IFW E-Bulletin: Not all bad news for European container trades; Irish trucks being seized in UK ports

 

Latest News Wednesday 17th August Not all bad news for European container trades First-half volumes up on last year, but less traffic on all routes in June than in May Irish trucks being seized in UK ports Hauliers accused of operating illegal cabotage Monopoly probe into Isle of Man ferry service ends Steam Packet Company hails OFT decision not to publish outdated report Logistics Day: Logistics in our lives IFW is launching Logistics Day: a celebration of an industry that has become the backbone of the global economy. It will be held on 14 November every year, starting in 2012. Here, FTA CEO Theo de Pencier explains why he feels we need a special day for the industry Cathay Pacific orders eight new B777 freighters With 10 B747Fs also on the way, Hong Kong carrier will replace older, less-green aircraft Forwarders expecting a sunny summer Bank index forecasts volumes to improve DHL consolidates in Asia Logistics operator offers three new services Novelis expands P&OFM contract New deal will quadruple the volumes handled by logistics operator DSV launches sales academy Workshops help staff better understand the complex services on offer to customers IFW Radio Goodbye from him: it's Damian's last show 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 Alherd Kazura First VP of international services at Horizon We Have Mail Safety first?   Opinion In my humble opinion: Telling it the way it is Interrogating integrity. The first in a series of articles written by you, members of our industry Index up, but derivatives still going down Latest Jobs Job of the Week Advertising Sales executive Salary: Great OTE and award-winning benefits package Informa's Cargo titles Air and Ocean Exports, Pricing - Freight Forwarder - Manchester One of the world's largest freight forwarders requires an experienced Air & Ocean Export candidate to join its Pricing department (Ref: TC/6342/IFW) European Strategic Development Manager - Freight Forwarder - LHR/ UK South An excellent opportunity to join a well established freight forwarding group (Ref: BW/6466/IFW) 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 day in the life: Susanne Oud The Operations Director at Bellville Rodair Group enjoys working for a firm with the ability to make decisions and act quickly, has a busy day with long hours and a husband who doesn't complain A Q&A with Gerton Hulsman The DUS Cargo Logistics MD tells Kizzi Nkwocha about opportunities and challenges Features The A-Team: The taxing balancing act With import tonnage down and the weight of the UK's economic recovery balanced on the shoulders of the export market, spreading the weight of taxes and surcharges seems to be a sensible way of putting money back into the industry, writes Matthew Marriott Friday Focus: Logistics Day To showcase the vital role played by logistics in our everyday lives, IFW is launching Logistics Day: a celebration of an industry that has become the backbone of the global economy, writes Editor Kizzi Nkwocha Friday Focus: Summertime blues The sun is shining, the windows are open and it seems an odd time to be considering how the current economic climate might lead to the logistics industry catching a nasty winter chill, writes John Tuohy Friday Focus The logistics sector needs you, writes Isobel Harding People Alherd Kazura DSV launches sales academy

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