IFW E-Bulletin: Maersk announces record $5 billion profits

Latest News Thursday 24th February Maersk announces 'best ever' profits of $5 billion Huge profits are in contrast to 2009 loss of $1 billion Lyttelton Port opens piers in wake of quake But container operations will only return to normal by the end of next week, says CEO. EC to develop own liability regime after Rotterdam Rules are ratified Head of Unit Logistics and Co-modaility says the new regime will cover multimodal transport moves Rates war hots up in Asia Capacity reintroduced last year pushes down the market Got a question about the freighting industry? Just ask Kat IFW reporter Katerina Kerr answers your questions about the industry. Karl Bowles appointed sales manager at Signature Appointment made after Signature opens new office in Bahrain JSA in deal with China Shipping Europe Deal allows company to expand its own business sector Air Menzies takes on integrated carriers OAG Cargo signs five year deal to support AMI's daily operational and planning activities FedEx buys into AFL Potential of Indian market prompts acquisition Acorn Worldwide wades into commercial-freight Company diversification after removals market dips WE HAVE MAIL Re: Dealing with pirates Richard Pariente OPINION CRM in the supply chain -- leveraging technology to understand your customers The economy we work in is global, and customer service expectations are continuing to rise. As businesses increasingly come to appreciate the value of customer service and customer knowledge, it would seem that a customer or client relationship management (CRM) system is a valuable tool, writes Susanna Patton Education through practice LATEST JOBS Job of the Week Route Development Manager Route Development Manager Freight Sales Executive Freight Forwarding - Freight Sales Salary: to £35,000, Uncapped commission, car, laptop, mobile. Location: Heathrow Shipping Manager Salary: Negotiable Location: Stockport Cheshire For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs LATEST CLASSIFIEDS Fundamentals of Transport Logistics IBC Global Academy Distance Learning Lloyd's List Group Company Credit Reports & Ratings RORO Shipping Conference 9th & 10th March 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds INTERVIEWS A Q&A with Andrew Herdman The Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines on US plans for 100% cargo screening, intra-Asia volumes and anticipated growth in global demand Singapore has big plans Rather than being one of many gateways to South-east Asia, Kelvin Wong, the Logistics Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board tells Damian Brett the island has ambitions to become the gateway to all Asia FEATURES Win a copy of Welt im Fluss Like the book through Facebook for a chance to win Win a copy of Welt im Fluss Like the book through Facebook for a chance to win Our story: Exis Technologies The story of Exis Technologies is not just about building a business. As the company puts it, it's about stopping ships blowing up, saving lives and protecting the environment Friday Focus: Green supply chain management. There is a significant issue growing within our industry, one that will impact us all: climate change, writes Stephen Maskell PEOPLE Karl Bowles appointed sales manager at Signature DHL partners with Birmingham City University

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