Logistics & Supply Chain Events

Formally: Railfreight: The Key to Decarbonising Trunk Haul Logistics

When: 21 April 2021, 18:00 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Julian Worth, Chair of CILT Rail Freight Forum and former Managing Director of Transrail Freight

This lecture is part of a series run by CILT in conjunction with Plymouth University Business School.

Julian Worth will suggest that the South West is ideally placed to take advantage of a new model of logistics and propose a Freight Decarbonisation Strategy for the region. As the only mode with a proven ability to move freight over long distances in a zero-carbon manner, using renewable or nuclear energy supplied through overhead wires, rail can assume a much larger share of trunking. Allied to the use of short and medium range battery trucks for local and regional distribution, this offers the prospect of a fully decarbonised supply chain. In advance of rail electrification, modal switch to diesel-hauled rail reduces carbon emissions by around two thirds and slows the rate at which the carbon 'budget' is consumed. 

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Competency sets:

• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience of the Supply Chain
  

When: 22 April 2021, 18:00 - 19:15
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Hosted by Austin Birks, Chair of Busmark and of the Bus & Coach Forum with 6 5 minute presentations from different stakeholder groups

CILT welcome the Government’s initiative in publishing Buses Back Better, the first comprehensive statement of bus strategy for decades. Possibly the last was “Workhorse to Thoroughbred” in 1999. Its emphasis on partnership is pleasing. A hidden benefit of Covid may have been establishing or reinforcing close authority and operator working relationships throughout England. A Local Authority Centre of Excellence for disseminating the skills required to provide the infrastructure and administration for inclusive mobility networks is a superb proposal.
Recognition of the importance of faster bus journeys through bus priority is long overdue and the use of bus design, information and payment technologies facilitated by Bus Open Data is timely. This will bring all passengers faster, more comfortable journeys with flexible fares and the information to plan them and monitor progress.
But, although the strategy is strong on principles, it has weaknesses in a number of delivery areas, for example:

• Levelling up accessibility for all;
• Changing the car-oriented mindset;
• Consequences of Austerity: loss of services and local authority skills and capacity;
• The Local Authority Centre of Excellence;
• Timescales, Guidance and Legislative Capacity;
• Resourcing the Strategy;
• The longer term.

Panellists will drill down into Buses Back Better and give their perspectives on key issues before the virtual floor is opened to members of the audience.

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Competency sets:

• TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience
  

When: 26 April 2021, 19:30 - 20:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Julian Worth – Chair CILT Rail Freight Forum 

Julian Worth has spent 41 years in the railfreight industry in a wide variety of roles, including Managing Director, Transrail Freight, and Marketing Director, English Welsh & Scottish Railway. He now works with a range of clients in the private and public sectors, providing strategic advice on rail-based logistics and associated facilities. He also writes on railfreight matters and speaks at conferences in the UK and abroad. Julian also Chairs the CILT Rail Freight Forum.

Julian will outline how rail freight responded to dramatic changes in customer requirements through the Pandemic and how - in complete contrast to the passenger business - it has recovered virtually to normal, with 90+% of previous volumes now moving. He will then look ahead to the likely future size, shape and make-up of the railway across the various markets, both freight and passenger.

Cost:

Member, Free Non-Member £5.00 Including VAT

Booking:

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Competency sets:

• FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services - FM1.1.1S & FM1.1.2S
• PAS1.1 Passenger Movement Principles - PAS1.1.1A & PAS1.1.2A

When: 27 April 2021, 17:00 - 18:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speakers:

• Jamie Marshall - Senior Cargo Sales Executive
• Tony Shally - Managing Director

Global, European and domestic supply chains, continue to be challenged by the impacts of the COVID pandemic and Brexit, and while we hope that the vaccination roll-out will lead to a return to some sort normality, it looks like last years’ supply chain challenges will remain with us for some time.

So, with air, sea and road suffering from continuing operations, capacity and reliability issues, how will the carriers rise to the future challenges of consistency in service they deliver.

Future-proof your supply chain knowledge by joining this Zoom event, to hear speakers from Emirates, Hapag Lloyd and Espace outline their view of the challenges that face air, sea and road freight today and why we might be optimistic about tomorrow.

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When: 27 April 2021, 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speakers:

• Philip Breen – National Account Manager Earn Recognition DVSA
• Beverley Bell – X Senior Traffic Commissioner
• David Glover – Transport Solicitor – FMGS
• Kevin Morris – Compliance Manager – Immingham Transport
• Amanda Duffy – Earn Recognition Auditor – Fleetsource

We are hosting an EARN Recognition and Transport Compliance Event, During this session,  Philip Breen National Account Manager for DVSA will provide an insight into Earn Recognition.trends in modern transport in 2021.  Beverley Bell the X Senior Traffic Commissioner and David Glover will provide an insight into Transport Compliance under the governance of the OTC. Kevin Morris from Immingham Transport an Earn Recognition Haulier will provide reality to the advantages of this sector. Amanda Duffy EARN Recognition auditor will update on the governance within this sector.

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Competency sets:

• FM2.1 Mechanisms for Controlling Freight Operations
  

When: 05 May 2021, 16:30 - 18:00
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Jo Bamford, Executive Chairman, Ryse Hydrogen

Joint Meeting with Kent Business School Centre for Logistics and Heuristic Optimisation

Hydrogen power for transport is still in its infancy but promises to be a major game changer in many forms of transport both on land and water. Ryse Hydrogen and Wrightbus are working together to apply the technology to buses with a likely trial in London in the foreseeable future. The topic is of particular interest in Kent in view of the proposed Hydrogen Plant close to Herne bay.

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When: 06 May 2021, 17:00 - 18:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Morgan Stevens, Director of Delivery, Newport Transport Ltd

The Welsh Government’s stated aim is to achieve a zero emission bus and taxi/private hire vehicle fleet by 2028 so this talk is very topical.  Morgan will tell us about the electric bus project and how Newport Transport fully utilised ULEB funding to ensure capital cost of the vehicles were no more than diesel vehicles.

He will speak about the depot battery infrastructure that meant infrastructure costs were kept to a minimum and the benefits of this. 

We will learn how the vehicles are performing in a real world environment after 6 months of operation of the full fleet and the passengers’ view.

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When: 11 May 2021, 17:00 - 18:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speakers: 

• Tom Hughes at Wynne Aviation will talk about their cargo operation at Liverpool
• Robin Tudor, Head of PR & Communications, Liverpool John Lennon Airport will give an update on news from our local airport

In early 2020 the COVID Pandemic started spreading across the world and this has had a devastating effect on the aviation sector. The passenger sector has been badly affected and in many cases only lifeline services have kept flying. Meanwhile cargo has been affected in different ways.

Tom Hughes at Wynne Aviation will talk about their cargo operation at Liverpool; and
Robin Tudor, Head of PR & Communications, Liverpool John Lennon Airport will give an update on news from our local airport. This update will cover what has been a very difficult year.

The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.

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Competency sets:

• FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services
• TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience

When: Wednesday 12 May, 2021 (14.00 - 15.00)
Where: Zoom Webinar  


It’s clear that the new trade relationship between the UK and EU will continue to impact the transportation and logistics industries, at least for the near future.

DDC FPO, a global business process outsourcing partner for transportation and logistics companies, has recently undertaken research to examine how Brexit has shaped - and will continue to shape - freight flows, customs processes, the greater transportation sector as a whole, and the global supply chain.

This 1-hour webinar will examine the findings and insights from DDC FPO’s research and allow time for questions with industry experts. 

About DDC FPO

As the freight-focused division of The DDC Group, DDC FPO is a strategic partner of transportation and logistics companies worldwide, committed to delivering solutions that enable clients to focus on core competencies and achieve their goals. The company’s premium front and back office solutions include Freight Billing, Customs Brokerage Processing, IT Outsourcing,  and more. The company is currently responsible for processing over 300,000 shipments per day moving between 33 countries.

If you'd like more information about the event please contact Madison Conway via email.

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Thinking of automating? Struggling to understand how best to adapt your warehouse and maximise a new post Covid-19 economy? Join us as we discuss external influences over the last year, current trends across warehouse automation within ecommerce, and the latest available technologies to take your business to the next level.

This event is great for Logistics Managers/Directors, Operations Managers, Project Managers – within eCommerce – anybody with a warehouse who sells online.

When: 13 May 2021, 17:45 - 19:00
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Commodore Mike Bullock OBE FCILT, Chief Executive of the Northern Lighthouse Board

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has been providing Marine Aids to Navigation in Scottish and Manx waters for over two centuries, protecting lives, property and the environment.  NLB is a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) answerable to the UK Department for Transport and this presentation aims to explain the governance, role and function of the modern service and its important contribution to the economy while paying due regard to the organisation's origins and heritage.

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Competency sets:

• TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience
  

When: 18 May 2021, 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Paul le Blond, Editor, Routes to Net Zero Report

Throughout 2020 many of CILT’s Policy groups worked out how to achieve Net Zero by 2050 for their particular modes or regions. The Year End report summarises that work which resulted in a 21 point plan of recommendations for action. The presentation will describe the report and the ongoing CILT work relating to transport decarbonisation.

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Competency sets:

• SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience of the Supply Chain
  

COVID-19 has posed profound challenges to almost every sector in our economy. Supply chains have become even more integral to the way that we deliver products and services and the sector has had to adapt quickly to ensure that customer needs are met. This has resulted in a strong focus on resilience to ensure processes run smoothly – whatever the challenges. However, how do we balance that alongside sustainability targets which continue to be critical to both businesses, governments and all our futures?

This Open University webinar, in association with Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), brings together academics and transport and logistics professionals to discuss this delicate balance to help you stabilise competing demands and manage resilient and sustainable operations, with a mix of academic theory and practitioners discussing how it works in practice.

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