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Peak Shopping Season Starts Long Before the Golden Quarter
Whistle
Peak shopping season has a habit of creeping up on brands and retailers. It might sound cliched, but I still hear: “we’ve got time yet”. Even when the planning should have started many months before.
Why Brands Need to Pull the Hidden Levers in 3PL Fulfilment
Whistle
Many retailers still treat 3PL fulfilment as a rates exercise. Get a spreadsheet, run an RFQ, and pick the cheapest option that looks “good enough” to deliver the required services.
How to Unpack Costs and Find True Value with a 3PL Provider
whistl
In the world of logistics, many brands struggle to define their true cost per order and get maximum value from either their in-house order fulfilment or existing 3PL provider.
How to Build Stronger Partnerships with Sustainable Logistics
Whistle
As both consumers and regulators demand greener operations, retailers are turning to their 3PL partners for credible, science‑based environmental progress.
Uncoupling with Intent - Managing Strategic Break Ups in Rail Freight P2
CILT
Speaker: Peter Graham, Policy & Government Affairs Director, Freightliner Part 2 of the Rail Freight Forum’s webinar series, Uncoupling with Intent – Managing Strategic Break‑Ups in Rail Freight, will take place on 7 July. This session focuses on how Freightliner’s intermodal business is being taken forward following the restructuring that enabled the sale of the container operation to CMA CGM, completed in January 2026. The webinar will be presented by Peter Graham, Policy & Government Affairs Director at Freightliner, who will outline the strategic direction of the intermodal business post‑transaction, the priorities now shaping its development, and how both successor companies are positioning themselves for the future. He will also reflect on the transition period that followed the separation of the bulk materials operation into a standalone division. This session offers members a rare opportunity to gain a ringside view of what happens after a restructuring of this scale — how a newly independent business is stabilised, aligned and prepared for long‑term growth under new ownership of CMA CGM. FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services LE1.1 Leadership, Development, Organisational Culture and Change Management LE1.2 Performance Measurement and Management LE2.2 Marketing and Market Principles
Modelling the freight sector
Mike Garratt, CMILT - MDS Transmodal - Member of CILT (UK)'s Freight & Logistics Policy Group
The transport world is very familiar with modelling, but the approach is normally quite different between the passenger and freight sectors.
The Importance of Male Allyship
CILT
Speakers: Darren Twiselton - Global Logistics Director - ZigZag Global Richard Stevens - Managing Director at Plymouth Citybus Ltd Simon Evans - Finance Director UK&I - XPO Logistics Join us for an honest and practical conversation about the essential role men play in accelerating gender equity across supply chain, logistics and transport. This session explores what meaningful allyship looks like in everyday behaviour — and how we can build cultures where supporting women becomes normal practice, not a special effort. What we’ll cover: ✅ Why Male Allyship Matters How men influence culture, inclusion and progression Why mixed‑gender action drives faster, longer‑lasting change ✅ What Good Allyship Looks Like Speaking up, challenging bias and backing women in key moments Advocating for women in the rooms they aren’t in Creating psychologically safe environments where all voices are heard ✅ Avoiding Performative Allyship Behaviours that help — and those that unintentionally harm How to get allyship right (even when you make mistakes) ✅ How Women Can Engage Allies Effectively Inviting men into the conversation Creating shared accountability Role‑modelling inclusive behaviours
UK Logistics Week: Why Logistics must be central to the UK’s growth strategy
Neil Gould, Chair of CILT (UK)'s Freight & Logistics Policy Group
With UK Logistics Week and Multimodal (30 June – 2 July) fast approaching, not since COVID has the movement of goods been so critical to the UK economy. Ensuring the continuity of food, fuel and essential supplies amid global instability - reinforcing the importance of resilient and efficient supply chains.
ANPS and MBU Review
CILT (UK)
The Government is carrying out a review of the 2018 Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) which gave policy support for a third runway at Heathrow. A draft revised ANPS is expected to be published in July 2026. This review sets out CILT(UK)’s views on what the draft ANPS should cover.
Progressing as a Female Leader in Supply Chain and Transport
CILT
Host: Ashleigh Page, Business Development Manager Multisector at Unipart Speakers: Charlotte Morley, Operations Director, Elizabeth Scarlett Sara Duncan, International logistics and transport leader, William Grant and Sons Confidence, Career Growth & Learning from Lived Experience** Join us for an inspiring conversation on progressing as a female leader in supply chain and transport. This session brings together women from across the sector to share the real stories behind their career journeys — the turning points, challenges, moments of courage and the people who helped them grow. If you’re looking for honest insights, lived experiences and practical inspiration to build confidence and shape your own path, this is one not to miss. Supply chain and transport are industries shaped by complexity, pace and constant change — and within these environments, women continue to break new ground, lead with impact and redefine what leadership looks like. But the journeys behind those successes are often far from linear. This webinar brings together female leaders from across the sector to share the real stories behind their career progression: the moments that shaped them, the challenges they overcame, the allies who supported them and the lessons they learned along the way. Rather than offering prescriptive steps or generic advice, this session focuses on learning through lived experience — honest conversations about confidence, courage, career crossroads, visibility, authenticity and growth. Attendees will gain insight into how leaders have navigated male‑dominated environments, built their networks, made pivotal decisions and developed as people and professionals. What the session will explore: The turning points that shaped each speaker’s leadership journey How confidence is built over time — often in unexpected ways Navigating operational and traditionally male-dominated cultures The role of mentors, sponsors, allies and supportive teams Career paths that evolve through curiosity, opportunity and resilience What speakers wish they’d known earlier in their careers Practical reflections for women at all stages of their journey
