Danske Bank’s latest freight forwarding index shows expectation of a further recovery in volumes
But analyst warns growth will slow in the future as domestic economy focuses on internal demand
Federal Judge rejects case brought by the American Trucking Associations
Deal sees ND take Schneider's air, ocean-forwarding and customs brokerage services in the US and China
Traders argue against shipping line claims that long-term contracts are the only way to bring long-term stability
New weekly LCL service will be operated by Danmar Lines
New logistics centre will support market expansion
Forwarders covered no longer vulnerable to losses because bills can’t be paid
Woodland steps up to the plate
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Staging the Olympic Games is the biggest logistics event in the world, and as London 2012 approaches, its organisers are aiming for it to be the most carbon-free event in Olympic history. Alan Williams explains the strategy of the official logistics provider, UPS
A bright future for this fast-growing economy could be stifled because of its chronic lack of transport infrastructure, reports Mike King
A lack of care in the delivery of new credit, debit and charge cards and payment equipment could be allowing fraudsters opportunities to generate tens of millions of pounds in illicit income in the UK each year, says Simon Veale
Two IFW writers explore safety issues within the logistics industry
Interviews
US-based YRC Worldwide has completed the sale of its logistics business in a last-minute deal said to be worth US$38.7 million. YRC Logistics, bought by private equity investor Austin Ventures, has been re-branded as MIQ Logistics. Its Director of Global Services outlines plans for the future
UPS and FedEx have recently set up major air freight hubs in southern China’s Pearl River Delta, but TNT remains focused on Hong Kong as its main hub for customers in ’the world’s factory’, MD Edward Lau tells IFW
Opinion
Oliver Evans, Chief Cargo Officer at Swiss International Air Lines, in his first blog for IFWtv, explains how the spontaneity and inventiveness of master jazz musicians playing together can relate to the creativity and teamwork exchanged by logistics partners
Alan Whittaker, Director, NYK Logistics, International Network Solutions, on
how to manage a supply chain in a market blighted by equipment and capacity shortages
Cargo community
With only 10% of the Channel Tunnel’s capacity for rail freight services being used, will the tunnel ever really work for rail freight? asks Christopher Snelling
Caroline Frostick ponders the effect on the UK recruitment sector and workforce of the government’s decision to scrap compulsory retirement
People
Damco's new Global Head of Aid & Relief
CEVA appoints new Global Account Director in Brazil
