Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

At the start of the 2020 training year, 600 trainees and 25 students across Germany took the first step on their career paths at Dachser. Especially popular this year among the young people are the business apprenticeships in forwarding and logistics services as well as training as a warehouse specialist.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The International Transportation and Trade Course is about the foundations of international freight forwarding, how to manage risks by selecting the appropriate Incoterm, how to calculate freight charges and load shipments, types of equipment and documentation used to move goods.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 20, 2019

16th May 2019 The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply… The post BIFA Warns of Looming Deadline on Customs Training Funding – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 16, 2019

Staff Moves Within the Transport Industry UK – For the third year in a row, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training… The post Recently Announced Freight Forwarding, Shipping and Logistics Appointments and Departures appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 18, 2020

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it hopes the package of measures… The post UK freight association welcomes further funding for customs training – AIR CARGO WEEK appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

“Along with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which is running the scheme, we will be encouraging our members to take advantage of the funding, which could be used to support a business that is extending and taking on new staff, or to help train an existing employee to become competent in completing customs declarations. “As

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply for funding from the Government’s £5 million grant scheme opened in December 2018, as part of an £8 million investment to support training and automation in the customs intermediaries sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Current users at each site are helping to train wider groups on how to use the suits. ” XPO’s innovative, end-to-end service offerings include technology-enabled logistics, truckload, less-than-truckload, truck brokerage, managed transport, last mile and freight forwarding.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

A new regular common user open rail train service has been launched by Rail Cargo Group (RCG) linking the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary. The post First Rijeka-Budapest Open Rail Service appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

The British Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon MBE, has visited Transaid’s professional driver training programme in Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana to see how the international development organisation is working to improve road safety in the country, which has seen an increase in road crash fatalities in recent years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

A new regular common user open rail train service has been launched by Rail Cargo Group (RCG) linking the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary. The post First Rijeka-Budapest Open Rail Service appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

Throughout the week, BIFA will undertake a number of events, supported by a range of resources on its social media pages to encourage members to expand their own learning; showcasing the range of training courses available from BIFA’s Training team. Billingham has over 20 years of experience in logistics skills and training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

The leading global freight forwarding and logistics group has received a third consecutive RoSPA Gold Award in recognition of the high standards of its safety performance during the period from January 01, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Jon Aspden, Head of Driver Training at Clipper Logistics, now part of GXO, has completed his fourth overseas secondment for international development organisation Transaid , spending two weeks working with professional driver trainers on Transaid’s road safety project in Ghana.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2018

France-based 3PL Geodis is to offer ‘hazardous materials’ training to its future drivers in the sector. At both its Lillebonne and Villers-Saint-Paul sites in France, all of which are dedicated to the chemical sector, Geodis is offering integrated training to 22 job seekers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Employees across the business are given a range of benefits in addition to continuous training and incentive schemes to boost performance and encourage development. It has been my second home and I have learnt a lot along the way, with far more training and technology now in place to assist me.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sector is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain, and encourage students to consider them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unisys Logistics Optimization uses pre-trained models to generate answers to complex queries in seconds. This represents a substantial leap forward, as this rapid turnaround was not possible previously. The post Quantum-Powered Solution Tackles Logistics Optimization appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Invest in Talent and Training For supply chain management to have a resilient workforce for future disruptions, talent and training investments are essential. Develop tailored training programs encompassing technologies, crisis management, and adaptability skills. Identify key skills required for current and future challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Winner of the Apprentice of the Year category, which was sponsored by Seetec Outsource Training was Herbie Cobby (Geodis Freight Forwarding) , who beat the other finalists, which were Matt Vick (John Good Logistics), Joshua Boswell (Geodis Freight Forwarding), Bobby Lowe (NVO Consolidation), and Thomas Low (OIA Global).

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

We are looking forward to being involved in Transaid projects and to working with the Transaid Road Safety Advisory Board sharing expertise, resources and best practice to help them deliver its professional driver training.” The post Transaid Welcomes New Corporate Member appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

KRL, a UK and Ireland based multimodal freight-forwarding business, move into 2023 by announcing two highly significant appointments to support its exciting development plans. In this role, David was responsible for supporting all Aer Lingus customers, both big and small, within the Dublin-based freight forwarding community.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 20, 2019

16th May 2019 The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply… The post BIFA Warns of Looming Deadline on Customs Training Funding appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell and include Spaniels, Labradors, German Shepherd or Golden Retrievers. A new cohort is currently also in training to be able to sniff out lithium batteries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Carl Hobbis, BIFA Executive Director, who has management responsibility for BIFA’s training and development services, says: “When the YFN was launched, we said we thought it would prove to be a major step forward for the industry in developing its future freight forwarding ambassadors and leaders.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

cargo-partner has been operating in Slovakia for 30 years and is one of the most successful freight forwarding providers in the country. The post iLogistics Centre in Slovakia Doubles Capacity appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Upon completion, cargo-partner will create 60 to 70 additional jobs at the new facility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the United Arab Emirates, Agility has an industry-leading safety record, linking driver incentive pay to safety, rather than speed of operations, and has voluntarily provided extensive third-party training on double trailers to ensure it maintains its excellent record. Agility is a global logistics company with $5.2

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

“We have been hugely impressed with quality and accessibility of video footage, which has already provided us with added insight into our onsite plant equipment,” explained Martyn Moylan, Training & Safety Manager at Charles Jackson & Co Ltd.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

CNS, a digital trade solution company, is calling on freight forwarders and customs managers to use the summer months to prepare for the imminent transition in the UK Government’s customs declaration process. The post November Deadline Awaits UK Exporters appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. In response, Zencargo , the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to analyse end-to-end retail profitability. Scheduled for 14.00 BST (15.00

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This is especially salient in transport – the logistics industry needs the legal certainty that trucks, planes and trains will be able to circulate without market access restrictions after Brexit, even in the event of a No Deal exit.”. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Reduction in accident rates Igloo is committed to continued improvement and are currently working with AddSecure to upgrade its vehicle tracking units for enhanced driving behaviour monitoring, allowing for improved driver feedback and training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2020

Freight forwarder KLG Europe’s operations have been predominantly conducted within the EU, meaning that prior to Brexit, customs declarations have not been necessary for the organisation. The post Descartes E-Customs Solution in Place for KLG Europe appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2023

Half of those surveyed are in the process of purchasing or leasing electric vehicles (EVs) for their fleets, while 45% are training their drivers to reduce fuel usage and idling as a way to combat the emissions they produce. The post Half of Large CV Fleets Could be Hybrid or Electric by 2025 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

In southern Germany, the renaming of the Bavarian freight forwarding company Lode as Gebrüder Weiss Waldkraiburg was concluded. The post Gebrüder Weiss Continues to Grow appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. However, ultimately we remain a strong organization and that gives us confidence.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In addition, this year 732 young people have chosen to train or study with Dachser in Germany—the largest number ever. The family company say it is again earning top marks for its training programme as well. The most popular options for trainees are freight forwarding and logistics agent, warehouse clerk, and professional truck driver.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2020

The new hub, which offers a portfolio of freight forwarding solutions, expands the company’s global air freight network. This will enable us to offer customers more air and rail freight products, as well as sea freight products in the future.

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