Minister Eligijus Masiulis: Lithuanian transport system is to be opened to the private capital
6,9 percent of all working people in Lithuania are in transport system, and the share of the total value added created by the sector in 2008 was 12,7 percent (12733 mil Lt). The new Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania Eligijus Masiulis, who started working since 10th December last year, is ready for changes as well as further strengthening of transport infrastructure of the country. Milda Manomaityte talks about those plans with the Minister Eligijus Masiulis. - The President of the United States Barak Obama tries to save the country from the economic crisis by allotting 75 billion US dollars for different projects, including 48 billon US dollars allotted for transport system infrastructure. According to Obama such investments help to maintain and create jobs and give long-term economic benefit. According to experts, it is the biggest investment into American infrastructure since 1950. Minister, is it possible to anticipate similar attitude in Lithuania?More...
INNOVATIONS
Science and innovative technologies strengthen the marine business
In 2008 European Commission announced the 20th May as a Maritime Day of Europe. Though on the initiative of International Maritime Organisation on the last week of September the World Maritime Day is celebrated, Seas and Oceans covering the greater part of our planet have deserved greater attention than the mankind had paid to them. We already feel the consequences of the lack of such attention: endangered fish populations due to the lack of protection, polluted beaches, and the threat of global thaw.
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INNOVATIONS
Exhibition of virtual marine innovations in Klaipeda
Roma Stubriene
Director of Klaipeda Science and Technologies Park
An International Baltic innovation forum is organised on 9-15 May this year in Klaipeda University and Klaipeda Science and Technologies Park (KSTP) to mark the Day of Europe (May 9) and Maritime Day of Europe (May 20). Exhibition of virtual marine technologies and innovations will be organised during the event.
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LOGISTICS
Innovative solutions is the winning formula in European logistics market
Lithuania, being located in ideal geographical position between the wide Russia and consuming Europe, should be the most attractive morsel for the organised logistics of countries-producers and the customers. But, according to the logistics specialists, our main advantage – is organised and qualitative work. More...
MARITIME TOURISM
No economic stagnancy in Cruise shipping
On 16-19 March 2009 Miami (USA) once again welcomed the 25th international exhibition and conference Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention 2009. Lithuanian delegation participated there as well.
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IN THE STEVEDORING COMPANIES
KLASCO reserve of optimism – a business of tomorrow
Klaipeda stevedoring company (KLASCO) – is a port engine started by history and state needs that and has always ensured good economic indices, therefore, even this year when transport companies are depressed by transit and foreign trade recession, KLASCO does not change its investment plans and trust with its internal resistance recourses. More...
IN THE STEVEDORING COMPANIES
The development of Bega increases its competitiveness
The first private stevedoring company in Klaipeda port - Bega today is valuated as the most modern and universal one. In company’s terminals Bega loads 6 types bulk fertilizers, two types of liquid fertilizers, several types of food oil and technical oil, apatite, phosphates, soda, cement and bulk agricultural products. Universality of the company, professionalism of its employees are the most important conditions assuring successful activities and development of Bega. Company is planning to invest 7-10 million US dollars for modernising and expanding the services.
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In 2008 European Commission announced the 20th May as a Maritime Day of Europe. Though on the initiative of International Maritime Organisation on the last week of September the World Maritime Day is celebrated, Seas and Oceans covering the greater part of our planet have deserved greater attention than the mankind had paid to them. We already feel the consequences of the lack of such attention: endangered fish populations due to the lack of protection, polluted beaches, and the threat of global thaw.
Roma Stubriene 
On 16-19 March 2009 Miami (USA) once again welcomed the 25th international exhibition and conference Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention 2009. Lithuanian delegation participated there as well. 
Klaipeda stevedoring company (KLASCO) – is a port engine started by history and state needs that and has always ensured good economic indices, therefore, even this year when transport companies are depressed by transit and foreign trade recession, KLASCO does not change its investment plans and trust with its internal resistance recourses.
