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To ‘fire or to furlough’? That is the tough question for some employers

Companies have been warned to “weigh their options carefully” when considering making staff redundant instead of furloughing them.
Under UK schemes, companies can temporarily lay-off staff while the government pays the majority of their wages. But according to a survey by People Management and human resources association CIPD, one in four companies are also considering permanent redundancies.
According to Loadstar Premium today, Ceva Logistics could be on the verge of cutting a significant …

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The personal service conundrum facing forwarders going digital

Customer relationships and industry expertise will remain the backbone of freight forwarding, despite the wave of digitalisation sweeping across the industry.
According to Norman Global Logistics (NGL) Asia’s managing director, Stefan Holmqvist, providing online cargo quotes and booking tools are an additional communication layer with customers.
“We will always need relationships with our clients and to provide them with the service and the know-how, that’s the backbone of our business,” he...

https://theloadstar.com/the-personal-service-conundrum-facing-forwarders-going-digital/

BIFA warns forwarders to avoid ‘risky’ switch bills of lading

BIFA has become the latest forwarder association in recent months to issue a warning to members over switch bills of lading.
In a note today, the UK freight forwarding association reminded members of the “dangers of requesting a switch bill of lading without being fully aware of potential liabilities”. 
A switch bill of lading can be used to hide the identity of the supplier and end user from each other – which can be for …

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Unlicensed operators wreak havoc in Latin American forwarding sector

“An incredible rise” in unlicensed, unregulated one-man forwarding operations is posing a threat to Latin America’s forwarding community.
Vice president of Interworld Freight Farouk Gomati told The Loadstar the surge in “effectively illegitimate” operators was chipping away at profit margins.
“In most Latin American countries the word loyalty between clients and forwarders doesn’t exist, they will drop you for $10,” he said.
Small forwarders in particular were feeling the pinch, he added,...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/unlicensed-operators-wreak-havoc-latin-american-forwarding-sector/

Stay clear of switch bills of lading warning to forwarders

Forwarders are being warned to stay clear of switch bills of lading (SB/Ls) following increased fraudulent activity.
While BIFA has had no enquiries on SB/Ls for a year or so, online freight forwarder iContainers and forwarder network WCA have indicated that the problem is on the rise.
The WCA has sent a note to members saying it cannot get involved in disputes between them where there is a switch bill of lading, owing …

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