Good economic signs ahead: UBS
UBS executive director talks up Australia's economic prospects and says no sign the US will "double dip"
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US and UK trucking struggle to fight off sluggish economy
European and US road haulage sectors struggle to maintain momentum while trying to put the global financial crisis behind them
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Market bottoms out; Daimler ready to pounce
Daimler suffers horror 2009, but positions itself for big 2010 amid claims truck market is recovering
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Port of Melbourne trade increases
Port of Melbourne reports 6.6 percent increase in trade in a sign the economy is bouncing back from poor 2009
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Be flexible and grab staff: 2010 survival guide
THE RECOVERY: Business markets will improve in 2010, but only "flexible" operators will capitalise
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We’re all f**ked: Mannway fall sparks talk of doom
MANNWAY FALLOUT: Collapse first of many; finance companies squeezing us out, 1st Fleet boss says
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Trailer-maker weathers storm not yet passed
THE RECOVERY: MaxiTrans weathers worst of the economic storm, but warns industry to be cautious
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Mannway falls in downturn: broke and on sale
BREAKING NEWS: Mannway declared broke and on the market as biggest carrier to fall from the economic downturn
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Qld LNG industry worth up to $40b, Govt says
Queensland LNG industry could add $40 billion to economy through eight separate projects, Premier says
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Reduce engine idling with limiter
New idle limiter may help operators cut emissions and improve fuel economy
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More carriers hit the wall with weak economy, rising costs
More transporters hitting the wall due to the weak economy, compliance costs and changes to IR laws
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Retail, manufacturing trade points to slow recovery
Retail spending falls as stimulus dries up, while demand for transport by domestic manufacturers barely increases
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Air freight volumes down; 'no sign' of recovery
Air freight volumes continue declines, with governments called on to relax market restrictions
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No extension for investment allowance
The Federal Government will not extend the 30 percent investment allowance despite pleas from manufacturers
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Linfox focuses on 'core fundamentals' in tough times
Linfox is 'well posed' for the tough economic times, focusing on the core fundamentals of the business
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Forget banks, governments told to rescue transport
Governments told to scrap "misguided" policies of imposing charges and restrictions on trucking operators
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Chalmers braces for 'lacklustre' year
Chalmers braces for significant drop in trade levels, and says it 'will need to remain vigilant' as economic crisis deepens
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Fox and Kelty hit the road to beat unemployment
Lindsay Fox joins forces with Bill Kelty to help reduce mass unemployment throughout Australia
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MaxiTRANS to cut jobs
Trailer manufacturer MaxiTRANS to cut 54 jobs this week, as economic slowdown continues to hit the transport industry
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Credit squeeze cutting trailer manufacturing jobs
Finance shortage hits MaxiTRANS, as economic crisis slashes sales and leads to job cuts
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