TSA Announces 100% Screening
The Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday announced, it has set a deadline for passenger air carriers to conduct 100 percent cargo screening on international flights bound for the United States.
FAA Proposes Fine against US Airways
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Brazilian Operation "Red Tide" Resulting in Customs Delays
On March 23, 2012 Brazilian customs authorities announced that, in an effort to combat import fraud and under-payment of duties, they were commencing operation "Red Tide",
Planning commission focuses on Indo-Pak trade
In an unprecedented move the Planning Commission of India, driven by the spurt in commercial relations between India & Pakistan has decided to set up industrial clusters at the border areas of Punjab.
Asian Tigers commence FTA negotiations
In the pursuit of economic vitality and a desire to boost the economic integration in East Asia, three of Asia’s biggest economies China, Japan and South Korea led by their respective leaders Wen Jiabao, Yoshihiko Noda and Lee Myung Bak have sought to commence negotiations this year on a free-trade agreement.
India reduces crude oil import from Iran by over 11%
Succumbing to U.S. pressure, Indian oil imports from Iran have been slashed by about 11 percent this fiscal to 15.5 million tons. About 12 percent of India’s crude is outsourced from Iran and the United States has been pressurising India to reduce its dependency on Iranian crude.
USDOT Proposes Rule to Prevent Rollover Crashes
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on large commercial trucks,
Tanzania to host 3rd Africa Infrastructure Summit
Tanzania is hosting the 3rd east and central Africa roads and rail infrastructure summit 2012 in Dar e Salaam with a view to gather transportation authorities and their industry partners in the region on a common platform.
Nepal - India augment Infra services
The Maoist backed Nepalese Government will shortly endorse at least four agreements with different Indian Ministries seeking to augment Infrastructure services and connectivity, including Visakhapatnam port use, a Railway Service Agreement,
DB Schenker Logistics and Khimji Ramdas JV commences Operations
Schenker Khimji’s LLC, the joint venture between DB Schenker Logistics and the Khimji Ramdas Group in the Sultanate of Oman, has commenced operations since the beginning of May.
DHL expands at Brussels Airport
DHL Global Forwarding commences building a new logistics center at Brucargo. With a total ground territory of 54,000 m² with 23,000 m² warehouse space, this facility unites DHL Global Forwarding Belgium’s air freight activities under one roof at Brucargo West at an investment of € 27 million.
Siemens and DB Schenker Logistics in Contract Logistics deal
Siemens and DB Schenker agreed on a frame agreement for warehousing to enable the business relationship of the two partners within contract logistics at a global level.
DP World Melbourne Boosts Terminal Handling Capacity
DP World Melbourne has announced a significant boost to its capabilities with the first eight of 16 new energy-efficient straddle carriers starting operations.
Container Traffic Down 2.4 Percent at Indian Ports
Latest traffic figures issued by the Indian Ports Association reveal a fall of container traffic through India’s major ports by 2.4 percent year-over-year in April.
Port of Salalah announces Q1 results
Salalah Port Services Company SAOG, also Port of Salalah, has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter (Q1). It has reported Q1 revenue at RO 13.76 million (US$ 35.77 million), against RO 13.56 million (US$ 35.26 million) for the corresponding period last year,
USTDA Supports Capacity Improvement for the Karachi- Lahore Railway
The USTDA has conferred a grant to Premier Mercantile Services (PMS), a private sector port and freight logistics operator in Pakistan, for expert assistance to facilitate the acquisition and operation of a fleet of locomotives on the existing Karachi-Lahore Railway.
Oman Railways extends Bid deadline
Oman's National Rail Project, the most anticipated Railway project in the M. East has extended their bid deadline to July 5 as one of the bidding consortia members have sought an extension to the deadline.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Changes to Positive Train Control Regulations
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood yesterday announced changes to regulations governing the installation of positive train control (PTC) equipment that will give railroads additional flexibility, save money and maintain a high level of safety.
Morpho Detection receives DfT Certification
Morpho Detection, Inc., the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran group’s security unit, has announced its next-generation Itemiser® DX desktop explosives trace detection (ETD) system has been certified for air cargo screening by the U.K. Department for Transport (DfT).
FAA Steps Up Enforcement of Laser Penalties
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has directed its investigators and staff to pursue stiffer penalties for individuals who purposefully point laser devices at aircraft.
Boeing Solution Speeds Delivery of Critical Data to Flight Deck
A new flight data delivery solution for airlines developed jointly by teams at Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen and Boeing Information Services slashes the time required to deliver and load vital flight data to an airplane.