The Hindu Business Line : Monday, September 16, 2002

`Airports privatisation awaiting Cabinet nod'
THE Civil Aviation Ministry is considering partial privatisation of the major metro airports in the country once the Cabinet clears a revised proposal to this effect, Mr K. Roy Paul, Civil Aviation Secretary, has said. He said that almost all ... More

Meet to firm up bilateral air services policy soon
THE Government has put a temporary freeze on holding any more bilateral air services talks with international airlines till a clear-cut policy is drawn up on the issue. Senior Government officials told Business Line that the proposed ... More

SHIPPING

Sailing in oily waters
IT WAS something Mr D. T. Joseph could not tolerate. As head of India's maritime administration, he was shocked to receive a complaint from European Port State Control authorities that an Indian ship was found pumping out oily water into the sea ... More

Bangla shipping co's coastal services launched
THE Union Minister of State for Shipping, Mr S. Thirunavukarassar, has formally launched the coastal shipping service of the Bangladesh-based HRC Shipping on the east coast. HRC is the first foreign flag vessel owning company permitted by the ... More

INTERVIEW

Blue Dart, DHL: Flying in new formation
When the world's No.1 player in the air-express industry and the leader IN India come together in a unique alliance, what happens? Obviously, the customer benefits. In this case, it is the shippers and the exporters for whom delivery of ... More

Ships in Ports

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`Airports privatisation awaiting Cabinet nod'

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