The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to monitor capacity constraints which may build over the coming weeks within the logistics sector due to staff absences arising from COVID-19. CILT(UK) appreciate that you may have already been requested to respond to this request but are keen to support DfT in ensuring that as much timely information as possible…
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After an extensive public consultation, a number of changes to the Congestion Charge have been announced. TfL introduced temporary changes to the Congestion Charge in 2020 as an emergency measure in the pandemic to ensure traffic was reduced so that essential journeys could continue to take place. This was in accordance with a condition in the…
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Vok Bikes and Stuart Delivery have partnered to introduce a new on-demand mobility solution to London’s rapid delivery sector. Vok and Stuart, which conducts millions of deliveries every week across 30 UK cities, have agreed to offer couriers on the Stuart platform use of the Estonian company’s electric cargo bikes through a short-term rental…
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Tesco and Direct Rail Services (DRS) have partnered to introduce a new service to Britain’s railways. The new service will be the first time Tesco has used refrigerated rail freight in the UK, distributing chilled goods from Tilbury to Coatbridge by low CO2 rail twice a day, seven days a week. This means…
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Maersk has announced the signing of an international freight supply chain management partnership with Unilever effective from 2022. The four-year agreement will see the development and management of Unilever’s International Control Tower Solution – an operational management solution which will consolidate the execution of its global ocean and air transport, with the aim of…
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GXO Logistics has achieved an industry first by deploying 6 River Systems (6RS) collaborative robots, or cobots, on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centres in Milton Keynes, England. “This multi-tiered installation is groundbreaking for us and a first in our industry,” said Gavin Williams, Managing Director, GXO UK and Ireland. …
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DriveTech has launched an educational video explaining new HSE guidance. To watch the video, visit: www.drivetech.co.uk/global-business-fleet-solutions/driver-management-platform/ This article was originally published here.
DPD UK has announced that CitySprint will become part of DPDgroup. This follows a period of growth for CitySprint, which has seen continued demand for its services as businesses require more urgent and time critical same day deliveries. Once completed, DPD UK’s customers will be able to access CitySprint’s same day and specialist…
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ParcelHero reveals which stores have the best returns policies and which have the worst. Online returns are expected to top £3.9 billion in a January avalanche, says ParcelHero. It is cautioning shoppers to be aware of retailers’ final Christmas return deadlines; the spirit of goodwill runs out quickly for some retailers. Brits…
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Mark Worthington has been reappointed as independent HS2 Construction Commissioner for 3 more years. Worthington will continue to independently investigate matters that have not reached a satisfactory conclusion through HS2 Ltd’s complaints process. He will also provide independent, impartial decisions as well as advice on how to make a complaint and will continue…
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