Tuesday, 15 February 2011

IFW E-Bulletin: 13 sailors killed as ships are torn apart; Asia-Pacific is air freight star performer; Isle of Man freight rivalry ends

Latest News Tuesday 15th February

Thirteen sailors die as ships are torn apart (VIDEO)

Cargo vessels wrecked in separate incidents


Asia-Pacific air freight's star performer

In five years, the region will account for 28% of global volumes, predicts IATA

Union joy as Isle of Man rivalry ends

Foreign competitor that undercut 200-year-old ferry service backs off as volumes fail to materialise

US retailers happier as consumer confidence returns and imports rise

But new report warns of slower economic growth this year

Asian air traffic on the up

Sister carriers see volumes holding up despite more available capacity

US lifts ban on Yemen air cargo

But clampdown ordered on shipments from Uganda

Consultant warns against fixed-price fuel deals

Sellers may be capitalising on firms' fear of oil price rising

DHL scores with Man Utd deal

Operator will carry out logistics services for the world's most popular soccer club

Final sections for new cranes arrive

New cranes at Southampton can reach across 22 containers

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