IFW E-Bulletin: Transpacific rates rise for the first time in a month; Baltic ports try to remain bullish

Latest News Thursday 3rd November Transpacific rates rise for the first time in a month But analysts say it's just a reaction to capacity reductions as failing services are axed   Baltic ports try to remain bullish as volumes slow Cautious optimism for 2012 overshadowed by fear of new economic turndown ECR signals end of long haul out of the red New contract wins mean French rail freight operator eyes a profit for the first time Every container shipped from Asia to Europe costs lines $141 Rising fuel surcharges mean operators lose money, even with rock-bottom rates Schiphol the only top European airport to show growth Year-on-year volumes at Amsterdam up, despite poor September Construction set to begin on container terminal at Cadiz Latest move in Spanish port's ambition to become a gateway to Southern Europe World's top airports rally against ETS EU carbon emissions trading scheme will produce negative impact on global air trade, say 580 ACI members 'Merchant of Death' faces life in jail Russian air freight boss tried to make millions supplying weapons to terror groups FTA slams plan to extend Olympic parking fines Stopping to deliver in the area around official Games routes could be costly   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 New jobs for UK Anti-pirate academy being built

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