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As Government restrictions ease further, TfL is ready to welcome back those returning to London’s transport network

With further easing of Government lockdown restrictions coming into effect on Monday 17 May, Transport for London (TfL) is issuing information to help customers make the most of the increased leisure activities that will be available, including the reopening of museums, other cultural attractions and indoor dining. A near-normal service continues across the public transport…
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May 13, 2021 0

New leadership at BRTuk relish challenge of Bus Back Better

James Freeman, recently retired from his full-time role at First West of England, is taking over from Alan Bailes as Chair of Bus Rapid Transit UK (known as BRTuk), a membership organisation seeking to promote the use of high-quality buses with high levels of priority on the street and ideally segregated rights of way. A…
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May 12, 2021 0

Levi Strauss & Co. appoints TGW to design and implement European distribution centre

On a footprint of 170,000 square feet, Levi Strauss & Co. is building one of Europe’s largest logistics hubs for fashion items and accessories. The denim brand is thus consolidating its fulfillment processes at one central location. With go-live scheduled for November 2023, TGW is supplying the highly automated fulfillment solution for omni-channel operations.  Levi…
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May 12, 2021 0

High demand sees Teesport Bulks Terminal sign third major deal in eight months

PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, has secured a third long-term deal at its recently unveiled state-of-the-art bulks facility, accelerating future expansion plans due to demand from global manufacturers and shippers.  The UK major ports group signed a long-term contract with a third global customer to secure the remaining bays inside the 300,000 sq.ft.…
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May 12, 2021 0

FedEx works with KPMG to launch an exclusive offer to help ecommerce sellers manage VAT 21 changes

FedEx Express has selected KPMG to offer a streamlined Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) solution at a discounted fee, to help its ecommerce sellers outside of the European Union (EU) with necessary IOSS compliance. From July 1, 2021, the EU will introduce the new, non-mandatory IOSS regime for the declaration and payment of VAT on…
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May 12, 2021 0

Defra invitations: Join the NI-GB Food Supply Chain Forum and Q&A LiveSession for Hospitality Sector Traders

Defra has invited CILT members to join the NI-GB Food Supply Chain Forum and attend the upcoming webinar ‘Expert Panel – Q&A Live Session for Hospitality Sector Traders’. NI-GB Food Supply Chain Forum Defra are establishing a new industry forum for all businesses within the agri-food supply chain and moving goods between Great Britain (GB)…
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May 12, 2021 0

Greater Manchester mayor accelerates franchise bus network plan

The mayor of Greater Manchester has said he will accelerate plans to bring the region’s bus network back under public control. Andy Burnham, who was re-elected on Saturday, said he would bring forward the introduction of a London-style franchise system by a year to May 2024. He urged bus companies “to work with us not…
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May 12, 2021 0

British Airways owner IAG calls for action to restart flights

British Airways owner IAG has said it is “ready to fly” and has called for government action to restart international travel. Citing a “high level” of pent-up demand, the airline group called for “travel corridors without restrictions” between certain countries. Some foreign holidays could be allowed when England’s lockdown rules ease. Covid impact The airline…
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May 12, 2021 0

CEVA Logistics now operating full Contract Logistics for Under Armour in UK

CEVA Logistics has announced that it has completed a successful Zero Defects Start-up for the full omni-channel distribution of Under Armour’s sports apparel products in the UK. This milestone follows CEVA’s implementation of Under Armour’s U.K. e-commerce business as part of an on-going, multi-year contract.  Up to 200 employees now operate from CEVA Logistics’ dedicated…
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May 12, 2021 0

DPD rolls out air quality monitoring across six UK cities

DPD has announced the roll-out of a major new air quality monitoring programme across six of the biggest cities in the UK. Project BREATHE is live in London already with 100 mobile air quality sensors on the roof of DPD vans and 20 fixed units on DPD PickUp shops close to schools and play areas.…
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May 12, 2021 0