The Hindu Business Line : Monday, April 04, 2005

Inland water transportation — Set to emerge from the depths
The Inland Waterways Authority of India plans to open more National Waterways and address the problems hampering the realisation of the sector's enormous potential. More

Chandy reviews port development plan
THE Chief Minster, Mr Oommen Chandy, visited the Kochi Port and reviewed the integrated development plan for the port, including the international container transhipment terminal at Vallarpadam, with the port Chairman, Dr Jacob Thomas. At the ... More

Coimbatore exporters rue lack of shipping links
Exporters have to transport their goods to Singapore or Colombo ports, where the `mother vessels' are anchored, for onward shipment to destinations in Europe or the US. More

Proposal for international terminal — Kochi hopes to cruise to the top slot
Kochi port, a popular port of call for cruise liners, has sought Tourism Ministry assistance for setting up an international cruise terminal. With such facilities as information kiosks, prepaid taxi counter, and shops selling handicrafts and curios, the terminal will according to port authorities, be a big forex earner, apart from boosting the State's economy. More

INTERVIEW

`Any consignment, anywhere, any mode' — Mr Chris Callen, Country Manager, DHL Express, India
"Our global vision is to be the leading express and logistics provider. In India, together with our joint venture, DHL Danzas Lemuir, and recent acquisition Blue Dart Express, we are in a position to provide total logistics solutions, covering ... More

RAILWAYS

Indian Railways: Putting freight back on track
WITH miles of paved roads and highways, and millions of vehicles to its credit, the US must be a road-based economy, right? Wrong, its network of over 1,45,000 miles (2,30,000 km) of rail track carries 40 per cent, more ... More

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