»» SPECIAL  

(09.05.2008)
SUPPLEMENT RO-RO/NORDIC COUNTRIES:
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) - Comprehensive services – as simple as possible

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is now active in all stages of the supply chain, from factory floor to local dealers. It has set its sights on new, demanding markets.
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»» SPECIAL  

(09.05.2008)
SUPPLEMENT TURKEY, BLACK SEA AND CASPIAN:
Turkish ports - Privatisation facing hurdles

The privatisation of ports in Turkey is moving along well, but it is expensive. Banks are being asked to finance the process in Derince. Though the funds are obviously available in Izmir, there are other obstacles that need to be overcome.
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»» AVIATION  

(09.05.2008)
Delta and Northwest: A new giant of the skies

The amalgamation of the two US airlines Delta and Northwest is just the beginning of a new wave of mergers in the aviation industry. It is still too early to know what effects this will have on the global supply of freight capacities and rates. We can safely say, however, that in future freight forwarders will be able to bank on receiving services for all Delta/Northwest, Air France/KLM routes from one counter.
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»» INTERMODAL  

(09.05.2008)
UIRR stance on megatrucks, gigaliners and Eurocombis: Latest status on road use debate

There is no doubt that allowing 25.25 m tractor and trailer combinations on Europe’s roads would have an enormous impact. Opinions diverge on the question of what the precise pros and cons would be. Road hauliers hope for higher productivity of truck services, while railway and multimodal operators fear them. The EU Commission now wants to comprehensively clarify the issue.
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»» FEATURE  

(09.05.2008)
FOREST PRODUCTS:
Interforest Terminal Rotterdam - A lot more space available for paper and forest products

Interforest Terminal Rotterdam, a Dutch company which specialises in the storage and handling of forest and paper products, has greatly expanded its capacities. Approximately 20,000 sqm of new warehousing space has been at its disposal since April this year.
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Headlines 19/2008