The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, December 09, 2006

Aviation MoU with US gets approval
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the signing of the MoU between the US and India for the development of an Aviation Co-operation Programme (ACP). The ACP is to be a specific co-operation agreement in civil aviation regime for ... More

Indian unveils e-ticketing facility
Indian, the national carrier, today took a leap to modernise its ticket sales through online. The simple procedure will enable customers book their tickets through its Web site, either through the travel agent or at the airline's booking offices. ... More

SHIPPING
Panama canal capacity to be increased
A national referendum on October 22 endorsed plans by the Government of Panama to increase the capacity of the canal. The cost of capacity expansion is estimated at $5.25 billion. Third sets of locks will be constructed at either end of the ... More

Cochin Shipyard's fire-fighting tugs for Jeddah Port
Cochin Shipyard has completed the second major export order on schedule as it delivered the ninth and the last fire-fighting tug for the Jeddah Port Authority on December 6. The order was signed in June 2003 and all the vessels were ... More

SECURITY
US plans to extend container security to Indian ports
The US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to extend its Container Security Initiative (CSI) to Indian ports. It has sent a proposal to the Union Government in this regard, according to Mr V.P. Singh, Chairman, Central Board of ... More

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