IFW E-Bulletin: US freight volumes soar in September; EU funds new study into co-opetition

Latest News Friday 14th October US freight index hits three-year high Volumes soared last month, but analysts say it's too early to speak of positive economic trend   EU funds research into co-opetition Study will focus on how collaboration can help shippers and logistics operators keep costs down NZ needs major hub port in the north, claim Disasters like the Rena would be less likely, says expert as shipowner apologises CI Awards debut a success Evergreen founder scoops lifetime achievement award Fury at new security charge on US cargo Shippers and liner operators begin legal, action against Puerto Rico authorities Fair Fuel campaign wins parliamentary debate 100,000-signature petition adds to pressure on MPs over fuel duty Good year so far for LC Cargo-carrier resolves to stay flexible in an uncertain Q4 Air cargo a vital link in South Africa IATA launches study into how sector can improve Time to decide the best of the best Readers' votes will make the difference at this year's IFW Awards   Opinion In my humble opinion: Is the client really always right? The latest in a series of articles written by you, members of our industry Developing personnel to deliver results Latest Jobs Job of the Week Business Development, Import Operations, Heston (Air) - Tilbury (Sea) Allport are one of the UK's largest freight forwarders, with ambitious plans to continue our growth globally. Development Manager - Forestry & Paper Products For all the latest job listings and people news View all jobs Latest Classifieds 7th Trans Middle East 2011 26 - 27 October 2011 For all your announcement opportunities and events View all classifieds Interviews Lorry Rail aims to get back in the black Strong turnover growth at the intermodal operator, majority-owned by France's SNCF Geodis, sees the company targeting break-even next year, having been in the red since it was launched in 2007, Financial Director Olivier Storch tells IFW 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 Features Friday Focus: Any storm in the UK ports? In two years the UK will boast a new deepwater port and Europe's largest logistics park. How do Felixstowe and Southampton view this potential rival for their business? asks Isabel Lesto Friday Focus: The price isn't right In these uncertain times, everyone is, understandably, eagle-eyed when it comes to keeping costs down, writes Simon Reed Friday Focus: Everyone is talking about The Cloud The beauty of a Cloud-based solution is it ties users to other essential services such as customs, carrier portals, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Participating means not having to build these connections yourself, writes Bryn Heimbeck Bigger ships mean bigger cranes As the global container fleet continues to expand in both vessel size and capacity and port facilities are updated, the need for specialised equipment and expertise will become of paramount importance, experts predict People Jochen Krapp Patrick boss Garaty quits

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