UKWA appoints new head of training

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has appointed Jerry Oughton as its head of training. The new role reflects the commitment of the Association to placing skills training and personal development at the heart of a wider strategy to attract more young people into the industry, says UKWA CEO Clare Bottle. “This year’s National Conference was […]

aeroconcept: “bespoke training concepts based on real life experience”

With over 20 years of experience in the air cargo industry, James Wyatt took to the decision to set up his own consulting company, aeroconcept, in May 2019. Since then, aeroconcept has been providing aviation consulting, operational support and management training for the aviation and air cargo industry. Utilising experience Wyatt’s wealth of experience, which […]

Training is high priority for KLM

Training is one of the top priorities for KLM Cargo as part of its goal to be the globe’s number one cargo carrier. KLM Cargo manager of compliance knowledge, Gert Mijnders (pictured) says training is now such an important tool within the industry and it “certainly” is for KLM Cargo. Mijnders explains: “We cannot afford […]

Cool chain training courses proving a success for IAG

IAG Cargo is seeing strong demand for cool chain training courses it has been running in partnership with Exelsius – focused on upping supply chain standards. The two-day course at the ‘GDP Academy’ aims to improve industry compliance to GDP standards for healthcare and life science products – an ever-growing sector for airfreight. The two-day […]