The Hindu Business Line : Monday, December 25, 2006

AIR CARGO
Making tracks to Central Asia
Multi-modal freight and logistics services provider to CIS and Central Asia, Soyuztranslink (STL), plans to have a presence in India and Iran by opening offices in Mumbai and Bander Abbas in 2007. In the past one year, the company is believed ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Belgian line plans 2 ICDs in MP
ECU Line, the Indian subsidiary of ECU-Hold NV of Belgium, and Allcargo Global Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for setting up two inland container depots at Pithampur in Indore and Mandideep near Bhopal, both in Madhya ... More

INTERVIEW
`Growth of cargo from hinterland has been encouraging'
Though hinterland traffic has grown, satisfaction can happen only when the Cochin Port becomes a mega port and DP World Cochin Container Terminal is the preferred port of choice from the hinterland beyond the southern boundaries. More

`To get best benefits to passengers, the key is efficiency'
Building infrastructure will be a challenge. There will have to be a lot of investment, as much in airports as in airlines. There is also the need for good economic regulation to get better efficiency. More

SECURITY
Making safe the supply chain
Irrespective of the type of facility or mode of transport, they are all potential targets for criminals and terrorists, who look at the supply chain either as the means to move illicit material around the world or as a way of achieving publicity. Som e even view supply chain vehicles as weapons, says the Lloyd's Register Group, in its latest report. More companies are expected to implement supply chain security schemes, and many are now seeking independent verification of compliance with th e required standards. More

ROADWAYS
Fuelling trouble in UK
Truckers in India can draw comfort from the fact that their counterparts in the UK are up in arms against the government for announcing increase in diesel fuel duty. The Freight Transport Association says the UK government decision will ... More

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Ports
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`Growth of cargo from hinterland has been encouraging'

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SMS-based guide to city facilities

Looking back
Dec. 17-Dec. 23
Concor: Miles ahead on multi-modal track

KSINC sees yards of opportunity in boat-building

Motor insurance pool faces technical glitches

Review of policy likely on domestic airlines flying abroad

Chennai airport revamp likely at existing site