IFW E-Bulletin: Line backs proposal for security on ships; CMA CGM turnaround leads to record year; Autumn opening for Cairnryan ferry port

Latest News Monday 28th February Shipowner backs German proposal for security on ships Line will send vessels round Cape to avoid pirates CMA CGM turnaround leads to a record year French container line in a stronger position as volumes and rates increase Autumn opening for ferry port at Cairnryan New service means hauliers bound for Belfast can avoid Stranraer town centre Hopes for box volume growth in Europe rise Latest report contradicts previous gloomy outlook Red tape hampers shipper collaboration Cautionary tale reveals no lack of desire to share loads Head south for greener port performance, says university But northern rivals score on connectivity IFW readers back hauliers on fuel duty hike Two-thirds agree April rise will damage the industry Industrial action a major threat to South Africa's image Survey finds disputes' impact on supply chains is damaging global reputation Pirate attack in Arabian Sea No news of condition of bulk carrier's 23 crew Brian Godsafe New MD at Maersk UK Win a copy of Welt im Fluss Like IFW's Facebook page for a chance to win Social networking with IFW Use Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to get the news and make the news Have you got news for us? If you have a story that impacts on the freighting industry, we'd like to hear from you WE HAVE MAIL Re: Piracy and boycotts Stephen Catton Re: Asia Tirwin Govindarajan Re: Vignette Colin Harrison OPINION CRM in the supply chain -- leveraging technology to understand your customers The economy we work in is global, and customer service expectations are continuing to rise. As businesses increasingly come to appreciate the value of customer service and customer knowledge, it would seem that a customer or client relationship management (CRM) system is a valuable tool, writes Susanna Patton Education through practice LATEST JOBS Job of the Week Route Development Manager Route Development Manager Sea Imports Operations - Freight Forwarding Salary: £17000 - £24000 per annum Location: Middlesex Air Imports Operations - Freight Forwarding Salary: £17000 - £24000 per annum Location: Middlesex For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs LATEST CLASSIFIEDS Fundamentals of Transport Logistics IBC Global Academy Distance Learning Lloyd's List Group Company Credit Reports & Ratings RORO Shipping Conference 9th & 10th March 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds INTERVIEWS A Q&A with Andrew Herdman The Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines on US plans for 100% cargo screening, intra-Asia volumes and anticipated growth in global demand Singapore has big plans Rather than being one of many gateways to South-east Asia, Kelvin Wong, the Logistics Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board tells Damian Brett the island has ambitions to become the gateway to all Asia FEATURES Q&A with Ravishankar Mirle Mike King talks to Emirates' Regional Manager for cargo operations for Asia and Australasia Friday Focus: Transforming supply chain management through agility and innovation Stephen Corbet argues that one of the greatest challenges facing the logistics industry is the need to develop business environments that are capable of addressing the dynamic economic climate with modern supply chain management solutions Our story: Exis Technologies The story of Exis Technologies is not just about building a business. As the company puts it, it's about stopping ships blowing up, saving lives and protecting the environment Friday Focus: Green supply chain management. There is a significant issue growing within our industry, one that will impact us all: climate change, writes Stephen Maskell PEOPLE Brian Godsafe Karl Bowles appointed sales manager at Signature

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