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Suttons Tankers sees significant growth in industrial powders

Suttons Tankers has seen significant development within the industrial powders sector in recent months, in…

2 min read

1 Jun 2023

Two in five (41%) logistics firms are offering more flexible working hours to try to ensure they have enough employees to fill each shift1, according to research by Indeed Flex, the online staffing platform for temporary work. Since the pandemic, staff shortages have been a persistent problem for the warehouse and logistics sector. Two in five logistics firms (39%) say their biggest staffing challenge is ensuring enough employees to fill each shift. Since 2019 there has been a 43% rise in the number of job adverts for warehouse staff, with the most significant increase in the North East where demand has nearly doubled, previous analysis of ONS data by Indeed Flex showed2. Over a quarter (28%) of professionals in the warehouse and facilities management industry surveyed by Indeed Flex said their biggest staffing challenge is recruitment, while 23% said retaining permanent and contract workers is their biggest problem. But while firms continue to hunt for staff, it forces many to think outside of the box when filling positions daily to ensure their operations can continue as planned. Historically, some companies in the sector have been reluctant to offer flexible working hours. Still, competition for staff with other industries that offer such flexibility may lead to a change in attitudes. The same proportion of companies also turns to temporary workers to pick up the load. Although the company does not directly employ temporary workers, they can still work regular and consistent shifts for the business. Two in five firms have also increased wages. How logistics and warehouse companies are filling vacancies Way of filling vacanciesPercentage of companies doing itUsing temporary workers41%Offering flexible working hours41%Increasing wages40%Upskilling the workforce28%Introducing bonuses24%Making the work more engaging - i.e. gamification20%Introducing non-financial perks16% Novo Constare, CEO and co-founder of Indeed Flex said: “Not having enough staff has a massive impact on the logistics sector. Deliveries go out as normal but the cost for the employer rises as limited numbers of staff work overtime to ensure the job gets done. This often leads to burnout for employees, meaning more absences and even more positions to fill. “The fact that two in five logistics firms are turning to temporary workers and increasing wages is a real sign that they are struggling to attract people. Crucially, temporary staff still work regularly and consistently for the same employers meaning they can be an important part of hiring strategies. “Companies are also using other methods to recruit and retain staff. While the sector has traditionally shied away from offering flexible hours to staff, they are competing for workers with other sectors that are offering much more flexibility over working hours. “This is leading to a change in attitudes in the sector, as employers realise flexibility is becoming increasingly important to staff and can differentiate them from other companies in a very competitive industry.”

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Staff shortages force 40% of logistics companies to offer flexible working

Logistics companies are offering workers flexible hours in a bid to retain and attract new…

2 min read

1 Jun 2023

Puerto Cortés handles its first LNG-powered boxship

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First LNG-converted container vessel makes inaugural call in Honduras

Seaboard Blue, the first LNG-converted container vessel, arrives at Puerto Cortés, Honduras. A milestone for…

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25 Apr 2023

News

Kube & Kubenz boosts tank container storage in western Germany

The company recently increased the storage area at its Bergheim branch, east of Cologne, upgrading…

2 min read

19 Apr 2023

News

Global tank fleet up nearly 9%

The global tank container fleet grew by 8.65 percent in 2022, according to ITCO’s 11th…

2 min read

12 Apr 2023

News

Woodcote Media Ltd to acquire Bulk Distributor magazine

Woodcote Media Ltd, publisher of market-leading titles covering biofuels, bioenergy, tank cleaning, fluid handling and…

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12 Apr 2023

Interview

Going to the next level

Hoyer Group CEO Björn Schniederkötter explains how the group is facing up to today’s, and…

5 min read

12 Apr 2023

Feature

Growth in deployment brings increased risk

Tank containers continue to show their utility and flexibility, but the risks involved remain prevalent…

4 min read

12 Apr 2023

Bertschi tank containers on a deep sea vessel

Insight

Bertschi looks ahead after challenging year

The Bertschi group is focusing on the digital transformation of its processes.

4 min read

12 Apr 2023

News

Van den Bosch powers ahead in Africa

Van den Bosch is expanding its deepsea activities with the purchase of 500 additional 20ft…

3 min read

12 Apr 2023

Opinion

Conflict and the supply chain

Suttons International outlines the challenges of a changing labour market post Covid-19

3 min read

12 Apr 2023

Feature

X-treme composite

Lamilux Composites has launched what it calls a revolutionary tank cladding material.

2 min read

12 Apr 2023