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Europe destined for return to recession, predicts consultant

Europe destined for return to recession, predicts consultant

'Self-inflicted' problems will kill any volume growth at northern range ports

Calais-Dover launch

Calais-Dover launch

DFDS and LD Lines set date for service to fill SeaFrance gap

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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Features

Tilbury goes Forth, into the future

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

Interviews

A Q&A with Mike Major

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

Opinion

An opportunity in a crisis

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

Cargo community

The A Team: The Inside Man

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

People

Virgin Atlantic Cargo promotes sales manager

Virgin Atlantic Cargo promotes sales manager

Marie Epstein now Regional VP Sales - Americas

SBS targets growth with new appointment

Lee Hackney is new General Manager of northern UK business

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