London has been overtaken by Shanghai in shipping hub rankings
Shanghai has overtaken London, becoming the world’s second-ranked international shipping centre, according to the latest Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index.
12-hour long queues predicted at Dover due to EES checks
The UK Government is imploring French border authorities to relax Entry/Exit System checks as summer traffic threatens to overwhelm Dover and the Channel Tunnel - with MPs warning that freight could become trapped in queues lasting up to 12 hours.
Yusen Logistics Opens European Regional Headquarters in Antwerp
Yusen Logistics has officially opened its new European regional headquarters, Yusen Logistics Global Management (Europe) N.V. (YLGM-EUR), in Antwerp, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the European market and establishing a central base in one of Europe’s leading logistics hubs.
No way to track whether newly qualified HGV drivers can find work in the UK
The UK can count HGV test passes, licences and vacancies, but it still cannot say how many newly qualified drivers enter into paid work and remain there.
Are new food waste rules tackling the wrong issue?
Weekly household food waste collections are rolling out across the country, and soon all recycling firms will have to separate their food waste from general rubbish.
Board Trustee Director Elections 2026
Voting is now open for the CILT(UK) Board Trustee Director elections, giving members the opportunity to help shape the future leadership of the Institute.
Falcon Buses unveils its new fleet of electric buses at Brooklands Museum
Thirteen state-of-the-art vehicles set to hit the road in Surrey this month, supported by a major depot upgrade by VEV.
Holidaymakers warned to brace for higher costs, delays and new EU border system
With just under two weeks till the school holidays, sector experts are warning families and other passengers alike to expect increased uncertainty around international air travel this summer as global tensions, economic pressures, new EU border system and residual fuel price volatility continue to impact global aviation.
CILT (UK) comments on claims that accessible public transport could boost the UK economy by £176 billion
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) have revealed that the current public transport network is inaccessible for 2.8 million people across the country. They believe that by investing in the UK transport network, making it fully accessible for disabled passengers to commute to work, the economy could see a £176 billion rise.
Andy Burnham proposes higher business rates for warehouses to fund tax-cuts for high-streets
The potential upcoming Labour Party leader, Andy Burnham, has suggested that warehouses and major out-of-town developments should pay higher business rates in order to fund tax cuts for pubs and high-street businesses.
