Logistics firms chasing Singapore talent raise the bar on jobs, working conditions

Ms Jermaine Loh (left), an HR executive at GKE Corporation. and Ms Zoe Li, a distribution executive who plans the delivery routes and stops for GKE Agritech. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE – Amid strong demand for logistics services, companies in the sector are banking on creating jobs with better progression to close the talent gap, though some roles remain hard to fill.

Work conditions are also improving as logistics firms here shift to providing higher-value services, industry players told The Straits Times.

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