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
Developing personnel to deliver results
Matthew Marriott on the ins and outs of people development, and how it can not only keep staff happy, but customers too
Achieving a truly green supply chain
Simon Kaye examines how green business practices are a requirement for the global logistics industry. Just as markets are increasingly committed to environmentally responsible and sustainable policies, so too must the logistics infrastructure fully reflect a “green” strategy and outlook.
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.
Logistics Day: A Celebration of People
Leslie Taylor-McLaughlin of WWPC-WorldWide Partnership gives her views on Logistics Day
In my humble opinion: Telling it the way it is
Interrogating integrity. The first in a series of articles written by you, members of our industry
Index up, but derivatives still going down
Mels Boer on why things will get worse, before they get better
Tackling the global skills shortage
Warnings that logistics companies may soon face a serious skills shortage, as too little money is currently being spent on the next generation of supply chain workers, Shane D'Aprile looks at the barriers to entry and the opportunities the sector offers to the next generation of workers
AEO is worth the investment
Gaining AEO status is a significant task for companies involved in international trade, but Phil Evans believes it is worth the investment
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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
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
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
