Following an increase in sponsorship, Think Logistics has also grown its network of learning centres to nine locations across the UK.
Think Logistics – the brainchild of Abbey Logistics’ Steve Granite – is backed by the RHA (Road Haulage Association), FTA (Freight Transport Association), CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) and several truck operators.
DAF Trucks has been spearheading funding of the project, but additional funding now comes from the FTA, and more recently, from both the DHL Foundation and the National Logistics Academy.
“I’m thrilled at the success of the Think Logistics project,” comments DAF Trucks managing director Ray Ashworth,
“The welfare of the truck industry is very dear to me, and I’m especially passionate about empowering young people and showcasing the many good aspects of haulage and transport,” he continues.
“There’s a huge diversity of career options on offer and Think Logistics is bringing the message to the young people of this country.”
Think Logistics has now opened four additional Logistics centres in England making nine Think Logistics Career Ready centres across the UK.
To date, more than 1,400 young people have attended Think Logistics workshops, including 400 between September and December 2016.