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A question of priorities - September 16, 2008

WITH an enthusiasm reminiscent of the feverish development of the North Sea in the 1970s, sustainable energy plans in the UK are pressing ahead.
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Flying visit DHL to revamp Asia Pacific fleet - September 15, 2008

DHL Express is planning further expansion in the Asia Pacific region that will include acquisition and joint venture deals together with a revamp of its air fleet, writes Keith Wallis in Hong Kong.
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Channel ferries pick up tunnel traffic - September 15, 2008

CALAIS-Dover ferry operators P&O Ferries and SeaFrance increased passenger and freight capacities in a matter of hours last week following Thursdays closure of the Channel tunnel but were waiting to know more about its consequences before taking longer term measures, writes Andrew Spurrier.
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Congested thinking over European road tax - September 15, 2008

THE European Union is flapping around in search of a workable road transport charging policy, and it cant find one, writes Justin Stares.
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Eurotunnel puts lessons learned from earlier blaze into action - September 15, 2008

EUROTUNNEL is hoping to allow limited commercial rail services through the Channel Tunnel today after last weeks blaze on a truck shuttle train caused severe damage to one section of the North Tunnel.
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Rail group raises fears on European mega-trucks - September 15, 2008

THE Community of European Railways has expressed its concern over the growing acceptance of extra-large trucks or gigliners in the European Union.
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Eurotunnel resumes Channel Tunnel services - September 15, 2008

EUROTUNNEL has restarted services through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France, following last Thursdays blaze on a freight shuttle carrying trucks in the North Tunnel.
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Irish ports suffer first falls in cargo for over 10 years - September 11, 2008

PORTS in the Republic of Ireland have seen their first declines in cargo throughput for over a decade, reflecting the downturn in the one-time Celtic Tigers economic circumstances, writes David Osler.
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News in brief - September 11, 2008

Noble business as normal
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