IFW E-Bulletin: Fears of further rate discounts as ships get larger; Virgin Atlantic pilots vote to strike

 

Latest News Wednesday 22nd June Fears of further rate discounts as ships grow larger Larger vessels with lower unit costs distort the market, claims analyst Virgin Atlantic pilots vote to strike Historic response follows two years with no pay rise and a 'below-inflation' offer for 2011 EC probes German cash for airport improvements State finance into projects at Leipzig-Halle may distort competition among European air cargo hubs Irish hauliers boycott costly Shannon tunnel Toll is higher than trucks would save in fuel, claim fleet operators Industry war of words over longer trailers Strong views from supporters and critics as government consultation period ends DB Schenker may axe US domestic transport unit Underperforming business could be sold or restructured as its future is pondered in Germany US trucking firms get together Best Way takeover gives GSC a foothold in the Pacific North-west SPTG buys Red Funnel distribution business Haulier's capacity doubles in south of England Second new hub for Dachser Bratislavian facility will link 14 countries IFW Radio Undercover investigation results in poor response from shipping lines and NVOCCs to an offer of a two-container shipment IFW Awards 2011: Act now Get your entry in early and don't leave it until the last minute 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 would like to hear from you Drivers urged not to put off CPC training Fears of a bottleneck if firms leave it too late for attendance at mandatory courses Eddie Stobart drives training Apprenticeship programme will result in 150 future logistics professionals a year We Have Mail Foundering or floundering? Longer trailers or no trailers? Smaller importers ignored Camera-shy?   Opinion Maersk: the smooth operator Last week, Maersk Line launched its manifesto; a very smooth piece of work by the PR department which, nevertheless, raises some very valid questions, writes Mels Boer Time to shape up, not measure up Latest Jobs Operations Department A vacancy has arisen in our operations department for a senior person. The position will require good interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate with clients and suppliers. English / French bilingual Operator Ref: RQ6172 Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £20,000 For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds Announcement of the Week Lendon Containers Ltd Lendon Containers Ltd specialise in marine containers 9th Intermodal Africa 2011 21 - 22 September 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews Kestrel wants to spread its wings Since becoming the UK's biggest liner agency, Kestrel owner and founder Andrew Thorne tells Isabel Lesto that more acquisitions are on the cards as he eyes expansion into air freight and possibly the heavylift chartering and transport markets A Q&A with Ruth Waring The founder of Women in Logistics tells IFW its aim is to improve things for women working in the sector Features A Day in the Life Adam Sherman, Group MD of Air Business Group Friday Focus: Look before you leap Technology has revolutionised the way the world operates. With the emergence of hosted platforms and advanced software, logistics is evolving at a rapid pace. Bill Todd examines the role technology can play in enabling greater return on investment Our story: Steelbro A family business, Steelbro began manufacturing quality horse-drawn carriages in Christchurch, New Zealand Local knowledge is key when doing business in a conflict zone Iraq was considered an almost unworkably harsh and unsafe environment to do business in. However, as the country enters a new period of relative stability and sees a decline in sectarian violence, it is experiencing a new level of security and productivity, writes Duncan Lawson People Drivers urged not to put off CPC training Eddie Stobart drives training

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