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Latest News Wednesday 27th July Container shipping will stay volatile for four more years Analyst fears overcapacity will upset unstable supply-demand balance DFDS and LDA launch last-minute bid for SeaFrance assets Rivals will form JV to revive bankrupt Channel ferry operator London logistics players not yet on the Olympic starting blocks FTA survey reveals 95% not fully prepared to deal with supply chain disruption the event will cause Shippers call for savings from slow-steaming to be passed on Ocean carriers should be able to ease back in rate negotiations Chinese cargo vessel explodes (VIDEO) 12 injured as firefighters brave blasts to rescue trapped crew NCC sets up rail freight business Blocktrains will operate between Russian terminals More takeovers by Kerry Logistics group buys two UK freight forwarders to strengthen its network Strong second quarter for DP World terminals Investment in new capacity plus regional growth equals surge in volumes Euro-wagons debut on UK tracks Schenker HS1 service 'a milestone for European rail freight' Social networking with IFW Use IFW's award-winning Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter networks 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 DB Schenker Rail needs apprentices Operator wants to say 'You're hired' to 13 trainees DHL welcomes 3,000th employee at Leipzig hub And operator promises more jobs to come Big shoes to fill at ICHCA New Technical Adviser sought as Compton calls time We Have Mail A step closer to a dream Can they manage? No benefit to reducing trailer height   Opinion AEO is worth the investment Gaining AEO status is a significant task for companies involved in international trade, but Phil Evans believes it is worth the investment Happy days are here again Latest Jobs Sales Executive/Key Account Manager Long established Thurrock based Europe wide freight forwarding company looking for a sales executive with proven freight forwarding background. For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds 9th Intermodal Africa 2011 21 - 22 September 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews A Q&A with Gerton Hulsman The DUS Cargo Logistics MD tells Kizzi Nkwocha about opportunities and challenges 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 Features Friday Focus The logistics sector needs you, writes Isobel Harding Friday Focus: UK rail freight McNulty: Where do you find £1bn in savings each year? asks Maggie Simpson Friday Focus: Ports and offshore wind energy European ports will need to invest billions in dedicated infrastructure to cope with the offshore wind energy boom. Our Story: Killick Martin & Company Killick Martin & Co has a double celebration this month, achieving 150 years of trading and its MD, Stephen Smith, becoming the 56th Chairman of the London Freight Club People DHL welcomes 3,000th employee at Leipzig hub DB Schenker Rail needs apprentices

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