Transpennine Route achieves 25% electrification milestone promising faster and greener northern travel
Electrification, systems and bridge upgrades along the rail line between Church Fenton and York has been completed today, as part of the government’s £11 billion Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) pledge.

The Greatest Gathering: Celebrating 200 years of Britain’s railways
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport attended The Greatest Gathering in Derby from 2 to 3 August, an event that brought together one of the largest-ever gatherings of historic and modern trains and rail-related exhibits.

CILT(UK) aviation expert reacts to latest Heathrow runway plans
After a competing bidder submitted a proposal to rival Heathrow airport's third runway expansion plans, the competition to oversee the multibillion-pound project has been thrown wide open.

CILT(UK) gives update on NHS-CILT(UK) Academy on HCSA SupplyCast
Tania Barker and CILT(UK)'s Director of Service Delivery, Shaun Fardy, recently appeared on the Health Care Supply Association (HCSA)'s SupplyCast.

CILT International welcomes new Secretary General Ian Smith FCILT
CILT International has announced the appointment of Ian Smith FCILT as its new Secretary General, effective July 2025.

UK commits to zero-emission bus manufacturing pipeline
Government ministers and metro mayors met in Westminster on 28 July to discuss plans for expanding zero-emission bus manufacturing across UK regions, with a focus on creating long-term job opportunities and cleaner transport options.

DHL eCommerce UK doubles LNG fleet with 30 new Volvo trucks to cut emissions
DHL eCommerce UK has announced that its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vehicles has doubled as the company introduces 30 new Volvo FM trucks, increasing the total to 60.

FedEx relocates Manchester operations to new high-tech air logistics facility
Transportation company FedEx has recently announced the opening of a new 38,000 square foot air logistics facility in Manchester featuring advanced technologies.

Morrisons partners with Kallikor to create digital twin of supply chain network
Popular retailer Morrisons has announced a new partnership with supply chain Technology company, Kallikor, to enhance its supply chain responsiveness and resilience.

Chain Reaction: the logistics podcast that cuts through the noise
Chain Reaction by FLOX brings you frontline insight from people who live and breathe logistics: from 3PL leaders and tech innovators to retail operators and industry disruptors.
