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Transport Minister outlines urgent reforms to get SA back on track
Cape Business News
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June 25, 2025
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial...
Business : Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert
Bernama
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June 25, 2025
By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of...
Jay Wood Industry to set up 2 manufacturing units in South in the next 3-5 years
The Hindu Business Line
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June 25, 2025
One of India’s leading manufacturers of wooden pallets and boxes, Jay Wood Industry, plans to set up two manufacturing units in South India over the next 3-5 years, while the company is also working on backward integration. According to Deepak...
Senate Republicans look to eliminate funding for Oshkosh Corporation electric vehicles for the US Postal Service
WHBY - Wisconsin
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OSHKOSH, Wis–The Oshkosh Corporation’s major contract with the U-S Postal Service is threatened by the Senate version of the “Big Beautiful Bill”. Senate Republicans have inserted a measure in the package that would remove the $1.5-billion the...
Too Many Vultures’ Feed on Sugar Industry: Chaudhry
Fiji Sun
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June 25, 2025
Mr Chaudhry pointed to a series of internal and external failures at the root of the crisis. Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has issued a sharp critique of the state of the sugar industry. He warned...
Cowichan Transit strike sets the record as B.C.’s longest
CHEK
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June 25, 2025
The Cowichan Transit strike has reached a sombre milestone, becoming the longest transit strike in B.C.’s history. The transit workers who have been on the picket line for now their 20th week marked the occasion Tuesday with cake. “Definitely not...
UK’s modern industrial strategy welcomed by industry as a ‘big step in the right direction’
E&T
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June 24, 2025
The UK government has launched its long-awaited industrial strategy, with businesses welcoming support through trade investment, skills training and lower energy prices. Published on Monday (23 June), the 10-year plan is intended to increase...
More homes, business hubs and parks – what’s coming up in Singapore in next 10 to 15 years
The Business Times Singapore
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June 25, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The cityscape is set for more housing and community spaces, as well as new models for regional hubs and industrial areas, as part of long-term plans to shape a more vibrant and inclusive city. These plans were announced by Minister for...
Paramount Property debuts Lumeo @ The Atera, PJ’s new transit-oriented serviced residences
Vulcan Post
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June 25, 2025
[This is a sponsored article with Paramount Property.] With a rich and winding legacy in property development spanning nearly five decades, Paramount Property holds a deep expertise in the realm of real estate. Their roots can be traced back to...
First 25 buses arrive for Gov’t rural school transport programme
The Gleaner
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June 24, 2025
Twenty-five of 110 new school buses designated for rural students arrived at Kingston Wharves today, marking what Transport Minister Daryl Vaz described as “one of the most transformative policy initiatives ever taken by any Government since...
More oversight urged for liquid food transport
China Daily
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China will strengthen oversight of bulk liquid food transport in response to public concerns over food safety, with draft legislation proposing harsh penalties for violations, according to a proposed amendment under review by the country's top...
Business owner says office flooded 3 times since landfill was created: 'I just feel frustrated'
ABC 13 - Texas
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June 24, 2025
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A business owner says he dreads every time it rains because of what could happen to his office in east Harris County. He says his office has flooded three times this year alone, and he blames a landfill across the...
Norway and France Agree to Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage
The Maritime Executive
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Norway and France completed an agreement paving the way for transporting CO2 from French industrial emission sources to Norway for storage beneath the North Sea. It is a key step in expanding the fledgling carbon capture and storage industry and...
SEPTA is not just a Philly issue — All of Pennsylvania has a stake in mass transit
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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by Laura Manion, President & CEO of Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry & Mike Grigalonis, President & COO of Chester County Economic Development Council In the debate over how to fund Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and transit systems,...
Surrey adding 60 new bus shelters to improve transit experience
Indo Canadian Voice
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June 24, 2025
THE City of Surrey is improving the transit experience for residents by adding up to 60 new bus shelters this year, as part of a two-phased initiative to increase weather protection and accessibility for transit users across the city. “With...
Serbia and Huawei continuing modernization of rail and road transport
eKapija
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Huawei will continue to cooperate with the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure on the introduction of modern technological solutions in rail and road transport, with the aim of improving the safety and efficiency of the...
Maritime industry marks Intl Day of Seafarer
The Manila Times
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June 24, 2025
THE global maritime community celebrates the Day of the Seafarer today, June 25, 2025, with a bold initiative of promoting harassment-free ships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched the campaign “My Harassment-Free Ship” to...
‘Chemical transport flows are changing completely’
Rail Freight
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June 24, 2025
European economies are struggling in many ways. One of the underlying reasons is that energy prices are high, which is putting a strain on the profitability of businesses. Luca Senis, Road & Intermodal Logistics Director of chemical company Dow...
Cowichan transit strike now the longest in B.C. history
Saanich News
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Strike began Feb. 8 The transit strike in the Cowichan Valley is now the longest transit strike in B.C. history, and there’s still no end in sight. June 23 marked the 137th day of the strike, which began Feb. 8, making it longer than the transit...
Armenia and Georgia Reach Agreement to Ease Brandy Transit to Russia
MassisPost - California
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June 24, 2025
YEREVAN — The Armenian and Georgian governments have reached an agreement that is expected to remove major obstacles to the transit of Armenian brandy exported to Russia through Georgia, according to Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan. Shipments from...