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Focus on emerging markets lifts DP World

Dubai ports operator DP World reported flat profit growth against the backdrop of a “challenging” global economic environment but said its focus on emerging markets would allow it to continue to outperform the rest of the industry.

The world’s third-largest port operator reported net profit of $283m in the first half of 2012, compared with [...]

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Trucks Inspected For Violations At Port Of Oakland

From KCBS San Francisco:

So far, about 4,000 trucks have been checked statewide at similar checkpoints. About 1,000 citations have been issued.

The California Air Resources Board and the California Highway Patrol were both inspecting trucks at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, as part of a month-long campaign to ensure compliance with California’s air [...]

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