CILT (UK) appeared before the Transport Select Committee today regarding its inquiry into the road freight supply chain. Kevin Richardson FCILT, Chief Executive at CILT(UK) called on government to help raise the profile of the profession and to better understand and communicate the opportunities available. Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive at CILT (UK) said:…
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Wykeland Group has welcomed the support of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee for its planning application for a £150 million retail logistics fulfilment centre at our Melton West business park. The Planning Committee’s decision to delegate the application to officers for approval, following completion of an agreement on ecological mitigation, paves the…
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The Cabinet Office has released a bulletin providing the latest news from the Government relating to UK borders following the end of the transition period. To view this bulletin click here. This article was originally published here.
The government is calling on industry to submit their interest in piloting the Ecosystem of Trust concept that was outlined on our 2025 UK Border strategy. As set out in the 2025 UK Border Strategy, Government are looking to use data, technology and trusted relationships to deliver robust upstream compliance which would allow processes…
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The Department for Transport has launched a survey about the additional cabotage rights, which make it easier for hauliers from EU countries to work in the UK. The online survey can be found here and should take 5-15 minutes to complete. The results of the survey will help the Department for Transport understand…
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Ford Motor Company and DP World London Gateway have conducted a trial with a simulated autonomous vehicle to demonstrate how useful such future technology could be to those managing – and employed on – large worksites. The initiative is part of Ford’s Self-Driving Research Programme, designed to help businesses understand how autonomous vehicles could…
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GMI Construction Group has been appointed to build a new £30 million helicopter logistics hub in Yeovil on behalf of aerospace company Leonardo. The 210,000 sq ft project in Yeovil, Somerset, will see the consolidation of eight existing warehouses into one all-encompassing logistics hub. The facility which is expected to be complete by…
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Upgrades will be carried out on the A40 to ease congestion, boost local bus services and allow the construction of thousands of new homes in Oxfordshire, thanks to £35 million in government funding. The scheme will see an 850-space park and ride facility, including cycle parking and electric car chargepoints, built to the north-west…
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Passengers could one day fly to the other side of the world with zero carbon emissions and just one refuelling stop, thanks to government-funded technology. The concept aircraft was unveiled by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) ahead of the fourth meeting of the Jet Zero Council, which is chaired by the Transport Secretary. …
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InPost has announced the launch of a new charity campaign — Secret Senda — in partnership with homelessness charity Shelter. The UK-wide initiative, which runs until 31st December, ensures that members of the public can use any one of InPost’s 2,500 lockers across the UK, to send charitable donations to Shelter for free. …
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