Rob Wright, executive director at supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, comments on how this ambitious goal could be achieved and what businesses can do to play their part. From an environmental perspective the government’s announcement is positive news, however, for this target to be achieved, commercial innovation will be essential to develop the…
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Rob Wright, executive director at supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, comments on how this ambitious goal could be achieved and what businesses can do to play their part. From an environmental perspective the government’s announcement is positive news, however, for this target to be achieved, commercial innovation will be essential to develop the…
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As part of planned changes to UK customs processes after leaving the EU, the government considered the implementation of Transit Security Accompanying Documents (TSADs) which combine the functions of a Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) and a Safety & Security declaration. At the moment, TSADs cannot be used to meet UK Safety & Security requirements…
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Defra has announced continued government support for traders moving agri-food products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, with further expansions to the Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS). Following six months of operation and the completion of a recent review, Defra have advised that the MAS will continue to provide traders with advice and guidance via…
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The government has announced a package of measures to support recruitment and retention within the road haulage industry to ease pressure on the sector. In an open letter to the road haulage sector, ministers pledged to work with industry leaders to attract new drivers, simplify training and encourage people to stay in the industry. …
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Light rail operators will receive £56 million in financial support to help longer-term viability and self-sustainability as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Rt Hon Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, said: “As restrictions are lifted and passengers return, the light rail sector is important in helping local economic recovery, thereby supporting the government’s ‘levelling-up’…
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Global freight forwarding, supply chain and technology company EV Cargo is targeting more than $3 billion in annual revenue by 2025. With an active pipeline of acquisition candidates and well-developed M&A capabilities, EV Cargo plans to build on its existing geographic footprint in Asia and Europe, as well as expand into the USA. …
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The East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has appointed Jacobs as its programme partner for the next three years to support the organisation through the next stage of its railway development. Jacobs will work collaboratively with EWR Co’s existing team, providing additional, flexible capability as the company continues to develop plans for a new…
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Walkers Transport has launched Warehouse to Wheels, an apprenticeship scheme that gives aspiring drivers a route into full-time careers. Warehouse to Wheels is a fully-funded two-year course with an optional third which covers all areas of warehousing and transport, as well as offering an £18,000 starting salary which rises with successful completion of each…
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The second phase of construction on Jaguar Land Rover’s Logistics Operations Centre in the West Midlands is now underway, in collaboration with intralogistics provider Dematic. With external works on the new facility now complete, Dematic has begun installing their intralogistics equipment and automation technologies. Once in place, the equipment will go through a…
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