Friday, 8 June 2012

"Logistics & distribution costs, biggest challenge for cement industry"

We are exploring new markets to tackle drop in demand in AP, says Madras Cements CEO. Click on the link for the full report in Business Line
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/article3506540.ece

Maersk Line ties up with Kottayam ICD for moving export boxes through Kochi port


Maersk Line has tied up with Kottayam ICD (inland container depot) for transporting containers meant for exports through the Kochi port.
Click below for more

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article3371145.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home#.T596K8hqb10.email

Thursday, 7 June 2012

How IT can improve freight logistics


CHENNAI, JUNE 6:
Leveraging information technology effectively can improve freight logistics, according to Dr V. Sumantran, Vice-Chairman, Ashok Leyland.

Click below for the full report

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3497603.ece

Monday, 4 June 2012

Nine months on, SpiceJet loves its Bombardier Q400 aircraft


Just a little over nine months ago, Indian low fare carrier SpiceJet took delivery of its first Bombardier Q400 turbo-prop on August 26th last year, and commenced commercial flights with the aircraft on September 21st.

In a recent internal publication, aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, claimed a 99.8% despatch reliability for the Q400 at SpiceJet, an enviable number considering the high and hot conditions the aircraft operates in.
Click below for the rest. Thanks Bangalore Aviation

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2012/06/nine-months-on-spicejet-loves-its.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BangaloreAviation+%28Bangalore+Aviation%29