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The parcel industry sustainability leader DPD is joining forces with the electric vehicle (EV) tyre innovator ENSO to conduct full road trials of an innovative new tyre for commercial EVs, that are designed to reduce air and microplastic pollution. The DPD/ENSO trial is a part of Transport for London’s FreightLab …

Speaking about the latest news from Transport for London (TfL) on the start date for the Direct Vision Standard scheme, Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy – South at Logistics UK said: “The safety of all London’s road users is of prime importance to Logistics UK and we welcome the flexibility …

Transport for London slammed for ignoring reversing alarms in DVS rules The looming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for commercial vehicles in London ‘bizarrely’ ignores the proven effectiveness of safety tech like reversing alarms, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require …

FTA, the business group which represents the logistics sector, has reacted with extreme disappointment to TfL’s decision to reintroduce all London road charging schemes with immediate effect. As Natalie Chapman, FTA’s head of urban policy explains, the decision will have a detrimental impact on the sector’s efforts to help re-start …

UK parcel delivery company DPD has backed a plan from the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) aimed at transforming how deliveries work in the capital. The Freight and Serving Action Plan was launched at DPD’s revolutionary new, all-electric depot in Westminster, where DPD’s Chief Operating Officer, Justin …

Leading business organisations FTA (Freight Transport Association), the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Small Businesses are calling for the Mayor of London to appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner to support the implementation of his transport strategy. Reacting to the publication of his Freight Action Plan, …

More must be done to ensure the financial burden of upgrading vehicles to ensure continued working access within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) does not debilitate small businesses, according to FTA, as it reacts to Transport for London’s (TfL) updated van scrappage scheme released recently. The ULEZ will come …

Following the success of ‘Driving the Future’, CILT and ITN Productions are producing a current affairs-style programme demonstrating the importance of collaboration between both individuals and businesses operating within the profession, and how this collaboration is vital to drive the sector forwards. CILT supports nine sectors including those operating on …

CILT will be at Multimodal, the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, on 1st–3rd May. Experts from across the Institute will be on hand to answer your questions about CILT membership, Corporate Membership, training, The Knowledge Centre, and its national and regional events. CILT …

Meet employers from the logistics and transport sectors providing opportunities in supply chain management, transport planning, operations management and a range of graduate placements. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT is gearing up to host its first ever LIVE Virtual Careers Fair. This interactive Careers Fair will be …