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Soaring diesel prices took truckers down rough road Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:07AMThe dramatic increase in diesel prices earlier this year has hurt trucking companies here and nationally—with the potential of increasing the cost of everything transported by truck, including food, retail products, and manufactured goods.
MAF signals end to horse quarantine by late January Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:34AMBiosecurity officials today released a draft protocol for importing horses from Australia, which drops the present five weeks of quarantine required for horses.
Pricing in an inflationary downturn Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:58AMIn the current environment, costs are rising as price sensitivity increases. Six tactics can help companies get pricing right. Getting pricing right is always a challenge in an economic downturn, as decreasing demand, excess capacity, and greater price sensitivity all conspire to drive down prices.
Sunridge Townhouses LP Faces Foreclosure Sale Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:09AMA foreclosure notice for Sunridge Townhouses LP appears on Page 35 of today’s print edition of The Daily News and can be found at The Daily News Onlin....
US Rail Shipments Tumble 9.1 Percent Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:09AMShipments carried by U.S. railroads plunged 9.1 percent last week compared to a year earlier, a major industry trade group reported Thursday.The Assoc....
Govt levies 5% import duty on steel products Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:13AMThe government has imposed an ad valorem import duty of 5 per cent on pig iron, semi-finished, flat and long steel products. An import duty of 20 per cent has also been imposed on crude soybean oil with immediate effect.
Govt levies 5% import duty on steel Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:28AMThe government has imposed an ad valorem import duty of 5 per cent on pig iron, semi-finished, flat and long steel products. An import duty of 20 per cent has been imposed on crude soybean oil.
As ethanol shipments grow, safety remains a concern Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:21AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Surging U.S. ethanol production may force the industry to step up transport safety measures in the face of growing concern that communities are ill-prepared to deal with the volatile, flammable liquid.
M. and V. Sommer, D. Wyles: Obama: Having Nothing to Fear, Not Even Fear Itself? Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:31PMCommentary by Michael Sommer The essential task of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th President of the United States will be, first, to get America...
Column : Slow speed zone Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:06PMThe telltale signs of a slowing Indian economy are emerging. One good indicator is the weakening in commercial vehicle sales. Tata Motors suspended production at a couple of its plants and Ashok Leyland announced it will work its plant for only three days a week.
Uralkali Stock Stares Into A Chasm Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:08PM17 November 2008 In a week when all investors in Russia were holding their breath, the bluest faces had to belong to Uralkali shareholders.
George Soros buys Research in Motion Ltd., Arch Coal Inc., Whiting Petroleum Corp., Global Signal Inc., Suncor Energy ... Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:43AMGeorge Soros is back to his fund. We can see it from the portfolio holdings of his fund. He owns fewer stocks now and he bets big into certain areas. George Soros owns 83 stocks with a total value of $2.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. New Purchases: ACI, AMZN, BAC, BBY, BK, BUD, BWLD, CA, CDNS, CHK, CIEN, CSGS, DPS, ETR, FIS, FRO, GGP, GLRE, GMT, GSL, GSL/WS, HSNI, ITT, ...
KBR awarded contract by Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 9:13AMKBR awarded contract by Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation
Hard times hit north central Ohio Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:06AMMANSFIELD -- Circuit City, Therm-O-Disc, Conway Freight, Value City, AK Steel, Cord Camera. The list of local employers that have laid off staff, shut down completely or are in the midst of doing so seems to get longer every day.
KBR wins deal in Bahrain-Qatar Causeway project Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 5:02AMKBR wins deal in Bahrain-Qatar Causeway project
Taxis promise to cut fares on low oil price Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:55AMHa Noi — Taxi companies in Ha Noi and HCM City have pledged to cut fares in response to recent reductions in petrol prices and increasing public pressure.
Falling prices threaten shipping industry Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:55AMHA NOI — Domestic shipping enterprises have been hit hard by the global financial crisis, which has led to shipping costs falling by 30 to 70 per cent.
TRA hammers dubious clearing agents Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:01AMThe Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is set to streamline customs services to improve its performance in the development of national economy by ensuring custom agents adhere to customs laws.
Loaded up and truckin’ Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:05AMDrivers are rejoicing that gasoline prices are down. Truckers don’t have as much to celebrate. “Prices are still high,” said Tavio Headley, an economist with the American Trucking Association.
Premier League: Hull City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:39PMAn inspired performance from Jussi Jaaskelainen helped Bolton into the top half of the table
TOUAX : Turnover Q3 2008 and quaterly data Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:16AM
Is government regulation needed to ensure net neutrality? Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:58AM Cato Institute scholar and Ars contributor Tim Lee argues that net neutrality advocates are right about the importance of an open Internet—but wrong to think legislation is needed to protect it. Read More...
Lynden Incorporated a Premiere Logistics Company Selects IT-Lifeline as Its Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ... Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:01AM IT-Lifeline, the largest provider of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity services for small to medium sized businesses in the Pacific Northwest, will be providing a multitude of DR/BC services for the logistics conglomerate.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-13 14:58 UPDATE 1-Aricom in iron ore plant talks with Chinese Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:23AMBy Robin Paxton
Railway to link Laos to Thailand and Vietnam Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:15PMA Malaysian-based company plans to invest US$3 billion to construct a railway through Savannakhet province to link with railways in Thailand and Vietnam .
donga.com[English donga] Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:41PMThe HS Bach of the French container shipping company CMA CGM entered the berth of the Gamman Hutchison Container Terminal. It unloaded 54 instead of the usual 500 to 600 containers and took onboard 500 containers.
US coal imports slowed but not stopped Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:27PMPredictions US coal imports would wither amid skyrocketing world prices turned out to be wrong, and continued import growth now appears certain.
Confession rush expected as cartel jail term rises Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:14AMTHE competition watchdog chairman, Graeme Samuel, has predicted a rush to the confessional door by company executives guilty of price fixing following a decision by the Federal Government to double the potential jail term from five to 10 years.
County holds diabetes awareness weekend Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:13AMWorld Diabetes Day will be celebrated this weekend in Richmond to promote awareness in the community, said Kim DeCoste, director of the Madison County Diabetes Coalition.Events will kick off at noon Friday at the Madison County Courthouse where community leaders, health professionals and diabetes patients will be speaking.The courthouse will be illuminated in blue lighting Friday night in honor ...
EKU sends students to National Collegiate Honors Conference Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:13AMFor many years, Eastern Kentucky University has routinely fielded more student panelists at the National Collegiate Honors Conference than any other institution.That was true again Oct. 22-26 in San Antonio, Texas, where 30 students participated on panels and 22 more attended the conference. In fact, EKU’s participation represented approximately 6 percent of the national event, titled “Crossing ...
Second SBDC series on exporting concludes with graduation Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 9:30AMBack by popular demand, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida recently completed its second International Trade Certificate Series of Exporting with a graduation ceremony featuring 31 small business owners.
Pacer Deploying Clean Truck Equipment in Southern California Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:15AM CONCORD, Calif.----Pacer International, Inc., a leading North American freight transportation and logistics provider, announced that its subsidiaries, Pacer Cartage, Inc., Harbor Rail Transport, and PDS Trucking, Inc., a subsidiary of Pacer Distribution Services, Inc., will deploy 230 new clean trucks for use in their Southern California operations beginning in late November.
Con-way Chief Financial Officer to Address Stephens Conference Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:00AM Stephen L. Bruffett, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Con-way Inc. , will make a presentation on Wednesday, November 19 at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference in New York City.
Intrepid Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:18PMIntrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI), today announced third quarter 2008 results with net income of $49.7
Intrepid Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:13PM DENVER----Intrepid Potash, Inc. , today announced third quarter 2008 results with net income of $49.7 million up from $5.4 million on a pro forma comparative basis for the third quarter 2007.
NBTY Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 3:30PM NBTY, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.
Small towns find road salt hard to come by Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:11AMHARRODSBURG - City officials voted Monday to purchase a minimum of 350 tons of salt at $130 a ton from Chemical Equipment Labs in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Former Cathay Pacific Airways CEO David Turnbull Joins Seabury As Chairman of Seabury Asia Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 8:00PM HONG KONG----Seabury Group LLC today announced that it has formed a Hong Kong subsidiary, Seabury Aviation & Aerospace Asia Ltd. with its principal office in Hong Kong, and that aviation and shipping executive David Turnbull has joined as Chairman of that entity.
Tanzania: Dar Gets Tough, Suspends 25 Clearing Firms Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:41PMThe Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), through its Customs and Excise Department has suspended a total of 25 clearing and forwarding companies from operating as agents due to violation of customs laws and procedures governing clearance of goods.
Career fairs draw more, older job seekers Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 1:21AMNEW YORK --- Catherine Olohan took a buyout from Verizon Communications Inc. last year after working for the telephone company for more than 30 years. She promptly rolled her pension into individual retirement accounts, hoping the money would grow.
Con-way closing its Hermitage trucking operation Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:22AMA souring economy is taking its toll on a trucking company that is closing its Hermitage operation, with much of the business and 97 workers being moved to Lordstown, Ohio.
C.R. England trucking is planning to expand its logistics subsidiary Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 1:21AMTrucking giant C.R. England, which has been reshaping itself into a global transportation business, has bought new office space for its fast-growing logistics subsidiary.
Kuwait News Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:34AMKUWAIT, Nov 7, (KUNA): Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipality Affairs Dr Fadhil Safar said on Thursday his government outlined plans for major development projects as part of efforts to turn the country into a key international financial and commercial hub.
Music gear maker Groove Tubes is closing after nearly 30 years Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:18AMThe San Fernando manufacturer, which was sold to industry giant Fender Musical Instrument Corp. in June, is closing its inventory sale Saturday. Nick Carr likes his music gear to be old school, which explains why he was groping in a box for a vintage guitar effects pedal during a liquidation sale at the Groove Tubes factory in San Fernando this week.
Pirates rally to top Allen Central Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:15AMJoseph Parker got to play the savior Friday as Berea Community put together a comeback and topped Allen Central, 36-34, on the road.
Sarke: newsletter of 07.11.2008 Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 4:50PMAs Poti Sea Port Corporation reports, the port exceeded freight turnover October target of 660,000 t by 15% and processed 763,300 t. During 9 months, the port failed to meet target figures only after Russian aggression in August, the Corporation notes.
More companies opt to trim man hours, cut production Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:15PMMumbai, Nov. 7 The economic slowdown has begun to hurt companies across industries forcing many top rankers to cut production, opt for reduced working hours and rationalise their workforce.
Trimac Announces Third Quarter Results Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 12:40PM Trimac Income Fund today released the financial results of the Fund and Trimac Transportation Services Limited Partnership for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Chapter Seven - Mining Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:24AMEverything we use or consume is either grown or mined. Unlike agriculture or forestry, mines have a finite life. They can be likened to a snake devouring itself, with wasting assets gradually dying with each ton of ore extracted.