39-40/2013 Security takes charge 
Security remains a key Leitmotiv of our age. The list of dangers that we may face at some point on our journey from the cradle to the grave is already infinitely long – but nevertheless still growing. What started with extra training wheels on your bicycle and water wings for... more
37-38/2013 Voting is power
Our Germany Special may only be due in ITJ 41-42/2013, but to mark the national elections to the Bundestag, Germany’s lower house of parliament, on 22 September, it is worth taking a look at the country at the heart of Europe which is frequently awarded the unofficial title of... more
35-36/2013 A spluttering engine
For many years now international capital has invested occasionally gigantic sums of money in the so-called Bric states – Brazil, Russia, India and China. Emerging markets seemed to hold great promise from an economic point of view. They offered high returns on investments, the... more
31-34/2013 A cloud behind the silver lining
Summer has finally reached our little patch of Europe north of the Alps. Everyday activities seem to have slowed down somewhat in the holiday period, and the sun isn’t only shining out there in the world, but in our hearts a bit too. The news that the economic climate in the... more
27-30/2013 There's an end to waiting
British people had to wait 77 years until the trophy, or its replica, that is presented by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon could remain on its home island. Its winner, ironically enough, was Scotsman Andy Murry, my namesake. It is not known how many of... more
23-26/2013 Small causes, big effects!
Dear readers,One aspect that frequently gets neglected in the world of freight forwarders, road hauliers and logisticians is that of securing loads. Inappropriately handling and treating goods that have to be transported is actually a cardinal sin. Even the smallest mistake in... more
21-22/2013 Against the tide
Haven’t you heard this saying until it’s coming out of your ears? «You can’t fight the tide» is an oft-heard philosophy whose utterance is usually accompanied by a helpless shrug of the shoulders. I’m just happy that there are so many examples that contradict it.At the end of... more
19-20/2013 On the way home straight?
Dear readers, The year seems to have only just started, with the European spring apparently still undecided about whether it wants to assume its role of ushering in the new this year, but for many of us the season is already coming to a close again – the sport season, that is.... more
17-18/2013 An all too long and partially very harsh winter
Dear readers, Finally, I have to say, finally an all too long and partially very harsh winter has come to an end for those of us living at Western European latitudes. Spring has returned, with its warmer temperatures, a lot of sunshine – and the ceremonial annual storming of... more
15-16/2013 A spanner in the works
Dear readers, Guests arriving early for a ceremony to mark the recent opening of a new airport in Doha may have felt a little bit silly. The first Qatar Airways aeroplane was scheduled to land at the new hub at 12.20 on 1 April – but at 10.30 the party was cancelled.... more