E-Bulletin: North Europe ports the most efficient; $975m loan for Indian rail freight corridor; Top US rail freight operators upbeat

Latest News Friday 28th October Northern Europe gateways still the most efficient Economics and geography in their favour, says new port analysis   World Bank agrees $975 million loan for Indian rail freight corridor Routes will see increased capacity and speed, easing service bottlenecks Top US rail freight operators stay upbeat CSX, UP and NS all expect growth in Q4 to offset slow demand in Q3 Greek shipowners demand action on piracy Delegation warns US of trade disruption and calls for armed guards on vessels at risk Hactl battens down for a tough 2012 Global uncertainty impacting air freight volumes, but transhipment traffic continues on upward trend US can steer clear of recession, say truckers Domestic volumes increase last month to give economy a boost Stronger demand for air cargo offsets rising costs for Lan South American carrier posts 11% drop in profits, but sees growth in regional services ND sees revenue rocket 25% Organic growth the key for logistics operator Van Uden returns to Libya Ro-ro services resume from North Europe We Have Mail Contracts galore Deterring the pirates   Opinion In my humble opinion: Is the client really always right? The latest in a series of articles written by you, members of our industry Developing personnel to deliver results Latest Jobs Job of the Week Sales Executives: Midlands & East Anglian Sales regions Yang Ming (UK) Limited, part of the Yang Ming group of companies, have vacancies for the following personnel: Editor Lloyd's Loading List and IFW The Editor of these two market-leading freight titles will manage the mix of a daily online news and a weekly featured content schedule aimed at the global freight sector For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds Libya - The Future Conference 14 November 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews Lorry Rail aims to get back in the black Strong turnover growth at the intermodal operator, majority-owned by France's SNCF Geodis, sees the company targeting break-even next year, having been in the red since it was launched in 2007, Financial Director Olivier Storch tells IFW A day in the life: Susanne Oud The Operations Director at Bellville Rodair Group enjoys working for a firm with the ability to make decisions and act quickly, has a busy day with long hours and a husband who doesn't complain Features Friday Focus: United we stand, say forwarders The Project Cargo Network has attracted more than 100 members in its first year. Felicity Landon reports as it prepares for its first annual summit Friday Focus: Do air cargo carriers need new thinking? Much of the freight flying today has to be moved by air, either because of its value or due to economic emergency, so why do carriers struggle to generate profits? ask Anand Medepalli and Bill Kotrba Friday Focus: Any storm in the UK ports? In two years the UK will boast a new deepwater port and Europe's largest logistics park. How do Felixstowe and Southampton view this potential rival for their business? asks Isabel Lesto Friday Focus: The price isn't right In these uncertain times, everyone is, understandably, eagle-eyed when it comes to keeping costs down, writes Simon Reed People FedEx to hire more seasonal workers than ever David Hanley

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