IFW E-Bulletin: California dockers fear exploding reefers; Rates on main trades still falling; Rena officers face new charges

Latest News Wednesday 2nd November California dockers fear exploding reefers Port workers at Oakland refuse to handle boxes that may have been repaired in Vietnam   Rates on main trades still falling as flow of China's exports slows Asia-Europe prices now half what they were at the start of the year Rena officers face new charges Master and second officer could be jailed over environmental damage from shipwreck The real cost of night-flight ban TIACA warns of wide-ranging impact on supply chains and the environment US vessel costs soar New report suggests foreign ships can operate up to three times cheaper Activists threaten to close US west coast port Dockers union says workers won't cross anti-capitalist 'picket line' Port boss and mayor in spat over expansion Alaskan officials differ over cost of new dock and source of finance INTTRA unveils business insights New e-commerce platform will measure supply chain performance IFW World: Body in cargo van Sacramento County deputy sheriffs in California, US, yesterday found a dead body in the back of a parked cargo van Clive Wiltshire Driving new business for Killiick Martin We Have Mail Credit where it's due, blame where it's not Remember the cargo owners   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: John Good shipping - Junior Sales executive: John Good shipping is one of the UKs largest and most experienced Independent ship agency companies has a vacancy for the following personnel: Strand Freight Ltd Salary: Depends on experience Location: Ipswich 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 Clive Wiltshire FedEx to hire more seasonal workers than ever

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