Dockwise was formed in 1993 through a merger between Wijsmuller Heavy Transport and Dock Express Shipping.

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The private sector anticipates myriad uses for V-22 derivatives -- including executive aviation, disaster relief, medevac, short-haul transport, package express, etc.

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"The combination of National Express and Prism Rail represents an excellent opportunity as we are enhancing National Express's position in the rail sector of the UK's public transport market, " said National Express chief executive Phil White.

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Over the past few months Abellio managers have been working closely with National Express East Anglia, the Department for Transport, Transport for London, employees and customers to ensure a smooth transfer, the spokesman said.

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