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Construction begins on first depot at West Midlands Interchange
Work has officially started on the first building at West Midlands Interchange, a £2 billion logistics hub near Wolverhampton.
Battery electric vehicle sales reach record levels say SMMT
Electric and hybrid vehicles led the surge as he UK’s new car market rose by 13.7% in September 2025, reaching 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
First new DLR train enters service as TfL begins major fleet upgrade
Transport for London has introduced the first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains to the capital's transport network.
DHL Supply Chain announce new CEO
DHL Supply Chain has announced the appointment of Martin Willmor as Chief Executive Officer for its UK & Ireland business, effective 1 October 2025.
Austin Birks awarded lifetime achievement award at Quality Bus Conference 2025
CILT(UK) would like to congratulate Vice Chair of the its Board, Austin Birks, for being awarded the CIHT Bus Centre of Excellence lifetime achievement award at the Quality Bus Conference 2025 in Portsmouth.
Stagecoach and VEV partner to share EV charging infrastructure across transport sector
Bus operator Stagecoach and electric fleet solution company VEV has announced the successful delivery of the companies’ first third-party charge out of the Nuneaton bus depot in Warwickshire.
Northern to trial tap-and-go digital ticketing system
Northern rail passengers are expected to benefit from simplified ticketing as the government announced the roll out of digital trails that it says will remove the need to pre book tickets.
Logistics projects among new funding for aviation firms developing drone and unmanned aircraft systems
As part of the government’s Future Flight Programme, British businesses have been awarded £4.4 million to develop 14 new aviation projects including technology such as drones and unmanned aircraft systems.
Iron Mountain lands 10 year logistics contract with B&M
Iron Mountain, logistics service solution company, has announced it has won a new 10-year contract with popular retailer B&M to mange picking of cases at its Rugby 3 facility which is expected to serve as a central hub for the partnership.
CILT(UK) Annual Conference addresses defence, sustainability and skills
CILT(UK) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference and Awards at the iconic Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire on 25 September.
