SCUTUM (SeCUring the EU GNSS adopTion in the dangeroUs Material transport) is a European Research & Development project, aimed at a wide adoption of Satellite Navigation EGNOS/Galileo based technology and services for the safe hazardous goods transport management.

Because of its enhanced stability and accuracy, ENI, a leading Italian oil company, operating at international level, is presently using EGNOS to monitor its fleet (more than one thousand of vehicles) transporting hydrocarbon in Italy. Based on the ENI experience in Italy, SCUTUM implements a best practise programme performing EGNOS large-scale trials in Europe. The ENI/ Italian system will be extended on a cross-border basis towards a wider adoption of EGNOS in neighbouring countries Austria and France for further extension to other Member States and other freight types. The authorities involved in the trials (Italy’s and France’s Ministry of Transport) will validate benefits and value of EGNOS providing guaranteed tracking & tracing services supporting enhanced safety. Website: http://www.scutumgnss.eu/ Press release: SCUTUM

Rome, Telespazio, 11 February 2010: 13 companies from Italy, France, Austria and Belgium kicked-off the European Research & Development project SCUTUM, SeCUring the EU GNSS adopTion in the dangeroUs Material transport.

SCUTUM’s goal is to support an EU-wide use of EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) in the transport management of hazardous goods.

In the coming 21 months, the project will implement a best practice approach. The experience of ENI, a leading Italian oil company, operating at international level, presently using EGNOS Open Service to monitor its fleet for the transport of hydrocarbon in Italy, will be extended to two neighbouring countries, France and Austria. In parallel, SCUTUM will enhance the ENI monitoring system by making use of the EGNOS Commercial Service during a large-scale trial involving 100 vehicles in Italy, France and Austria. The authorities involved in the trials (the Italian and French Ministries of Transport) will evaluate the demonstration’s results, and validate the benefits and value of EGNOS-based accurate and guaranteed tracking & tracing services for enhancing safety.

As a successor of the MENTORE project (www.gnsstracking.eu), SCUTUM intends to implement the actions identified in MENTORE by:

• Extending EGNOS national best practices on cross-border basis, as a first step towards a wider adoption in Europe and in the freight transport market
• Operating large scale trials to support standardisation and harmonisation at European level.

SCUTUM will be present at the Galileo Application Days in Brussels from 3 to 5 March 2010. For more information about the project, visit us in Brussels and at www.scutumgnss.eu.

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We are looking for an (m/f)

Intern

Profile:

-      Ability to work independently or in a team

-      Computer literate ( MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

-      One or two of the languages of EIA is desirable (English and French or German)

-      Be initiative and committed with regard to the tasks they may be asked to complete

-      Be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail

-      Be capable of working independently

-      Be a good communicator – written and orally

-      Have good organizational skills

-      Open minded and flexible

-      Be able to work in a small international team

Function:

-      Assist in the daily administrative work of the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General (for instance writing briefings and reports)

-      Assist in operational office management incl. EU research projects and EIA promotional initiatives

-      Drafting and delivering input to the EIA Info newsletters

-      Updating the EIA websites

Offer:

-      Challenging experience in an international environment with Brussels as the operating base

-      Possibility to participate in projects that will influence the European transport industry over the coming decade

-      Unfortunately, our budget doesn’t allow us to pay for the internship. Public transport within Brussels, however, will be paid. The internship should last between 3 and 6 months

Contact:

Send your motivation letter and your curriculum vitae to info@eia-ngo.com. The internship shall start on 8^th March 2010 (upon agreement). In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call us at +32/2/5145654.

EIA General Assembly

26 March 2010, Hamburg

10.00-12.00 (EIA members only)

Presentation of new EIA members:

GEODIS

JSC Lithuanian Railways

Sofia-Yana Intermodal Terminal (Ecologistics)

Port of Hamburg Marketing

followed by:

Intermodal Port Hinterland Round Table

Freight flows, port hinterland and terminals

12.30-15.30 (open to public)

There is a clear need for compound data concerning port-hinterland networks, terminals and freight flows. Therefore EIA and partners took the initiative to gather new statistics, graphs and maps in order to be presented in atlas format. The publication will cover among others trade and transport freight volumes import/export; flows and networks of infrastructures rail, road, waterborne; ports and inland terminals locations, modal share, capacities, bottlenecks; listing of rail and intermodal operators etc.

Discussion topics:

Market need of statistical data

National hinterland strategies

Port hinterland – processes & ICT

Freight flow trends in Europe

Most important seaports & economic centers

Special guests: President EIA, experts from NEA, ISL (Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics), Fraunhofer, representatives of respective ports.

BOAT TRIP: The Round Table will be followed by a boat trip to Port of Hamburg at 16.00 – 18.00.

Click here for the  programme and registration form.

Useful information about how to get to the venue together with a list of recommended hotels can be found here.

The events are supported by:

Why the first handbook on European intermodal freight transport?

Much has been said and reported about intermodal transport in Europe, but you will probably not find a comprehensive summary explaining “Intermodalism from A to Z” in a compact form, combined with concrete business fact sheets and written in English. This first handbook, including a foreword by Jacques Barrot, Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Transport, fills this gap and can be ordered now. It gives major insights into all aspects of Intermodal transport, from production and technology to quality, markets and policy issues. This new reference point for the intermodal industry includes contributions from China Turkey and the USA. Apart from the main explanatory text, about 50 additional fact sheets of successful intermodal players will give an insight regarding their strategy, experiences, services and products.

Sponsors and contributors of fact sheets: AAE, Ambrogio, Amrie, Polzug Intermodal GmbH, Port of Rotterdam, Rail Cargo Austria, ÖBB, Port of Taranto, OOCL and Via Donau and many others stemming from all transport modes, like HUPAC, KALMAR, STINNES, manufacturing industries (NIKE, Procter & Gamble), research dissemination entities (ExtraWeb), media (Cargo Systems), various professional transport associations and the EU Commission.

This user-friendly and colourful book also includes lots of pictures and graphs.

You can download the Table of Contents and the Indrodution Here.

Perfect timing for the Handbook

Already for some years, the expectations, visions and ambitions about intermodal transport as alternative to the congested road transport have been high.

There are success stories, but there is much to achieve. Circumstances seem to be changing in favour of intermodal transport. The enlargement of the EU, the progress made in railway liberalisation, the political focus on the shortsea alternative, congestion and pricing in the road network all encourage the a review of logistics structures.

This will create new opportunities and therefore we expect that the next few years will be critical for the development of intermodal transport. With the handbook you will be equipped with a broad based understanding of intermodal transport, which by nature is complex.

Who can benefit from this handbook?

The handbook is aimed at all organisations in and around the intermodal transport industry.

It is written for all those with stake in the development of intermodal transport.

• Managers and staff in the logistics industry: freight forwarders, shipping lines, logistic service providers and all types of freight transport operators.
• Shippers involved in integrating intermodal transport in their supply chains.
• Public organisations or public private partnerships, active in the field of logistics, organisations with stakes in the development of infrastructure, logistic parks or in intermodal business development.
• Policy makers in the field of transport, logistics and regional development
• Suppliers to the intermodal transport industry.
• Financial institutions, which have interest in financing intermodal transport assets or infrastructure.

Consultants, research organisations and students in logistics and transport economics.

Order now your Intermodal Handbook (49€*)

By Bank Transfer: Handbook Order Form

* Shipping costs plus +VAT applicable (6%): 13€

** If you want an invoice without VAT please contact us under info@eia-ngo.com

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This project is supported by:

BOHEMIAKOMBI

BOXXPRESS Germany

BOXXPRESS Hungary

GYOR-GÖNYU KIKÖTO

KUSTER Transport

MÁV Kombiterminál

POLZUG

TRANSFENNICA

ACCIONA

AGRO HANDEL

AMBROGIO

ATLAS COPCO

BAXTER

BIARD SOMADEM

CONSTRURAIL

CORMAN

CORUS

DECATHLON

DHL Freight

EWALS CARGO CARE

GRIMALDI

KOMBISZTAR / PHILIPS

LES RAPIDES BLEUS

MEPAVEX LOGISTICS

METRANS

OKD 85

SOUFFLET

TANG FRÈRES

TRANSFESA

TRANS Italia

VOLVIC

WHIRLPOOL Europe

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This project is supported by:

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This project is supported by:

Delegates will be gathering in Stockholm to discuss key port environmental issues such as: Climate Change, Port Authorities’ green initiatives, Biodiversity and Natura 2000, the Port-City Relationship, Port Technology and Renewable Energy. One of the highlights of the programme will be the announcement of the results of the ESPO / EcoPorts Port Environmental Review 2009. The outcome of the review will form the basis for updating the ESPO Environmental Code of Practice and will provide the framework for adapting EcoPorts tools and for undertaking new research, development and application initiatives.

http://www.green-port.net/gp-content/welcome-to-greenport/ecoports-2009.html