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Dachser Continues its Commitment to Training

Logistics Business Magazine

At the start of the 2020 training year, 600 trainees and 25 students across Germany took the first step on their career paths at Dachser. Especially popular this year among the young people are the business apprenticeships in forwarding and logistics services as well as training as a warehouse specialist.

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Customs Training Funding Now Available for UK Freight Industry

Logistics Business Magazine

“Along with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which is running the scheme, we will be encouraging our members to take advantage of the funding, which could be used to support a business that is extending and taking on new staff, or to help train an existing employee to become competent in completing customs declarations. “As

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BIFA Warns of Looming Deadline on Customs Training Funding

Logistics Business Magazine

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply for funding from the Government’s £5 million grant scheme opened in December 2018, as part of an £8 million investment to support training and automation in the customs intermediaries sector.

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Hazardous Materials Training on Offer to Future Drivers

Logistics Business Magazine

France-based 3PL Geodis is to offer ‘hazardous materials’ training to its future drivers in the sector. At both its Lillebonne and Villers-Saint-Paul sites in France, all of which are dedicated to the chemical sector, Geodis is offering integrated training to 22 job seekers.

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What is a 3PL? How Third-Party Logistics Providers Benefit eCommerce Brands

Ship Monk

3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. Just for the sake of being thorough, let’s have a look at what a 4PL and 5PL offer as well. 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) Order Fulfillment. This could be a good option for some eCommerce brands, but if you’re considering a 4PL partnership, lead with these three qualifiers: 1.

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Green light for remote Border Control Post

Logistics Business Magazine

Since this is a 24-hour operation, four new staff have been trained to ensure a seamless round-the-clock service. PML Sales Director, Nick Finbow, says: “It is unfortunate that the official opening of the facility at Spalding was delayed but of course, we are accepting that we are all working under exceptional circumstances.

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Supply Chain Holds Exciting Work and Strong Potential for Young Professionals

Penske Move Ahead

Young supply chain professionals said they are eager to continue their education on the job and they prefer to do it the old-fashioned way, via face-to-face training sessions. Young professionals appreciate access to online training, but that will never replace the value of face-to-face interaction,” Moses said.