Court orders liquidation of SeaFrance, Maersk prepared to outlast rivals, Asia-Pacific trade costs fall

Latest News Thursday 17th November Court orders liquidation of SeaFrance Both takeover bids ruled unsatisfactory, but court leaves door open for new offers   Maersk says it is prepared to outlast rivals CEO says company is well positioned for a longer stretch of tough competition France's private rail freight operators call for minimum service during SNCF strikes Operators claim activities are penalised each time there is industrial action at their main competitor Trade costs fall 5% in Asia-Pacific Businesses save $5.8 billion, claims APEC report UK MPs back fuel protest Campaign gains cross-party support during debate Transpacific spot freight rates fall 4.2% Rate measure down 21% since last August US freight railroads closer to resolving dispute Operators reach tentative collective bargaining agreements with three unions Philippines shuts down training centres EU threat to derecognise all new certificates sparks protests in Manila   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 Freight Forwarding Operations Manager Yusen Logistics � Tilbrook, Milton Keynes We are looking to recruit a Freight Forwarding Operations Manager reporting to the General Manager on the International contract, based at Tilbrook. This role will deliver clear operational direction, leadership and development to the operational management team of International Logistics. Business Development Manager Portland Harbour Authority Limited is looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager. A position has arisen for a Project co-ordinator. Working for a professional and friendly International company within the logistics industry, located in Aberdeen. For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds EIC Connect Power 23 & 24 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 Features Friday Focus: Integrated customer communication The dynamics of today�s logistics industry are pushing companies to re-think the way they interact with customers. This includes new approaches to both marketing and customer service. According to Todd De Rosa, collaboration is the key to leverage best practices across both processes and build customer relationships from the first contact. A Q&A With: John Pattullo, CEO of Ceva Logistics Ceva Logistics CEO talks about finances, floods and the future for SMEs Friday Focus: Expertise-on-demand What if you could tap into information you need, at the right time, to make the right comparison, route cargo to meet supply chain demand and create a quote? asks Bryn Heimbeck 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 People Geoff Lippitt New jobs for UK