Union makes bid for SeaFrance, GLP signs $500 million deal with Canada investment board, Northwestern Pacific Railroad case could go to federal court

 

Latest News Friday 2nd September Union makes bid for SeaFrance Bid focuses on the creation of a co-operative of SeaFrance workers GLP signs $500 million deal with Canada investment board Both parties to invest $250 million each over three years Northwestern Pacific Railroad case could go to federal court Railroad is accused of violating California environmental law Investment for CIT in Munich railhead New base is part of CIT strategy to organise regional forwarding of containers ABD extends $500 loan Cash will help India improve rail services along some of its busiest freight routes Cape Town Container Terminal opens truck entrance New facility will be beneficial to harbour carriers and ultimately to the entire supply chain. Freight carload volumes decline And intermodal traffic declines 0.5% compared with the same week in 2010 Cargo thefts number one concern Nearly 75 per cent believe the impact of cargo crime on the supply chain is major or moderate issue We Have Mail Stobart airport plans John Martin Simon Clark on customer service Ian Stock Screening of cargo Tirwin Govindarajan Giga-liners Marco Sorgetti Raising the bar GS Waller Miex C.Cooper's comments Colin Smith Logical mindsets Martin Howard   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 Exclusive: 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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