Logistics

The first and final mile, key considerations for flawless and sustainable delivery performance

There are two critical aspects of the logistics process, the first mile and then the final mile. It is the efficiency with which retailers manage these two essential aspects of supply chain logistics in a seamless way that is key to their survival.

The face of retail is changing almost beyond recognition. As huge household names are falling victim to the success of the more agile ecommerce players and their logistics partners, retailers are being challenged like never before. However, not all...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/09/the-first-and-final-mile-key-considerations-for-flawless-and-sustainable-delivery-performance/

ROTTERDAM 2018: Everything you need to know about the COA Members Meeting and the COA Container Pavilion

ROTTERDAM 2018

  •      22nd COA Members Meeting (5 November 2018)
  •      COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2018 (6-8 November 2018)

Update and Practical Information

The next COA Members Meeting and Intermodal Europe 2018 will take place in just over four weeks’ time.
Please find below information on the COA Meeting and the COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2018.

     A.   22nd  COA Members Meeting (Monday 5 November 2018) – Join the Experts and Decision-Makers

Over 70 delegates...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/05/rotterdam-2018-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-coa-members-meeting-and-the-coa-container-pavilion/

Port of Buenos Aires seeks logistics innovations

Representing the Ministry of Transportation, the General Administration of Ports SE – Puerto Buenos Aires participated in various meetings with the Ministry of Production, Modernization, Customs Argentina, Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) to work on the implementation of the new Port Community System with a view to at 2019.

During the past week, the Port of Buenos Aires convened various public and private organizations that have an influence on the port logistics process in order to boost the...

http://container-news.com/port-buenos-aires-logistics-innovations/

UK freight forwarders association expresses surprise at the recent news on the UK Government’s plans for Customs

Robert Keen

The trade association for UK freight forwarders has expressed its surprise at the recent report in the Times newspaper that the UK Government is planning to invest £8 million in customs training and automation to support the extra demand for customs brokerage services in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal in March 2019.

Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that in light of the significance of such news on the work...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/03/uk-freight-forwarders-association-expresses-surprise-at-the-recent-news-on-the-uk-governments-plans-for-customs/

New Kizad chief executive confirmed

Abu Dhabi Ports has announced the appointment of industry veteran Samir Chaturvedi as chief executive of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad). Chaturvedi will be tasked with overseeing further growth of Kizad to facilitate global trade and the flow of foreign direct investments to the industrial zone that occupies an area of more than 410 sq km.

He brings with him over 35 years of experience in the logistics, automotive, supply chain management, real estate and infrastructure development...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/new-kizad-chief-executive-confirmed/

Young International Freight Forwarder Award enters its third decade with announcement of this year’s winner

(l to r) Thomas Sim, Chairman of FIATA’s ABVT Group; Award Winner Louis Perring, Hemisphere Freight (UK); Michael Yarwood of Sponsor, TT Club; Huxiang Zhao, immediate past President, FIATA

The FIATA award programme, exclusively sponsored by freight insurance specialist TT Club, was completed with the 2018 Winner, Louis Perring of Hemisphere Freight representing BIFA (UK), announced and presented with his award at the FIATA Annual Congress in New Delhi, India this week. 

01 October, 2018 – The...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/01/young-international-freight-forwarder-award-enters-its-third-decade-with-announcement-of-this-years-winner/

TOC Americas 2018: Latin America’s next wave of maritime, port and inland freight logistics…

TOC Americas 2018: Latin America’s next wave of maritime, port and inland freight logistics – demand and supply under the spotlight

Major carriers, BCOs, port operators, investors and analysts gather at annual TOC Americas forum in Panama this November to discuss modernisation and expansion of LAC supply chain infrastructure and services against the backdrop of trade tensions and a shifting container shipping landscape

London, 26 September 2018 – Latin America and the Caribbean need an...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/27/toc-americas-2018-latin-americas-next-wave-of-maritime-port-and-inland-freight-logistics/

Transport reassurances needed in the event of a ‘No deal’ Brexit

Ed Thomas

The British public are concerned that UK transport networks could be placed under strain in the event of a ‘No Deal’ outcome from Brexit negotiations, according to a survey by KPMG UK.

The poll, of 3,044 members of the British public, found that if the UK does not strike a deal with the European Union, then 62.9 percent believe that they will face severe travel delays across the transport network, particularly at ports. Half of the respondents (50.3 percent) believe that flight delays...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/25/transport-reassurances-needed-in-the-event-of-a-no-deal-brexit/

Davies Turner adds more apprentices

Leading UK independent freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has recruited another 11 youngsters for this year’s trainee programme.  The scheme is now in its ninth successive year.

The new recruits will learn all aspects of Davies Turner’s business during the two-year apprenticeship and can be confident that like many of their predecessors who have passed through the programme, they will progress into management and supervisory roles.

During the company’s national...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/24/davies-turner-adds-more-apprentices/

New apprentice category for freight awards

Robert Keen

The British International Freight Association – www.bifa.org – is to add a new Apprentice of the Year in Logistics category to its annual Freight Service Awards competition.

The new award is sponsored by Outsource Training and Development, a leading provider of innovative training, education and recruitment, and will recognise apprentices who are making a significant contribution to their workplace and shown a dedication to excel in their professional development and learning.

The...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/24/new-apprentice-category-for-freight-awards/

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