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CILT releases driver shortage report

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. Goods movement. However, those who are very worried have increased by 50%.

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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. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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Internet Coping with COVID-19 Havoc, but Online Orders Taking Strain

Logistics Bureau

Just to give some idea of what they are facing, these are some of the demands major broadband providers such as China Telecom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon have to contend with due to complete or partial lockdowns of citizens ordered by various governments: Children studying online as part of home schooling.

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COVID-19 puts 14 million people at risk of missing meals in Latin America and the Caribbean

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP works with governments to mitigate impact on most-vulnerable families Families in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, receive fortified food from WFP to help them through tough times. In a recent WFP survey in nine countries, 69 percent of the 41,000 respondents said they had seen a reduction in their incomes due to the pandemic?—?with

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The Secrets of Top Performers: Fleet Management as a Competitive Weapon

Talking Logistics

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Technology Boost.

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Call for EU nationals to alleviate driver shortage

Logistics Business Magazine

If Ministers don’t act now, the UK HGV driver shortage could lead to food waste and inflation; Kate Lester, CEO and founder of Diamond Logistics , reflects on this urgent issue and issues a bold message for Government. Government needs to work with the industry to help address the broader issues around the skills shortage.