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| Vol. 16 No. 92 | Friday November 17, 2017 |
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Where Do The Children Play |
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed youngsters have signed up for a four-year logistics course at Yeditepe Istanbul University with an eye toward becoming the next generation in the cargo field. The conversation in air cargo today has revolved around imagining the next era of logistics transportation. In the meeting rooms of industry gatherings and later at the bar the conversation invariably turns to where the next generation of industry leaders will be born. However, the expected continuance of youngsters seeking a logistics career has winnowed a bit, as other life pursuits edge in on our once-desired, and even glamorous, business. The beautiful and accomplished youth at the industry trade show here in Istanbul had something to offer. “It’s tough to break into the conversations here,” confirmed Ogul Tan Atak, one of the students. “Everybody seems to know everybody else, and unfortunately few would even speak with us.” There was no lack of confidence, however, as Kursat Celil Ataoglu from Turkey said, “I speak Russian and Turkish fluently.” “Next I am going to learn to speak Chinese because that is where the future seems to be,” he smiled. Are these the positive thoughts of a young idealist? Perhaps, but one can only marvel hearing such forward thinking from a nineteen year old. “I think this event is the result of economies and also currency valuations of the Euro versus the Turkish Lire,” Yusuf Ibre said. “We don’t see many of the big logistics companies in attendance here: Daimler, DHL, Mercedes Benz, and others usually at this event with an open greeting for us,” Yaren Murtezaoglu said. “It seems like people here are not interested in us at all,” she added, as everyone nodded in agreement. This bright, literate group of youngsters stood together in a small booth off to the side of the giant displays at Transport Logistic. While the widely espoused belief is that “youth must be served,” it seemed as if hearts and minds were not currently following through on that sentiment. As Yaren put it: “We are disappointed!” However, Yusuf quickly added, “Maybe next year will be better.” Geoffrey  |
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