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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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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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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

“With his induction into the Logistics Hall of Fame, the international jury recognises his efforts to consistently support effective frontline humanitarian operations with strong competencies and a systematic approach in the background. The main pillars are effective processes, professionally trained logistics staff and the use of IT.

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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

Peter Lukszys, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison): In terms of different logistics applications, we see a lot of interest in humanitarian aid logistics and the impact of logistics strategies on climate change. Relevant Training Programme: Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management. Source: Inbound Logistics.