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Contents Port of Dalian shipped 179,900 cars in 2012
The Port of Dalian said that it shipped 179,900 cars and handled about 1.65 million passengers in 2012, reported China Daily.
MSC brings promise of new business for Tampa Port
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the second-largest shipping container line in the world, has linked Tampa to its network, the Tampa Port Authority announced.
Singapore Port hits 31.6m TEUs in 2012
For the first time in its history, the Port of Singapore's gantry cranes moved more than 30 million TEUs last year, retaining Singapore's position as the second busiest port in the world after Shanghai. In 2012, Singapore Port moved 31.
TNT takeover problematic, says EU chief
UPS's attempted takeover of TNT Express poses serious competition problems that are "not easy" to resolve, the EU competition chief said, while leaving open the door to an 11th-hour solution to save the proposed deal from being blocked, reported The
DHL named logistics partner for HK fashion show
DHL Express has been appointed by Hong Kong Trade Development Council as the official logistics partner for the city's premier fashion show event, Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza 2013, for the second year.
Greenbrier ready to talk with Icahn on merger
Greenbrier Cos remains open to talks with Carl Icahn about a merger with American Railcar Industries, the railcar maker's chief executive said, after rejecting two takeover offers from the billionaire investor in the last month, reported Reuters.
Qatar Airways mulls stake in Czech airline
Qatar Airways is studying taking a stake in Czech Airlines (CSA), the chief executive of the Qatari company said, reported Reuters.
US online shoppers boost November air freight
International air passenger traffic climbed 5.6 percent year on year in November, while freight traffic rose thanks to online shopping demand, the International Air Transport Association said, reported Reuters.
Malaysian group joins race for Stansted Airport
The line-up of bidders for the UK's Stansted Airport has switched days ahead of a final deadline, with the emergence of a joint bid from two Malaysian companies as a New Zealand consortium drops out, reported Dow Jones Newswires.
| | Cathay cargo terminal to open next month
Cathay Pacific Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways established to design, build and operate the new Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport, announced that the terminal will commence operations on
Shanghai retains ranking
of top port in 2012
Shanghai Port saw its container volume rise 3.9 percent in December from a year earlier, data issued by the port's operator showed, cementing its position in 2012 as the world's busiest container port. Container throughput reached 2.
Rickmers-Linie takes over agent Horizon Lines operations
Rickmers-Linie has established a new company Rickmers-Linie (Singapore) to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia.
SDV takes over Swiss logistics firm
SDV announced majority equity holding in Safcomar Overseas, whose new name, SDV Suisse has already taken effect. The takeover adds a new country to SDV's European network and will employ approximately 20 people in its Geneva and Zurich branches.
Menlo opens seventh Singapore facility
Logistics company Menlo Worldwide Logistics has unveiled a new US$50 million warehouse and distribution centre in Boon Lay, Singapore, reported the Straits Times.
Port of Houston gets new leader
State lawmakers still could choose to replace all seven members of the board that governs the Port of Houston Authority, but the influential commission has got a new chairman, reported Houston Chronicle.
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