Skechers and KNAPP advance European logistics with new distribution centre
Global lifestyle and performance brand Skechers has selected KNAPP as technology partner for one of Europe’s largest fashion and footwear automated logistics projects, with a footprint of around 230,000 m² (2,475,699 sq ft) and a planned capacity of more than 3.3 million storage locations.
CILT (UK) appoints two new Vice-Presidents
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (UK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Bishop FCILT and Stephen Fidler OBE FCILT as Vice-Presidents, bringing extensive public and private sector experience to the Institute.
The UK government is aiming to increase rail freight by 40% by 2040
Great British Railways (GBR) have received a target from the government to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040.
Are busways the future of public transport?
After more than a decade of uncertainty, permission has now been given to build a new busway between Cambourne and Cambridge – known locally as the C2C.
Air traffic control failure disrupts journeys for hundreds of thousands of passengers
A glitch with air traffic control service, NATS’, flight processing system on Tuesday 8 September led to airlines having to cancel thousands of flights both to and from the UK.
Gatwick becomes the first UK airport with robot valets for passengers
Gatwick Airport have begun their rollout of robotic car parking, encouraging passengers to entrust their vehicles with some of the most advanced tech in the country.
£1 billion investment in battery-electric trains to transform British railways
The government has announced that passengers across the North of the UK will benefit from faster and more reliable journeys following a £1 billion investment towards battery-electric trains.
CILT(UK) welcomes Fliss O’Hara and Lee White to its Board
CILT(UK) is pleased to welcome Fliss O’Hara FCILT and Lee White FCILT to its Board, following their election to the roles.
CILT(UK) celebrate 30 years of the Logistics Research Network Conference
CILT(UK) were proud to hold the 30th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 September, hosted this year by Liverpool John Moores University.
