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As preparations continue for the 2026 Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference, LogiHire is confirmed as a sponsor of the event. In this interview, Sam Smeaton, Co-Founder and Director of LogiHire, speaks with Paul Zalai about workforce trends, talent acquisition and the evolving skills required across the freight and logistics sector. Founded in 2023, Logihire specialises in recruitment for the logistics, supply chain, customs and freight forwarding sectors. Drawing on extensive experience in the technology recruitment market, Sam and his team have applied proven recruitment, branding and talent attraction strategies to an industry where finding and retaining quality people remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses. The discussion explores the impact of AI and automation, ongoing demand for experienced professionals, and the changing nature of operational roles across the sector. Sam also shares his observations on industry consolidation, the emergence of new market entrants, and the opportunities that continue to exist for sales, business development and specialist operational talent. As a niche recruitment business focused on hard-to-fill roles, Logihire has built a strong industry profile by combining targeted recruitment expertise with a significant focus on marketing, employer branding and candidate engagement. Watch the interview below. Sheraton on the Park, Sydney 27–28 August 2026 Registrations are now open, secure a place here: https://lnkd.in/gYxhQWM3 Fhiona Smeaton Patrick Kavanagh Catherine S.

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