Transport & Logistics

Shipping staffing surge could mean bumper Christmas for retailers

An increase in demand for shipping workers means that the retail sector could be in for a bumper Christmas, according to Steve Wyeth, director at sdw Recruitment.

Davies & Robson sees summer surge in business

Logistics recruitment specialist Davies & Robson has seen an upturn in enquiries and activity this summer, trebling the number of interim managers on contract compared with the same period last year.

Appointments: Gilbert represents drivers at REC

Appointments: Transline chooses driver trainers

HGV and industrial recruitment firm Transline-Resource has strengthened its training team with the appointment of two more driver trainers. This follows last year’s opening of its Trafford Park Training Team HQ.

Appointments: New executive director for Talascend

Appointments: Fearnley joins Dillistone as non-exec director

Dillistone Group, parent company of executive recruitment software Dillistone System, has appointed Giles Robin Fearnley as a non-executive director.

Transport & logistics

The lack of experienced and qualified drivers is not the only concern for the sector. The introduction of the AWD could have a huge impact next year

Transport

Global demand and infrastructure needs boost the demand for transport sector workers