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Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies

The Logistics of Logistics

Before joining the AAR, Jefferies cultivated more than a decade of experience working within government. From 2009 to 2013, Jefferies served as a senior policy advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

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Forced Labour Implications in Global Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Additionally, government agencies do not publish lists of companies suspected of using forced labour, further complicating background checks on potential suppliers. Conclusion Today, based on a list of 50 entities sanctioned by a government, it is possible to identify more than 8,600 companies associated with these 50 entities.

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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

vi] In 2009, ‘private contractors outnumbered military personnel in Afghanistan and nearly equalled the number of military personnel in Iraq’ [vii] and the majority of these contractors were involved in logistic services, with only approximately 11 percent conducting private military and security functions. [xi] Contractors and War , 13. [iv]

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Philippines: From fighters to forest rangers and farmers

World Food Programme Logistics

Former combatants help lay seeds of peace Former combatants are encouraged by the regional government to join environmental protection activities. Participants conduct a site validation on land where vegetable production will be established.

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BlueGrace CEO Bobby Harris Named One of Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders

Blue Grace Logistics

BlueGrace has an industry-wide reputation for its high-performance shipping technology, innovative culture, being privately held, and hyper-growth since its inception in 2009. BlueGrace has an industry-wide reputation for its high-performance shipping technology, innovative culture, and hyper-growth since its inception in 2009.

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New trustees join Transaid board

Logistics Business Magazine

Dr Olive Kobusingye, a Senior Research Fellow at Makerere University School of Public Health, and Gavin Williams, Managing Director, UK & Ireland of GXO, join a diverse team of 13 trustees with collective experience spanning international development, governance, road safety, supply chain and transport and logistics.

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End of 2022 Sees More Good News in the Areas of Trade and Shipping

MTS Logistics

That number is fastest decrease since 2009. Department of Commerce data showed the U.S. merchandise-trade deficit has fallen by almost 16% (15.6%) to just over $83 billion in the month of November. This figure shows that the U.S.,