New research from UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has found that retailers should be working with carbon conscious delivery partners if they want to increase their brand loyalty among young shoppers. More than half (53%) of 18-34s said they’d be more inclined to purchase if the delivery company focused on reducing its emissions. Younger…
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InPost, a leading out-of-home and eCommerce delivery company, today announces that schuh and New Look are the latest brands to sign up to its recently launched QR code returns service. ‘Instant Returns’ was launched to make the returns processes quicker and easier for consumers. It’s the first returns service where only a QR code…
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CEVA Logistics launched two new services to strengthen its air cargo offering. First, the company announced its new SKYCAPACTY program, offering guaranteed access to global air cargo capacity for customers in a market that continues to experience volatility. In addition, the company has invested in a dedicated global team to offer its new premium Time…
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Network Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network in a deal that would enable performance, safety and connectivity benefits for passengers, save the taxpayer up to £1bn in costs and support the Government’s objectives to improve connectivity across Britain, including in rural areas. As part of Network Rail’s initiative…
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An open letter to the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP, signed by more than 15 rail businesses, and industry and campaign groups, has called for a programme of rail electrification to begin as soon as possible to meet the Government’s legally binding Net Zero commitments. The letter comes on the back of a new…
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An unmanned module to tackle sewer blockages and a digital system for mass-producing customised clothing are just two cutting-edge solutions from 14 startups selected for the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator programme. The Made Smarter Technology Accelerator is run by Digital Catapult, the UK authority in advanced digital technology. It has been developed to pair industry…
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Google Cloud and Siemens, an innovation and technology leader in industrial automation and software, have announced a new cooperation to optimize factory processes and improve productivity on the shop floor. Siemens intends to integrate Google Cloud’s leading data cloud and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies with its factory automation solutions to help manufacturers innovate for…
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CILT Corporate Member, Inspired Energy PLC, the leading consultant for energy procurement, utility cost optimisation and legislative compliance in the UK and Ireland, is delighted to announce it has been awarded the London Stock Exchange’s (“LSE”) Green Economy Mark in recognition of its environmental and strategic advice, service and support to customers. The Green Economy…
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Bus & Coach Policy Group has released its latest paper: Factors affecting local bus demand and potential for increase. The paper – co-authored by Professor Stuart Cole CBE, Emeritus Professor of Transport (Economics and Policy), University of South Wales, and Peter White, Emeritus Professor of Public Transport…
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Menzies Distribution Group (Menzies) has become the latest supporter to sign up as a corporate member of Transaid, the international development organisation committed to improving global road safety standards. The company has pledged its support for an initial three-year period, just months after it acquired Bibby Distribution (now Menzies Distribution Solutions) – one of…
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