IFW Editor's Top Stories Bulletin

Rena disaster was 'an accident waiting to happen' Claims Filipino crew were to blame dismissed as racism by seafarers' association that says ship was 'substandard' K+N cartel prosecution to go ahead Forwarder will face NZ court alleging air cargo surcharge price-fixing Yildrim vetoes CMA CGM plan for new containerships Order just a bid to keep up with competition, claims rescuer of French carrier Piracy hits new highs, but more ships are escaping IMB praises world navies and improved onboard security measures as more attacks fail Overcapacity crisis could lead to more M&A activity Industry experts predict more consolidation in shipping as weak rate environment continues FEATURE 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