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New helicopter bases in preparation for summer search and rescue missions
Two new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter bases have been opened by HM Coastguard in order to support the emergency service’s search and rescue response over the upcoming summer months.
£3million funding boost towards bus franchising
Millions of bus passengers across the country will benefit from cheaper fares, new routes and better services due to an increase in government funding.
Maritime Transport and VEV complete 5MW electric truck charging infrastructure
VEV has delivered one of the UK’s largest heavy goods vehicle charging infrastructure deployments, installing 5MW of high-power capacity across three logistics hubs for Maritime Transport.
Experts warn that new homes risk being unfit for modern life
Logistics and transport experts are warning that new housing developments across the UK risk being unfit for modern life unless they are designed with both public transport and delivery infrastructure in mind.
GXO launches open innovation programme in the UK & Ireland
On Tuesday 7 April, GXO Logistics announced the launch of GXO Accelerator, an Open Innovation programme designed to identify, test and scale new technologies across the UK and Ireland.
CILT (UK) helps develop a Logistics work experience guide
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Freight Workforce Group, with the support of CILT (UK), other membership organisations and industry professionals, have published ‘Work Experience: A Guide for Logistics Employers in England’.
Upcoming changes to the returned EU consignments process
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) has announced changes to the process for returning consignments rejected at EU Border Control Posts (BCPs).
Tap-and-go to create a transport network across trains, trams and buses
The government’s new transport strategy outlines the use of tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses in order to create a more joined-up transport network across the country.
No Driveway? You Could Get £500 for an EV Charger Under New Scheme
On Wednesday 1 April, the government’s Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant was increased from £150 to £500 in order to support UK households who want to install electric vehicle chargers.
Fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters reaches record high
An investigation has revealed that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, with concerns raised over the safety of batteries sold via online marketplaces.
