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Leipzig, Paris, 27 May 2010 How to evacuate a big city: International Transport Forum Young Researcher of the Year Award 2010 goes to young Egyptian innovator 27-year-old Egyptian Hossam Abdelgawad, who is a PhD-candidate from the University of Toronto, Canada, receives the ITF Young Researcher of the Year Award 2010 for his study, which offers a novel approach to the mass evacuation of major cities in case of a catastrophe.. also available in German Leipzig, Paris, 27 May 2010 Winners of the Award for Outstanding Innovation in Public Transport Announced. The winners of their joint Award for Outstanding Innovation in Public Transport have been announced today by the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), two of the leading international voices in the global transport sector.... also available in German Leipzig, Paris, 26 May 2010 The Future of Global Transport. Growing population, increasing urbanisation and higher incomes will boost demand for transport and put great pressure on transport systems around the globe. This is one of the key findings of Transport Outlook 2010, an annual study published today by the International Transport Forum at the OECD.... also available in French and German Leipzig, Paris, 26 May 2010 Global Mobility Summit convenes in Leipzig, Germany. Headlined Transport and Innovation: Unleashing the Potential, the annual three-day summit organised by the International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organisation within the OECD, kicks off on 26th May with a keynote speech by famous Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard,... also available in German Paris, 19 May 2010 New data on major trends in the transport sector. International Transport Forum releases annual statistics update. The global economic crisis and the collapse of world trade in 2009 had a major impact on the transport sector, according to first-hand statistical figures for 2009 published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD.. Paris, 19 May 2010 Record Low in Road Deaths. International Transport Forum puts figure at less than 150 000 for first time ever in the 52 Member countries, excluding India. According to data released by the Paris based organization, which is part of the OECD family, road fatalities recorded the biggest decrease since 1990 with a drop of 8.9% in 2008 compared to 2007.. Paris, 19 May 2010 Drop in global travel volume leads to cut in transport emissions. A drop in travel volumes in the wake of the global economic crisis has decreased Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in many countries. The long-term trend, however, continues to be towards an increase in CO2 emissions from travel activity, according to a new report released by the International Transport Forum... Paris, 12 May 2010 Costs of unreliable transport rival those of congestion. A new report released by the International Transport Forum calls for more emphasis on the concept of reliability. Findings by ITF suggest that costs incurred as a result of unreliable transport may rival those generated by congestion... Paris, 5 May 2010 German President to address global mobility summit. The German head of state, Federal President Horst Köhler, is the latest addition to the list of prominent speakers and panelists who will be attending the third International Transport Forum, to be held from May 26-28 in Leipzig, Germany... Paris, 30 April 2010 Shortlist for Young Researchers Award announced. Five young researchers from Canada, Greece, Germany and Italy have been shortlisted for the Young Researcher Award of Forum 2010 for their work on innovation in transport... also available in German Paris, 20 April 2010 Transport Ministers to Debate Volcano Air Traffic Crisis at Meeting in May. The possible consequences and lessons to be drawn from the worst disruption of air transport since the 9/11 attacks will be on the agenda at the ITF annual summit in Leipzig.. also available in German Paris, 16 April 2010 Bertrand Piccard to address 2010 International Transport Forum. The Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse, who aims to circle the globe in a solar-powered plane, will be a keynote speaker at the global transport summit on innovation .. also available in German and Russian Paris, 25 March 2010 The Media Accreditation Process has Started for the International Transport Forum 2010 to be held in Leipzig, Germany, 26-28 May. Ministers from 52 countries to discuss the future of transport.. also available in German Paris, Genoa. 8 March 2010 Harnessing ICT for Better Coordination in Global Supply Chains Experts gathered for this Round Table will discuss how to overcome lack of coordination between actors involved in the efficient transport of goods and supply chains, as well as innovations such as open access web based services .. Paris, Brussels. 17 December 2009 Public Transport: New Award to Recognise Outstanding Innovation ITF and UITP issue a call to public transport-related organisations to be acknowledged for their successful innovative approaches that improve public transport systems... Paris, Copenhagen. 14 December 2009 ITF Brings Transport to the Climate Table in Copenhagen. "There are low-cost opportunities for GHG emission reductions in transport and a surprising number of them can actually save money by reducing fuel expenditures" according to Jack Short, ITF Secretary General.. Paris, 8 December 2009 ITF Identifies Opportunities for Cutting Transport CO2 Emissions. At the COP15 Conference ITF will put the focus on cost-effectiveness policies for reducing GHG emissions from transport and will present preliminary findings from a new ITF research report.... also available in German Moscow, Paris, 19 November 2009 Russian Road Safety has Improved Significantly said Jack Short, at the UN/WHO Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, in Moscow. ... Moscow, Paris, 19 November 2009 Make Reducing Road Casualities a Priority said Jack Short, at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, held in Moscow on 19-20 November 2009. ... Madrid, Paris, 18 November 2009 Links between Research and Transport Policy Need to be Strengthened said Jack Short, at the conclusion of the International Transport Forum's 18th International Symposium on Transport Economics and Policy, held in Madrid on 16-18 November 2009. ... Paris, 22 October 2009 Lower Blood Alcohol Levels Can Save Lives said Jack Short, welcoming the proposal in Ireland to reduce blood alcohol limits to 0.5 g/l ... Geneva, 28 September 2009 TRANSPark: The trucking industry's online one-stop-shop IRU and ITF launch a web-based platform providing a full range of services to all actors involved in goods transport by road ... Paris, 22 September 2009 Asia Needs to Act on Road Crashes 4th International IRTAD Conference on Road Safety, Seoul, Korea, 16-17 September 2009 Paris, 17 September 2009 Jack Short: Electric Vehicles are no Short-Term Solution Improvements of Combustion Engines Needed and Feasible also available in German Paris, 15 September 2009 The Bottom has been Reached said Jack Short at a meeting of Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Transport in Riga, Latvia Paris, 22 July 2009 Road Safety Improved in 2008 Road fatalities in most countries show a large reduction in 2008 compared to the previous year. Paris, Leipzig. 29 May 2009 The Transport sector confident of providing transport's central role in stimulating economies around the world ITF 2009 closes - 800 delegates including 52 Transport Ministers have discussed the global challenges and future of transport during four intensive days. also available in German Paris, Leipzig. 29 May 2009 Key Ministerial Messages of ITF 2009 52 Ministers of Transport from ITF member states convene around the theme "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Downturn" Paris, Leipzig. 28 May 2009 Finding ways forward for global transport in the face of the economic downturn 52 Ministers and top business leaders from around the world convene at the main political meeting of ITF 2009 in Leipzig. also available in German Paris, Leipzig. 26 May 2009 International Transport Forum 2009 "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Downturn" has opened in Leipzig With more than 700 attendees from politics, industry, science and civil society ITF is the world's largest transport summit. also available in German Paris, 22 May 2009 Re-thinking global transport in the face of the economic downturn We hope that the International Transport Forum will find answers to some of the most difficult challenges our sector has ever faced" said ITF Secretary General, Jack Short "and provide some solutions for ways out of the current crisis". also available in German Paris and Berlin, 19 May 2009 Deutsche Bahn CEO Rüdiger Grube to attend the 2009 International Transport Forum He will participate in a panel with Ministers and business representatives on 28th May on "Transport and the Downturn". also available in German Paris and Berlin, 24 April 2009 "New thinking in the face of the economic downturn required" Presentation of the 2009 International Transport Forum Programme in Berlin by ITF Secretary General Jack Short, together with German Minister of Transport Wolfgang Tiefensee and the Turkish Minister of Transport Binali Yildirim also available in German Paris, 15 April 2009 The new U.S. Secretary of Transportation will pay his first visit to Europe on the occasion of Forum 2009 in Leipzig Ray LaHood will join many Ministers of ITF Member countries who have confirmed their presence at this year's International Transport Forum also available in German Paris and Istanbul, 1 April 2009 Call for More International Cooperation ITF in preparation of the Transport Summit of the Year Paris and Istanbul, 1 April 2009 Turkey Encouraged to Develop Intermodal Transport Solutions ITF publishes Peer Review on Intermodal Transport in Turkey Paris and Barcelona, 12 March 2009 Jack Short at the EIB Forum in Barcelona "In the present crisis efficiency and profitability of infrastructure investments are crucial for the future of transportation" also available in German and Spanish Paris and Brussels, 3 March 2009 Joint Prize for Innovation in Transport & Logistics along the Global Supply Chain awarded jointly by the ITF, the CLECAT and the FIATA at the 2009 International Transport Forum in Leipzig, 26-29 May. 26 February 2009 "Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges & Opportunities in the Downturn" Registration for the 2009 International Transport Forum opens with early registration discount until 30 April also available in German Sydney, 27 January 2009 Jack Short: The Global Economic Crisis needs Global Answers from the Transport Sector 9 December 2008 Highlights of International Transport Forum 2008 published Transport and Energy: The Challenge of Climate Change 5 December 2008 Addressing Recession through New Transport Strategies 20 November 2008 The Latest News on Road Crashes is Depressing 11 November 2008 Aviation and the Global Economy. Workshop at the International Transport Forum 2009. 23 October 2008 The Global Economy on the Agenda of the International Transport Forum 2009. also available in German 3 October 2008 Eliminating Deaths and Serious Injuries in Road Transport. Release of Report "Towards Zero: Ambitious Road Safety Targets and the Safe System Approach" at OECD/ITF High Level Road Safety Seminar. 4 July 2008 IRTAD. Progress in Road Safety Slowing Down. 30 May 2008 At the Conclusion of the Three Day International Transport Forum in Leipzig, the Secretary General calls for Low-Carbon Transport System. The Summit has released its Findings, a set of Key Messages; also available in German 28 May 2008 International Transport Forum 2008 "Transport and Energy: The Challenges of Climate Change" has opened also available in German 6 May 2008 "The Transport Sector and Climate Change": Online Debate launched by the International Transport Forum also available in German 24 April 2008 The Transport Summit of the Year will meet in Leipzig also available in German 15 April 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rajendra Pachauri to address the International Transport Forum, 28-30 May 2008 in Leipzig also available in German 14 March 2008 Transport Infrastructure Investment: Public-private partnerships have the potential to improve efficiency, but there are limits and risks to manage 4 March 2008 Chancellor Angela Merkel to address the International Transport Forum on Climate Change and Transport, 28-30 May in Leipzig also available in German 29 January 2008 Tackling Climate Changes Requires Systemic Approach International Transport Forum consults 50 organisations over energy strategies 8 January 2008 Online Debate on Biofuels launched: "Subsidizing First-Generation Biofuels is inefficient also available in German and Spanish 13 December 2007 Why Biofuels When much Cheaper Measures Are Available for Climate Protection? also available in German 5 December 2007 International Transport Forum Awards Three Prizes on Reducing Transport-Related CO2 Emissions 20 November 2007 Global transport trends completely at odds with Climate Change aspirations 7 September 2007 Jack Short addressed the Conference of Nordic and Baltic Ministers of transport on Climate Change in Joensuu (Finland) 23 August 2007 International Transport Forum 2008 welcomes efforts to reduce transport-related CO2; still sceptical about biofuels also available in German 6 August 2007 International Transport Forum 2008 also available in German 12 June 2007 Biofuels - Linking Support to Performance also available in German 7 June 2007 Key Messages on Mitigating Congestion 31 May 2007 Transformation of ECMT into International Transport Forum 31 May 2007 Ministerial Meeting on Mitigating Congestion, 30-31 May 2007 2 March 2007 ECMT and IRU Promote Improved Taxi Accessibility

         

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