Government Issues

Polar Air Cargo resolves DOJ Antitrust investigation

Polar Air Cargo LLC has reached an agreement with the US Dept of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division to resolve a previously disclosed investigation into rates and fuel surcharges for commercial air cargo services to Australia.

(Sep 3, 2010)

US Authorities and Panalpina settle civil complaint

According to an agreement reached with the US Authorities, Panalpina will pay US$375,000 to settle a civil complaint regarding violations of the US False Claims Act.

(Aug 2, 2010)

SA Competition Commission refers air cargo cases for prosecution

The South African Competition Commission has referred cases of collusion in the cargo carriage market against eight airlines to the Tribunal for adjudication.

(Aug 2, 2010)

US Attorney calls for dismissal of indictment against Agility subsidiary

The US Attorney's office has moved to dismiss the indictment against an Agility subsidiary, following the company's filing of motions to discover the government's evidence against it.

(Jul 29, 2010)

Austrian Lufthansa Cargo takes off

The new Vienna-based Austrian Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary - a joint venture between Austrian Airlines (26%) and Lufthansa Cargo (74%), has commenced operations, with the new company now marketing all freight capacities of both airlines in Austria.

(Jul 15, 2010)

UKWA chairman calls for fuel duty stabiliser

Derrick Potter, chairman of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on Transport Secretary Philip Hammond to fulfil the Tory Party's pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity.

(Jul 13, 2010)

Intermodal network required for 21st century economic vitality, says ITI

According to ITI chairman Gil Carmichael, US railroads are poised to play a dominant role in the global transportation infrastructure.

(Jun 29, 2010)

“End piracy” petition continues to gather support

Four more organisations have announced their support for the global e-petition that demands concrete action to end piracy.

(Jun 25, 2010)

IRISL ships face EU ports ban

According to a Lloyds List report, the EU is ready to impose sanctions on Iraq next month, which include an outright ban against Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), effectively prohibiting Iran's national shipping line vessels from entering any European port., effectively prohibiting all IRISL ships from entering any European port.

(Jun 25, 2010)

Budget holds no surprises for UK freight forwarders

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news in yesterday's budget that the UK coalition government will delay the decision over Air Passenger Duty reform.

(Jun 24, 2010)