Written by Lucien Besse, COO, Shippeo SAS On 23 March, the container ship Ever Given ran aground in the narrow canal after being buffeted by strong wind, blocking the path of hundreds of ships backed up in both directions. Six days later, the Ever Given was afloat again, and shipping traffic picked up once more.…
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The Department for Transport has published additional information about the Bus Service Operators Grant and Better Bus Areas, including guidance for bus operators. Apply for BSOG There are two different application forms for the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG). Which one you should fill in depends on whether you are a commercial operator or a…
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The Department for Transport has published its latest guidance to the bus sector, that sets out recommendations to help English local transport authorities and local bus operators work together to develop an ambitious bus service improvement plan, as set out in the National Bus Strategy. The guidance, National Bus Strategy: Bus Service Improvement Plans –…
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Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils announced that London’s rental e-scooter trial will begin on Monday 7 June, in a core group of boroughs, Canary Wharf and the City of London with more areas expected to join the 12-month trial as it progresses. Following the government’s announcement last year to legalise rental trials of…
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The UK is to begin negotiations for upgraded trade deals with Canada and Mexico this year focused on creating even greater opportunities for UK businesses in industries of the future such as digital, data and services. A call for input will ask for views from the public, businesses and other stakeholders on what the UK’s…
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DCMS is calling for views on a number of measures to enhance the security of digital supply chains and third party IT services. • IT management firms could be required to follow updated new security standards • Managed Service Providers and firms procuring digital services asked to feedback on plans • Only one in twenty…
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the Waterloo & City line will reopen on 21 June, ready to play a vital role in the capital’s recovery from coronavirus. The line, which connects Waterloo and Bank stations, is an important commuter link and has been closed since March last year when those who were able…
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BusMark, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s bus and coach benchmarking club, has announced that its recently recruited members means that the BusMark membership roster now has an all-time high of 29,100 passenger carrying vehicles on board, from which benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) are derived. During this past year of unprecedented challenges…
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CNG Fuels will open the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station for HGVs by the end of the year near Bristol, which will allow fleet operators to run their vehicles on low-carbon fuel, support net zero plans and save money, the company announced. Construction has begun on the Avonmouth station, near the M4/M5…
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Women in Transport is pleased to announce the election of Jo Field as its new President, succeeding Katie Hulland. Jo’s election for a 4-year term was confirmed at Women in Transport’s Annual General Meeting held today (13 May 2021). Women in Transport members also elected five new Board Members from within the membership, including Marny…
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