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29 August 2025

CILT(UK) announce new MRG Chair

CILT(UK) extends their deepest appreciation to Paul Le Blond for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service as Chair for the Membership Representative Group (MRG) these past few years.

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18 August 2025

Freightliner names train after CILT(UK) to celebrate 200 years of train travel

In honour of Railway 200 and the rail freight sector, a locomotive was named after CILT)UK) during a ceremony at Doncaster Railport as part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations.

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13 August 2025

CILT(UK) airs support and caution on Transport Select Committee bus reforms

A recent report from the Transport Select Committee urging the Government to overhaul local bus services and establish a national baseline for connectivity, which would safeguard rural residents across England, has received a cautious welcome by experts at CILT(UK).

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13 August 2025

Government backs autonomous container transport trial at Port of Tyne

A consortium led by the North East Automotive Alliance has secured Government funding to develop the UK's first autonomous container transport system at the Port of Tyne.

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13 August 2025

Heathrow reports record passenger numbers as third runway plans advance

Heathrow Airport handled 7.9 million passengers in July 2025, marking its busiest month on record, with passenger demand continuing to grow year-on-year.

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13 August 2025

DPD successfully tests electric tug as part of fleet sustainability drive

Parcel delivery company, DPD has announced that testing of its Terberg YT203-EV electric tug has been a success after being put through its paces by DPD drivers at its giant Oldbury hub.

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13 August 2025

Wincanton secures three year deal with Futon Company

Wincanton has announced a new three-year partnership with space-saving furniture and small-space living solution brand, Futon Company.

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12 August 2025

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT invests £203m in UK logistics development

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) has announced its first logistics development venture in the United Kingdom, with a total investment of $350.1m (£203.5m) for four new properties in the East Midlands.

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12 August 2025

Just Group invests £20m in M6 Toll Road

FTSE 250 retirement specialist Just Group has completed a £20 million investment in the M6 Toll Road through a refinancing deal with Midland Motorways Group.

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12 August 2025

National Highways announces £8b Strategic Roads Network contract

National Highways has unveiled plans for a massive £8 billion contract to maintain and operate England's Strategic Road Network, marking one of the largest infrastructure procurement exercises in recent years.

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