It’s no secret that the logistics industry is heavily male dominated and where women are vastly under-represented.  Attracting more women to traditionally male-dominated industries is not just a government policy, it’s also a necessity to minimize skill shortages and ensure there are viable career pathways for women.  We now find more women taking up leadership roles in logistics. Apart from roles at the executive and middle management levels, women across the industry are also taking up roles such as truck drivers, warehouses managers, forklift operators, etc.

Gender equality is something that we at FJT consider all the time.  Our focus is to try and make things fair and just by providing opportunities that are not limited to gender.  Apart from gender, we also embrace all cultural backgrounds, age and nationalities.  We strive for a more inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected.  Although we maintain a skill-based approach to recruitment, we are proud that we continue to see an increase in women into our business.

Although much progress has been made in the logistics industry over the past decade, it’s clear there is still a long way to go.

Sam Curro
Executive Business Manager – Oceania