Europe destined for return to recession, predicts consultant
'Self-inflicted' problems will kill any volume growth at northern range ports
Lines form up in new battle for market share
Far East-Europe trade will see carriers and alliances shuffle services as capacity pours in
Tanger Med gets traffic boost from Renault mega-plant
New automotive factory will drive increased exports from Moroccan port
Shipping lines sail into the red
Global economy blamed for poor first three quarters at K Line and MOL
More carriers announce rate increases
Major players are making a major effort to push up prices on Asia-Europe
Shipping lines in new bid to push up rates
But analysts say downward trend will continue until 2014
CMA CGM in new tripartite agreement with CSCL and UASC
Revamp of Asia-Middle East services using bigger ships can provide access to all Gulf destinations
Record throughput at Belfast
Port benefits from development of new Irish Sea ro-ro terminals and bigger ferries
Belgium strikes for a day
Antwerp brought to a standstill in protest over austerity measures
New vessel for CSAV
8,000teu containership will boost shipping line's owned fleet
Expert's warning on low box rates
Shippers who tie lines' hands could pay price later in year
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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
Shipping confidence picks up despite eurozone fears
Overall confidence and the likelihood of major new investment in shipping picked up marginally in Q3, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens
Friday Focus: Clear the decks
The freight market is a tough place, and with yawning overcapacity on most global routes, container lines are seeking new and innovative ways to handle unusual cargo, writes Neel Ratti
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
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
