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University of Nottingham Partners with WiseTech Academy to Boost Student Logistics Skills

Photo of Professor Bart MacCarthy, CargoWise Senior Business Development Executive and Team Lead Jarred Miltz and Dr Wafaa Ahmed stood together at an event to launch the new University of Nottingham partnership with WiseTech Academy.

Professor Bart MacCarthy, Jarred Miltz and Wafaa Ahmed

On Thursday 16 October, Nottingham University Business School officially launched a new partnership with WiseTech Academy, the training division of global logistics technology leader WiseTech Global, creators of the CargoWise platform.

The collaboration gives students free access to the CargoWise Educational Hub, offering industry-recognised certifications and hands-on training in freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and transport management, all designed to enhance employability in the logistics and supply chain sectors.

At the launch event, a guest speaker from CargoWise  - Jarred Miltz, Senior Business Development Executive and Team Lead - delivered a presentation to students, showcasing how the platform powers global trade and highlighting the career opportunities available in the logistics industry, followed by a Q&A with the students

This initiative supports the University’s strategic goals to integrate real-world learning, promote digital literacy, and widen access to professional development resources.

About CargoWise

Photo of CargoWise Senior Business Development Executive and Team Lead - Jarred Miltz - stood next to a projector screen giving a presentation.CargoWise is a leading logistics software platform used by over 16,500 logistics organisations across more than 125 countries, including 24 of the top 25 global freight forwarders and 46 of the top 50 global third-party logistics providers. Trusted by major global providers like DHL and UPS, CargoWise powers the digital backbone of international trade, streamlining freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and transport management.

Opportunities for Students

Through this partnership, University of Nottingham students can:

  • access free, hands-on training in logistics operations, including forwarding, customs, warehousing, and landside transport
  • earn industry-recognised credentials that demonstrate practical, in-demand skills
  • gain exposure to a platform used by leading global logistics providers, connecting classroom learning with real-world applications

 

More information

Students can explore the CargoWise Educational Hub to begin their learning and certification journey. If you are not a student and would like further information, please contact Caroline Emberson.
Posted on Tuesday 21st October 2025

 

 

 

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