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Think small and cut carbon, says CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ to protect and boost spending on freight and logistics projects in the Comprehensive Spending Review and called for a focus on small scale.  These should include improvement of key rail routes connecting major ports to centres of demand, it said. Chair of CILT’s Rail Freight Forum, Julian Worth, explained: “For example, electrifying just three miles of railway from ... [+]

A day to recognize all who serve in the supply chain

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected. The International Day of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation will take place on Sunday 3 November and marks 105 ... [+]

New chief for CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has appointed Paul Adams as its new chief executive. He joins CILT(UK) from the Institute of Directors where he was national director/chief operating officer for two years. Before that, Paul Adams held various chief executive posts in the charity sector ... [+]

A few miles of wires could unlock electric rail freight potential, says report

A modest investment in overhead wiring for short branch lines could allow 95% of rail freight in the UK to be electrically hauled, compared with only 10% currently, says the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – CILT(UK) in its latest research. Chair of CILT’s Rail Freight Forum and lead author ... [+]

CILT calls in RAC man

RAC Foundation director Steve Gooding is to become the new president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK for 2021. He will promote CILT as the essential home for those involved in the movement of goods and people, and their associated supply chains and will build on ... [+]

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