The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, November 15, 2003

Emirates to create more entertainment facilities
TRAVELLERS on Emirates' new Airbus A340-500, the world's longest-range aircraft, can now view more than 500 channels of in-flight entertainment. The airlines' new $8 million ICE (information, communication and entertainment) system available ... More

Airports update: Panel for `best' consultant
WINDS of change, it seems, are blowing through the corridors of power. From the days of the `lowest bidder is the best', it now appears to be an era of `money is not the only criteria, we want world-class infrastructure' as the bottom ... More

SHIPPING

OIL AND GAS SHIPPING IN INDIA — OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Paradigm shift in industry's tonnage needs
The following are extracts from the speech delivered by Mr Shatrughan Sinha, Union Minister of Shipping, at the two-day conference on oil and gas shipping in Mumbai. More

New vistas in transportation
The shipping industry will have to play a major role in offshore and port services to cater to the requirements of the oil and gas industry, says Amit Mitra. More

JNPT looks to sharpen focus on liquid cargo
JAWAHARLAL Nehru Port, ranked 28th among the world's top container ports, is planning to sharpen its focus on liquid cargo handling. According to senior port officials, efforts are being made to handle crude oil at the twin berths, which is ... More

TUs want expert panel to monitor project
COCHIN Port Staff Association has urged the Board of Trustees of the port to appoint a maritime expert as adviser to the port for processing and setting up the proposed container transhipment terminal at Vallarpadam. The association, one of ... More

RAILWAYS

RailTel planning to update communication network
RAIL passengers will be able to keep in touch with near and dear ones even while on board a train. Thanks to RailTel Corporation, which is modernising Indian Railways' communication network and in the process earning crores renting the facility ... More

RailTel plans Net service on moving train
RAILTEL Corporation of India Ltd plans to sign an agreement with a Canadian firm to enable Internet services on a moving train, according to Mr R.C. Sharma, Managing Director, RailTel. While declining to give details about the firm, Mr Sharma ... More

ROADWAYS

Speed-breaker
An equipment to track down and impose a fine on vehicle users flouting speed limits is on display in Bangalore. The Government has invited tenders for supply of the equipment, which is priced at Rs 4 ... More

Ships in Ports

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