A Q&A with Mike Major
The CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC) on global trends in the energy supply chain and the challenges
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
A Q&A with Gerton Hulsman
The DUS Cargo Logistics MD tells Kizzi Nkwocha about opportunities and challenges
Kestrel wants to spread its wings
Since becoming the UK's biggest liner agency, Kestrel owner and founder Andrew Thorne tells Isabel Lesto that more acquisitions are on the cards as he eyes expansion into air freight and possibly the heavylift chartering and transport markets
A Q&A with Ruth Waring
The founder of Women in Logistics tells IFW its aim is to improve things for women working in the sector
A Q&A with Andreas Boedecker
The Head of Global Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding tells Damian Brett that speaking the customer's language and adapting services to their requirements will bring long-term success
An improving picture for hard-pressed carriers
Super slow-steaming, container shortages, vessel lay-ups and rising demand will help boost freight rates on key liner trades in the coming months, APL President Eng Aik Meng tells Mike King
Organic growth now the way forward as DSV makes its presence felt
Rene Falch Olesen tells Damian Brett how a logistics firm can boost marketshare without making an acquisition or taking on new business at a loss
A Q&A with Paul Barker
PD Ports Development Director for bulk, ports and logistics
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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
Friday Focus: Can Marseille-Fos shed strike image?
French forwarding grandee believes the port is back on track
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
In my humble opinion: Is the client really always right?
The latest in a series of articles written by you, members of our industry
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
SBS targets growth with new appointment
Lee Hackney is new General Manager of northern UK business
