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Stagecoach expands US bus operation
Group brings back into the fold several businesses it sold a decade ago, and expands its Megabus brand into California and Texas

Pubs face Olympian beer challenge
Games organisers consider ensuring a steady flow of draught to be one of the biggest logistical tests posed by the Olympics this summer

Safety worries ground new Berlin airport
The German capital?s delayed ?2.5bn transport hub will not now open until March 2013 after fears were raised about its fire protection systems

Investor success as CP heads step down
The decision by Canadian Pacific?s chief, chairman and four other executives comes after pressure from Pershing Square to shake up management

Georgian Railway valued as high as £1bn
Caucasus state?s railway monopoly seeks a listing on the London Stock Exchange for global depositary receipts representing 25% of its shares

Maersk suffers heavy loss at container arm
Settlement of tax dispute in Algeria and investment gains mask first-quarter decline as Danish group highlights problems facing sector

Container shipping: boxed in
After a brief rally, the industry?s downturn has resumed with a rash of gloomy updates and shipping lines have slowed their vessels to and from China

Architect of the modern Maersk
Death of Maersk McKinney-Møller, chief executive for 28 years, severs last connection between shipping group?s senior management and founding family

AMR unions back contract changes
Bankrupt parent of American Airlines hopes plan, which hinges on labour costs falling by $1.25bn, will return group to profitability

Lufthansa bid to Tap into LatAm market
The German airline, which is keen to play a role in the industry?s consolidation, is likely to launch a bidding war for the Portuguese flag carrier

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