The Hindu Business Line : Monday, February 10, 2003

Air Sahara plans dedicated freighter
AIR SAHARA, which completes a decade of operations this December, plans to introduce special freighter aircraft during the year. "The freighter aircraft will be dedicated to domestic and international cargo. The introduction of the cargo ... More

SHIPPING

US' 24-hour advance manifest regulation — Industry fears wave of paperwork
To follow the 24-hour advance manifest regulation for shipping goods into the US from February 2 is going to be a daunting task in India, according to sources across the spectrum of shipping industry. More

Of allegations and threats
A BANGLADESHI feeder operator — which has been allowed to operate in two ports on India's east coast — was recently involved in a controversy, according to a website report. At a high-level meeting convened in Dhaka by the ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Buyers' slow decisions — Material handlers feel let down
THE delay in taking decision on the part of the buyers, both within the country and outside, has been a matter of concern to the engineering industry, in general, and the material handling manufacturers, in particular. TRF, a Tata group ... More

Transporting value goods: Paradigm shift needed
CURRENTLY, the road transport sector is divided into certain distinct segments — full truckloads, parcels and surface express, the last being a door-to-door service emerging out of the Western models offering total service. The full ... More