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06-Jun-2011
Carole Coune, 42, from Belgium is the new Secretary General of the International Transport Forum. Transport Ministers from 52 member countries elected Ms. Coune to succeed Irishman Jack Short at their annual summit in Leipzig, on 26 May. Ms. Coune is presently the top civil servant of Belgium's Ministry of Transport. She holds a law degree from the Université de Liège and had a distinguished career in the rail sector. "Carole Coune is an able leader with broad experience and a profound understanding of the complex issues that transport faces", said outgoing Secretary General Jack Short.
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15-Mar-2011
The latest update of global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum shows few signs that reduce the uncertainty about economic recovery after the 2008 crisis. Preliminary data suggest that this especially true when considered in combination with the risks for the global economy posed by geopolitical events: road, rail, and se freight transport levels remain below pre-crisis volumes in December 2010,
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03-Mar-2011
The Christmas chaos in airports, roads and rail lines was the second major international transport breakdown in 2010. In April 2010, a volcanic ash cloud from Iceland grounded European air traffic. This time, snow and ice halted traffic, again with devastating effect. Nature's vagaries are natural enemy of transport. But there are other large-scale risks, like terrorism. The September 2001 attack as well as others in London, Moscow and Madrid showed how truly catastrophic the results can be and how vulnerable we are.
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18-Feb-2011
Registration is now open for the International Transport Forum’s 2011 summit, to be held from 25-27 May. Transport Ministers, industry leaders and experts from around the world will gather in the city of Leipzig (Germany) to debate the theme “Transport for Society”.
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27-Jan-2011
The objective of the 2011 Young Researcher of the Year Award is to highlight the crucial importance of transport research. It will reward creative reflection and analysis on the part of young researchers who are investigating the major contribution of transport to the well-being of our societies and their proper functioning.
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25-Jan-2011
The 2011 Transport Achievement Award aims to highlight the importance of taking seriously the transport needs of society. It will recognise initiatives that demonstrate excellence in identifying and efficiently meeting the transport needs of users. Applications should be submitted until 21 March 2011.
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25-Jan-2011
A new study finds that improving average fuel economy for the global car fleet by at least 50% by 2050 is achievable. The report, commissioned by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative of which the International Transport Forum is a member, says this can be done even with existing, cost-effective technologies.
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12-Jan-2011
This report provides an overview of safety trends for the year 2009 as well as preliminary trends for the year 2010 in IRTAD countries. It focuses on country performance and road safety measures implemented over the past five years to reduce the number of traffic casualties.
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12-Jan-2011
The maximum length of coaches permitted in European countries. Information concerning Ireland updated.
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12-Jan-2011
Funds for maintaining and building the transport system are becoming harder to obtain. Public coffers are depleted and private investors are more risk averse. We need to make a stronger case for the key investments in transport - and users will have to pay more, argues Jack Short, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum.
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Events
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Driving from Brighton to London using as little energy as possible was the task set for 63 vehicles participating in the first "Future Car Challenge" on 6 November, organised by Britain's Royal Automobile Club (RAC). The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI), of which the International Transport Forum is a partner, entered two cars for the 60 mile event - and won.
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on 25-Nov-2010
Green growth is a new strategy to decouple the inverse relationship between economic growth and environmental preservation. In a joint event in Paris, the International Transport Forum and the Korean Transport Institute (KOTI) address the issue of growth in transport.
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The International Transport Forum 2010 will be held from 26-28 May in Leipzig, Germany under the theme of Transport and Innovation: Unleashing the Potential. The Forum will focus on the essential role of innovation in building the transport sector.
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