The Hindu Business Line : Monday, December 24, 2007

IATA revises forecasts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revised its forecasts as it sees slower growth of the aviation sector in 2008, with the logistics market being the first to feel the impact of what may be a global liquidity crisis, according ... More

INSIGHT
Glittering showpiece in the Middle East
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SHIPPING
Pile-up of problems at CCT
Five export containers of the US-based Dockside International have been stuck inside the Chennai container terminal for a week due to problems at the Chennai Container Terminal (CCT). The boxes will miss the mother vessel at Colombo More

WCO to address security concerns
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) is happy that the World Customs Organisation (WCO) has finally recognised the need to reform the existing security practices and address shippers’ concerns. ESC was worried that the ... More

Concor plans full-fledged CFS
The Container Corporation of India (Concor) has a proposal to convert its domestic terminal, now under construction in Durgapur (West Bengal), into a full-fledged container freight station (CFS). The reason: Cargo inducement, including exports, ... More

MANPOWER
Indian approves VRS for 12 cabin crew
New Delhi, Dec. 23 The State-owned airline Indian has approved 12 of the 60 Voluntary Retirement Scheme proposals from cabin crew members that have been received till date. Official sources told Business Line that 48 other ... More

INTERVIEW
‘Ensuring safety net for workers, the key’
We have good understanding among trade unions, irrespective of political affiliations. We discuss issues affecting the Port and agree on a plan of action to not only protect labour rights but also uphold public interest. More

RAILWAYS
Raking in problems
The senior officials of the Eastern Railway (ER) and Railway Board recently rushed to Durgapur steel plant (DSP) to review the issue of rake detention. Only a few days ago, ER clamped restrictions on the movement of both coal and iron ore wagons ... More

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