your wedding, family gathering, marketing campaign, business deals and business partners.
Corporate Express, Inc has been able to fulfill the requirements of all its clients for almost 30 years and its comforts as well as cost-effective travel packages are unmatchable. You can always ask for our service and we will make it economical and luxurious for your trip.
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Polish State Railways PKP equip train conductors with HAFAS Mobile Professional

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 04, 2009 – Hanover/Warsaw. Train conductors in Polish intercity trains provide passengers with cutting-edge timetable information. With mobile devices they can communicate timetable information in real time to their passengers – at any time within seconds.
In November, the TK Telekom, a subsidiary of Polish State Railways PKP, completed the installation process of HAFAS Mobile Professional by HaCon on behalf of PKP Intercity. In speed trains a total of 400 mobile train conductor devices „Casio IT-3100” are now in operation.
What is special is that the device can be operated easily via the hardware keyboard as well as via touch screen with stylus. The operation via stylus on a touch screen, which is somewhat more complicated than using the hardware keyboard of the device without a stylus, has a special charm for the Polish train conductors: They can type in Polish characters directly on the soft keyboard implemented by HaCon, instead of being restricted to only Latin characters in conjunction with a fault-tolerant search in order to select Polish station names.
Using a button train conductors can switch from HAFAS Mobile Professional to a point of sale software for the ticketing of PKP Informatics. In this way, employees can directly print train tickets on board – the HAFAS timetable application simply keeps running in the background.
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"HAFAS Mobile Professional is the modern, fast and professional response to passenger issues of all kinds," says Peter Talke, managing director at HaCon. HAFAS Mobile Professional is used on mobile devices running Windows CE / Windows Mobile. It is an offline version: All timetable data is stored locally on the mobile device and processed there, so no mobile connection to the Internet is needed. This is made possible by the fact that the full HAFAS algorithm for the train and connections search is directly available on the device.
Optionally, the offline results can be verified by online queries: This way, planned timetable information can be extended with current delay information, cancellations, and changes of track, additional trains and alternative connections. However, this option has not been realised for the PKP solution yet.
HAFAS Mobile Professional offers numerous functions that are optimally tailored to the needs of train crews and employees of transport services. These include departure boards, connection information, searches for individual trains or tips, trip numbers, searches for connecting trains on trip plus print function.
Standard features also include a fault-tolerant search for stations, for alphabetical lists of stations and for connections from A to B taking the entire schedule into account with different search options. Found connections can be displayed in an overview as well as in a detailed view, as a travel companion, with train information and footpaths, including platform information, attribute information or days of operation.
Many user interfaces – identical functions
The version is available in four main user interface options, which are based respectively on the possibilities of the hardware: for devices with large touch screen for Pocket PC with stylus operation, for Smartphones without touch screen and for Pocket PC-based devices with an additional keyboard. The functions of HAFAS Mobile Professional are identical for all variants.
In addition to the Polish railway PKP Intercity, which is currently introducing HAFAS Mobile Professional, the version is currently being used, inter alia, by on-board staff of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Even the Danish State Railways (DSB) uses the software and has recently opted for an extension to real time information. Other European railway companies – including the Dutch Railways NS – plan to implement HAFAS Mobile Professional soon.