IFW E-Bulletin: US fury at EU emissions trading plan; South Africa on alert as pirates widen their net; air cargo still 'in the doldrums'

 

Latest News Thursday 28th July US fury at EU plan for emissions trading scheme for airlines American aviation industry brands it illegal and warns of a trade war South Africa on alert as Somali pirates widen their net Government calls for southern countries to work together in fight against growing threat to vital African trade lanes Air cargo still 'in the doldrums' Rising fuel price and weaker economies a major challenge for airlines UPS delivers strong Q2 performance, despite flat economy But logistics giant is wary of softer US domestic market in second half Welsh government has tunnel vision, claims FTA M4 fire exposes need for relief road on trade corridor Cargo slump at Marseilles Traffic down, but port optimistic that reforms will bring benefits Investment paying off at Apapa APMT sees productivity surge 50% following dredging and terminal upgrade IFW Radio So who is paying the fog surcharge? Have you got news for us? If you have a story that impacts on the freighting industry, we would like to hear from you Social networking with IFW Use IFW's award-winning Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter networks to get the news and make the news Richard Craig VP steps up We Have Mail Customer service, what's that?   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 General Manager - Aberdeen One of the worlds largest supply chain management companies, with an extensive global footprint, requires a General Manager to lead the strategic direction and growth of a key account in the Oil and Gas Industry within our Freight Forwarding Division. 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 Richard Craig Dublin-based forwarder wins FIATA youth competition

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