IFW E-Bulletin: Wincanton sells last of its European operations; UK exporters' confidence rising; PSA is world's busiest container terminal operator

Latest News Monday 15th August Wincanton sells the last of its mainland Europe operations German intermodal activities and loss-making French logistics arm scooped up by Rhenus UK exporters' confidence rising Index shows surprisingly positive Q2 results, but economic outlook is delaying investment and recruitment PSA world's busiest container terminal operator in 2010 Singapore-based group handled almost 10% of global throughput New business gives Ceva a lift Hit by softening markets, logistics major fights back with contract wins to boost profits NOL sails into the red in the first half APL container shipping line sees losses of $60 million, but logistics business is rallying FedEx commits $5million to eyesight charity Donation includes cargo aircraft to be transformed into flying eye hospital Hijacked ship released by Somali pirates Crew and vessel freed on Saturday after six months in captivity Saudi Airlines cargo arm extends east Carrier opens new office in Hong Kong to oversee Far East operation 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 We Have Mail SeaIntel is wide of the mark   Opinion Index up, but derivatives still going down Mels Boer on why things will get worse, before they get better Tackling the global skills shortage Latest Jobs Job of the Week 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. Advertising Sales executive Salary: Great OTE and award-winning benefits package Informa��s Maritime Titles Telephone Sales Team Manager Toll Global Forwarding, as part of our recent UK expansion, is looking to recruit a talented manager to lead our Telephone Sales team. 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 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 Friday Focus: UK rail freight McNulty: Where do you find �1bn in savings each year? asks Maggie Simpson People Saudi Airlines cargo arm extends east Wouter van Dijk

an informa business