The Hindu Business Line : Monday, September 17, 2007

MODERNISATION
Maharashtra assures help for airport revamp work
Mumbai, Sept. 16 There may be some relief in sight for companies involved in the modernisation of Mumbai airport over uncertainties surrounding land acquisition for the project. Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh on Sunday assured ... More

New Mumbai airport — A tough project, with tremendous potential
“This is quite probably the most difficult infrastructure project in the world today,” the Chief Operating Officer, Rudy Vercelli, says. More

ACCIDENTS
Behavioral angle to traffic management
The big gap in our response to traffic management is ignoring behavioral issues. We need to recognise that knowing how to drive a vehicle is not the same as being aware of how to drive on a road. More

AIR CARGO
Air cargo may beat rail freight
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has predicted that the country’s aviation sector will outperform the Railways and shipping lines in coming years. In a study, Assocham has shown that between 2002 and 2007, ... More

AIRLINES
Air India braces up for Jet’s Gulf entry
Draws up plans to increase flights More

SHIPPING
Boosting iron ore cargo growth — New Mangalore Port banks on infrastructure, connectivity
New Mangalore Port seems to betting big on its infrastructure and railway connectivity to hinterland for boosting the growth of iron ore cargo traffic. The addition of a deep-draught berth last year has started attracting more vessels ... More

Reduced rake movement at Paradip
For over a week now, the Railways has been restricting the movement of iron ore rakes to Paradip port. The reason: the breakdown of the port’s mechanised iron-ore handling plant. The conveyor belt has snapped, the tippler is not working ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
Shortage of marine officers, pilots
As the world economy grows, the demand for more ships and aeroplanes to ferry more passengers and cargo rises but what causes concern is the shortage of marine officers as well as air pilots. The shortage of marine officers has reached a ... More

INTERVIEW
‘We are upgrading technology to meet competition’
CLW’s prime objectives are to ensure the reliability of its locos and to take steps to tackle inevitable technological obsolescence. More

OUTLOOK
Oct, a month to remember for AI
New Delhi, Sept. 16 October will be the month for Air India to welcome the new with the expansion of the route network to include Allahabad and say goodbye to the use of Boeing 737-200 aircraft for passenger services. On October 15 this ... More

Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in
Subscribe to: Business Line

Ports

Union Budget 2007-08

Railway Budget 2007-2008

Economic Survey 2006-2007

Top Stories
India growth on a roll, says Accenture

Ten bidders line up for IFCI’s 26% stake

Bonds soften on foreign investment flows

Fed rate cut: A fait accompli?

Coffee Board confident of achieving export target

Well-sailing ships and bounteous winds

Air India braces up for Jet’s Gulf entry

Looking back
Sep. 9-Sep. 15
Bulk carriers ride rising freight wave

Air France will replicate US model to suit Indian needs

Apollo, Deccan Aviation offer air ambulance service

Govt agrees to raise retirement age of port & dock workers