The Hindu Business Line : Friday, August 09, 2002

Govt plans expansion of Thiruvananthapuram airport
A HIGH-LEVEL meeting convened by the Chief Minister, Mr A.K. Antony, has decided to launch a series of initiatives with a view to expanding and developing the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport along modern lines. The visiting Union Civil ... More

SHIPPING

HSL may cancel tender for floating dock
HINDUSTAN Shipyard Ltd (HSL) is likely to cancel the tenders for the supply of a floating dry dock and, instead, build it in its own yard. Authoritative sources said the Shipping Ministry had asked HSL to prepare itself to build the floating ... More

Kochi port staff initiative to be customer-friendly
THE Cochin Port Trust has formed a comprehensive forum of all cadres of employees with the direct involvement and backing of the trade unions in the port to address customer grievances and to make the port increasingly user-friendly. The forum ... More

Trailers' body drops stir plan
THE planned strike by the Trailer Owners Association (TOA) members on August 8 and 9 has been called off. This follows an assurance from the Steamer Agents Association and the Custom House Agents Association to take up the matter of ... More

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Indair tops in IATA ranking
IF the growth of logistics companies is any indication of a vibrant trade, then the rankings given by IATA (International Air Transport Association) to leading companies have an encouraging tale to relate even amidst the long spell of economic ... More

XPS Cargo signs pact with Chinese firm
XPS Cargo Services, the express cargo division of Transport Corporation of India Ltd (TCI), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Government-owned China National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation (Sinotrans) for ... More

RAILWAYS

S. Railway to run Onam specials

ROADWAYS

Campaign to promote helmet wearing in Bangalore
FRIENDS for Life, a Bangalore-based public interest advocacy association, has launched a campaign for promoting helmet-wearing amongst two-wheeler drivers in the city. The campaign, called `Keep your head, wear your helmet', uses the power and ... More

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