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Latest News Monday 21st February Video: Maersk confirms $1.8 billion containership order 18,000teu containerships will be the largest ever built. London insurance firms plan private navy to fight piracy Shipowners can hire armed protection in dangerous waters Exclusive: Cargo out of Asia hit by delays Build-up of boxes and lack of capacity in run-up to new year holiday IFW, tops for industry networking IFW's LinkedIn group for freight, logistics and transport professionals has passed the landmark figure of 1,500 members. Katerina brings you this week's top stories IFW Radio - the voice of the freight and logistics industry Shop earlier for online Christmas presents this year Bad weather and a parcel logjam caused many to miss out on deliveries, says report Double digit air cargo growth at HKIA Hong Kong International Airport sees double-digit air cargo growth in January 2011. Felixstowe begins tests on deepwater berths Berths eight and nine will provide an additional 730 metres of deepwater quay and are the first phase of the Felixstowe South development. DHL Express to roll out carbon neutral services DHL Express will roll out its carbon neutral shipping services across the global markets of DNV Petroleum Services, including its specialist laboratories in Singapore, Oslo, Rotterdam, Houston and Fujairah. 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 Sales Executive - London Sales Executive - London Freight Forwarding - Trainee Freight Sales Executives Nationwide Salary: £20,500 plus bonus and commission Location: Nationwide Exports Clerk - Ocean Air - Freight Forwarding Salary: to 25,000 Location: Essex 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 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 Our story: NYK Established in 1885 with a fleet of 58 steamships, Nippon Yusen Kaisha was Japan's largest shipping company from the very beginning of its history Friday Focus -- Borders shouldn't be barriers to truckers A harmonised standard of driver training across Europe is a laudable ambition, but it is clear that not all member states are on the same page. James Tillyer explains some of the challenges facing the introduction of a truly cross-border solution. PEOPLE Stephen Knight Camiel Eurlings and Erik Varwijk

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