Economics & Finance
- Carrefour profit hit by downturn>
Carrefour profit hit by downturn
by Carl Collen 12 March 2009
The French group saw sales growth during 2008, but yearly profits took a tumble
- Panama Canal urged to cancel toll increases>
Panama Canal urged to cancel toll increases
by Carl Collen 11 March 2009
Shipowners have called on the Panama Canal Authority to regress on the decision…
- Trading down shaping produce sales>
Trading down shaping produce sales
by Gill McShane 10 March 2009 Fruit
Value produce items such as bananas, table grapes and grapefruit are selling…
- US unveils economic stimulus package>
US unveils economic stimulus package
by Gill McShane 10 March 2009
The funding is designed to jump-start the US economy, create jobs and support…
- Hamburg Süd cuts South America coverage>
Hamburg Süd cuts South America coverage
by Gill McShane 9 March 2009
The shipping operator is reducing capacity by 1,700 TEU per week on its…
- Sunshine through the economic clouds>
Sunshine through the economic clouds
by Gill McShane 5 March 2009
The fresh produce industry must look past uncertain prospects in 2009 towards…
- Profit and revenue gains for Maersk>
Profit and revenue gains for Maersk
by Carl Collen 5 March 2009
The shipping and logistics group has enjoyed a strong year, but is anticipating…
- Dole reaches debt refinancing deal>
Dole reaches debt refinancing deal
by Mike Knowles 3 March 2009
Company has reportedly reached agreement with senior lenders on plans to…
- Kuehne & Nagel reports "best results">
Kuehne & Nagel reports "best results"
by Carl Collen 3 March 2009
Turnover increases 3 per cent during 2008, with net earnings up 9.1 per cent at…
- Green Reefers reports full-year loss>
Green Reefers reports full-year loss
by Carl Collen 27 February 2009
Results for the full year saw loss jump to US$16.2m, with EBITDA falling…
