IFW E-Bulletin: OFT probes Stena Irish Sea deal; Things looking-up on the transatlantic; Hapag-Lloyd back in the black

Latest News Friday 11th February Now the OFT probes Stena Irish Sea routes deal UK investigation mirrors Irish inquiry into loss of competition in the market Business looking-up on the transatlantic But the rebound in trade could be hampered by weak economies on both sides of the 'pond' A positive step towards a multimodal Europe EC pledges funding for single integrated transport network Hapag-Lloyd back in the black German shipping line 'back on track', but major financial backer ponders sale French dock strike cancelled Unions agree to resume talks on retirement concessions, but warn of further action DP World opens new rail hub in Pakistan Inland container terminal at Lahore offers overland link to Port Qasim News In Brief The Rhine; DHL; RH Logistics; NCC; Panalpina; NYK; GAC Norway; Boeing; Crowley Maritime; Noatum Ports; IATA Services MCC Transport; Safmarine; Brittany Ferries; Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd Contracts round-up Ceiber Cargo; Kuehne + Nagel Competition: Win an iPod Touch Sign-up to follow us on Twitter IFW MD reaches new heights Your help needed as Fergus climbs Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Transaid 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 Jim Nicoll Re: supply chain trade-offs Carlos Irving Rojas Re: Scottish u-turn on FFGs David Spaven 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 Shipping Line - Shipping Clerk An excellent opportunity has become available to work within a multi national shipping line within their prestigious London based office. Shipping Line - Sea Imports Assistant Salary: £22000 per annum + Bonus Location: City, London 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 Friday Focus -- Borders shouldn't be barriers to truckers A harmonised standard of driver training across Europe is a laudable ambition, but it is clear that not all member states are on the same page. James Tillyer explains some of the challenges facing the introduction of a truly cross-border solution. Our Story: Lufthansa Cargo When Berlin's daily newspaper, Die Berliner Morgenpost, was shipped for the first time on 19 August, 1911, in a German aircraft, it would have been impossible for even the boldest optimist to foresee air cargo's success in the years to come Friday Focus -- Supply chain trade-offs Much of business is about making a trade-off: conducting a cost-benefit-risk analysis and deciding on the best, or 'least worst' option. Susanna Patton looks at some of the challenges this can bring and how some of these challenges can be mitigated Our Story: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Today, Hellmann offers a wide range of services and customised logistics solutions, but was begun 140 years ago by one man with a horse and cart PEOPLE Chance for women to shine Early birds can save on KPI training

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