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www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2020 Truck and Track 17 BUSINESS NEWS The Talent in Logistics Awards 2020 will now take place as a completely virtual live event on Thursday 1st October 2020, as it also extends the entry deadline for the awards. The Talent inLogistics Awards this yearwill beaunique, online event that will be live streamed on YouTube and social media channels, instead of being held in Manchester as originally planned. “The past few months have presented unusual circumstances, but there is no way that we wanted to cancel or postpone this year’s Awards, especially when we have had such a high standard of entries so far,” says Ruth Edwards, Business Development Director for Talent in Logistics. “This year, those in the logistics sector have been crucial, and deserve even greater praise and recognition than ever for their efforts,” she continues. “We’re thrilled to be able to do this in a new and different way, that will also help keep everyone safe.” The livestreamof the Talent in Logistics Awards 2020will be free for anyone to watch and reveal winners live during the online awards ceremony. There will be interactive elements, and winners will have the opportunity to virtually accept their awards. The event will also dedicate time to showcasing and celebrating hard work across the supply chain this year andwill share positive stories from within the sector, including those inspired by the Talent in Logistics #ilovelogistics social media campaign. Theawardsremainfreetoenter,andentryformscanbedownloaded from the Talent in Logistics website. Award entries consist of a submission of up to 1000 words, along with the option to attach three supporting documents, andwill be judged by a panel of sector experts, leaders, and influencers. The shortlist will be announced by mid August 2020. Information regarding the LGV Driver of the Year and Forklift Operator of the Year live competitions and awards will be announced in due course. “Talent in Logistics is no stranger to being unique - ours are the first and only awards that are 100% dedicated to recognising standout people in our industry,” says Ruth. “We want to bring positivity and pride to the whole logistics sector after a challenging year, so we’re delighted that our online Awards will make it possible for anyone, anywhere to be part of the event.” For more information on entering the awards or sponsoring an Awards category, visit www.talentinlogistics.co.uk, ca ll 01952 520216 or email talentinlogistics@capitb.co.uk Talent in Logistics Announces Totally Online Awards Night for 2020 DFDS Logistics in Ghent has decided to outsource its repair and maintenance workshop to Global & Local Enterprises, whomanages a chain of workshops with well-trainedmechanics and supervisors. They will now handle the repairing and maintenance of our trucks and trailers. Joop Roijakkers, Chairman of Global & Local Enterprises, says: “Thank you to Luc Geysen for making this long-term partnership happen in an efficient and timely manner. The workshops are our first strategic priority. Our goal is to expand and have our operations close to major European transport hubs. I am very happy to further execute on our outsourcing concept, this time at the Ghent harbour in Belgium with DFDS.” Luc Geysen, Managing Director, DFDS Logistics Belgium, says: “We were looking for a reliable partner to run our workshop and decided to use their experience, skills and focus to create a win-win solution for both partners. “We will now focus on the development of our 4PL asset-based solution, where we offer customers to take overall responsibility for their logistics activities and entire supply chain by managing the people, process and technology. With our extensive network consisting of rail and road services, terminals, vessels, and hub, together with a strong IT-backbone, we are able to offer custom made solutions to selected industries.” DFDS partners with Global & Local Enterprises GLE Group will handle the repair &maintenance workshop in Ghent DFDS trailers in Ghent will now be repaired and maintained in the workshop run by DFDS partners with Global & Local Enterprises LOADS MORE FOR THE PALLET NETWORKS 01543 420 121 www.deker.co.uk