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Logistics industry delivers HGV simulator to Zambia

Logistics Business Magazine

Four big names from the transport and logistics sector have come together to supply an HGV driver training simulator for the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Zambia, which Transaid has partnered with since 2008 to help meet the country’s growing demand for professional driver training.

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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

Fritz has been inducted into the international Logistics Hall of Fame. The TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year Award has been given to Prof. Born in San Francisco in 1942, Fritz is considered the founder of logistics for humanitarian organisations. After selling his logistics company Fritz Companies Inc.

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Qatar Airways Cargo Prioritizes Transport of Essential Medical Supplies and Aid Relief

Airfreight Logistics

In the past month, the airline has transported over 50,000,000kg of medical and aid supplies to impacted regions around the globe. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Now, more than ever it is important to support global trade that ensures the supply of essential goods and vital aid worldwide.

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How Djenabou’s life changed in a refugee camp in Cameroon

World Food Programme Logistics

Djenabou, who fled to Cameroon in 2014 with her husband and children, is part of a group of refugee women who work as retailers in the camp. Most of the refugees depend on humanitarian assistance for their basic needs including food. Training and support in business and cash management is provided retailers like Djenabou.

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Let’s fly with the wings that save lives in Mali

World Food Programme Logistics

We chat about the challenges people living in Gao have been experiencing since crisis erupted in 2012; the services provided by aid groups but also the difficulties of humanitarian access?—?one Here, a quick turnaround is necessary because the city is regularly targeted by non-state armed groups.

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Drones to the rescue as Cyclone Desmond storms Mozambique

World Food Programme Logistics

Training led by the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Southern Africa region expand the options for emergency response Aerial assessment of Mozambique floods using drones, January 2019. These new skills are the result of multiple training opportunities led by WFP on how to fly, map, and coordinate with UAS.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Faculty members from some of the leading logistics education programs share their thoughts on how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead. Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Georgia Southern supports this trend in several ways.