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Announcement welcomed by regional council Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:29PMThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council is welcoming today’s announcement by Transport Minister Steven Joyce, that Cabinet has approved use of tolling on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)
Questions and Answers - 28 July 2010 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:43AMIncome Gap—Parity with Australia; Overseas Investment Rules—Sale of Land; Economy—Reports; Overseas Investment—Minister’s Statements
$1m Defence travel bill Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:37AMNAVY brass and defence officials have chalked up a travel bill of more than $1.1 million, jetting to Spain to monitor two major shipbuilding projects.
Legend International Holdings Inc Announces Positive and Robust Results from Wengfu's Feasibility Study for Legend's ... Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:30AMMELBOURNE, Australia----Legend International Holdings, Inc is pleased to announce positive and robust results from the recently completed feasibility study for Legend’s Paradise Phosphate Project conducted by Wengfu Group Ltd of China .
Frustrated mover barges ahead with freight plan Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:12AMThe owner of a Newfoundland and Labrador trucking company has been so annoyed with ferry delays that he has chartered his own barge to ship freight from Ontario
Oceanex reroutes to Halifax: Container shipments use secondary port for freight bound for Newfoundland Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:33AMOceanex Inc. says it can work around the labour dispute that shut down the Port of Montreal to container shipping Monday.
Delivering the goods Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:47PMConsider this your window-shopping trip for the day you win the lottery.
Plan to close Rosslare-Waterford railway labelled 'reckless foolishness' Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:29PMBUSINESS LEADERS in the southeast have described as “reckless foolishness” the planned closure of the Rosslare to Waterford railway line, linking two of the country’s principal ports.
Rail network upgrade will improve economic growth Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:38PMProper investment in the future of New Zealand’s rail freight network will make Kiwis safer by reducing the number of heavy truck trips by around half a million a year, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Darren Hughes said today.
Pier pleasure Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe spectacular Yokohama International Passenger Terminal is a popular attraction among locals and visitors alike.
Boost for Bay of Plenty regional projects Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 4:58PMForestry, aquaculture, energy and supply chain industries in the Bay of Plenty region received a $390,000 boost this week from central government to carry out a range of projects.
Shipping Ministry to set up port freight corridor in West Bengal Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:56AMKolkata, July 6: A port freight corridor, including a deeper-draught port, will come up in West Bengal, Minister of State for Shipping Mukul Roy said here Tuesday.
Shipping Ministry to set up port freight corridor in West Bengal Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:15AMA port freight corridor, including a deeper-draught port, will come up in West Bengal, Minister of State for Shipping Mukul Roy said here Tuesday.
Tunnel sends river ferry to drydock Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:08PMThe Delta Princess is shown leaving the Ferry Road landing on her last run across the Fraser River in 1959.
July 5th Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 2:51AMFields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Residents in the northwest Zealand town of Holbæk were woken early this morning by police warning them to remain indoors with windows and doors closed after a fire broke out at Holbæk Station.
NZTA hopes to save year on western ring route Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:43PMTransport authorities hope to save about a year in the construction of Auckland's western ring route highway and to have it ready by 2016.The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved $2 billion for the Western Ring Route,...
NZ's biggest road project calls for tenders Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:32PM1 July 2010 The New Zealand Transport Agency is calling for tenders to complete the Western Ring Route in Auckland, the country's biggest-ever roading project.
Target set for completion of Western Ring Route highway Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:07PMTransport authorities hope to save about a year in the construction of Auckland's western ring route highway and to have it ready by 2016.
NZ's biggest road project calls for tenders Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 6:42PMThe New Zealand Transport Agency is calling for tenders to complete the Western Ring Route in Auckland, the country's biggest-ever roading project.
NZTA to call tenders for NZ’s biggest-ever roading Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5:59PMThe NZ Transport Agency today announced that it is to call tenders to build the Waterview Connection, the biggest and most complex roading project ever in New Zealand.
STATES Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMKERALA: No tweaking of VAT rates on fuel prices Centre requested shift from ad valorem rates in VAT to specific rates. The State Finance Minister, Dr T.M. Thomas Isaac, has ruled out any tweaking of sales tax (Value Added Tax) on petroleum products since Kerala does not stand to gain much ...
Highlights-East Bay Through July 11 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:01PM"A Day at the Races," July 10, Noon-6 p.m. Includes buffet lunch, a lesson on places bets, horseracing and more. Proceeds benefit Axis Community Health. $50.
Freight forwarders could benefit from self-regulation Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe freight forwarding industry could grow to greater heights with self-regulations. Any regulation imposed should be on purpose and not to the whims and fancies of a party with vested interests.
Pak-bound ship being brought to Kolkata Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:32AMKolkata, June 26 : Indian police said it would inspect the cargo of a ship bound for Pakistan with heavy explosives and weapons after it was detained at West Bengal's Diamond Harbour under South 24 Parganas district near here on Friday.
JSW Infra invites PE investments, discussions on Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:38PMJSW Infrastructure, the ports and logistics arm of the Rs 17,000-crore Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, is looking for private equity (PE) investment. A top company official said it was in initial discussions with investors over a possible stake dilution.
Chesterfield Business Licenses for June 21 Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield County. Crunchleaf Music (business service); licensee Arthur David Allen Jr., 13436 Mitford Drive, Midlothian 23114. Alicia A. Ayoub (personal service-massage clinic/pract.); licensee same, 1300 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian 23113. Prestige Lawncare Services (contractor-landscaping services); licensee Rodney Lee Beal, 10805 ...
Paul McLeay's talk thrown off track Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 2:01PMMinister for the Illawarra Paul McLeay may have wished he could sail into the sunset after he found himself under siege at a Wollongong luncheon to celebrate World Hydrography Day.
Site Search: Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:30AMPASSENGERS onboard a Condor ferry which caught fire in the English Channel were finally allowed to disembark last night – more than 24 hours after their nightmare journey began.
Brits highlight Gothenburg links Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:59AMThere's rather a British feel in 'Little London' this week, as the UK celebrates its historic ties to Sweden's second city.
Ship jumper found near motorway Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 2:37AMA man who is believed to have jumped from a cargo ship in Portsmouth is found near a motorway, police say.
Readers share more ideas for making a better New West Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 6:03PMI think we need a new high school for our children that is designed to meet the changing needs of this “millennial” generation and which will prepare them well for their future.
Transnet rolls ahead Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 1:27AMTransnet made "significant progress" in a difficult year, acting group CEO Chris Wells says.
Split/Second: Velocity review Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 6:51PMRacing has never been like this before - to have a massive great passenger jet crash in front of me, or a huge cargo ship slide, sparking across the racetrack
Shipbuilding in East Sooke Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 7:07PMIndustry closed along with seal hunt
Is China really facing the wall? Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 4:23AMMany are predicting the collapse of China. Jonathan Schiessl visits China and finds a very different story.
Expert turns nose up at fox evidence Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 7:50PMEvidence of foxes found on Bruny Island in Tasmania's south has called into question the reliability of testing procedures.
Road Construction Projects to Beat Gridlock Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMThe Auckland Business Forum has released a list of road construction projects it wants the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to give urgent attention to in the financial year starting on 1 July.
News : The Chapin Sisters Hit The Road With She & Him; New Album Out This August Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:44PMAbigail and Lily Chapin , better known as LA based folk rock duo The Chapin Sisters , are prepping the release of their appropriately titled sophomore record, Two , this August. In celebration, the stylish sisters will be hitting the road with She & Him , as both an opener and as part of their backing band. The sisters will also be a part of She & Him's band as they make their Hollywood Bowl ...
KS3 Design and Technology - The New Curriculum Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:18PMPortsmouth harbour inspires an interesting KS3 D&lesson.
Harbour trade rebounds to fuel hopes of recovery Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 5:05AMBelfast Harbour has seen an upturn in trade in the first quarter of 2010, something it believes could be an early indication that the Northern Ireland economy is through the worst of the recession. Related Stories Consumer spending is faltering, claims CBI Chamber elects Martin as president Five-star golf resort links up with tour operator Investors threaten to derail AIA bid Tax and interest ...
Commercial farmers feel brunt of strike Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 10:03PMCommercial farmers lost more than R800 million during the 18-day Transnet strike that ended yesterday, while part-time workers lost out on income of between R60m and R70m, Johannes Moller, the president of AgriSA, said yesterday.
Stena Line Announce Early Return for Stena HSS Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 2:01AMStena Line has announced that due to an increased demand, the HSS Stena Explorer will commence service on its Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire route a month early.
House boat or yacht: life on the water in Paris Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 10:13PMParis - Many Parisians don't know their neighbours as life in the French capital is often an anonymous one. The majority of the population live in six storey buildings with no names on the apartment doorbells to indicate who lives inside. However, ...
LOGISTICS Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 2:19PMINSIGHT: Railway tariffs go off track Post-Budget, in mid-March, the Railways levied a 30 per cent additional surcharge on iron-ore for export and followed it up early May with a further freight increase by Rs 100 per tonne. These revisions, which would mop up extra revenue for ...
The shipping news Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 5:16AMIn Belfast we take a lot of things for granted. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the petrol or diesel that we put in our cars and even the very paper that you hold in your hands while reading this — it all had to come from somewhere.
The shipping news Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 5:13AMIn Belfast we take a lot of things for granted. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the petrol or diesel that we put in our cars and even the very paper that you hold in your hands while reading this — it all had to come from somewhere. Related Stories Joey Dunlop was just loved by everyone The North West 200 phwoar factor In their true colours Drams and dramas Hair-raising tales from the ...
South Africa: Haggling Delays End of Rail Commuter, Freight Strikes Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 1:39AMRAIL commuters hoping for normal service to resume will have to wait longer after a trade union representing striking workers changed its pay demand yesterday, the Passenger rail Agency of SA (Prasa) said.
Transnet strike to end? Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:23PMSA's multi-billion-rand export and rail-freight industries paralysed by the Transnet strike are likely to resume operations to clear a "huge backlog", but Metrorail passenger trains are still not running.
All Our Yesterdays: Larne Harbour Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 4:06AMThe week of September 9, 1976, was a turbulent time for Larne's ferry terminal, in more ways than one. Related Stories Top Ten National Trust attractions All Our Yesterdays: Smithfield in flames All Our Yesterdays: Omagh swamped All Our Yesterdays: Strangford Lough Mum held after children found dead in Spanish hotel
All Our Yesterdays: Larne Harbour Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:52AMThe week of September 9, 1976, was a turbulent time for Larne's ferry terminal, in more ways than one.