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Latest News Thursday 11th August French unions call for more protests today over foreign fruit Growers act to prevent trucks bringing cheap imports to supermarkets Box shortage claim overblown, says analyst Weaker-than-expected demand means manufacturers can keep up Bumper year for Virgin Atlantic Cargo But Cathay Pacific sees profits plunge in first half Maersk in timely return to the head of the fleet Danish shipping line proves the most reliable in second quarter WFS scoops up cargo handling rival at Montreal Takeover provides scope to develop services and customer base TNT weighs in to help UN food programme Operator flies emergency supplies to starving children in Somalia American intermodal traffic still climbing Rail freight volumes boosted by rise in diesel prices, shifting loads off the roads New A300s a boost for Maximus fleet Latest freighter conversions offer Abu Dhabi carrier greater fuel efficiency IFW Radio Headline-making stories in the world of freight and logistics Social networking with IFW Use IFW's award-winning Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter networks 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 We Have Mail Plan ahead -- scan ahead An industry lacking recognition   Opinion Index up, but derivatives still going down Mels Boer on why things will get worse, before they get better Tackling the global skills shortage Latest Jobs Job of the Week General Manager - Aberdeen One of the worlds largest supply chain management companies, with an extensive global footprint, requires a General Manager to lead the strategic direction and growth of a key account in the Oil and Gas Industry within our Freight Forwarding Division. Telephone Sales Team Manager Toll Global Forwarding, as part of our recent UK expansion, is looking to recruit a talented manager to lead our Telephone Sales team. For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds 9th Intermodal Africa 2011 21 - 22 September 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews A Q&A with Gerton Hulsman The DUS Cargo Logistics MD tells Kizzi Nkwocha about opportunities and challenges 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 Features Friday Focus: Summertime blues The sun is shining, the windows are open and it seems an odd time to be considering how the current economic climate might lead to the logistics industry catching a nasty winter chill, writes John Tuohy Friday Focus The logistics sector needs you, writes Isobel Harding Friday Focus: UK rail freight McNulty: Where do you find �1bn in savings each year? asks Maggie Simpson Friday Focus: Ports and offshore wind energy European ports will need to invest billions in dedicated infrastructure to cope with the offshore wind energy boom. People Staff deliver for FedEx green goal Training adds up for would-be accountants

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