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US freight suffers biggest fall in two years

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

The US Transportation Department's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' freight transportation services index, which measures changes in the output of services by the railroad, air freight and trucking industries, was 109.4 in March, 0.4 per cent lower than the same month last year.

Panalpina locks in SAP deal

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Logistics major Panalpina has contracted with SAP to use the SAP Transportation Management application to help modernise the transportation and logistics functions of Panalpina's air and ocean freight businesses.

Eva out of India

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Citing cost concerns, Taiwan-based Eva Air is to cancel its India services, making it the third international carrier in a year to cease operations there. It currently operates Mumbai-Taipei three times a week.

Korean fails in bid to block ACCC

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Korean Air Lines has been ordered to give the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) documents relating to alleged price-fixing after the Australian Federal Court dismissed a Korean challenge that because the ACCC had already decided to institute proceedings against the airline, it was not entitled to issue the notice.

Mesa closes Air Midwest

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Hit by high fuel costs and falling passenger numbers, Phoenix, USA-based Mesa Air Group has dropped the axe on subsidiary Air Midwest, a day before its 43rd birthday.

Customs given new funding for container scrutiny

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

The Australian Federal Budget for 2008-2009 includes a number of industry changes and commitments.

Nigerian customs impost postponed

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Plans by Nigerian Customs to implement a Customs fee of USD$1.10 per kg on all cargo shipments, effective 16 May, have been postponed until further notice. It is understood airlines have begun negotiations with the Nigerian government and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on the proposed new tax claiming serious, long-term ramifications for trade if the tax is implemented.

TNT acts to cut carbon emissions

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

TNT is doubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions of its road fleet with the introduction of more than 100 electric trucks in Australia, the UK and China.

Strike called off

: Latest News; Friday, 16 May 2008

Strike action against Qantas Airways by the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineer’s Association (ALAEA) for tomorrow, Friday16 May, and Friday 23 May has been cancelled.