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Airline claims damages for airport delay German airline Air Berlin is demanding at least US$67 million in damages related to the delayed opening of Berlin’s new airport, reports the global press. World economy on the mend The world economy is projected to strengthen this year, with growth picking up in developing countries and highincome economies appearing to be finally turning the corner five years after the global financial crisis, says the World Bank’s newly released Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report. Southern Africa’s transport networks to benefit from US$1 trillion investment Trans-national transport networks, which cross countries such as Angola and Mozambique, are expected to be the main beneficiaries of an investment of US$1 trillion by China in Africa over the next 12 years, reports Macauhub. Seven container lines form alliance on key trade route The CMA CGM Group has announced a new cooperation agreement with seven container lines on three existing Far East to Indian subcontinent services starting in February 2014. Call for Sanral spokesman to resign SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) spokesman Vusi Mona should resign, the Justice Project SA (JPSA) said on Thursday. Huge February petrol increase expected – AA Hefty fuel price increases can be expected next month, the Automobile Association of SA (AA) said on Thursday.