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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.
New overnight rail service to London Gatwick Airport starts this summer
Holidaymakers, airport staff, shift workers and travellers will all benefit when the new overnight rail service to Gatwick Airport launches this summer.
CILT(UK) welcomes direction of the Government’s integrated transport strategy – but warns freight must be fully embedded to deliver
CILT(UK) welcomes the publication of the Department for Transport’s Integrated National Transport Strategy, which sets out a long-term framework for a more coordinated and effective transport system.
Record breaking Easter campaign brings joy across the Black Country and beyond
JJX Logistics is overwhelmed by community generosity plus a surprise donation of 45,000 chocolate bunnies
NHS England has appointed GXO to distribute testing kits for bowel cancer screening
GXO Logistics, a leading global provider of healthcare logistics solutions, have been chosen by NHS England (NHSE) to manage the supply and distribution of bowel cancer home testing kits for their national screening programme.
Scottish port investment brings hope for Scotland-France ferry link development
A £3 million funding pledge from the UK government brings the direct ferry route development from Scotland to Dunkirk forward, with claims that it will support with upgrades to the Border Force and customs infrastructure at the Rosyth port.
