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Freight forwarder drives to inspire next generation
Highly regarded: Graham Cross Rail expert
joins SLC SLC has appointed Graham Cross as managing director of its new rail investment business. For nearly 10 years, SLC Rail
has been helping local authorities to develop and deliver rail infrastructure projects, particularly new and refurbished stations, route upgrades and freight projects. Ian Walters, managing
director of SLC Rail, said: “Graham is highly regarded within the rail industry and has forged relationships with the infrastructure investment community. We are delighted that he is joining SLC in this key role, helping clients to overcome the frustrations of sourcing finance for new stations and rail infrastructure, and to help existing asset owners who are seeking an exit.” Graham is the former chief
executive of Heathrow Southern Railway Limited and will focus on developing investable structures for new assets, as well as seeking to build a portfolio of secondary market investments for private sector investors. Graham will remain a non-
executive director at Heathrow Southern Railway Limited.
International freight forwarder Chadd Blunt is striving to inspire the next generation of freight forwarders by encouraging young people into the industry. The chief executive of Birmingham-based freight forwarder Millennium Cargo aims to capitalise on his new role as governor of the British International Freight Association’s newly- launched Young Forwarder Network in the Midlands. Chadd became a governor of
BIFA’s Midlands Young Forwarder Network to represent his views and to help bridge the increasing age gap within the sector’s workforce.
‘There is a significant lack of schooling on supply chain and logistics despite the fact it is an integral part of society’s makeup’
Representing more than 1,500
UK companies in the logistics and supply chain management sector, BIFA is the leading body for companies who engage in the international movement of freight by air, road, rail and sea. BIFA also supports young people
to enhance their career prospects and support their professional development through establishing a network that is committed to promoting the logistics and forwarding sector as an exciting career choice. Chadd, who joined the industry
on leaving school, will assist in promoting the association’s network within the region and use his 30-plus years’ experience to
Promoting recruitment: Chadd Blunt
RHA adopts approach to lower emissions
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has laid out how it aims to lower carbon emissions in the freight and logistics sector, in a new strategy paper. The paper, named Eliminate, Minimise, Offset, sets
out the approach the RHA will adopt for the road freight industry when engaging in the debate on achieving a net zero carbon. The UK Government has made it law that the UK has
to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The paper calls on the new Government to develop a
‘freight roadmap’ which delivers the stepping stones needed to achieve a net zero carbon. The issue of decarbonising freight needs a coherent
international and national response and it is vital that the freight and logistics sector is on the front foot to
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shape the reforms necessary, the RHA has said. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett said: “How the
change is managed politically and economically over the next 25 years will be challenging. Our strategy sets out an approach that will ensure that sensible, evidence-based and pragmatic policies are in place to support investment in the green technology needed. “The time for talking about the environment is over.
We need clear global action to tackle climate change, and I am determined that the UK logistics sector will do its bit. “The Government must ensure supportive policies
exist that give our members the confidence to plan for a green future. By contrast, policy “mis-steps” such as clean air zones which have undermined trust must be avoided.”
help young people capitalise on the benefits of a career in freight forwarding. Chadd said: “The issue is an
educational issue. Whether in school or in higher education there is a significant lack of schooling on supply chain and logistics despite the fact it is an integral part of society’s makeup, and yet a huge proportion are still blissfully unaware of what freight forwarding and logistics actually involves.” Chadd has also been
experiencing a surplus in air freight requirements from customers across the globe, despite recurring reports of a decline in air freight. He suggests that while there is a
well-documented global decline in air freight, he has still experienced difficulty in locating air space capacity for his customers. He said: “We live in an
accelerated society where customer demands are reshaping the fabric of our industry. Vendors are working hard to offer the best customer experience possible which subsequently means offering improved delivery times. “While Millennium Cargo will not
be alone in the struggle to find space on air freight, we will do our utmost in making sure that our customers’ cargo reaches its final destination with minimum delay and in the most cost-effective manner possible.”
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