Global aviation on crisis course
As international defiance grows, the industry is warned it has just 12 months to find a political solution to the EU ETS 'stalemate'
G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe launch
Lines say demand drives move, although launch coincides with 'wish list' container rate hikes
EuroAirport invests €40 million in new cargo terminal
Pharma growth drives demand for hi-tech air cargo facilities on Franco-Swiss border
P&O signals intent on Dover Strait with arrival of second super-ferry
Ferry firm 'ready for the challenge' as rival operators prepare launch in direct competition
Strike could costs Air France EUR100 million
Four-day strike costs carrier dear as unions warn of further action
Korean Air VP: 'We’re in for a tough year'
But carrier has to remain bullish as it takes delivery of new freighters, with more capacity on the way
Container rate increases 'largest since 2008'
Alphaliner says carriers will face stiff resistance to biggest price hikes in years
Carriers set record for schedule reliability (with chart)
But analyst says previous record was followed by sharp drop in time-keeping
Lack of funding a threat to TruckPol
Call for UK road transport operators to help protect unit that helps protect them from cargo crime
Every little helps?
As Stobart delivers more for Tesco using the UK's first 60ft truck, transport groups warn of the dangers of longer lorries
French rail network manager sets up freight taskforce
First initiative of its kind will look for solutions to 'slot crisis' that impacted operators in 2011
US to spend billions on freight railroads
Record budget will see operators hiring more than 15,000 new employees this year
Big fish circle London Gateway
Management silent on prospective tenants' identities, but says combined port and distribution park will be a multimodal 'game changer'
Putting the rail into retail
FTA study shows why more retailers are getting On Track
INTTRA opts for Cognizant
Cargo portal partner will improve speed to market of ocean shipping e-commerce
Palletways £750k scanning system a world first
New technology virtually eliminates missing pallets, damage and theft, claims UK operator
Schenker goes green in new warehouse
Heathrow facility will be geared for 21st century logistics operation
Ghana hit by poor warehouse management
Investigation finds that vehicles are at a standstill
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In my humble opinion
The plunge in the UK's economic fortune is the gift that keeps on giving... to the press. Another in a series of articles written by members of our industry
Friday Focus: Logistics emissions are falling despite economic pressures
UK logistics operators are on course to meet their voluntary greenhouse gas reduction target through the use of a wide range of efficiency improvement measures, according to the second annual report of the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
Governments and business must collaborate to reduce supply chain risk
A new report presented at last week's economic forum at Davos, calls on governments to come together to tackle risks, whether they be climate change or piracy off the Gulf of Aden, writes John Manners-Bell
Tilbury goes Forth, into the future
It's a deal that took many by surprise and one that has created some intense interest in the industry; Forth Ports has taken control of TCS, signalling some intriguing changes in the balance of power on the Thames, reports Felicity Landon
A Q&A with haulage start-up boss Natalie Caraccio
After 24 years of working for others, the Shore Logistics owner decided to hit the road alone. She tells Isabel Lesto why
Afghanistan via Pakistan - a profitable route
Seaport Freight MD Steve Parks tells Isabel Lesto that despite the risks, the Afghanistan trade offers rich pickings
Poll
Should non-European airlines pay the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) tax?
52 % - Yes
48 % - No
Indian elephant in the room halts global retailers
There are many who doubt whether the western retail model is achievable or desirable for India, and setting up a European-style supply chain would be a task of Herculean proportions, argues Paul Singh
An opportunity in a crisis
Over the past year, we have continuously pointed out the danger that falling freight rates represent to carriers. However, writes Mels Boer, we also see a great opportunity for carriers in the current 'lowish' markets
The A Team: The Inside Man
Emerging supply chains, not emerging markets. Global organisations are looking at how they can take advantage of shifts in trade routes and in the business landscape, writes Brad Brennan
Moving towards a brighter future
There are signs of optimism in the logistics industry, as operators start to eye growth instead of just survival, says Rob Riddleston
Crowley promotes Jose 'Pache' Ayala to VP
Ayala will oversee all liner operations on the island of Puerto Rico
Carriers have a short memory
But shippers remember previous rate hikes, says Ingvar Bergman
A better route to Afghanistan?
Cyrus Rahattalab says there is a faster, safer route than that featured in our interview yesterday
