IFW E-Bulletin: APMM launches shortsea container carrier; Chinese JV cargo airline finally gets off the ground

Latest News Monday 9th May APMM launches new shortsea container carrier, Seago Line Sister carrier will take over Maersk and Safmarine intra-Europe and feeder business and look to increase marketshare New Chinese air cargo carrier's first service takes off Air China/Cathay Pacific joint-venture finally gets off the ground AV Dawson invests £10 million to widen its scope UK logistics firm plans intermodal, shipping and warehouse investments to diversify its activities China to cut back on investment in rail capacity? Fears for high-speed projects grow after sacking of rail minister, but important links will be protected IATA slams soaring airport charges in South Africa Johannesburg already ranks among the most expensive for airports of its size Maersk in renewed call for action on piracy Danish shipping line claims not enough is being done as attack zone widens Index shows a lull in US overland volumes before the peak season storm April traffic dips, but year-on-year figures confirm recovery from recession Good start to the year by Ceva Revenue and margins continue upward climb as logistics operator launches new division It's our birthday Celebrate with us as IFW hits 40 this year Social networking with IFW Use Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to get the news and make the news Have you got news for us? If you have a story that impacts on the freighting industry, we'd like to hear from you Rob Bongaerts New VP and regional MD at MIQ Jose Manuel De Jesus New President of ICTSI Davao and Subic subsidiaries Sheila Taylor New CFO at Ceva We Have Mail Re: FedEx 'late deliveries'   Opinion Customer service: mediocre or magnificent? For decades, customer service in the logistics industry has been associated with being mediocre. It's an area that often isn't given as much attention as it deserves; after all, great customer service can be the route to full customer buy-in, argues Matthew Marriott Longer lorries may undermine rail freight Latest Jobs Job of the Week DAVIES TURNER & COMPANY Ocean Services Manager and various other vacancies 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 Reefer & Cold Chain Logistics Conference 2011 1st & 2nd June 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews An improving picture for hard-pressed carriers Super slow-steaming, container shortages, vessel lay-ups and rising demand will help boost freight rates on key liner trades in the coming months, APL President Eng Aik Meng tells Mike King Organic growth now the way forward as DSV makes its presence felt Rene Falch Olesen tells Damian Brett how a logistics firm can boost marketshare without making an acquisition or taking on new business at a loss Features Friday Focus: Logistics and the younger generation Many school, college or even university leavers may have already formulated the foundations of their new career within finance, construction or law. However, Stephen Maskell wonders if logistics is in the mix OneExpress growth plans for the future Matteo Ravazzin, from pallet network OneExpress Italia, tells IFW about the company's growth plans for the future. The (not so) happy life of the modern seafarer David Savage on injustice on the high seas Friday Focus: Automation, a flexible friend As companies emerge from the recession and reassess their supply chain models in an attempt to maximise efficiency, warehouse automation is back on the agenda; but the agenda has changed, says Steve Richmond People Sheila Taylor Jose Manuel De Jesus

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