The government has produced a series of useful “how to” guides. The first in this series looks at “how to complete a customs declaration” and can be found here. This guide takes you through the processes when submitting export declarations through the National Export System. This article was also published here.
Home improvement retail giant Wickes, has announced that it has signed a new three year, multi-million Pound contract with CitySprint – the UK’s leading same day distribution company. CitySprint started working with Wickes in 2016, supporting home deliveries for Wickes’ online customers from a network of over 200 stores across the UK, named ‘smart fulfillment’.…
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Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge. The win gives the airport the opportunity to research new ground-breaking concepts that, in future, could help to reduce emissions, cut costs and make the airport more efficient as the industry works to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The two successful…
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At the end of a year of study, debate and events, the CILT’s Public Policies Committee has published a year-end report summarising its work on Routes to Net Zero 2050 and looking forward to the work to be done in 2021. The government and many others published some key documents in 2020 indicating the way…
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DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined effort marks another important step towards climate neutral transport solutions. So far, the main use of electric trucks has…
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Transport for London (TfL) has received proposals from two bidders in its competition to determine who will provide a cross-river ferry service near Hammersmith Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, while the vital link undergoes essential repairs and refurbishment works. City Cruises and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are the operators who have submitted detailed bids.…
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A series of changes to London’s pioneering Lane Rental scheme are set to come into force from May after Transport for London’s (TfL’s) plans to improve the scheme were approved by the Department for Transport (DfT). These include an expansion of the area it covers and incentives for the highest safety standards. The changes will…
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Drones are being used to carry Covid-19 samples and test kits in some parts of Argyll and Bute – in what has been described as a UK first. Following a trial last year, the project has been expanded, with medical cargo now being carried up to 40 miles (64km). Flights from Mull, Clachan-Seil and Lochgilphead…
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UK Export Finance (UKEF) launches a new guarantee scheme that will help importers of UK goods and services obtain the financing they need, unlocking trade and boosting exports. The Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee (SBLG) allows UKEF to guarantee a loan of up to 85% of the contract value with a UK company – typically worth…
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The UK aviation industry has pledged to cut its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050 through more energy efficient aircraft, more sustainable manufacturing, and optimising operations. The digitalisation of business operations and concepts, such as the emergence of Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence are helping businesses to accelerate the digitalisation of business…
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