Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution - Useful Information - Logistics Manager

http://www.espo.be
ESPO represents the seaports of the Member States of the European Union and has observer members from several other European countries.

http://www.europeanshippers.com
ESC represents the interests of companies represented by 12 national transport user organisations and a number of key European commodity trade associations. The Freight Transport Association is the UK member.

http://www.fiata.com
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is a non-governmental organisation, represents today an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, also known as the "Architects of Transport", employing around 8 - 10 million people in 150 countries.

http://www.fsdf.org.uk
The Food Storage & Distribution Federation is the trade body in the UK that supports the interests of the food and drink logistics supply chain.

http://www.fork-truck.org.uk
The Fork Lift Truck Association exists to raise standards in the materials handling industry; protecting the interests of consumers and improving safety and productivity in the workplace.

http://www.fta.co.uk/
The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. FTA members operate more than 200,000 goods vehicles - almost half the UK fleet. In addition, they consign over 90 per cent of the freight moved by rail and over 70 per cent of sea and air freight.

http://gsclg.com
The mission of the Global Supply Chain Leaders Group is to be the premier resource for senior level supply chain leaders.

http://www.hse.gov.uk
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.

http://www.shedshifters.co.uk
The Industrial Agents Society (IAS) operates in the UK commercial property market, with a few members in mainland Europe.

http://www.soe.org.uk/join/sectors/irte.html
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers was founded in 1944 to encourage ever-higher standards of excellence. it is particularly concered with safety in operation. It is now part of the Society of Operational Engineers.

http://www.ioc.uk.com
The IOC aims to promote of professional and safe practices in serving the industry and its customers, in addition to promotiing best practices for individuals to improve their skills and qualifications.

http://www.igd.com/
The IGD aims to provide thought leadership and supply chain best practice for the Food and Grocery Industry. It provides a forum for discussion, learning and opportunities for improvement and the development and sharing of best practice.

http://www.tiaca.org/
TIACA aims to bring together all the links in the air logistics chain. Its stated mission is to advance the interests of the air cargo industry and strengthen its contribution to world trade expansion.

http://www.ifwla.com/
Aims to promote the warehousing and logistics industry, collect, advance global connections and develop good relationships between members. Each year it hosts a warehousing logistics industry convention in a different region of the world.

http://www.ipaf.org/
IPAF promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers, distributors, users, and rental and training companies.

http://www.mhia.org/
MHIA is a non-profit trade association representing the US material handling and logistics industry.

http://www.rfg.org.uk
RFG's aim is to promote cost effective rail solutions for freight. RFG has more than 150 member companies, ranging from shipping line Maersk to retailer, Marks & Spencer. Members include customers, logistics providers, suppliers, terminal operators, ports and freight train operating companies.

http://www.rha.net/
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) provides dedicated campaigning, advice, information and business services specially tailored for the haulage industry.

http://www.skillsforlogistics.org
Skills for Logistics is the Sector Skills Council which works alongside companies involved in moving, handling or storing goods. The organisation's job is to raise awareness of skills issues within the sector and to offer support and practical advice on all aspects of improving skills and training.

http://www.smmt.co.uk
The SMMT is the trade association for commercial vehicle manufacturers and is the organiser of the annual Commercial Vehicle Show.