Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has joined the United Nations’ Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, Menzies has committed to aligning strategies and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and to take action in support of UN…
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Shortages and price hikes will also chill festivities for Britain’s shoppers, predicts ParcelHero. The festive season may be months away, but major retailers usually start stocking up for Christmas in September. This year, however, the international delivery expert ParcelHero says the Government’s Brexit hubris means it is refusing to allow EU-based drivers to…
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CILT is proud to launch the Next Generation Forum. The Next Generation Forum is relevant to those considering a career, starting their career or those who have recently transferred to logistics, supply chain and transport as well as those with up to 10 years; experience in their field. The Next Generation Forum has been created…
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Our world is changing. Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any innovation in our history, disrupting societies and transforming the way we learn and communicate, the way we work, even the way we think. With this in mind, and in line with Dato’ Radzak Malek’s presidential strategy, we invite submissions from all members on…
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The Omnibus Society is inviting bus industry operators, employees and passengers to share their experiences during the pandemic. The industry organisation is looking for personal stories; funny, moving, inspirational and everything in between, for a special project titled “The Covid Journey”. Everyday stories of how lives changed will be curated, alongside the more inspiring ones,…
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The government has shared a number of pre-recorded and live webinars that provide practical details about moving goods between the EU and GB. They cover procedures and systems at the borders and detail about the new import requirements in Great Britain (GB). To find out more, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/organisations-that-trade-with-the-eu-webinars-calendar for more info. The government has also published guidance…
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A new, 100 per cent electric rail service is set to start running between London and Edinburgh, in a bid to encourage greener and more affordable travel between the capitals. Called Lumo, it will provide low-carbon, affordable long-distance travel for over one million passengers per year. Single tickets between the capitals will start…
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The Pallet Network (TPN) has signed air-freight specialist and established general haulier Hounslow-based JGM Transport. JGM director Falpreet Brar said: “We approached TPN because we had expanded substantially and were well established in all our chosen sectors. “The next logical step was to join a pallet network, and we believed TPN to be…
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UPS has opened its expanded air hub at East Midlands Airport, positioning it as a vital connection to world markets. According to the company, the £138 million investment strengthens the connection between the Midlands region and businesses throughout the country to UPS’s global smart logistics network. The hub is fitted with the latest…
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J. & J. Denholm Limited has announced the acquisition of freight forwarding and logistics company, John Good Logistics Limited. Trading as Good Logistics and operating from strategic locations around the UK, John Good Logistics provides global logistics, warehousing and distribution services. Similarly, J. & J. Denholm operates subsidiary companies across the logistics…
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