Air-cargo customers complain about carriers' surcharges

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A worldwide investigation has been launched into price fixing by air-cargo services, after complaints from some customers that carriers have raised their rates without reason. Offices were raided by regulators in the United States, Europe and Asia. The investigations focuses on surcharges for security and fuel.

United States, Asia, Scheduled Air Transportation, Air transportation, scheduled, Air Cargo Service, Europe, Investigations, International aspects, Air freight, Air freight services, Price fixing

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EU investigators urge Intel charge: antitrust chief to weigh decision on AMD complaint

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The European Union is encouraging Antitrust Commissioner Neelie Kroes to charge Intel Corp. with unfair competition. Competitor Advanced Micro Devices Inc. filed a complaint with the European Union over six years ago, saying Intel illegally stifles competition in the computer- chip industry.

Semiconductors and related devices, Market share, Executive changes & profiles, Semiconductor industry, Officials and employees, Cases, Intel Corp., INTC, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Powers and duties, Company market share, Kroes, Neelie

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Companies brace for EU chemical curbs

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The European Union is introducing an environmental policy that places sanctions on chemical production, preventing the usage and manufacture of the most toxic substances. Chemical companies are expecting large pay outs.

Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Environmental Programs, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Resources, Environ & Energy-Total Govt, Laws, regulations and rules, Chemical industry, Environmental policy, Pesticides industry, Herbicides, Sulphur industry

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