The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, May 30, 2002

Export air cargo -- Deadline for x-ray screening extended
AIRLINES and agents have been given a reprieve for four months, as the order for 100 per cent x-ray screening of all export air cargo has been postponed to October 1, keeping in "view the practical problems presented by the airlines". The ... More

SHIPPING

Plans for mobile cranes at Haldia, Paradip in limbo
PROPOSALS for the acquisition of mobile harbour cranes in two ports, namely Haldia and Paradip, are believed to have run into rough weather. At Haldia, it is TM International Logistics (TMIL), a joint venture of Tata Steel and Germany's ... More

`Need to step up efforts for Vallarpadam project soon'
SPEAKERS at the recent seminar on Vallarpadam Container Transshipment Terminal project here have stressed the need for mounting political pressure on the Centre for the speedy implementation of the project. Inaugurating the seminar, the former ... More

GENERAL INSURANCE

Revised motor tariff to take effect from July 1
THE Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has approved the revised motor tariff rates recommended by the Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC), which will take effect on July 1, according to a press release from the TAC. The changes ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Postal dept eyes 30% more from premium services
THE Department of Posts hopes to earn Rs 586 crore from premium services during 2002-2003. In 2001-2002, the department achieved revenues of Rs 392.65 crore, a shade lower than the targeted revenue of Rs 400 crore. According to informed ... More

ROADWAYS

BHEL locos for Delhi Metro
FOR the first time in the country, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) will be manufacturing diesel electric locomotives with low emission levels, even better than the Euro II norms. The two 700 HP locos are to be designed and manufactured by ... More

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