Young Forwarder Network
Sophie Hammond
Elliot Haldane
Lucy Dudley
the power of apprenticeships, that is why it is so great to see fellow apprentices at YFN events. The YFN is such a great opportunity to learn from industry professionals and to develop your network by meeting like-minded individuals. Lucy Dudley Company: Worldwide Logistics Group Location: London East Why did you choose this industry? I was looking for a career full of opportunities where I could continually learn and develop my skills. Freight is always evolving and has many avenues. When I stumbled across the job adverts for freight companies, I was fascinated by the amount of job roles, all with different daily tasks. I soon realised that I had found an industry that would allow me to reach my personal goals. When did you start your career in logistics? October 2019 as an import trainee. Why did you decide to get more actively involved with the YFN? I had no idea what I wanted to do after school and so I attended several career events. I had never heard of the freight industry as it is not spoken about in schools. I want to support other young people in the industry and encourage more to consider a career in freight. I want to help to grow the YFN and be surrounded with like-minded individuals. I would love to see more young people within the freight industry.
New YFN committee members step up
In the fi rst quarter of 2023 we made an appeal for volunteers for the regional committees of the Young Forwarder Network (YFN). Last month we introduced three volunteers – here we meet three more individuals who have stepped forward
Sophie Hammond Company: Kuehne + Nagel Location: Heathrow (currently on a three-month placement in Frankfurt) Why did you choose this industry? I applied to the KN Air Logistics Graduate Programme because I was very interested in joining an industry that is so diverse and fast-paced. Logistics really does make the world go round and offers such a wide range of global opportunities. When did you start your career in logistics? September 2021. Why did you decide to get more actively involved with the YFN? It can be slightly intimidating to start a role in a completely new industry, but having a network where you can meet other like-minded young people is a great comfort. The YFN offers a great platform for members to learn about the industry outside of their day-to-day roles, and the events are a fun way to expand your network beyond your organisation.
Elliot Haldane Company: Geodis UK Location: Heathrow Why did you choose this industry? I was aware of freight forwarding due to my close proximity to the airport, and also due to the fact that many of my friends and family worked in this industry. When did you start your career in logistics? Early in my working career, when I was 16, I joined a well- known parcel company and worked part-time while in school. I was told I would not be able to make a career out of it by my then-teacher, but since then, I have had a drive to work as hard as I can to prove myself in this industry. Why did you decide to get more actively involved with the YFN? Upon completion of my apprenticeship here at Geodis, I decided to get more involved with the YFN. I am now proudly a member of the Heathrow committee. I am a strong believer in
“ The YFN offers a great platform for members to learn about the industry outside of their day- to-day roles
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