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TX Logistik tests 838m train in Sweden

Logistics Business Magazine

TX Logistik AB , Swedish subsidiary of Germany’s TX Logistik AG, has test-run a freight train with a length of 838 meters in Sweden. The rail logistics company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), operated the fully loaded train on the approximately 500km route between Malmö and Frövi (Örebro province).

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Trainer completes record fourth secondment

Logistics Business Magazine

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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IAG Cargo opens applications for Heathrow apprenticeships

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo , the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has launched its 2023 apprenticeship scheme commencing in January which combines on the job operational training with recognised qualifications. There are 14 roles available, working in the fast-paced environment at IAG Cargo’s hub at London-Heathrow.

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PSA Group to sell remaining stake in Gefco

Automotive Logistics

French carmaker PSA Group, which owns Peugeot, Citroën and Opel/Vauxhall, has said it will sell its remaining 25% stake in Gefco, its former logistics subsidiary. The company said that it achieved an 8% sales growth in sectors outside PSA Group in 2017. billion in revenue this year from non-PSA business. Sales history.

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iLogistics Centre in Slovakia Doubles Capacity

Logistics Business Magazine

Boosting capacity The iLogistics Centre in Dunajská Streda has been in operation since 2012, gradually expanding to meet growing customer demand for logistics solutions. The previous expansion in 2020 increased the warehouse capacity to 18,200 m². Alena Blahútová, Corporate Director Real Estate of ATL Immoinvest.

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A Big Win – Hiring Veterans for Manufacturing Careers

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Veterans often have training and skills in technology that are crucial to the high-tech factories of today. Many manufacturers offer in-house training to ensure the veterans have the job-specific skills they will need to succeed. Once done, the veteran can use the site to find training programs to obtain any additional skills.

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Bangladesh: Livelihoods project uses art to put women’s issues centre stage

World Food Programme Logistics

A World Food Programme-backed theatre event in Cox’s Bazar trains budding entrepreneurs on nutrition, health and life skills Breastfeeding and nutrition were among a host of topics covered. Around 20,000 families have benefited from the programme since 2012. Photo: WFP/Nalifa Mehelin “18 or more?—?not not before.