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Transaid exceeds 50,000 professional drivers trained in Africa

Logistics Business Magazine

Transaid used its recent annual showcase event in London to celebrate two major road safety milestones met during 2022, whilst also highlighting the significant challenges facing its professional driver training projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The event was kindly hosted at the central London offices of law firm Ashurst LLP.

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Vessel Accidents Have Increased, Are You Prepared?

CH Robinson Logistics

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. Cargo insurance is not a requirement, but as events like vessel accidents are usually outside of the carriers’ liability, insurance can provide added protection for your freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

During a normal Olympics, millions of spectators flock to venues to watch over 300 events unfold over the course of two-plus weeks. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 0

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. News & Events. |. Though I have attended all Pulse events since its inception in 2008 (last year I gave it a miss), it still looks new every year. Also, the horizon of the event is increasing every year, which makes it more exciting. Communication Services.

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Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. News & Events. |. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Media and Entertainment. Medical Devices.

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Supply Chain Management:Smarter Partnering for Smarter Business

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. News & Events. |. IBM conducts an annual event for its business partners. Generally this is a three days event spread over one full and two half days. The event was in its seventh year and event participation is only invitation based. Financial Services.

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Preparing Your Supply Chain for the Holidays

Talking Logistics

Following the Great Recession of 2008, unemployment rates have been steadily decreasing, currently resting at 3.7% Everything from inbound shipments coming into a distribution center to last-mile parcel delivery are changing. This means that there are fewer people available to transport goods over-the-road. Bureau of Labor Statistics.