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.
Andy Burnham introduces railcard changes as part of plan to reduce ticket prices
The government has announced that thousands more young people will have access to half-price travel due to an extension on the eligibility for railcards for those still in education or training in time for the new academic year.
CILT(UK)’s statement regarding the concerns raised in relation to the Astley Business Park development
Please see CILT(UK)’s statement regarding the concerns raised in relation to Whistl and the Astley Business Park development.
ArrowXL Reduces Fleet Mileage in Home Delivery Operations by 13% with Descartes
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that ArrowXL by JP Home, the U.K.’s largest and longest-established two-person home delivery and warehousing specialist, has reduced its fleet mileage by approximately 13% using the route planning and execution capabilities within Descartes’ fleet performance management solution suite.
CILT(UK) celebrates 200 Years of the Menai Suspension Bridge and its legacy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK was proud to join industry leaders, government officials and local stakeholders on Saturday 8 August to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge – an enduring symbol of connectivity.
Court rulings highlight need for National Airport Strategy
As the Government consults on revisions to the Airports National Policy Statement - and following the recent court decisions on the proposed expansions of Gatwick and Luton airports - CILT (UK) states that these developments highlight the importance of an up-to-date and comprehensive national policy framework for airport expansion across the UK.
Stop Time, Not Drive Time, Is Logistics’ Next Efficiency Gain
For many logistics operators, route optimisation has traditionally been viewed as a question of distance, traffic, and sequencing.
The Great Coach Comeback: Why Britain's most overlooked mode of transport is back in the fast lane
UK coach travel is undergoing a renaissance, with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) encouraging holidaymakers to consider one of Britain's most transformed modes of transport as the summer travel season kicks off.
