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Qatar Airways soars while competitors splutter

Qatar Airways soars while competitors splutter

The aviation industry was one of the main casualties of the global economic crisis in many regions around the world, but in the Middle East its growth has continued unabated. Central to this growth has been the expansion of Qatar Airways, which, according to its CEO, has no plans to slow down.

Tanzania president tells African governments that regional integration is key

The president of Tanzania tells AfDB delegates that the continent must promote intra-African trade if it is to avoid further economic crises.

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Unclogging inner-city arteries: the case for mass-transit systems

In many of the world's major cities, traffic gridlock comes as standard. With such high number of vehicles on the roads leading to heavy pollution and frustratingly long commuting times, the case for mass rapid-transit systems is becoming increasingly difficult for many cities to ignore.

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US ports dig deep to capitalise on Panama Canal reopening

East and south coast US states are improving their ports and intermodal infrastructure, as the widening of the Panama Canal nears completion.

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Co-operation opportunities look set to open up Pacific Basin

With emerging economies in Asia and Latin America driving global growth, co-operation between countries in these regions is set to accelerate.

Logistics

Logistics industry stays on its toes in response to external forces

Increased online purchasing, high costs and environmental concerns mean the industry is using smaller warehouses, positioning close to demand and looking to port-centric areas

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Tbilisi hopes infrastructure improvement, location will boost economy

Tbilisi is well placed between continents to be a trade, transport and tourism hub. Its mayor tells Courtney Fingarhow rail developments and regenerating its old town will realise these goals

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Shanghai tops transport technology rankings

fDiBenchmark rankings show Shanghai is lead world city for transport technology projects, with US the top country

Q&A: Kamal Nath, Indian minister for road transport and highways

India's minister for road transport and highways discusses the country's ambitious road-building programme

African finance ministers

Unabashed: African finance ministers chart course to growth

Courtney Fingar interviews the finance ministers of Cape Verde, Rwanda and Senegal at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings. Read the round-up

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