We would like to make JCCC members aware of a short HMRC Survey, targeted at smaller traders; a decision has been taken to extend the window for participation out to 28th November 2022 on this product, so we would like to ask members to consider sharing awareness across your membership, where relevant. Apologies to those members…
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published findings from a recent industry survey on the current driver shortage crisis. More than three quarters of respondents declared their organisation is currently experiencing a driver shortage and more than three quarters of respondents also said they have increased pay as a method to helping deal…
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The government has announced new road cameras designed to identify and track drivers who break the law by revving engines and using modified exhausts will be installed in Bradford, before travelling to South Gloucestershire, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham as part of a trial to clampdown on antisocial driving. The Transport Secretary has confirmed these 4…
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Serco has been awarded two new contracts to supply the Serco-designed General Purpose Support Equipment (GPSE) for the Royal Air Force and the Spanish Air Force. The work will be undertaken by Serco’s Design, Integration and Test (DIT) team based at Waterlooville, Hampshire, who have been developing support solutions for Typhoon aircraft since 2005. The…
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The CHIEF customs computer system will close for import declarations from midnight 30th September 2022. You need to act NOW! However, if you have a valid business reason for being unable to migrate to CDS for imports for the 1st October 2022 HMRC require you to ask permission, with suitable justifications, to continue to use…
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Hydrogen producer, Air Products will provide hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure for the trial of a pioneering new zero-carbon transport network in the Peak District National Park. The trial, which is delivered in partnership with stakeholders in the Peak District National Park and Chesterfield, will test the suitability of both FCEV and EV vehicles for use in the…
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New Prime Minister Liz Truss has chosen Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as the new Transport Secretary. Previously the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, Anne-Marie took over from previous Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. She was also the UK International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience for the COP26…
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Professionalise your teams and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in Operations Management roles. Our Operations Management qualifications are delivered through blended learning to fit into working schedules, get 15% off if you register for our September 2022 sessions with code OM15 – contact The CILT(UK) Learning Centre to book now!…
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SSP Group who operate food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide has secured a franchise deal with UK food on-the-go retailer, Greggs, and will be opening stores in the coming months at a number of locations across the UK. The first unit has already begun trading at Derby Railway Station with other openings in…
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) – has released a briefing paper on air freight in the UK. Produced by the Institute’s Aviation Policy Group, part of the Public Policies Committee, the paper reviews the current nature of the air freight sector. It aims to highlight areas where policy…
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