Multi Modal Journal

EDITOR'S PICK: Cautious Response for EU Airports Package

http://www.multimodaljournal.com/Focus/focus9dec2011.aspx 09 December 2011. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted cautiously to the publication of the European Commission’s Airport Package of legislation which is aimed at addressing the critical issues of European airport capacity and competitiveness.

VIDEO of the WEEK: UPS Dances to the Beat

Logistics: Live in Chicago Watch logistics in action! UPS gave a live performance choreographed to our new logistics theme song at the Wrigley Building in Chicago. Play the video now t...

AI debt recast to cripple banks: Finance Ministry

AI debt recast to cripple banks: Finance Ministry The Finance Ministry of India has raised a red flag over restructuring of over US$ 4.2 billion of Air India's debt and stated that unsecured loans could not be part of the recast plan as banks would be crippled by a hit of US$ 2 billion.

World Bank: Global Investors Still Optimistic on Emerging Market Prospects

World Bank: Global Investors Still Optimistic on Emerging Market Prospects According to a new report by the World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, heightened global risk perceptions in the aftermath of the financial crisis, fueled by sovereign credit risk in the developed world and political crises in the Middle East and North Africa, have increased investo...

DHL launches Wireless Cargo Tracker

DHL launches Wireless Cargo Tracker DHL has launched DHL Smart Sentry, a new wireless locator device for high-value cargo that provides real-time tracking data for increased security.

Hamburg Line Opens Office in Mumbai, Begins Direct Liner Services

Hamburg Opens Office in Mumbai, Begins Direct Liner Services Within the EU, the Port of Hamburg is one of India’s most important commercial partners in seaborne foreign trade. In November 2011, the Hamburg Joint Representative Office was officially opened in Mumbai.

Canadian Pacific to take its long train strategy to new lengths in 2012

Canadian Pacific to take its long train strategy to new lengths in 2012 Canadian Pacific (CP) will further develop its long train strategy in 2012. As part of CP's previously announced 2011 capital expansion program, the Company's installation of new and extended sidings in several key regions throughout its network will allow CP to further benefit from current double ...

DB Schenker Logistics is an Official Supplier to the International Sailing Federation

DB Schenker Logistics is an Official Supplier to the International Sailing Federation Schenker Limited, the UK arm of the global logistics services provider DB Schenker, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become official supplier to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) for the next three years as its provider of shipping and logistics services.

Land acquisition glitches delay roads

Land acquisition glitches delay roads According to the Indian Government, problems in land acquisition is one of the primary factors in delays in the implementation of National Highway Development projects. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently stated that land acquisition is one of the factors contributing to delay in im...

GMR Infrastructure bids for modernizing three airports in Brazil

GMR Infrastructure bids for modernizing three airports in Brazil GMR Infrastructure has bid for modernizing three airports in Brazil after the Government called for tenders to upgrade the airports ahead of the Soccer World Cup in 2014.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Sets Speed, Distance Records

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Sets Speed, Distance Records Boeing has established two world records with the 787 Dreamliner, setting new marks for both speed and distance for the airplane's weight class.

Delta Air Strikes Alliance with Brazil's Gol

Delta Air Strikes Alliance with Brazil's Gol Delta Air Lines Inc., moving to expand in the fast-growing Latin American travel market, agreed to pay US$ 100 million for a non-voting 3 percent stake in Brazil's Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA as part of a broad alliance.