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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. The buzz of only four drones, like a swarm of flies, drifts into the conference room. They were supportive, so on the second day, I was full of confidence and completed the obstacle course by myself,” she says.

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ACHEMA 2018

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics offer a key component of ACHEMA 2018, which opens on Monday week (June 11) in Frankfurt, specialising in the chemical and pharma industries. If freight forwarders and logistics consultants become part of the industry, of course they will find a home here. The post ACHEMA 2018 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Finalists for Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe 2018 revealed

Automotive Logistics

The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony to be held at the Kameha Grand Hotel in Bonn, Germany, on June 12 2018 – the night before this year’s Automotive Logistics Europe conference. The awards will take place after a drinks reception and will be followed by a three-course dinner.

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Clear Sailing for Ocean Carriers in 2018 — If They Don’t Blow It

Supply Chain Brain

The World Trade Organization’s latest release of its World Trade Outlook Indicator shows merchandise trade volume experiencing above-average growth in early 2018. He presented his outlook for container shipping to the TPM Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., In 2018, the key is how much capacity will be demolished,” said Sand. “If

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Industry View: Interview with EXCHAiNGE 2018 Speaker

Logistics Business Magazine

Building diverse teams requires an up-front investment of time, of course. Bohlmann: When processes change, there will always be some people who won’t come on board, of course. November 21, 2018 | “Harmonie C” room | Conference Area Hall 5.1. Save the date: EXCHAiNGE – the Supply Chainers’ Community 2018.

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

Talking Logistics

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead.

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Wilko Retail Driver Wins UK Forklift Operator of the Year Prize

Logistics Business Magazine

The best lift truck operators from across the UK and Ireland proved their skills at the Forklift Operator of the Year competition 2018, sponsored by UniCarriers. To be crowned Forklift Operator of the Year, Dale had to demonstrate his talent to expert judges during a series of tough practical, pre-use and theory-based challenges.