Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

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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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Customer service and account representatives are critical parts of a freight forwarding service. Although many freight forwarders have shipment information accessible online, importers may still have questions. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset. Going the Extra Mile.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For example, if your company chooses to book its containerised-freight shipments with a freight forwarder (which often makes a lot of sense), your quote might include the fees for: Domestic transportation in the country of export. To Hire or to Train, That is the Question.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% in real terms since this time last year, but owing to a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices, rates continue to fall in both air and sea freight. Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders. DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

Freight forwarding companies face the big challenge of keeping the consequences as minimal as possible. The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible.

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

Freight forwarding companies face the big challenge of keeping the consequences as minimal as possible. The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

This program extends Logility’s training series to provide in person training at one of Logility’s education centers in India, New Zealand, United Kingdom or United States as well as online through an on-demand course program. ATLANTA – Logility, Inc., The Foundation Level focuses on basic supply chain and system knowledge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

Throughout the week, BIFA will undertake a number of events, supported by a range of resources on its social media pages to encourage members to expand their own learning; showcasing the range of training courses available from BIFA’s Training team. Billingham has over 20 years of experience in logistics skills and training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2018

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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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Unresponsive Customer Service Customer service and account representatives are critical parts of a freight forwarding service. Although many freight forwarders have shipment information accessible online, importers may still have questions. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Customer service and account representatives are critical parts of a freight forwarding service. Although many freight forwarders have shipment information accessible online, importers may still have questions. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset. Going the Extra Mile.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

However, these new systems also cost money, require training, and don’t always produce the return on investment (ROI) expected. First, there are many parties involved in international trade,” including shippers, consignees, freight forwarders, and customs house brokers. Shipping lines, freight forwarders, ports, etc.,

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Putting huge emphasis on the proper handling of ULDs as well as training and qualifying the staff adequately is the key influencing factor to prevent damages from happening. For some time, Jettainer has already been making a special effort to train staff to become so-called “ULD-X-Perts”.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Crown has donated a C-5 gas-powered counterbalance forklift to the Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), which offers forklift truck engineering programmes. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Training and education are essential as is access to test systems to ensure organisations understand the new processes and steps required. Over time of course, CDS will become the new normal. “Companies will need significant help to make the change”. There is a great deal of source information available.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Forto , a leading provider of digitised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, has announced the latest milestone achievement in its sustainability roadmap with more than 50% of Sea Freight Full Container Load (FCL) volumes booked with Forto’s carbon offset offering in the third quarter of 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Micco was one of the first freight forwarders to set up in Abu Dhabi over 40 years ago and built a strong base in the Oil and Gas sector on its way to being one of the most diverse multimodal operators in the region. Customer requirements are, of course, at the forefront. COVID-related push to online solutions from retailers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

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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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

. “We are seeing more and more enterprise-wide employee training,” says Sallstrom. They think one way to do so is to ensure that their teams are trained consistently. At full speed, it will offer everything from recorded webinars and online courses to onsite training seminars. Emphasis on onsite.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International air freight shipments can be significantly larger and may move across multiple carriers during shipment. As a matter of fact, the largest cargo airplane , the Anatov 225 – can hold an entire train. CO2 emissions – Of course, air freight also leads to far more emissions. Why Ship Cargo by Air?

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Kuehne+Nagel was one of the first big freight forwarders to have price quotes and self-service directly on their homepage. They’re coming.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

But over the course of 2017 since Harrison took the helm at CSX, things have not been quite as smooth in terms of the PSR implementation. slowing train speed and increasing dwell time along with numbers of cars online. slowing train speed and increasing dwell time along with numbers of cars online. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Manager

JULY 25, 2018

The proverbial waves of change will still often come crashing down and it’s always best to have a course of action mapped out. The new training room is also an important area that allows for training primarily focused on shaping a sense of customer excellence.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 14, 2018

Air freight inbound volume has been on a steady rise, 2018 appears to be trending unfavorably for shippers seeking readily-available capacity as in years past. … Proactively protecting space with both carriers and freight forwarders is becoming more of a best practice for mid-size and even smaller shippers.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Of course, international shipping is a complex service with countless moving parts, including regulations, security, capacity and legal considerations – all which can lead to a reliable and cost-effective shipment when tended to properly. In short, due diligence is key – and when it doubt, turn to an experienced professional.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The expected total savings to the nation over the course of 50 years is $14.1 We have to be willing to train the workers we need. The expected total savings to the nation over the course of 50 years is $14.1 We have to be willing to train the workers we need. Users that viewed this also viewed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2018

There is a substantial transformation underway that has been looming for two or three years in the road transport, freight forwarding and logistics sectors – companies have been working with increasing operating expenses for three years. Thanks to driver training we could reach 4% fuel saving in 2017 compared to the years before.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2018

There is a substantial transformation underway that has been looming for two or three years in the road transport, freight forwarding and logistics sectors – companies have been working with increasing operating expenses for three years. Thanks to driver training we could reach 4% fuel saving in 2017 compared to the years before.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With a turnover of 210 million euros in 2019, the Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) from Ulm is one of the leading freights forwarding and contract logistics companies in Germany. The loading of the route trains follows in a sequential order and is made available for transport in the outgoing goods department.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 4, 2019

DRT will also provide expertise and support for AHA Centre’s courses and exercises related to ASEAN-ERAT (Emergency Response and Assessment Team) and ASEAN Humanitarian Logistics. This includes unloading cargo planes, conducting professional warehousing and inventory management as well as loading the relief goods for onward transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades. Of course, this is pure speculation, and in this time of total uncertainty, any number of other scenarios might unfold.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 4, 2018

Halliburton’s chief executive last week said that in the first quarter he ‘learned more about train logistics than I ever dreamed I would.’ Why would the CEO of Halliburton be receiving a crash course on logistics? Because managing freight costs in 2018 is shaping up to be a very challenging proposition.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 20, 2018

The services made available at the Supply Chain Labs in Berlin and Cape Town include digitalisation workshops and training courses for consolidating digital skills. The company’s own start-up known as “ShareHouse”, a web-based marketing portal for storage space, is also a fruit of the Berlin SCL.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Freightos recently concluded a survey of over 90 senior logistics professionals, including VPs and senior board members from 19 of the top 20 freight forwarding companies in the world. Trainline (UK rail/bus ticketing), acquired French Captain Train for $189 million. Freightos Industry Research.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

Such training and technology require both time and money, which can cut into grocers’ bottom line. And, of course, they lack drivers who need to be paid. “Autonomous ground delivery can fundamentally move the needle forward by shedding the cost of human delivery drivers,” Reddy says. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Clearly the aim of any fleet manager is to ensure that vehicles are off the road for the shortest period of time possible and, to this end, ongoing maintenance regimes and driver training programmes both play a key role in cutting the amount of time that vans are out-of-action.

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