CILT (UK) welcomes first dedicated national planning policy for freight and logistics
CILT(UK) has welcomed the introduction of a dedicated national planning policy for freight and logistics, saying it should help the planning system better recognise the infrastructure needed to support the UK's supply chains.
Prime Minister announces 24/7 free bus travel for disabled people across England
The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced that disabled people across England will soon get free bus travel all day, every day.
Government launches review into electric vehicles
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers, consumers and communities are being asked for their views on the pathway to reach zero emission as the government today announced last week that they are launching a consultation on the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
Is the UK logistics network prepared for upcoming food supply pressures?
The UK logistics networks could be operating with too little headroom to withstand the rising pressure on the food system, according to new findings from SCALA Consulting.
Recognition of the logistics industry as Government introduces new ministerial title
The UK government has added logistics to Keir Mather’s Department for Transport (DfT) ministerial title, following continuous request from the industry for the sector to have greater representation within government.
Network Rail reveals that hot weather poses a risk following two train derailments in 24 hours
Network Rail have commented that the UK’s fifth heatwave of the summer has created challenges for the railway, following the derailment of two trains in less than 24 hours.
IFS Softeon Announces Successful First Go-Live with BF Global Group in Europe
First deployment marks a major milestone in strategic multi-site warehouse modernisation initiative.
Rail company issues warning to passengers after rise in accidents at platforms
Passengers have been urged to be cautious while travelling via train to the airport this summer, following a rise in the number of people falling between the train and the platform edge.
China opens Arctic freight channel in response to ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis
China has turned to a new shipping route through the Arctic as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently caught up in the ongoing Iran conflict.
Barriers to sustainability implementation in supply chains
New findings conclude that sustainability in supply chains is still just an aim, rather than a reality, with only 35% of companies having context-specific climate adaptation plans in place and only 30% reporting on them.
