In Texas, USA, the value of international trade at Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport, Port Lavaca and Corpus Christi seaports plus George Bush Intercontinental Airport fell 36 per cent in the first six months of this year – down from US$119.7 billion for the first six months of 2008, according to a report by the Greater Houston Partnership.
Asiaone Business reports a breakdown of the Malaysian Customs Department's electronic document processing system has caused a backlog costing shipping and forwarding agents millions of ringgit a day.
Cathy Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler has urged airline component suppliers and manufacturers to review their charges to reflect the current climate, where airlines are operating in the "worst ever" market conditions.
In Texas, USA, the value of international trade at Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport, Port Lavaca and Corpus Christi seaports plus George Bush Intercontinental Airport fell 36 per cent in the first six months of this year – down from US$119.7 billion for the first six months of 2008, according to a report by the Greater Houston Partnership.
Asiaone Business reports a breakdown of the Malaysian Customs Department's electronic document processing system has caused a backlog costing shipping and forwarding agents millions of ringgit a day.
Cathy Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler has urged airline component suppliers and manufacturers to review their charges to reflect the current climate, where airlines are operating in the "worst ever" market conditions.
