Missed the skills webinar? View it now

22 Aug 2013 - by -

FTW Online held its third live webinar on Wednesday, sponsored by Sasfin Premier Logistics, focusing on skills development and training for the freight industry. It is now available for viewing.
Four key industry players – Juliette Fourie, director of MetroMinds; Tony d’ Almeida who heads up the training and skills development portfolio for the South African Association of Freight Forwarders
(Saaff), Charlotte Watson, training manager for International Liner Agencies (ILA) and Mark Goodger, managing director for Global Maritime Learning Solutions presented their viewpoints on the current outlook, the challenges and opportunities for the sector.
We welcome your views, as well as suggested guests and/or topics going forward. Please submit your feedback to adelem@nowmedia.co.za.
To view the webinar, Click here.

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