The Hindu Business Line : Monday, November 18, 2002

IATA amendment runs into rough weather — Shippers' concerns delay implementation
With security becoming the overriding concern of the governments in some countries, the shippers and freight forwarders are confused. While on the one hand, they are being told to abide by the security rules and regulations, on the other, they see ca rgo still being transported without much attention to these rules and regulations. More

Despite poor response to open sky policy — Govt sees no problems over airline bookings this winter
Officials are also pinning their hopes that the recently launched hub-and-spoke operations between Air India and Indian Airlines will go a long way in easing the paucity of seats from and to India. More

Air France expands cargo fleet
AIR France (AF) has ordered five Boeing 747-400 ERF (Extended Range Freighter) aircraft as part of its fleet rationalisation and modernisation policy. The French airline is to get two of the five aircraft on an outright purchase basis. In a ... More

SHIPPING

Skilled captain can ensure smooth sail
The suggestion of having an experienced person at the helm of the Directorate of Shipping assumes greater significance as it comes from a senior IAS officer known for speaking his mind, and holding the post for more than three years. More

Mumbai, Chennai ports lose out on liquid cargo
VEGETABLE oil imports into the country during oil year 2001-02 (November-October) declined by about nine per cent, but one major port each on the west and the east — Mumbai and Chennai — lost substantial volume of traffic. ... More

Privatisation of Kochi cargo handling — Wake-up call for port authorities
PRIVATISATION of Kochi port's existing container terminal is gaining acceptance among the shipping interests serving the port. They realise that in the changing scenario of the port and shipping sectors they have no other option but to improve ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS

US dockworkers' strike — Turbulence to continue
THE strikes on the US West Coast (USWC) by the International Long Shore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) over a wage dispute have resulted in tremendous backlogs in terms of sea freight containers in the US West Coast ports. Shipping lines have ... More

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