Following the recent announcement made by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on his updated plans for road schemes in the capital, Logistics UK’s Head of Policy – South, Natalie Chapman, comments: “Logistics UK looks forward to working with the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) on the …
Read More »Comment from Logistics UK on DVS announcement from TFL
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 …
Read More »SOUND JUDGEMENT?
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 …
Read More »DPD backs Mayor and TfL plan for London freight
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 …
Read More »ITN Productions and CILT presents ‘Stronger Together’
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 …
Read More »Visit CILT on stand 6054 at this year’s Multimodal
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 …
Read More »FTA’s Fleet Engineer to Test Sector’s Hot Topics
Earned recognition and truck MOT testing will be just two of the key items up for discussion at next week’s FTA Fleet Engineer conference. Senior officials from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) will taking part in the event, to …
Read More »CILT host groundbreaking Virtual Careers Fair
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 …
Read More »CILT Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 winners revealed
The best in class came together at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Thursday 19th October, to celebrate outstanding achievements in logistics and transport at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s CILT Annual Awards for Excellence 2017. The networking event of the year for professionals involved in the logistics and …
Read More »CILT and RSA merger puts rail sector on the right track
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT, has announced the successful merger with the Railway Study Association (RSA), with effect from 6th October 2017. CILT and RSA will be joining forces to create an industry-leading forum for the rail sector, which will allow individuals and organisations to share best …
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