IFW E-Bulletin: 200 drown as overloaded ferry capsizes; Forwarders predict gloomy autumn; French green tax on trucks will raise a billion

 

Latest News Monday 12th September 200 drown as overloaded ferry capsizes (VIDEO) Specialist divers fly in after tragedy in Zanzibar European forwarders predict gloomy autumn Bank reports weak summer volumes with air sector hit hardest French green tax on trucks will raise a billion a year Italian consortium will run new toll system, affecting around 800,000 lorries Fuel-efficiency programme would save US hauliers billions Plan for new standards on emissions will bring huge benefits for trucking firms, claim agencies EU states can set aircraft noise limits Court ruling follows dispute after Brussels fines DHL subsidiary Qatar buys into Cargolux Gulf airline to acquire 35% of Luxemburg all-cargo carrier Iranian navy foils pirate attack Specialist unit sees off raiders pursuing cargo vessel UAE launches first logistics college German universities take part in joint-venture We Have Mail The big questions A questionable claim   Opinion Issues facing the supply chain Brad Brennan discusses a report published this week by PriceWaterhouseCoopers which highlights the issues facing supply chains in the future. Achieving a truly green supply chain Latest Jobs Job of the Week 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 An important contribution to the economy Logistics is the fifth largest sector in the UK economy. Clyde Buntrock explains why we need to educate and improve the public's knowledge and perception of our industry Friday Focus: Make hay when the sun shines A typical summer sees high freight rates and liner companies filling their boots to come through the winter. However, for those in the UK, the summer was terrible this year, writes Mels Boer Friday Focus: Logistics security In today�s world of cyber-crime, terrorism, and piracy, effective logistics security requires a quantum leap from past shipping practices, writes Simon Kaye Collaboration is Key Simon Clark, Vice-President Business Development at CargoWise looks at the role customer service plays in the logistics sector and how knowledge sharing is crucial in delivering best practice. People UAE launches first logistics college Stobart warns of job losses if UK airport scheme fails

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