New youngest recruit to International Freight Solutions
IFS’s latest recruit joins us through the Kickstart Scheme – a government initiative to provide funding in order to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment. This is a great opportunity for young people and businesses alike.
Jamie has settled in with ease, bringing enthusiasm along with outstanding IT skills and general knowledge. He is very willing to learn new skills and always rises to any challenge that is put before him. It is a pleasure to have Jamie on board our dedicated team.
To celebrate Jamie completing his first month’s training with IFS, the team took him out for Friday breakfast which went down a real treat.
Shippers across the globe might have to battle the effects of supply chain congestion and record high ocean freight rates for some time to come. The question remains – when will they get relief?
All aboard, as long as you are properly labeled and someone is waiting to pick you up at your destination station. The latest light logistics ideas propose that the sharp decline in commuter passenger traffic is the opportunity the parcels industry has been waiting for.
UK supply chain problems are making the headlines. A shortage of truck drivers has seen empty shelves at supermarkets and companies offering ‘golden handshakes’ to attract qualified recruits. However, the solution doesn’t lie in heavier lorries and higher competition for drivers, say rail industry sources.
Port of Felixstowe, located on the South East coast in Suffolk, Port of Southampton and Teesport in North Yorkshire are the UK’s three largest container ports. When these ports experience challenging times, you can expect the other ports in the UK to be affected.