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Airbus to sue over German spying row

Aviation giant Airbus says it will file a criminal complaint over allegations in the media that German spies helped the US carry out industrial espionage.
Source: BBC Business News
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Freight must not be forgotten in new parliament

With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country’s freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy.
Source: bifa

Growing concerns about container liner shipping alliances

Increasingly worried about container liner market concentration, shippers call for global review.
Source: bifa

'Beware the Big Ship Hype’ says TT Club

TT Club is well-positioned as a leading insurer of risks for container lines and cargo handling facilities to advise on the type and extent of exposure. Outlining the Club’s position, Emmanuel explained that the potential for damaging incidents to occur is generally more a factor of an individual operation’s adoption of best-practice, sound maintenance and the application of efficient safety measures than size of ships or volumes of cargo.
Source: bifa

Economic output remains positive in Scotland, despite slowdown

Liz Cameron, Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, shares her thoughts on Scotland’s Quarterly Economic Survey results for Q1 2015.
Source: British Chamber of Commerce

Islanders seek cut in maritime emissions

Shipping is crucial to the country but CO2 presents an ‘existential threat’
Source: bifa

BIS must pursue a comprehensive agenda to support enterprise

BCC Director General John Longworth emphasises the need for a focus on economic growth and prosperity.
Source: British Chamber of Commerce

New York port body ‘damaged’ by scandals

Transport network struggles to reform image amid criticism over spending
Source: bifa