Government Issues
US Attorney calls for dismissal of indictment against Agility subsidiary
The US Attorney's office has moved to dismiss the indictment against an Agility subsidiary, following the company's filing of motions to discover the government's evidence against it. (Jul 29, 2010)
Austrian Lufthansa Cargo takes off
The new Vienna-based Austrian Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary - a joint venture between Austrian Airlines (26%) and Lufthansa Cargo (74%), has commenced operations, with the new company now marketing all freight capacities of both airlines in Austria. (Jul 15, 2010)
UKWA chairman calls for fuel duty stabiliser
Derrick Potter, chairman of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on Transport Secretary Philip Hammond to fulfil the Tory Party's pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity. (Jul 13, 2010)
Intermodal network required for 21st century economic vitality, says ITI
According to ITI chairman Gil Carmichael, US railroads are poised to play a dominant role in the global transportation infrastructure. (Jun 29, 2010)
“End piracy” petition continues to gather support
Four more organisations have announced their support for the global e-petition that demands concrete action to end piracy. (Jun 25, 2010)
IRISL ships face EU ports ban
According to a Lloyds List report, the EU is ready to impose sanctions on Iraq next month, which include an outright ban against Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), effectively prohibiting Iran's national shipping line vessels from entering any European port., effectively prohibiting all IRISL ships from entering any European port. (Jun 25, 2010)
Budget holds no surprises for UK freight forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news in yesterday's budget that the UK coalition government will delay the decision over Air Passenger Duty reform. (Jun 24, 2010)
German logistics industry founds initiative in support of night flights
Germany's transport and logistics industry is championing competitive operating times at the country's commercial airports. (Jun 24, 2010)
South Korea fines 19 airlines for price-fixing
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has imposed fines totalling 119.54 billion won on nineteen airlines and issued corrective orders on two airlines for violating the Monopoly Regulation & Fair Trade Act (Article 19). Sharon Gill reports ... (Jun 2, 2010)
US investigates possible price-fixing by container shipping lines
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and the EU's competition watchdog are monitoring the world's top container shipping lines for any evidence of price fixing. Sharon Gill reports ... (Jun 2, 2010)
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