Following its Short Straits Technical Webinar, the government has created a frequently asked questions document, with links to further guidance as well as a summary of the main topics. For those of you who were not apple to attend the full event, or who wish to watch the webinar again, a YouTube link is…
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Transport for Wales and CitySwift have partnered on a pilot programme to optimise public transport services using data and machine learning. The programme aims to deliver efficiencies and improve service levels across the country’s bus network. Through CitySwift’s platform, Welsh bus operators will be able to make more informed data-driven decisions and understand…
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New Government figures show the amount we spent in October grew by 1.6%, with the number of items we bought from High Street sports and toy stores increasing by 7.6% as Brits started Christmas shopping early. In contrast, online sales slipped back by -0.6% against the previous month, but ParcelHero says online baskets will…
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A new Plastic Packaging Tax will take effect from 1 April 2022 and will encourage the use of recycled rather than new plastic within plastic packaging. The tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less than 30% recycled. The…
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CILT is now an official Strategic Partner with Driving for Better Business. Driving for Better Business is a government-backed National Highways programme to help employers in both the private and public sectors reduce work-related road risk, control the associated costs and improve compliance with current legislation and guidance. It is free to access…
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DHL Supply Chain has announced significant changes to its senior leadership team as part of its future growth strategy. Current Chief Executive Officer DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland, José F. Nava moves to a new global role as Head of Next Generation Services program, DHL Supply Chain, with Saul Resnick, currently Chief…
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National Highways plans to invest in Energy Storage Systems for service stations where the grid supply is not enough for rapid charging infrastructure. The announcement comes following Transport Day at COP26, which focused on the global transition to zero emission transport, an aim of both the government and National Highways. It’s hoped…
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A range of financial incentives which make it economically attractive for businesses to locate at Thames Freeport now apply. Anyone setting up a new manufacturing, clean energy or logistics business at the Thames Freeport will be able to access tangible economic benefits which are available across the three tax sites at Ford Dagenham, the…
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St. Modwen Logistics has secured planning permission for more than one million sq ft of space in six sought-after locations. Demand for logistics space has increased dramatically in the last 18 months and continues to rise, with Q3 year-to-date take-up 37% above the long-term annual average. As a result, St. Modwen Logistics is…
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Wincanton has won a five-year contract with Primark, the fashion retailer, for the provision of transport services to all its UK stores. Under the contract, which begins early next year, Wincanton will make more than 50,000 deliveries to 191 stores across the UK each year and deliver significant operational efficiencies to the safety, service…
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