The UK continues its track to deliver the world’s first zero emission flight across the Atlantic within a generation following 2 progressive announcements by the Transport Secretary today (30 June 2021). Launching the first round of the ZEFI competition – the government will award businesses and universities around the UK up to £50,000 each to…
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South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a new trial of body worn cameras for its guards working out of Fratton depot, Portsmouth. The use of cameras is hoped to reduce anti-social behaviour on SWR’s trains and at its stations, as well as act as a deterrent to assaults, threats and abuse experienced by SWR colleagues.…
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Following 15 years as Managing Director at Logistex, Jerry Woodhouse has moved to the role of Chairman. Jerry joined Logistex in 2006 as Managing Director having previously gained experience in the process engineering and construction sectors. Jerry graduated in Civil Engineering before taking an MBA. More recently Jerry became a Fellow of the Institute of…
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A new eco-friendly railway depot has been opened by the Rail Minister in Northampton. Chris Heaton-Harris MP today (Friday 25 June) officially opened the first phase of a new track maintenance depot which serves the West Coast main line. The building will accommodate 32 office staff and 90 track maintenance workers at a strategic point…
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Transport for London (TfL) has brought together all of the maintenance of roads, tunnels, and assets such as bus stations and streetlights that are essential for Londoners making journeys around the city under a new ‘Works for London’ programme, which will ensure that London’s road network is more efficient, safer and greener. Three leading…
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An eleven-acre solar farm is to be constructed on Edinburgh Airport’s airfield as the airport publishes its sustainability strategy, Greater Good. The announcement and strategy comes on the same day as the airport confirms carbon neutral status for emissions under its direct control, demonstrating its commitment to a more sustainable future. The solar farm, the…
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DHL Supply Chain has announced the beginning of construction of its purpose-built depot, ‘London Thames Gateway’, a newly designed world-class distribution centre. Formally marking the beginning of the project with a ground-breaking ceremony this week, the new state of the art facility will be fully operational in spring 2023, with Mars UK already committed to…
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A Hertfordshire-based logistics firm which provided free storage space to the NHS at the height of the coronavirus pandemic has consolidated the relationship into a longer-term commercial arrangement. Storage and distribution specialist Aztek Logistics stepped in to assist NHS East Ambulance Service in spring 2020 by holding high volumes of PPE and medical equipment…
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CHEP has brought net CO2 emissions derived from its own operations to zero, a significant step towards its 2025 sustainability targets. CHEP has become carbon neutral in all its operations, a first key step towards decarbonising its whole supply chain as part of its strategy to pioneer regenerative supply chains. The company’s net CO2 emissions…
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Wincanton has been awarded contract extensions by Ikea to operate its customer distribution centres (CDCs) in Medway, Kent and Harlow, Essex, for five and two years respectively. Wincanton will continue to ensure a great service for Ikea’s customers across Greater London and the South-East. The contract extensions represent continued progress against the Group’s strategic focus…
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