The idea of rail connection between Russia and USA
January 16, 2009
Bering Strait tunnel: How to connect Siberia (Russia) and Alaska (USA) for the purpose of commercial transportation? This is an idea that has been existing for a couple of centuries.
Santa Claus and Jack Frost mostly come by sea;)
January 15, 2009
Container transport: Does not matter how old are you and which of good men, Santa Claus or Jack Frost is your favorite, your New Year gift probably arrived in a container by sea;)
MAERSK Line is reducing capacities
December 26, 2008
Maersk Liner: Decrease of container trade between Europe-Asia, Middle America-Asia and Pacific service has forced Maersk Line to reduce its transport capacities.
IATA: Lower fuel prices will not save flight companies
December 26, 2008
Air transport: Tone kilometers in an air transport have not been rising since last summer. The biggest decrease of transported goods appeared in October with 8% fall regarding to the yearly average level.
Nuclear-powered passenger aircrafts; revival of an idea
December 4, 2008
Nuclear power in aviation: During the research project on the national basis, British scientists are studying different possibilities of protecting the environment from the negative consequences of an air transport.
Diesel is still the cheapest alternative; the future bases on hydrogen
December 1, 2008
Diesel vs. Hydrogen: Experience of one of the biggest European companies for public transport BGV (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) has shown that diesel is still the most efficient propellant among different alternatives when all costs are taken into account.
World's most ecological ultralight airplanes
November 12, 2008
Extremely economical ultra-light airplanes: Pipistrel Company is the only company in the world that produces ultralight two-seat powered glider airplanes. Innovative Slovenian Company has already won several reputable awards for their achievements in construction of ultralight economical airplanes.
Emergency landing at Rome's Ciampino Airport
November 10, 2008
Ciampino Airport Rome (Italy): Airplane crew of cheap flight company Ryanair had to execute the procedure of emergency landing today in the morning. During the routine landing, flock of birds hit directly into airplane’s engines.
New Cobra trams for less energy consumption
November 7, 2008
Zurich public transport: Public transport management and city logistics are nowadays two of most important domains, which deal with rising of life quality in big cities.
Ultralight two-seat airplanes
November 6, 2008
Ultralight two-seat airplanes: Slovenian company Pipistrel (Slovenija, Ajdovščina) holds 100% of world market share in production of ultralight two-seat powered gliders. They have celebrated 20th anniversary with a series of important achievements.
Irisbus Domino for Ferrari F1 team
October 31, 2008
Irisbus Domino Coach: Ferrari F1 team purchased new high-luxury Domino HDH bus converted into bus-camper for the next season. Its main purpose will be providing of suitable space for rest and psychical preparation of drivers and other crew members.
Towing kites as additional propulsion for cargo ships
October 30, 2008
Towing kites: Oil as propellant, presents the main operating cost in maritime shipping. Use of towing kites as supplemental propulsion with diesel-powered engine, can low down fuel consumption, consequently decrease fuel costs and rise up shipper’s profit.
Solar ship
October 25, 2008
Solar ship: French skipper Gerard d’Aboville and Swiss company Planet Solar have recently presented digital model of solar ship in Bern (Switzerland).
Landing of Boeing 747 on St.Maarten Island
October 25, 2008
Adventurous flights: Do you like summer, beach, exotic places and first of all adventurous flights? Fly to St. Maarten (Dutch Antilles) and you could find out why…
The safest seats on airplane
October 24, 2008
Safety on airplane: Fear of flying was the main reason that “forced” British flight experts to research about safety on airplanes. Which seats are the safest, when some troubles occur on the airplane?
Weatherproof GPS traffic assistant
October 20, 2008
Weatherproof GPS navigation: Germany’s Company Becker sent new GPS traffic assistant on the market this month. Model Z100 with 11 centimeters display and interesting name Crocodile is getting at its advantageous characteristics.
Nissan Nuvu electric car
October 18, 2008
Futuristic car: Do you like futuristic cars? There is Nissan’s version of close future: you have driven in front of the coffeehouse, park and sit outside, before you order a drink you take electric cable charger out of the car and connect it to domestic 220v electricity network.
World's biggest ports are still growing
October 17, 2008
World's biggest Ports: Ports are the most important logistical systems in global transport circulation and trade and significant representatives of a country’s or regions economic development. Global trade trends dictate continual growth of port’s throughput and sustainable development.
Two cargo vessels suffered during the thunderstorm around Gibraltar
October 12, 2008
Spain, Algeciras: Two cargo vessels registered under the flag of Liberia suffered during the thunderstorm at the straight of Gibraltar just in front of Europa point yesterday.
Simulation of the world's daily air traffic
October 7, 2008
Air transport: At Zurich University (Switzerland) have recently made an impressive video, which simulates daily airplane traffic over the world. In a minute long simulation, you can see what is daily happening in the sky.
Arctic oil conflicts
October 2, 2008
Arctic: Melting of Arctic ice and snow in the future should cause bigger troubles as environmental experts could predict.
The hundredth anniversary of Ford model T
September 30, 2008
Ford T: It was the first massive production model, that’s why it was cheaper and available also for those who worked at first industrial assembly line ever. One hundred years ago on 1st of October, first assembly line began to work at Ford production factory in Detroit.
Honda hybrid cars
September 25, 2008
Honda hybrids: Honda Corporation announced that till the year 2010 they intend to sell 500.000 hybrid cars yearly. They want to become the leading producer of hybrid cars on world market, that is why they have been trying to represent hybrid technology to the wider population.
Braking distance of heavy trucks
September 22, 2008
Brakes: Braking distance of heavy trucks has shortened strictly in last two decades. By the research of German truck producer MAN, braking distance has shortened for about 35% in last 25 years and braking efficiency has reached personal car level.
Cheap flight tenderers are not always the cheapest solution
September 20, 2008
Cheap flights? Cheap flight tenderers offer flights with discount for even less than 30 euro between separate cities, especially European cities. However, when you count all hidden costs, prices are often higher as prices of conventional flight companies, revealed web traveling agency Smavel (smavel.com).
The reincarnation of little Smart
September 17, 2008
Smart Fortwo: The opinion, that little Smart is over-valuated was very spread in the public in past years. Daimler Corporation had invested big money in the years 2005 and 2006 and developed second generation of Smart car that is in front of its time.
More flights, less accidents
September 17, 2008
Flight accidents: Although series of airplane accidents and troubles had happened in the close past, the statistic is telling different story. Statistically is airplane transport the safest mode of passenger transport.
The wind is saving the crisis
September 14, 2008
Wind energy: The Global Wind Energy Council announced that in the future wind should produce for about 16% of global energy until the year 2020.
Toll roads in the Netherlands
September 14, 2008
The Netherlands: Dutch government announced the possibility to initiate pay toll for all vehicles on their highway net until 2012.
