Test Shows Emissions Reduction by Pre-Heating Engine Coolant, Webasto Says Pre-warming a diesel’s coolant allows the engine to start cleanly and emit lower levels of pollutants compared to cold starts, and extends the duty cycle of the exhaust system’s diesel particulate filter, according to tests sponsored by Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a maker of coolant heaters. Shelby Howard to Assume Leadership Role in Rush Truck Centers Navistar Division Rush Enterprises Inc. announced that Shelby Howard, dealer principal of Chicago International Trucks and Indy Truck Sales, will join the Rush organization as regional general manager. USA Truck Expands Atlanta Terminal USA Truck Inc. announced the conversion of its Atlanta terminal to a continuous, full-service operations and support center. USA Truck also plans to hire additional drivers to increase its presence throughout the Southeast. Clean Energy Expands Natural Gas Fueling Options in Texas Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced multi-year fueling agreements with both UPS and Central Freight Lines. Clean Energy will supply liquefied natural gas to two private UPS stations located in Mesquite and Houston, Texas. Volvo Rolls Out I-Shift, Mack Launches Vision, for Mexican Market GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- Volvo Trucks North America officially introduced its I-Shift automated manual transmissions for the Mexican market and rolled out a truck model from sister company Mack to address the Mexican on-highway market. Mexican Trucking: More Professional Than You May Think MEXICO CITY -- For some people in the United States, say Mexican trucking company and they envision ramshackle trucks, drivers who are reckless and fleets that don’t care about safety. A visit to one of the countrys largest fleets shows a professional, safety-focused operation with a focus on drivers. Mumbai to build bunker terminal Reductions in bunker excise and custom duties prompted move, says Chairman. Shipping company bounces back to profit Fuel cost savings achieved through retrofitting programme, says firm. Fuel prices soften in the Americas Demand was said to be very good on the Panama Canal on Wednesday. Aegean Q3 financials drop year-on-year Sales and profit down, but upbeat about US expansion. Gas carrier to receive hybrid scrubber Systems technology provides unique particulate matter trapping efficiency. Quarterly profits jump up for Maersk Slow steaming and fuel savings bolster bottom line. Prices struggle to find clear direction in Rotterdam Prices lacked direction in Northwest Europe. Prices soft in Fujairah Lacklustre market seen in Suez. Singapore and Belgium hook up on LNG bunkering standards Move to facilitate development of global standards for LNG bunkering. Big three in bid for market dominance Smaller players could be squeezed out of St. Petersburg if major players get their way. Mid-week bunker prices down in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels tight at South Korea. Hong Kong supplier entering Chinese bonded market in 2014 Expects to add between 30,000 to 50,000 mt of bunker sales to total volume. Long Beach Mayor’s Actions Seen Threat to Port AirBridgeCargo’s Reports Cargo Growth Shippers Turn More to Intermodal for Mexico-US Moves DeHaan Takes the Helm of IWLA Descartes Systems Group, InfoSky Form Alliance Settlement Would Clear Skies for US Airways, American Merger Asia-Europe Ocean Carriers Confident on Rate Hikes Damco’s Profit Collapsed in Third Quarter APM Terminals Profit, Revenue Rise on Improved Traffic Maersk Line Posts Higher Profit Despite Lower Freight Rates SeaIntel Sees Continued Growth in Asia-Europe Capacity Truckload Capacity Shifts as Big Carriers Acquire Competitors Eagle worse off in Q3 Sophocles Zoullas-led supramax specialist sees heavier losses compared to a year ago. DNB sells off Genco debt Bank becomes the latest to offload troubled loans to hedge-fund buyers. Baltic prices offering Including underwriters’ option Georgiopoulos-led bulker firm may pull in over $58m. ULTR back in black South American shipowner continues its recovery process with another strong quarter. NNA adds three VLCCs UPDATE 2: Angeliki Frangou-led owner buys trio of modern tankers for $163m. Ports beat shutdown Major US terminals saw a growth in imports last month despite government closure. Baltic books ultra duo Wobensmith-led owner signs deal for pair of ultramax newbuildings plus options. London P&I ‘disappointed’ Prestige’s insurer applauds acquittals of officers, but not of Spanish official. d’Amico to fix four Contracts for newbuilding quartet expected within three to four months, Fiori says. Maersk wins US charter Navy’s Military Sealift Command awards ro-ro contract worth up to $143m. Navios’ billion-dollar deal Greek group’s logistics operation scoops 20-year iron ore contract from Vale. Safe Bulkers aims low Polys Hajioannou-led owner to net $37.5m from discounted share sale. New deal for Zvezda Sovcomflot and DSME brought on board to develop new Russian far east shipyard. Wärtsilä to retrofit Ro-Pax with scrubber system Wärtsilä is to retrofit an exhaust gas cleaning system to TT-Lines Ro-Pax vessel Robin Hood. The retrofit is part of the German-Swedish ferry operators Green Ship strategy. The full turnkey project… Maersk Line Ltd MSC contract is worth potential $143 million Maersk Line Limited (MLL), Norfolk, VA, was recently awarded a $73,677,038 firm-fixed-price contract by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for the time charter of one U.S.-flagged, twin-shaft vessel that will serve… Strategic launches first vessel from its Vietnam shipyard Henderson, Western Australia, headquartered shipbuilder Strategic Marine has launched the Shanna, the first of two 45-m Ropax catamaran ferries for Omans National Ferries Company. The vessel is the first of its… Aegean swoops on Hess bunkering business Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW) reports that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. East Coast bunkering business of Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES). This transaction, for… Norwegian Cruise Line opts for Resolve simulator training Resolve Maritime Academy says it has been chosen as Norwegian Cruise Lines preferred provider of all simulator-based training courses, along with additional safety courses, which are set to begin in February… Hapag posts quarterly profit decline to US$82 million, sales off 5pc Asia-Europe box volumes rise 8pc in 3Q, and 3.4pc in first 9 months Hebei ports box volume up 57.7pc to 1.07 million TEU in first 10 months Sinotrans bond sale to raise US$328.2 million to build working capital Chinas October rail freight volume up 7.4pc to 348.1 million tonnes MacAndrews switches to London Thamesport Viability of extending 14,000-TEU ships to 16,000-TEUers tempts owners BMW to open spare part centre in Hebei under JV with property group Transport Corporation of India revenue up 6pc, but profit flattens MOL lauds Singapores importance at party attended by high officials Damco launches air cargo charter service from Zhuhai to Amsterdam Buenos Aires Aerolineas Cargo 12th member of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance FedEx to employ local staff in Asia Pacific to better serve SMEs Yokohama heads to Mexico for Baja 1000 There’s lots of excitement building for Yokohama Tire Corp.s (YTC) off-road racers as they head to Mexico for the 46th SCORE (Southern California Off Road Enthusiasts) Baja 1000, November 14-17 in Ensenada. YTC’s team, the Desert Assassins, will once again be led by the husband and wife duo of Cameron and Heidi Steele, who will compete on purpose-built Yokohama Geolander A/T-S R tires mounted on 800 hp Geiser Brothers trucks. Cooper will supply tires to 84 mpg Elio vehicle Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has signed a letter of intent to work with Troy, Mich.-based Elio Motors Inc., an automotive startup pioneering a three-wheeled, two-passenger vehicle expected to compete in the ultra-high mileage category beginning in late 2014. SEMA Show 2013 attendance increases 7% The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced that more than 126,000 credentials were issued prior to the 2013 SEMA Show, with thousands more processed onsite, representing a 7% increase over the previous year, and the highest in SEMA Show history. Del-Nats Tires for Trees program takes root Del-Nat Tire Corp. recently donated a 14-foot sugar maple tree and $832 to the Memphis City Beautiful Commission. Shure introduces ShurHold shelving systems Shure Manufacturing Corp. is offering its ShurHold high quality, versatile shelving systems which feature endless configurations. TIA says Safety Starts with Winter Tires The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the release of the third in a series of four consumer education videos planned for 2013. Yokohama targets HR manager first Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi LLC, a manufacturing subsidiary of Yokohama Tire Corp., has announced the hiring of its first employee, Human Resources Manager Melissa Orman. TCS adds mobile capability to retread software TCS Technologies, a provider of software and Internet marketing services to the tire and auto service industry, has introduced a paperless work order entry feature as part of its TreadTracks retreading system.
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