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Estonian trucks’ owners on board Lisco Cloria to be left empty-handed
The owners of six Estonian cargo trucks and of the goods carried on them that got destroyed in a fire on board of the passenger vessel Lisco Gloria have to be resigned to the fact that it is likely that insurance companies would not compensate their damages, LETA/Postimees writes.
Klaipeda Seaport took park at the exhibition “TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 2010” in Minsk
On October 5-7, 2010, the fourth international specialized transport and logistics exhibition “TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 2010” was organized in Minsk (Belarus). On October 6-7, 2010, Belarusian transport congress was held as part of this exposition. In order to further develop a successful cooperation with Belarusian exporters and importers and enhance the image of Klaipėda Port its companies in the market, forming the largest flow of port transit cargo according to the volumes, Klaipėda Port was presented for the fourth time at the exhibition in a joint stand covering 72 m2.
How to demand compensation from an air company for the lost baggage?
Question: May I demand compensation from an air company that failed to deliver the baggage in due time?
Cargo turnover at Klaipeda port grew by 11.6% in January – September
22,5 million tons of cargo in total, i.e. more by 11.6% or by 2,3 million tons than during the corresponding period of 2009, were handled in Klaipėda Port in January – September of 2010, informed BC marketing department of the port.
Lithuania and Belarus come to terms on Venezuelan oil transit
Lithuania has struck a deal to act as hub for an annual 17.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil bound for landlocked neighbor Belarus, AFP quotes officials today.
Grybauskaite: Ukraine – important partner in the EU regional cooperation
President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite received Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Lytvyn, who is currently in Lithuania on a working visit, reported BC the press service of the president. Underlining the traditionally close relations between Lithuania and Ukraine, the President urged Ukraine to demonstrate more efficiency in pursuing euro-integration reforms.
Freeport of Riga investments in the construction of deep-water berths have paid off in less than a year
Since the deep-water berth has been put into operation on Žurku Sala (island) it has already paid off in less than a year and this year's prognosis reveals that 40 Panamax ships will be worked on at this wharf until the end of the year 2010, which brings 40 million Euros to the National economy of Latvia.
airBaltic makes advance payment for Riga airport
The Latvian national airline airBaltic made the demanded advance payment for the Riga International Airport's services today, the portal Nozare.lv was informed by the airport.
airBaltic first in Europe to introduce Apple iPads
Latvian national airline airBaltic is the first airline in Europe to introduce iPads for inflight entertainment. iPads will become available to airBaltic passengers in the coming season, informed BC airBaltic‘s press service.
Belarus eyes more crude imports via Klaipeda port
Belarus plans to sign a long-term agreement on crude oil imports via a Lithuania port terminal, the Lithuanian national broadcaster reported on Thursday night, citing a Belarus official, the news agency Reuters reports.
Economy minister Kampars blames Slesers for rift between government and airBaltic
Latvian Economy Minister Artis Kampars, speaking on the LNT morning new show, said that former Transport Minister Ainars Slesers is to blame for the dismal situation with airBaltic, whose "unilateral signing" of the shareholders' agreement blocks the government's influence in its national airline.
Easyjet to launch Tallinn-Liverpool flight route
The website of the budget airline Easyjet reveals that from April 26, 2011, it will start operating flights between Tallinn and Liverpool, writes LETA/Postimees Online.
Audit Office: Estonia has no overview on the state of local roads
The situation with local roads that account for nearly 40% of all roads in Estonia is not known and the financing requirements for maintenance of the roads have thus far not been determined, stated the State Audit Office in a recently published report, writes LETA/National Broadcasting.
airBaltic dissatisfied with unfair treatment at Riga Airport
The tariffs and charges at Riga Airport were changed in late 2009. In early July, airBaltic raised concerns that Ryanair is given preferential treatment at Riga Airport and pays only half of the price per passenger serviced compared to airBaltic. The Latvian carrier filed a complaint with the Competition Council and a lodged a claim with the court demanding 6 m LVL (more than 9 million EUR) from the Riga Airport in damages. According to documents, recently leaked to media, the price differences appear unexpectedly greater, informed BC Janis Vanags, vice president of corporate communications at airBaltic.
Latvians made 11% more recreational trips with overnight stays in Q2
The survey on the domestic trips of Latvian population conducted by the Central Statistical Bureau show that in the 2nd quarter of 2010 there were 1.1 mln recreational trips with overnight stays which is more by 11% than in the 2nd quarter of 2009.
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