FTW sailing schedules - you decide

WOULD YOU like us to change the mix of FTW? That is the question after considering the results of a survey conducted this month which showed that the sailing schedule information is of critical importance to many readers. Known as the Easifinder, the four page pull-out section currently reflects a window of sailing for a two week period. The majority of the readers surveyed – made up equally of importers, exporters and freight forwarders – wanted to know the dates for inbound and outbound voyages for double that period. That means double the space and raises a couple of issues on which we need your input: ● If we produce an eight-page Easifinder what are your views on the idea of a fold-out chart that could be pinned up on a wall i.e. A2 size which is the equivalent of four A4 pages together? ● If we dedicate eight pages to schedules we would need to cut down on our editorial stories. Which is more important to you? ● An option is to reduce the print size to what is the norm in most magazines which would effectively mean a negligible reduction in the number of articles. This article has been set in that reduced size as a sample so that you can judge for yourself. Please tell us what you think by dashing off an email to editor@ftnow.co.za.