Monday, 10 October 2011

IFW E-Bulletin: Obama steps into US rail freight row; Canadian port denies subsidies claim; SCI cancels plans for new containerships

Latest News Monday 10th October

White House steps into US rail freight row

White House steps into US rail freight row

Obama sets up emergency task force to arbitrate, as strike threatens industry after a year of stalled negotiation

 

Canadian port refutes FMC subsidy claim

Prince Rupert chiefs deny special offers to attract cargo from US ports

SCI cancels plans for new containerships

Overcapacity, low rates and rising costs force Indian state carrier to ease back on fleet enlargement

US interstate freight train explodes (VIDEO)

Illinois town evacuated as derailment sparks massive fireball

Michigan awarded $196 million to improve rail freight

Upgrades of track and train control infrastructure planned for spring 2012

'Think again on Heathrow', call

Iata chief says UK will regret lack of third runway

Safety first as APL tests its security

Anti-terror exercise at Seattle container terminal reveals strengths and weaknesses

Patrick boss Garaty quits

Surprise resignation at Australian stevedore company

Qatar announces new freight services

Air cargo routes to three destinations in North America next year

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Opinion

Developing personnel to deliver results

Matthew Marriott on the ins and outs of people development, and how it can not only keep staff happy, but customers too

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Interviews

Lorry Rail aims to get back in the black

Strong turnover growth at the intermodal operator, majority-owned by France's SNCFGeodis, 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: The price isn't right

In these uncertain times, everyone is, understandably, eagle-eyed when it comes to keeping costs down, writes Simon Reed

Friday Focus: Everyone is talking about The Cloud

The beauty of a Cloud-based solution is it ties users to other essential services such as customs, carrier portals, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Participating means not having to build these connections yourself, writes Bryn Heimbeck

Bigger ships mean bigger cranes

As the global container fleet continues to expand in both vessel size and capacity and port facilities are updated, the need for specialised equipment and expertise will become of paramount importance, experts predict

Friday Focus: The drive towards intelligent IT

Ritu Rooney looks at developments and trends in freight software

People

Patrick boss Garaty quits

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