This summer, Network Rail launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, which is open to both passenger and freight operators. These discounts are intended to encourage the development of new services or the use of considerably under-utilised lines.
Although traditionally a quiet month for the media, the Logistics UK press office has remained busy during August, handling a range of media enquiries and opportunities, both reactive and proactive.
Jack Perrin, Shift Manager – GXO
REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust, have announced the publication of a new resource titled “Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers.”
A recent forum convened by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as part of its Connecting Ports talk show series discussed the possibility of autonomous ships transporting goods along coastlines, inland waterways, within cities and even perhaps on the high seas.
Stacey Nickless, Customer Service and Export Manager, Buffaload.
Leeds-based Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, celebrated its 50th year of courier deliveries on 1 August, Yorkshire Day.
The move is part of the joint agreement between Swiss shipping line MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and Peel Ports, aimed at developing Liverpool’s container facility.
Mapping future energy demand for all logistics modes with The Freight Energy Forum, by Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK.
Kulraj Singh Banwait – Finance Graduate Associate, GXO.
Over the next five years, Network Rail plans to promote the growth of rail freight services, taking vehicles off the road and providing a sustainable, green option for transporting heavy goods.
With net zero targets looming, many fleet operators are turning to retrofitting as an alternative to upgrading to zero emission vehicles, and most often to battery electric vehicles.
Consultation launched to review planning policy: Last week, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), something Logistics UK has long been calling for.
On 5 September, an intrepid crew of LYCRA-clad Logistics UK cyclists will begin their three-day, 225 mile journey from York to London in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Round up of announcements and consultations from July.
Samantha Barnett, Engineering Technician, Amazon
DP World has selected Pledge to deliver carbon cutting metrics for its road to rail programme, as part of its bid to cut congestion and emissions on UK roads.
Figures released Monday (5 August) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market dropped -8.5% last month with registrations for the sector of 24,689 LCVs, when compared to July 2023.
Interview with CEO of MASH Makes, Jakob Bejbro Andersen, PHD
The new electric vehicles will be added over the next year and will be the first of Royal Mail’s famous red vans to include the new King’s cruciform and livery.
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