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BIFA launches freight fundamentals course for media newcomers
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a new educational initiative designed specifically for journalists and other staff working with the media who are newcomers to the freight, shipping and logistics sector.
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BIFA appoints three regional chairs for Young Forwarder Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected new chairs in three of its six Young Forwarder Network (YFN) regions.
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BIFA adds Solent group to Young Forwarder Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has celebrated the recent launch of the Solent branch of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) by visiting the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro terminal at the port of Southampton.
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CM Labs releases updates to simulation packs
CM Labs Simulations, a provider of simulation-based training in the ports industry, has made changes it has made to two of its key port yard-side simulation training packs.
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IMCSO launched to boost marine cybersecurity capabilities
June 18 marked the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), which aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry.
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LEEA appoints Cooke to lead training academy
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of academy.
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BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network accredited for CPD
The most recent event in the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) programme of activities for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first to be accredited for continuing professional development (CPD).
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BHV’s project logistics monitor presents cautious outlook
BHV Bremische Hafen und Logistikvertretung’s project logistics monitor 2024 has presented a subdued outlook for the market in 2024, with respondents cautious about cost pressures and a shortage of labour.
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Global truck driver shortage to double in next five years
Surveying over 4,700 trucking companies in the Americas, Asia and Europe, the IRU has found that truck driver shortages increased globally in 2023 and over 3 million driver positions are currently unfilled in 36 countries studied.
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ICS collaborates with Shipnext
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) is collaborating with shipping platform and marketplace Shipnext to enhance the education of its students.
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Bergé joins Logistop to boost logistics innovation
Spain’s Bergé Logistics has joined Logistop – a logistics association that aims to promote the need for innovation among companies involved in the logistics sector.
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Officer supply shortfall reaches record high
Officer supply shortfall has reached a record high and is not expected to improve, leading to manning cost inflation, according to the latest Manning Annual Review and Forecast report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.
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ESTA introduces internship scheme
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has launched an internship scheme.
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ITI promotes Doyle
Industrial Training International (ITI) has promoted Jasen Doyle to technical services director.
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BIFA bolsters training portfolio with Wilkinson promotion
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics businesses – has appointed Graeme Wilkinson as its training development manager.
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BIFA to provide apprenticeship recruitment guidance
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a monthly video conference that will provide apprenticeship recruitment guidance.
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Sarens ECOL centre was revamped to increase capacity and introduce new live training sessions.
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Blue Water Shipping calls for trainee programme applicants
Blue Water Shipping is welcoming applications for its international trainee programme.
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Lloyd’s Maritime Academy rebrands
Online maritime training service provider Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is rebranding in response to the post-pandemic impact on learning and education in the maritime industry.
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Osprey launches internship and graduate programmes
UK-based project logistics specialist Osprey Group has launched a ‘year in industry’ internship and graduate programme.