Ancient city Suakin Port of Sudan Suakin (Radio Dabanga, Amsterdam) - The historic port of Suakin in Sudan's Red Sea state has reportedly suffered a complete power blackout for the last three weeks as power generators have broken-down. A resident of Suakin said in an interview with Radio Dabanga that the power outage
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Bolloré extends network to Scandinavia with purchase of Danish forwarder
In a bid to broaden its network into the Scandinavian territory, French forwarder Bolloré Logistics purchased a majority stake in the Danish freight forwarder Global Solutions A/S. This acquisition, the company said, is part of its strategy of “development through external growth.” Bolloré, which has a presence in Norway, will now operate out
Daimler, BMW move staff in response to diesel fume test scandal
Munich/Berlin (Reuters) - Daimler and BMW suspended or moved employees linked to a group that commissioned exhaust tests involving monkeys and humans on Wednesday, seeking to show a firm response in the face of public anger over the tests. Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen have come under scrutiny since The New York Times reported
Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel
ChinaEastern jumbo jets Taipei, Taiwan (NYT) - Tens of thousands of Taiwanese working in China are at risk of being unable to return home for the Lunar New Year in mid-February as a result of an escalating battle over airspace in the Taiwan Strait. On Tuesday, the Chinese airlines China Eastern Airlines
VW suspends chief lobbyist over diesel fume tests conducted with monkeys and humans
VW Trucks & Buses Berlin (Reuters) - Volkswagen said on Tuesday it has suspended its chief lobbyist Thomas Steg amid steps to clear up the circumstances of diesel fume tests conducted with monkeys and humans that were sponsored by the carmaker. The German carmaker said it has accepted the proposal by Steg to
Nigeria to Get Private National Carrier Soon – Minister
Addis Ababa (Premium Times) - Nigeria will soon have a privately-owned national air carrier, the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said on Monday. Mr. Sirika stated this while addressing journalists in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government
23 African countries take a major step towards cheaper continental flights, sign Single African Air Transport Market treaty
Almost three decades after it was first proposed, African countries have finally taken a major step towards opening the continent’s skies. Yesterday (Jan. 28), 23 African countries launched the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative by the African Union (AU). The initiative is largely based on the agreements of the Yamoussoukro
Ford’s Chariot bus service to launch in London
Then-Ford president and CEO Mark Fields speaks near the logo of shuttle van startup Chariot, during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Jan. 9, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo London (Reuters) - London approved on Monday Ford’s plans to operate its Chariot minibus services as the automaker expands
CMA CGM takes delivery of its new flagship CMA CGM ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY
CMA CGM HHIC-phil antoine de saint exupery First ship of an order for three 20,600 TEU-containerships Entry into service on February 6th on the Asia to Europe Route: the French Asia Line The CMA CGM Group announced the arrival in its fleet of its new flagship and world’s biggest containership flying
