Talent in Logistics to Challenge Industry Perceptions at FTA Event
Only 8% of people aged between 11-20 years old consider logistics to be an attractive career option, according to a recent study by Talent in Logistics. To help businesses understand and overcome the factors discouraging young people from joining the logistics workforce, Ruth Edwards, Talent in Logistics’ Business Development Director, will present the findings from […]
FTA Responds to Hammersmith Bridge Repair Work
Following the announcement that only cars and buses will be allowed to use the Hammersmith Bridge once repair works are completed, Denise Beedell, Policy Manager for Vans and Urban at FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, commented: “FTA is calling for Transport for London and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to allow – at the very least – light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to use this strategically important river crossing once […]
FirstGroup Is Looking to Sell Off Businesses
As part of a review of ‘structural alternatives’ for the division, the transport giant FirstGroup, which operates the South Western Railway and Great Western Railway lines, as well as First Bus, is considering a sale of its UK businesses. This pressure comes from investors that have advised the Aberdeen-based conglomerate to focus on its more profitable […]
MPs Think the UK Needs a National Bus Strategy
MPs have announced that the bus, which is Britain’s most popular form of public transport, is in ‘steady decline’ due to uncoordinated, fragmented government policy and local funding. To solve this issue, the cross-party Transport Select Committee has called on the Government to create a single national bus strategy, as for rail and strategic roads […]
Vital Trans-Pennine Upgrade Transforms UK Logistics Network
Reacting to the news that the government has launched an open consultation on its plans to dual the trans-Pennine section of the A66, Malcolm Bingham, Head of Road Network Management Policy, at FTA commented: “As the organisation representing the interests of the logistics sector, FTA has been campaigning for the dualing of the trans-Pennine section of […]
Xplore More with Cut-Price Coach Concert Travel
Xplore Dundee’s aiming to become the key transport link between the city and Scotland’s top concert venues. The bus operator’s launching Xplore More – a special concert travel timetable with a budget price and a schedule of great gigs. Managing Director Christine McGlasson said: “We’re offering coach travel to some of the best concerts lined […]
Swinson Transport Deploys Cloud-Based Transport Management Solution
TrackTrans, a provider of end-to-end transport management solutions, has announced that Midlands-based Swinson Transport has successfully deployed the company’s cloud-based technology to connect drivers, better utilise its fleet of 20-plus vehicles and handle more than 700 deliveries every month. Since installing the TrackTrans system, the family-run business has realised tangible time savings, reduced administrative overheads, […]
UK Women Win in Everywoman Awards!
This year’s everywoman awards in transport and logistics has named Sue Branston, Country Head for Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland, as one of its finalists. The everywoman awards, now in their 12th year, recognise the efforts of woman within the transport and logistics sector in the UK. From freight and rail to retail and architecture, the […]
Rail Transport Investment for Northern England
A government minister admitted that Northern England’s transport system has suffered “long-term under-investment stretching back decades”. However, he also mentioned that the proposed £70 billion improvement plan might not be fully funded. Andrew Jones, a junior transport minister, said there was a strong case for greater investment in the North but warned that other projects […]
Free Buses to Tackle Transport Pollution?
With official statistics showing that transport is the most carbon-producing sector in the UK, buses should become free in order to encourage people to ditch their cars and reduce greenhouse has emissions. Figures show that greenhouse gases were down by 3% in 2016, while in 2017 carbon dioxide was also down 3%. The UK’s carbon […]
Hurry Women, Everywoman Awards is soon
Open for entries, the organisers of the 2019 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards programme are inviting nominations from across the industry, from aviation and shipping to road and rail. The awards are free to enter until 11th February. The programme has been running for over 11 years, with everywoman showcasing the breadth of opportunities […]
Maritime 2050 Welcomed by Maritime Innovation UK
Department of Transport’s Maritime 2050 strategy has been welcomed by Maritime Research & Innovation UK (MarRI-UK). The Maritime sector is of fundamental importance to islands nations like the UK. Our industry has scope to grow substantially in this global market, which the Government estimates will double to $3 trillion by 2030. Maritime 2050 marks a very […]
CoolKit Drives Business Growth for Curd and Cure
CoolKit vehicles are helping Kent-based Curd and Cure drive further growth for the company. The artisan food and drink distributor placed their first order with refrigerated vehicle specialist CoolKit in July 2017. Stuart Grant, who took over as Managing Director in January, was so impressed with the quality of the vehicles he placed an order […]
Road freight on the threshold of ‘systemic change’
A new report by market research company Transport Intelligence has said that the European road freight industry is “on the threshold of a period of systemic change which will transform operating models and disrupt markets.” The report said that there are several alternative fuels currently being developed which, although cannot compete with fossil fuels, will […]
Scottish Railways Return to Public Ownership
It seems like Scottish railways could be returning to public ownership again after over 20 years of privatisation from ScotRail, following reports that Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has made up his mind and decided that the Scottish Government does have the required power to put the rail back into the public’s hands. ScotRail have been […]
