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Humanitarian Distance Learning Centre - HDLC Discussion Forum
http://www.contingencyonline.com/forum.html
The HDLC discussion forum is a resource for relief and development professionals to communicate ideas, request advice and advocate for various issues within multi-sectoral relief and development environment.
It is a creative mechanism for participants to directly influence the scope and dynamic of vocational training within their particular field or sector of specialty.
Periodically, the HDLC Discussion forum host polls and surveys on behalf of the community for research purposes and conducts "virtual" round table discussions monthly.
It is free to register, so sign up.

Fleet Forum
http://32.achernar.zettai.net/UNJLC/FleetForum

The Fleet Forum joins together international aid organisations around the world in the interest of more effective and safer humanitarian transport. Participation in the Fleet Forum means discussing of common challenges, sharing best practices and develop new and appropriate solutions.

Global Hand 
http://www.globalhand.org
A network which aims to help all in the gifts-in-kind (GIK) arena find one another. Global Hand's goal is to be a one-stop-shop for all parties involved in the movement of goods needed for humanitarian purposes.


Logisticians' Network  
http://www.aidworkers.net/?q=taxonomy/term/6
A community of practice for field logisticians in relief and development organisations.


Engineers Against Poverty - Transport and Vehicles 
http://www.engineersagainstpoverty.org/index.asp?PageID=79
Links to online technical support services from EAP and other providers.

RedR Technical Support Service
http://www.redr.org.uk/en/What_We_Do/TSS/
This service uses email lists to circulate enquiries to "Experts", appropriate groups of resource people who have undertaken to research and respond to enquiries. Send your query to techsupport@redr.org

Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA)
http://www.humanitarianlogistics.org
HLA is an association of logistics professionals committed to increasing humanitarian logistics effectiveness and

improving the lives and dignity of beneficiaries by creating opportunities for dialogue and cooperative relationships with its members and partners. HLA's mission is to build a community of practice for advancing the humanitarian logistics profession by promoting cross organizational learning and collaboration.