IFW E-Bulletin: New fears for long-term viability of CMA CGM; Syria and Iran threatened Cyprus over confiscated arms

 

Latest News Tuesday 6th September Fears for long-term viability of CMA CGM Performance of bonds and derivatives tied to French containerline sends red flag to markets Syria and Iran threatened Cyprus over confiscated arms Island's president tells of pressure from east and west that led to fatal explosion Spiralling costs still threaten UK hauliers Rates not keeping pace with increases in fuel Asia-Europe rates continue to rise Lines see third consecutive weekly increase Bolloré to invest in port of Conakry $200 million spend will mean Guinea's main port can handle larger containerships Emirates takes off for Australia Dubai carrier launches first dedicated freighter service to the region Global Investment takes control of Africa West Takeover will see GSA expand its global reach Look again at new scanning procedure, call in Indonesia Local businesses will be hit by extra costs, 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) 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) Sales Support Co-ordinator - Freight Forwarding - Manchester A leading freight forwarder within the Manchester area seeks an experienced Sales Support Co-ordinator in its busy offices (Ref: LB/06230/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 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. Friday Focus: Logistics Day Companies from all over the world have thrown their weight behind the creation of a Logistics Day for the industry Nailing the supply chain Widespread attention is inevitably drawn to major maritime incidents and natural catastrophes, such as the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, writes Peregrine Storrs-Fox People Yusen Logistics appoints Colin Eeles as new sales manager Tammy Copping joins SBS as human resources manager

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