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Great British Railways update – Message from Anna-jane Hunter, CILT(UK) Chair
The Government has announced its vision for rail reform through the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) - a major step intended to simplify and improve how our rail system operates. Some of you may have already seen our initial response in the CILT(UK) bulletin and on our website. As Chair, I want to share my perspective and outline how CILT(UK) will play a key role in supporting this next phase of change.
Government’s Rail Reform Vision announcement must deliver “clarity and cooperation”, say industry experts
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK welcomes the Government’s plans to simplify and improve the rail system of Great Britain through Great British Railways (GBR) announced today, but says success will rely on clear leadership, accountability, and strong collaboration across the industry.
Generation Logistics seeks young technicians for BBC Bitesize Careers Tour
As Generation Logistics work with the Gatsby Foundation to promote the role of technicians as part of the “Technicians: We Make the Difference Campaign,” they are looking for volunteers to visit secondary schools as part of the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, which runs until January.
Port of East Anglia launched with £70m to support offshore wind projects
Peel Ports Group has announced a fresh £10 million investment into its Great Yarmouth site, which is being rebranded as the ‘Port of East Anglia’ to accommodate the “next generation” of offshore wind projects across the region.
Met Office launch MAVIS Beta to transform aviation weather forecasting
The Met Office has launched the beta phase of MAVIS, a centralised weather platform designed to support the aviation sector's evolving needs.
Amazon deploys record electric truck fleet across UK
Amazon has begun rolling out 160 electric heavy-goods vehicles across Britain following what the company describes as a record-breaking order placed in January 2025.
Sheffield Business School welcomes GXO leaders for innovation and talent partnership showcase
Sheffield Business School welcomed senior leaders from GXO, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) and the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) for a morning of collaboration, networking and discussions on the future of supply chain management.
Everything you need to know about the Bus Services Act
The government’s Bus Services Act has now officially become law as of the 27 October 2025. But what does this mean for local leaders and bus operators? The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) offers commentary and are here to break it down.
EVRi and Asda launch ParcelShop service in Asda stores
Evri and Asda has today announced a new partnership that will see the rollout of ParcelShops in all Asda stores marking a first for a UK supermarket.
US and Saudi Arabia block shipping Net-Zero Framework
In a major setback for maritime decarbonisation, the United States and Saudi Arabia have blocked ratification of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework (NZF).
