CILT(UK) encourages collaboration across supply chains with SSE visit
On Tuesday 25 August, Helen Hardy, CEO of CILT(UK), visited an SSE site in Thatcham for a logistics operations showcase.
Rising costs for UK van drivers with Clean Air Zone fees reaching £780 a year
The growth of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) across the UK means more van drivers are being affected by access fees and penalty charges.
Air freight in the EU back to pre-Covid levels
New statistics reveal recent aviation trends, including a rise in air freight and non-scheduled flights.
Urban logistics hubs part of London’s growth strategy
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has included urban logistics hubs, last-mile distribution sites and rail and water freight facilities in London’s long-term growth strategy.
Prime Minister agrees to pay rises for train drivers following threat of strike action
Andy Burnham has agreed to give train drivers on the frequently used line from London to Manchester an above-inflation pay rise of 3.6% - avoiding strikes that could have caused delays for thousands of commuters.
£1.7 million traffic project for safe and healthy streets
New road upgrades and traffic control measures are being implemented in north London in order to prevent collisions and cut air pollution by reducing car use in favour of promoting active travel.
SME fleet analysis support in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s SME Fleet Analysis Support Scheme 2026/27 is offering up to £15,000 per fleet to support small and medium-sized HGV operators in Scotland to better understand how their operations can transition towards zero emission vehicles.
The impact of El Niño on international supply chains
Panama Canal's operator is due to cut the number of vessels passing through due to low rainfall caused by El Niño.
Andy Burnham brings buses under public control in West Midlands
No 10 North and the West Midlands Combined Authority have joined forces to save local bus services in private hands that were at risk of vanishing.
Will we soon see 18-year-old train drivers?
As students consider their next steps after receiving their GCSE results last week, a new option available to them is a career as a train driver thanks to government reforms.
