Yvonne Mulder
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A changing of the guard at ESTA
David Collett, outgoing president, and Fabio Belli, incoming president at ESTA, may have arrived in the heavy transport industry by very different routes, but they both have long-term experience in the sector – and a huge commitment to improving standards across Europe, writes Yvonne Mulder.
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Liège Airport anticipates strategic gains will follow Covid-19 crisis
Belgium’s largest freighter airport, Liège, says that one positive arising out of the Covid-19 crisis is the wider understanding of the importance of air cargo operations. With a growing number of carriers using the gateway, Liège Airport is well positioned to bounce back strongly.
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Awakening to a future of online upskilling in logistics
The Covid-19 crisis is forcing logistics companies to reassess their training strategies, resulting in surging interest in online and virtual learning.
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Road rules drive project cargoes onto rail
Germany is seeing more project cargoes switching to rail as road regulations are more strictly enforced, while in Russia the sheer distances involved ensure the economic advantages of rail, writes Yvonne Mulder.
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Shippers and forwarders: State of Flux
Will freight forwarders survive as shippers increasingly go direct to carriers and equipment suppliers? Opinion is divided on the long-term future role – or even survival – of the traditional forwarders that handle heavy lift and project cargoes.
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Airfreight: Changing Relationships
A multitude of developments witnessed over the course of the past decade have forced airlines and charter brokers to become increasingly resourceful in order to meet the requirements of a project logistics sector that has grown ever more complex.