IFW E-Bulletin: EXCLUSIVE Maersk to charge for boxes that don't turn up; FedEx bullish as earnings rise

 

Latest News Thursday 23rd June Exclusive: Maersk to charge for boxes that fail to turn up But shipping line will also pay compensation if it fails to load a container FedEx bullish for 2012 as earnings rise Cost control and increased volumes pay dividends for logistics giant Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst Industry chiefs believe attacks on supply chains from hackers, pirates and terrorists are on the increase UK ports have crucial role in greener future Research suggests ports could help bring major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from shipping Europe launches Biofuel Flightpath for aviation sector Project members set target of two million tonnes of greener fuel being used by 2020 DFDS sells Rotterdam terminal to Rhenus Logistics Deal follows shipping line restructure of North Sea services DIA signs up for new trucking network Operators will specialise in road feeder services between European airports Malcolm signs trailer deal 200 units to be added to fleet IFW Radio Undercover investigation results in poor response from shipping lines and NVOCCs to an offer of a two-container shipment Andreas Giger New product manager at Kewill IFW Awards 2011: Act now Get your entry in early and don't leave it until the last minute 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 would like to hear from you We Have Mail Longer trailers Compliance with evolving legislation SPTG buys Red Funnel   Opinion Time to shape up, not measure up Stephen Basey-Fisher explains the merits of closer working relationships with clients Customer service: mediocre or magnificent? Latest Jobs Operations Department A vacancy has arisen in our operations department for a senior person. The position will require good interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate with clients and suppliers. For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds Announcement of the Week Lendon Containers Ltd Lendon Containers Ltd specialise in marine containers 9th Intermodal Africa 2011 21 - 22 September 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews Kestrel wants to spread its wings Since becoming the UK's biggest liner agency, Kestrel owner and founder Andrew Thorne tells Isabel Lesto that more acquisitions are on the cards as he eyes expansion into air freight and possibly the heavylift chartering and transport markets A Q&A with Ruth Waring The founder of Women in Logistics tells IFW its aim is to improve things for women working in the sector Features A Day in the Life Adam Sherman, Group MD of Air Business Group A Day in the Life Alexis Sioris, Head of Cargo Development at Athens International Airport Quarterly UK Sea Freight Statistics: Q1 2011 A report for IFW by Peter Baker and Stephen Taylor Friday Focus: Look before you leap Technology has revolutionised the way the world operates. With the emergence of hosted platforms and advanced software, logistics is evolving at a rapid pace. Bill Todd examines the role technology can play in enabling greater return on investment People Andreas Giger Drivers urged not to put off CPC training