Trump announces 25% tariff increase on EU cars
The US President, Donald Trump, is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union (EU) to 25% in a sharp intensification of trade tensions with Brussels.
World’s longest tunnel to cut eight-hour journey down to 40 minutes
A £20 billion project to build a 76-mile-long tunnel through one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions has been green-lit by the Chinese government.
15,000 people laid off as airline shuts down after 34 years due to rising fuel prices
Spirit Airlines is the latest business to go under in response to external pressures on the global economy.
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring management of London Paddington under one single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are bringing the leadership of the flagship London Paddington station under a single team, as part of a series of moves designed to bring track and train closer together for the benefit of customers.
UK airport ranking for flight delays is revealed
Manchester Airport has been revealed as having the longest flight delays in the country, with an average wait time of nearly 20 minutes.
Weetabix and XPO Logistics extend their warehouse management partnership
Weetabix, the well-known breakfast cereal brand, is extending its warehouse management partnership with XPO Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe.
CILT (UK)'s Sir Robert Lawrence Award is open for nominations!
The Sir Robert Lawrence Award is the highest individual honour presented at our annual Awards Evening.
How machine learning can help turn fleet data into delivery intelligence
Fleet operators across the UK are facing mounting pressure. Whether it be through rising customer expectations, tight delivery windows or ongoing sustainability targets, traditional planning methods are struggling to keep pace.
Royal Mail to reduce second-class postal service
After being fined last year for poor record, the Royal Mail is investing £500 million to reduce their number of late deliveries - promising to meet new delivery targets by next May.
Can cargo bikes replace vans in urban business operations?
Five London-based businesses are being given the opportunity to trial electric cargo bikes as part of a new initiative to test role in urban logistics.
