IFW E-Bulletin: Air freight carrier profit margins will halve this year; Government cuts will create UK 'transport vacuum'

Latest News Thursday 3rd March IATA has gloomier outlook for air freight Spike in oil price means carrier profit margins halved this year Industry attacks cuts that will create a 'transport vacuum' Report criticises loss of UK regional planning bodies as government withdraws funding K+N unveils five-year growth plan Forwarder builds-up war chest for acquisitions to boost volumes and turnover Transport vacancies buck UK unemployment trend Fears of driver shortage confirmed with more than twice as many HGV jobs available last month than in 2010 Containers start moving again at Christchurch port Customers asked to prioritise to assist in clearing cargo backlog Liverpool set to become a 'Super Port' Multimodal gateway, new post-panamax terminal and logistics centre will generate 1,200 new jobs IFW World: A life on the ocean wave... well, a holiday Chance to cruise the high seas on one of the world's biggest containerships Shipping line mourns 'inspiring leader' Death of Containerships CEO at just 49 Port-centric logistics can save money and miles A greater role for ports can also cut emissions Social networking with IFW Use Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to get the news and make the news Follow IFW to win a bumper food hamper SaLSA steps in with the right advice Win a copy of Welt im Fluss Like IFW's Facebook page for a chance to win 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: Rotterdam Rules Philippe Bonnevie Re: Piracy Richard Clery Re: Carbon footprints Olivier Martinot Re: Piracy Jim Nicoll OPINION The odds are stacked against going it alone Graham Riches explains why, in these days of ever-changing legislation, shippers need to manage their logistics needs with those who have the relevent experience and expertise We need a firm EU policy on the Rotterdam Rules 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 Supply chain software: the new generation In Simon Kaye's previous column, he discussed the three levels of competitive intelligence the best logistics software provides. But today's software is not just a tool for shipment tracking 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 PEOPLE Shipping line mourns 'inspiring leader' Transport vacancies buck UK unemployment trend

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