Tuesday 25 October 2011

IFW E-Bulletin: EC turns down SeaFrance restructure plan; US steps up war against EU emissions trading tax

Latest News Tuesday 25th October

EC rejects SeaFrance re-structuring plan

EC rejects SeaFrance re-structuring plan

Takeover now the only hope for troubled ferry operator

 

America steps up war on EU air tax

Congress votes against participation in emissions trading scheme

US confirms no tax on cargo from Canada

Ambassador attempts to play down claims of plan for levy on shipments from over the border

Night-flight ban could cost Lufthansa Cargo €50 million

Air cargo carrier forced to restructure 80% of its services

Chinese logistics group ventures into Turkish market

Acquisition of air cargo operator and investment in new aircraft a prequel to full service offering

First high-speed rail freight link for UK

New service will use European-sized swapbodies

US trucking boom brings a bonus for Landstar

Operator reports 38% increase in Q3 profits

Horizon axes FSX transpacific service

US shipping line plans to focus on domestic services

NYK offers support to Thai flood victims

Shipping line will provide $1 million for relief services

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