South East Region - Forthcoming Events

When: 8 January 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Matthew Arnold FCILT, Business Development Director, Stagecoach South East

Matthew Arnold, CILT Fellow and Business Development Director, Stagecoach South East looks back on his early interest in public transport and his subsequent career in the bus & coach and airline industries. Focusing on the hardware, Matthew will pick out some of the more interesting buses, coaches and aeroplanes that he’s encountered during the past 40 years. 

To book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1116376434969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competency;
0.5 CPD against PAS1.2 Modes, Modal Choice and Transport Integration.


Kind regards

Communities Team

When: 14 January 2025, 17:30 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Stephen Tindale, Harbour Master/Pilot, Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd

Steve will tell us about the operations of the port including the use of the berths, a bit about the Newhaven/Dieppe ferry and its unusual manoeuvres, some interesting statistics, and decarbonisation plans for the future.

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Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

• FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services
• TP1.2 Transport Nodes and Connecting Links
• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience

When: 05 February 2025, 19:00 - 20:30
Where: University of Kent Business School, Sibson building, Parkwood Road, Canterbury and on Zoom
Speaker: Doug Bannister , Chief Executive, Port of Dover

Ports are capital intense infrastructure businesses, where decisions made today will have consequences for decades. Each year billions are invested into ports around the world, and ports must evaluate a vast array  of considerations when determining their current and future investments. This talk will explore the process, results and considerations that the Port of Dover recently undertook in developing their Port 2050 master plan.

NB Joint Meeting with the University of Kent, Kent Business School Centre for Logistics and Heuristic Optimisation


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Competencies:

• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
• FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services
• FM2.3 Local, National and International Distribution Networks

When: 11 February 2025, 17:30 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Roger French OBE DL MA FCILT

Everybody wants to see public transport better “integrated” but what is the current state of play between the two biggest modes of travel - bus and train - and how much more can realistically be achieved? Roger French will set out examples of best practice in joint ticketing as well as timetable coordination from across Britain to see what lessons can be learnt and where other schemes could be introduced to encourage more passengers.

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Booking for Non Members - £5.00 inc. VAT
To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at regions@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: SER0376 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

• PAS1.2 Modes, Modal Choice and Transport Integration

When: 19 February 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Where: Greyfriars Centre, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH
Speaker: Michael Tetteh Ofoe-Osabutey, CILT(UK) 35 Under 35

In this presentation Michael will explore the trans-formative impact of autonomous drone delivery within the supply chain
industry.

Drawing from his experience and recent advancements in the field, he will discuss how drone technology is revolutionising
last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. He will delve into the technological innovations, regulatory
challenges, and potential future developments that promise to redefine logistics and supply chain management.

Michael's journey from real estate and facilities management to being recognised in the ‘35 Under 35’ will provide context
on the evolving career landscape and the importance of adaptability and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of drone delivery and the strategic considerations for integrating this technology into their operations.

As usual with Thames Valley Group events, afterwards attendees are warmly invited to continue discussions and
networking at a public house near the venue.

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltuk-the-future-is-here-autonomous-drone-delivery-hybrid-event-tickets-1118820976659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competencies;

• SC1.3 Distribution
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation
• FM1.2 Urban Freight Transport Operations

When: 19 February 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Michael Tetteh Ofoe-Osabutey, CILT(UK) 35 Under 35

In this presentation Michael will explore the trans-formative impact of autonomous drone delivery within the supply chain
industry.

Drawing from his experience and recent advancements in the field, he will discuss how drone technology is revolutionising
last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. He will delve into the technological innovations, regulatory
challenges, and potential future developments that promise to redefine logistics and supply chain management.

Michael's journey from real estate and facilities management to being recognised in the ‘35 Under 35’ will provide context
on the evolving career landscape and the importance of adaptability and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of drone delivery and the strategic considerations for integrating this technology into their operations.


To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltuk-the-future-is-here-autonomous-drone-delivery-hybrid-event-tickets-1118820976659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competencies;

• SC1.3 Distribution
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation
• FM1.2 Urban Freight Transport Operations

When: 4 March 2025, 18:00 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Daniel Wright, Freelance Transport Writer

It's the large items that usually come to mind when we think of transport heritage, but the likes of Flying Scotsman and the Forth Bridge enjoy plenty of protection. Not so the smaller things such as signs, clocks and weighing machines that give character to railway journeys but can be at risk of removal at the whim of a management set on modernisation. Taking examples from throughout Britain, transport writer and campaigner Daniel Wright makes a plea to save these items whose familiarity he believes attract people to train travel and for which the first need may be to compile a list of what's there. Daniel is a transport planner whose first job after graduating from Aston University was at the newly-created Institute of Logistics and Transport in London, where he worked during 1999 as a Policies Assistant.

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Booking for Non Members - £5.00 inc. VAT
To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at regions@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code:SR0555 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competency:
TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience

Kind regards

Communities Team

When: 11 March 2025, 18:30 (to start 19:00) - 20:45
Where: University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH 
Speaker: Clare Bottle FCILT, Chief Executive, UKWA

Over the past decade, the amount of space given over to warehouses in the UK has increased by half.  Individual warehouses are getting bigger and taller; and there are more of them.  What is behind this increase? Is it good for the economy?  And what is going to happen next?  In addressing these questions, our speaker Clare Bottle will paint a picture of warehousing through the ages and draw on her 30 years of industry experience to explain how political stability, mass consumerism and the circular economy of tomorrow are all reliant on the humble warehouse.

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltukthe-rise-rise-of-warehousing-hybrid-event-tickets-1118718821109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
• SC1.2 Warehousing and Inventory
• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience  of the Supply Chain
• LE2.2 Marketing and Market Principles

When: 11 March 205, 19:00 - 20:45
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Clare Bottle FCILT, Chief Executive, UKWA 

Over the past decade, the amount of space given over to warehouses in the UK has increased by half.  Individual warehouses are getting bigger and taller; and there are more of them.  What is behind this increase? Is it good for the economy?  And what is going to happen next?  In addressing these questions, our speaker Clare Bottle will paint a picture of warehousing through the ages and draw on her 30 years of industry experience to explain how political stability, mass consumerism and the circular economy of tomorrow are all reliant on the humble warehouse.

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltukthe-rise-rise-of-warehousing-hybrid-event-tickets-1118718821109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk



Competencies:

• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
• SC1.2 Warehousing and Inventory
• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience  of the Supply Chain
• LE2.2 Marketing and Market Principles

When: 08 April 2025, 16:15 (for 16:30) - 18:00
Where: DHL, Unit 1A, Barbour Drive, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3JY
Meeting Point: Reception

Host: Claire Leo, Service Centre Manager

Join the CILT (UK) South East committee on a visit to DHL in Cawley. Come and see exporting in action as customer parcels are processed through the facility, with the opportunity to see various attributes of the new building including sustainability features.

Please note delegates will be vetted by the host.

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Booking for Non Members - £5.00 inc. VAT

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Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience
• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation

When: 10 June 2025, 17:30 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Chris Tomlinson, Development & Stakeholder Manager, Rampion2

With Newhaven Port as operations and maintenance base and with the successful construction of the first 116 turbines in Rampion completed in 2018, Chris will give us an update on Rampion 2 - the project to build more turbines to provide power to over 1 million more homes - the offshore wind farm design, which is the subject of ongoing refinement, and the onshore electricity cable route required to bring the power from the proposed wind farm to the new Oakendene substation.

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Booking for Non Members - £5.00 inc. VAT

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Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience  of the Supply Chain

When: 8 July 2025, 17:30 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Ed Wills FCILT, Managing Director, Brighton & Hove Buses

Organised horse bus routes first began running in Brighton and Hove around the middle of the 19^th Century, particularly once the London railway arrived in 1841. It was in 1935 that Tilling formed a new separate company the Brighton, Hove & District Omnibus Company Ltd (BH&D) as an autonomous subsidiary of the parent group.  Buses were branded as Brighton, Hove & District and continued to run alongside the Corporation’s trams and the motor buses run by Southdown.

Ed will provide an update on the company’s plans for improving services for customers and the continued innovation that has seen the city achieve the highest bus usage outside of London in the UK. He will provide an update on the company’s plans and how it requires a whole combination of different activities to come together to ensure customers continue to receive the best possible experience.

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltuk-brighton-hove-buses-one-year-on-virtual-event-tickets-1116499523129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

• PAS1.1 Passenger Movement Principles
• PAS1.2 Modes, Modal Choice and Transport Integration
• LE2.1 Customer Service and Relationship Management