Portuguese exports LISBON (Xinhua) - Portuguese exports and imports grew sharply in 2017, the National Statistics Institute (INE) revealed on Friday. Exports increased by 10.1 percent compared to 2016, while imports increased 12.5 percent. To put the figures in context, exports grew 0.8 percent and imports 1.5 percent in 2016 versus 2015.
NCAA to Sanction Firm Operating Illegal Handling Services at MMIA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may sanction an international handling company that is operating illegally in Nigeria. THISDAY learnt that the company, Menzies Aviation had applied to offer its services in Nigeria but started operation before getting approval and while concerned authorities are still processing its request. The ground handling company
Runways Burglary: Air Peace disagrees with NCAA
- NCAA dismisses Air Peace burglary incident The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has declared the report of an alleged burglary attempt on the cargo hold of Air Peace on the Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos as untrue, according to a Punch news report. But the airline said that the
Boeing’s biggest trade fight could spark a U.S. confrontation with Europe
Despite its loss in U.S. trade court against Bombardier, Boeing believes 2018 will be a turning point in its lengthy WTO challenge to Airbus over government subsidies. The threat of hefty tariffs could redraw the playing field — or trigger a trade war among traditional allies. Boeing’s lawyers, still smarting from
Amazon’s newest delivery program may not be the threat to UPS and FedEx that some think
Shares of UPS and FedEx fell as much as 5 percent Friday morning following news of Amazon’s delivery pilot. (Mark Lennihan/AP) Jim Cramer on Amazon Delivery: FedEx Is Not a Company That's Easily Beaten Amid a report in The Wall Street Journal saying Amazon is set to start a delivery service that could
Tesla teams up with Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, UPS to build big rig charging stations: Report
Tesla is teaming up with some of its biggest big-rig customers to build charging stations at their facilities, according to a report released Friday. The Palo Alto, California based electric car maker, which unveiled the Tesla Semi big rig last year, has received pre-orders from nine major corporations. Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo and UPS, three
In an Eye-Opening Move, This World-Famous Airline Wants to Introduce Bigger Planes on Shorter Routes
A three-hour or even six-hour flight in a plane like this would surely be an improvement. CREDIT: Getty Images This could make a huge difference. Inc.com (column) - Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. At the turn of the century, I was
Airbus halts some deliveries, tests after engine snag: sources
An Airbus A320neo aircraft is pictured during a news conference to announce a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier on the C Series aircraft programme, in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau Airbus has stopped delivering A320neo jets powered by Pratt & Whitney geared-turbofan engines and halted pre-delivery test
Lagos Elders Council calls for Lekki toll reversal
Lagos (Guardian) - The Lagos Elders Council has appealed to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) to reverse the new rate at the Lekki Toll Gate in the interest of motorists and commuters plying the Epe-Lagos Express Road. Road users in the Eti-Osa area of the state
IMO moves to ban non-compliant fuel on board ships in 2020
ANTWERP, BELGIUM - JULY 9: Oil tanker moored near an oil silo in Port of Antwerp July 9, 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium. The Port of Antwerp is Europe's second largest seaport after Rotterdam. The International Maritime Organization’s Subcommittee on Pollution Prevention and Response has proposed to move forward with banning the