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capacity. </description><link>http://www.yrclogistics-rss.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/newsfeed731.html</link><author>james.clark@yrclogistics.com</author></item><item><title>Does Speed Matter?</title><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:33:04 +0200</pubDate><description>In today&amp;#39s slow-steaming environment, is there still a place for fast freight ferries? </description><link>http://www.yrclogistics-rss.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/newsfeed730.html</link><author>james.clark@yrclogistics.com</author></item><item><title>Cash Boost For CMA CGM  </title><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:32:38 +0200</pubDate><description>CMA CGM has been given an US$80m cash boost as part of its restructuring plan. </description><link>http://www.yrclogistics-rss.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/newsfeed729.html</link><author>james.clark@yrclogistics.com</author></item><item><title>SIA Still Fears Overcapacity  </title><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:32:11 +0200</pubDate><description>Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it remained concerned about 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