<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>KPMG RSS, Transport</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&amp;page=a8ed6abe-3135-44f7-9570-382d3e36b771&amp;wp=cd9d6e6b-dade-45e2-baf0-fc628307fa33</link><description>KPMG RSS, Transport</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Fourth Railway Package: Big opportunities for owning groups as European rail industry prepares for ‘most radical change in history”, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Big-opportunities-for-owning-groups-as-European-rail-industry-prepares-for-most-radical-change-in-history-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>The regulatory developments taking place in the European passenger rail market represent a huge market opportunity for the industry, potentially worth billions of pounds a year in passenger revenue terms, according to research by advisory firm KPMG</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 08:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG advises First Group on £80million sale of two London bus depots</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-advises-First-Group-on-£80-million-sale-of-two-London-bus-depots.aspx</link><description>KPMG in the UK acted as lead corporate finance advisor to First Group plc on its sale of eight London bus depots in two transactions worth a total of £80 million which were announced today</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:20:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Welsh Government buys Cardiff airport</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Welsh-Government-buys-Cardiff-airport.aspx</link><description>Chris Peaker, Director at KPMG, comments on the Welsh Government’s acquisition of Cardiff Airport which completed today:</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:17:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rail Franchising: Franchise overhaul confirms vital role of private sector in running Britain’s railways, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Rail-Franchising-Franchise-overhaul-confirms-vital-role-of-private-sector-in-running-Britains-railways-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, Global Chair for Transport at KPMG, comments on the new rail franchising programme announced by the Government today</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:45:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG recognised for ‘innovative solutions’ to improve London’s transport network</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-recognised-for-innovative-solutions-to-improve-Londons-transport-network.aspx</link><description>KPMG was ‘highly commended’ in the ‘Supplier of the Year’ category at last Thursday’s London Transport Awards Ceremony </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Distinction between low cost and ‘legacy' airlines increasingly irrelevant</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Low-cost-vs-legacy-airlines-Distinction-between-the-two-increasingly-irrelevant-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>The difference between the cost base of low cost carriers and legacy airlines has narrowed dramatically over the last six years</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brown Review offers welcome dose of pragmatism for train operators</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Brown-Review-offers-welcome-dose-of-pragmatism-for-train-operators-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Ed Thomas, Director at KPMG’s transport advisory group comments on the recommendations of the Brown review into rail franchising</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:54:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Coast Franchise: DfT needs to quickly restart tendering process</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/West-Coast-Franchise-DfT-needs-to-quickly-restart-tendering-process-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, KPMG’s global chair for transport, comments on the extension of the West Coast Franchise to Virgin and Stagecoach Group</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:50:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Speed in building extra airport capacity is vital, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Speedinbuildingextraairportcapacityisvital,saysKPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, Vice Chair at KPMG and Global Chair for Transport comments on plans by Gatwick Airport for a second runway:</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:21:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Coast Rail Franchise: Competition for franchises set to intensify</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/West-Coast-Rail-Franchise-Competition-for-franchises-set-to-become-increasingly-intense-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Ed Thomas, Director at KPMG’s transport advisory group, comments on the outcome of the West Coast rail franchise competition</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:38:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro crisis to hit European airline industry, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Euro-crisis-to-hit-European-airline-industry,-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>James Stamp, partner at KPMG’s transport advisory group, comments on the IATA's industry outlook for 2012</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:57:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>M&amp;A Outlook Transport &amp; Logistics 2012</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/ma-outlook-transport-logistics-2012.aspx</link><description>This report examines the trends in the transport and logistics M&amp;A market during 2011, and the acceleration in transactions announced in Q1 2012.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:57:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ship financing in flux</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/ship-financing-in-flux.aspx</link><description>After the severe shipping crisis which began with the banking crisis in 2008, many shipping companies experienced a normal trading year once more in 2010; some even had a very good year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greater transparency required in shipping sector to attract new financing</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/greater-transparency-required-in-shipping-sector.aspx</link><description>Global ship financing is undergoing its biggest transformation for decades as sector stakeholders seek new forms of ship financing</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global M&amp;A activity in Transport &amp; Logistics sector to increase</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Global-M-A-activity-in-Transport-Logistics-sector-likely-to-increase-this-year,-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>2012 looks poised to be a year for renewed global activity in the Transport &amp; Logistics sector, according to an analysis by advisory firm KPMG. </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:10:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviation legal challenge to EU Emissions Trading Scheme rejected</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Aviation-legal-challenge-to-EU-Emissions-Trading-Scheme-rejected.aspx</link><description>“For aviation operators with flights departing and/or arriving in Europe, this will place a significant compliance burden with associated costs</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shipping Industry: Sector is becoming more transparent but still lags best practice, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Shipping-Industry-Sector-is-becoming-more-transparent-but-still-lags-best-practice,-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Financial reporting in the shipping industry is improving but still lags best practice, according to a KPMG study into the reporting practices of the world’s biggest shipping companies</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:16:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IAG/Lufthansa deal boost for UK business and economy, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/IAG-Lufthansa-deal-boost-for-UK-business-and-economy,-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, KPMG’s global head of transport comments on IAG’s agreement to buy Lufthansa-owned Bmi:</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:21:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK airports lagging further behind says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-airports-lagging-further-behind-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, KPMG’s global head for transport comments on Frankfurt Airport’s fourth runway: 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Member Firms Exceed Emission Reduction Target</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-Member-Firms-Exceed-Emission-Reduction-Target.aspx</link><description>Success of KPMG’s Global Green Initiative demonstrates commitment to reducing environmental impact—further reduction targets announced </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:23:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressure builds on London to ensure it has “efficient and effective” hub airport, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Pressure-builds-on-London-to-ensure-it-has-“efficient-and-effective”-hub-airport,-says-KPMG.aspx</link><description>Dr. Ashley Steel, KPMG’s global head for transport comments on the economic impact of “hub airports”:   </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:24:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cost reduction more important for transport companies than environmental issues, KPMG survey finds</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Cost-reduction-more-important-for-transport-companies-than-environment.aspx</link><description>For the vast majority of transport companies in Europe and the Middle East sustainability and environmental issues are currently less important business priorities, a survey from advisory firm KPMG has found.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:26:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ash Cloud – Disruptions to passengers and financial impact to airlines will be limited this time around, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/ash-cloud–disruptions-limited.aspx</link><description>After last year’s ash cloud and the unprecedented closure of European airspace aviation regulators have issued much clearer guidelines for flying.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:25:28 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>