http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 14:10:43 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/From-the-Web-AbitibiBowater-in-Tennessee-lobbies-for-truck-weight-legislation.html?source=rssSafety and economics.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/From-the-Web-AbitibiBowater-in-Tennessee-lobbies-for-truck-weight-legislation.html?source=rssFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Thilmany-Papers-selects-WOW-Logistics-as-distribution-partner.html?source=rssWOW Logistics announced that Thilmany Papers has selected WOW as its finished goods distribution partner. The newly awarded 3PL (Third Party Logistics) contract with Thilmany will be managed at the WOW Logistics Little Chute, WI Distribution Center. As a strategic supply chain partner, WOW will manage the majority of Thilmany's finished goods distribution. The multi-year contract will secure 50,000 square feet of warehousing space and position WOW for expanded growth with Thilmany. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Thilmany-Papers-selects-WOW-Logistics-as-distribution-partner.html?source=rssThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PPI-Transport-Symposium-successful-forum-for-forest-products-transportation-issues.html?source=rssExecutives from leading forest products transport companies agreed that the entire industry must work together to fully recover from the recent economic recession. During the four-day PPI Transport Symposium 18, held in Liverpool, England, UK, 6 - 9 October 2009, speakers and delegates from nearly 30 countries around the world convened to address the current issues affecting the forest products and transport industries, as well as look for new solutions and ideas for the future.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PPI-Transport-Symposium-successful-forum-for-forest-products-transportation-issues.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/UPM-honoured-for-innovative-river-transportation-system-in-France.html?source=rssUPM Chapelle paper mill's innovated river transportation system for recovered paper in France has been honoured with two environmental accolades. The cities of Ile-de-France (Paris area) honoured the transport system with a special prize of the Environmental Awards. Also, the Initiatives of the Economy granted the innovative logistics system with a trophy in the category "Sustainable river transportation".http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/UPM-honoured-for-innovative-river-transportation-system-in-France.html?source=rssMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Georgia-Pacific-wins-US-EPA-Smartway-Excellence-Award.html?source=rss The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products a SmartWaySM Excellence Award winner for 2009, recognizing the company for its outstanding environmental performance. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative collaboration between the EPA and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing air pollution. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Georgia-Pacific-wins-US-EPA-Smartway-Excellence-Award.html?source=rssThu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/DB-Intermodal-restructures-sales-operations-appoints-new-head-of-sales-management.html?source=rssEffective October 1, 2009, DB Intermodal has restructured its sales operations to focus on serving customers in the "Maritime Transportation" and "Continental Transportation" market segments. The business segment for intermodal transportation services within the DB Group has taken this step in order to pursue a more customer and market-driven approach in response to current market developments. DB Intermodal is also setting up a key account management system.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/DB-Intermodal-restructures-sales-operations-appoints-new-head-of-sales-management.html?source=rssThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sodra-Cell-receives-Green-Cargo-certificate-for-climate-responsible-transportation.html?source=rssThe Green Cargo Climate Certificate was awarded to 25 companies at the "Sustainable logistics" seminar held at the World Trade Centre in Stockholm this week.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sodra-Cell-receives-Green-Cargo-certificate-for-climate-responsible-transportation.html?source=rssFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sixteen-countries-sign-new-UN-convention-on-rights-and-obligations-of-maritime-carriage-of-goods.html?source=rssToday, 23 September, sixteen countries have officially expressed their support for the new UN convention 'Rotterdam Rules'. The countries signed the convention that describes the rights and obligations involved in the maritime carriage of goods. Important seafaring nations such as the United States, Norway, Greece, France and the Netherlands are among the signatories. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sixteen-countries-sign-new-UN-convention-on-rights-and-obligations-of-maritime-carriage-of-goods.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Westbound-transpacific-shipping-charges-set-to-rise-on-October-1.html?source=rssContainer shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) say they fully intend to follow the formula adopted in late 2008 for calculating bunker fuel charges, when those charges adjust on October 1, 2009. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Westbound-transpacific-shipping-charges-set-to-rise-on-October-1.html?source=rssMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Liverpool-Mayor-to-greet-guests-at-PPI-Transport-Symposium-18-welcome-reception.html?source=rssThe International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) and RISI today announced the Lord Mayor of Liverpool is confirmed to make an appearance and greet the delegates at the Welcome Reception for the upcoming PPI Transport Symposium 18. The Welcome Reception will take place the evening of October 6, 2009 at St. George's Hall in Liverpool. The Symposium will be held in Liverpool, England, from 6-9 October 2009. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Liverpool-Mayor-to-greet-guests-at-PPI-Transport-Symposium-18-welcome-reception.html?source=rssWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Bolzoni-Auramo-and-Meyer-join-forces-in-the-UK.html?source=rss It has been announced that Bolzoni Auramo Ltd and Hans H Meyer Ltd have merged in the U.K. commencing the 1st July 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Bolzoni-Auramo-and-Meyer-join-forces-in-the-UK.html?source=rssWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400