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Transaid launches driver training project in Mozambique

Logistics Business Magazine

Transaid is preparing to support refresher training for at least 400 heavy goods vehicle drivers within small and medium-size enterprises (SME) in Mozambique, just a few months after securing a contract to extend its professional driver training work into yet another sub-Saharan country.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. A staff training program centred on energy-consciousness can help minimise costs.

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BIFA Takes Centre Stage at Multimodal 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

The trade association’s stand focuses on BIFA’s training, membership, policy and compliance, and member engagement work, with staff on hand each day that are specifically involved in those activities. Those staff will be answering visitors’ questions and delivering guidance on the issues facing the freight and logistics sector.

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The Important Role of Apprenticeships

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2023, it reported turnover approaching £50 million, with just under 300 employees across offices in the UK, Europe, America, South America, and Asia. Currently, there are eight apprentices training with Joloda Hydraroll and studying at local colleges in Liverpool and Anglesey.

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J.B. Hunt v. Schneider. Head to Head Match Up

10xLogistics

I always find it interesting to compare these two companies and looking at the 10K's for 2022 and the 10Q's for the first half of 2023 and interesting picture is emerging: Projection for 2023 at Beginning of Year from 10K: Summary (Beginning of the Year): JB Hunt and Schneider are two of the largest trucking companies in the US.

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Continuing Education For Licensed Customs Brokers

MTS Logistics

In June 2023, U.S. This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. trade laws. trade laws. CBP and U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S.