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Personal Rapid Transit: The Solution To Tube Strikes?

Trapped at home because of the strike? Unable to get to and from work, schools or even shops?
Published:7 September 2010 By:

Transport Professionals’ Poll Backs Spending For Economic Growth

Members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, (CILT), believe that transport spending that supports economic growth or reduces congestion should be the key priority in the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review. 75% of participating members identified 'supporting economic growth' as one of their top priorities where Government spending should be protected.
Published:20 August 2010 By:

New CILT Public Authority Membership Can Help Councils Stay Green

The Institute has launched its Public Authority Corporate Membership package to support local authorities, with a range of services and tailored training.
Published:17 August 2010 By:

Glasgow To Host European Transport Conference 2010

The European Transport Conference (ETC) is the international networking event for transport professionals to share innovation, best practice and networking.
Published:21 July 2010 By:

Sustainable Supply Chain Theme for 2010 LRN Conference

Towards the Sustainable Supply Chain: Balancing the Needs of Business, Economy and Environment is the theme of the 15th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network (LRN).
Published:12 July 2010 By:

Keynote Speakers Announced For Transport Practitioners Meeting 2010

The 8th Transport Practitioners Meeting 2010 (TPM), to be held at the University of York on 20th to 22nd July, has again encouraged an extremely varied programme of presentations of significant interest to all transport practitioners.
Published:9 July 2010 By:

CILT Appoints Chief Operating Officer

CILT has appointed Donna Cresswell as Chief Operating Officer.
Published:29 June 2010 By:

CILT Reaction to Fuel Taxation Rethink

The CILT welcomes the fact that that the coalition Government has made its first steps towards re-examining the principle of taxation on fuel in today’s budget.
Published:23 June 2010 By:

CILT Reaction to Budget

The CILT welcomes the commitment to rail investment in today’s budget.
Published:23 June 2010 By:

Tina Turner is a hit at CILT NW Awards

Talent new and old was recognised on Friday 11th June 2010 at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s glittering North West annual awards ceremony.
Published:16 June 2010 By:

CILT Conference - Another Winner

The Annual Logistics Conference and Dinner of the CILT(UK) held at the Marriot Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club yesterday (10th June) proved another winner for the organisation.
Published:14 June 2010 By:

CILT produce supplement with The Times

The Times have produced a Supply Chain Supplement in association with CILT.
Published:10 June 2010 By:

Follow the Annual Logistics Conference live!

You can keep updated with the CILT Annual Logistics Conference live online now.
Published:10 June 2010 By:

New CarbonActive Training Course

We are delighted to add a new course to our training portfolio.
Published:2 June 2010 By:

Leading Logistics Bosses Share Their Secrets

Find out how to emerge from the recession revitalised, from the experts that know.
Published:28 May 2010 By:

CILT Launches Annual Awards 2010 – Last Chance To Enter

Next week is the final deadline for The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Annual Awards for Excellence for 2010. Entries are required before 28th May and the results will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held in London on 7th October. A sponsorship opportunity remains available for the Transport Policy and Planning award.
Published:20 May 2010 By:

CILT in The Times

The third Supply Chain Management report will be published in The Times newspaper on the 2nd June 2010.
Published:19 May 2010 By:

Transport should be priority for new Government

The Institute has welcomed the appointment of Philip Hammond as the new Secretary of State for Transport. The Institute says that he must do all that he can to ensure that transport investment is protected from the severe spending cuts required in order to reduce the deficit and improve the public finances.
Published:14 May 2010 By:

‘Education And Training Are Key To UK’s Future’ - Sir Moir Lockhead Inaugurated As New CILT President

The new Government must take early action to reduce youth unemployment and to increase investment in the education and training of young people.
Published:7 May 2010 By:

The Volcano, The Flight Ban…and The Smart Supply Chain

Efficient freight transport is fundamental to the economy of the world and brings significant benefits to the overall welfare of society.
Published:29 April 2010 By:

Top CEOs for CILT conference

Leading logistics bosses share their secrets for emerging from the recession

CILT Logistics Conference & Dinner: Emerging from the Recession
Published:15 April 2010 By:

CILT Chief Executive to address Logistics & Distribution Forum

Logistics & Distribution Forum 19th – 20th April 2010, Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted
Published:13 April 2010 By:

CILT(UK) 2010 AGM

Notice is hereby given that: the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK will be held at Hallam Street Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London, W1W 6JJ on Thursday 13th May 2010, commencing at 10.30 to conduct the following business:
Published:1 April 2010 By:

CILT International 2010 AGM

Notice is hereby given that: the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International will be held at The Palace Hotel, High Street, Sliema, Malta on Tuesday 4th May 2010.
Published:1 April 2010 By:

North West Logistics & Transport Awards new deadline

The deadline for the NW Region Logistics & Transport Awards 2010 has been extended to Friday 23 April to accommodate the many enquiries the region has received. (The winners will be forwarded automatically to the CILT National Awards held on 7th October 2010).
Published:31 March 2010 By:

CILT Welcomes Extra Money For Road Repairs

The Institute welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement in the budget that there will be £100m for local road repairs and £285m for motorway improvements and expansion projects, such as allowing hard-shoulder running in busy times.
Published:24 March 2010 By:

MSc dates for 2010

Dates for your diaries for our MSc qualifications.
Published:16 March 2010 By:

CILT spells out post election transport needs

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT), representing over 19,000 transport professionals in the UK, says that the winning party in the General Election must ensure that the transport needs of industry and society are given appropriate priority in the difficult funding decisions to come.
Published:10 March 2010 By:

Hear your Institute Chief Executive

Institute Chief Executive Steve Agg will be speaking at the Food & Drink Logistics Show on 22nd March 2010.
Published:3 March 2010 By:

CILT Launches Annual Awards 2010 – Call For Entries

The Institute has announced arrangements for its Annual Awards for Excellence for 2010 and this year welcomes entries in eleven categories. Entries are required before 28th May and the results will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held in London on 7th October. Sponsorship opportunities remain available in a limited number of categories.
Published:25 February 2010 By:

North West Annual Awards 2010

All of the awards for the North West Annual Awards 2010 are now sponsored. Main sponsor and aditional sponsors are still available.
Published:24 February 2010 By:

CILT Introduces Professional Sectors

The Institute is restructuring its organisation in order to improve its services and to ensure that members receive information and support on the particular sector of the profession most relevant to their needs.
Published:5 February 2010 By:

Sir Moir Lockhead To Present CILT North West Awards

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) North West Region is delighted to announce the second North West Awards in Logistics and Transport.
Published:2 February 2010 By:

HS2 Chief Engineer To Give CILT Rail Lecture

High Speed Rail – Britain’s 21st Century Travel Solution Professor Andrew McNaughton, Chief Engineer of High Speed Two
Published:2 February 2010 By:

New Focus Media Pack Available Now

The 2010 Media Pack has been updated and is now ready to download.
Published:29 January 2010 By:

Urgent Appeal to all Members

The Humanitarian & Emergency Logistics Professionals - HELP Forum has been asked to help source orthopaedic medical supplies that can be donated for use in Haiti.
Published:20 January 2010 By:

Extraordinary General Meeting

There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of CILT Institute members held at 1800 hrs (London time) on Thursday 18 February 2010 at 1 Vernon Mews, Vernon Street, London W14 0RL, United Kingdom to consider, and if thought fit to pass, a resolution that will adopt a new version of the CILT bye-laws.

Published:19 January 2010 By:

Keeping The Show On The Road – Big Freeze Potholes Highlight Investment Needs

Published:13 January 2010 By:

CILT Ireland annual dinner and ILTA awards

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland’s annual dinner takes places in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on Thursday, February 11, stating at 7.00pm.
Published:10 January 2010 By:

New Year Gongs

Congratulations to a number of our members who received New Year Honours awards.
Published:8 January 2010 By:

Logistics Research Network Conference - Call For Papers

Papers are invited from academics and academic/industry partners for the 15th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network (LRN) which will be hosted by the University of Leeds, Institute for Transport Studies.
Published:6 January 2010 By:

CILT Seed-Corn Research Fund

The fund provides a small research grant on a seed-corn basis to enable supply chain/logistics and public transport and planning researchers based at UK and Republic of Ireland universities to explore issues of current, practical and academic interest.
Published:6 January 2010 By:

Road Transport In The Snow – The Good News!

Despite some three weeks of what some weather experts describe as ‘the worse snow for 30 years’ the freight logistics industry continues to deliver the goods which the whole population depends upon in order to continue with the routine operation of daily life.
Published:6 January 2010 By:

Milne Recieves International President's Medal

International President Len Harper presented Stuart Milne FCILT of New Zealand with the International President's Medal.
Published:21 December 2009 By:

More Rail Electrification Is Good News But ‘Remember Rail Freight’ Says CILT

Yesterday’s announcement by the Department for Transport of £200 million to electrify three lines totalling 57 miles of railway in North West England is ‘good news’ says CILT.
Published:15 December 2009 By:Edward Funnell

CILT Cycling Forum

In response to demand from members, CILT will be launching a Forum in 2010 dedicated to addressing the role of cycling within transport.
Published:15 December 2009 By:

FirstGroup’s Sir Moir Lockhead Nominated As President Elect Of CILT

The President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT), Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive of Wincanton plc, has announced that Sir Moir Lockhead OBE, has been nominated as President Elect of the Institute. He will take over the role of President from Graeme in May 2010.
Published:11 December 2009 By:Edward Funnell

Chancellor's remorseless fuel duty policy 'counter productive’

The Institute says that the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report confirmation of yet another above inflation increase in fuel duty is counter productive in its penal impact on the logistics and transport sectors of the economy. CILT says that raising fuel costs in such a way constitutes an attack on fundamental and essential business operations and will not assist economic recovery but more likely impede it.
Published:9 December 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Rising to the logistics challenge of Cumbrian floods

The transport and logistics industry needs to overcome enormous challenges in order to sustain essential deliveries to Cumbria during the current flood induced emergency. However, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT (UK)) says that it is confidant that the flexibility and innovative skills of the industry will result in the continuous delivery of goods and services despite the inevitable delays, diversions and difficulties which they face.
Published:23 November 2009 By:

CILT Approved to operate within the Qualifications Credit Framework

The CILT are happily celebrating a success which opens up great opportunities for the Logistics and Transport industries which benefit from highly trained employees, holding relevant and dynamic Professional Qualifications.
Published:18 November 2009 By:

The Transport Manager's & Operator's Handbook 40th Edition

Order your copy now!
Published:11 November 2009 By:

Logistics industry fit to fight flu pandemic - CILT Logmark survey reports

A recent survey from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has shown that in 2009, 68% of major logistics and supply chain operations have specific plans in place for dealing with the possibility of a flu pandemic as part of their overall disaster recovery strategy. This compares with a figure of 43% in 2008. And, of those companies operating specific flu plans, almost two thirds (63%) include counter measures such as face masks, gloves and anti-virals in addition to the use of schedule reorganisations, overtime, agency staff and other arrangements.
Published:3 November 2009 By:Kevin Shoemake

Call for longer rail franchises good – but train companies can do more to prove their worth – says CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) believes that the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) has made ‘the right call' in arguing for longer franchises. However, in our view, the train companies can do more to prove that they are on the side of their passengers.
Published:30 October 2009 By:Edward Funnell

CILT Awards for Excellence winners announced at prestigious dinner

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has been celebrating the great achievements by supply chain, passenger transport and planning professionals at this year's Annual Awards for Excellence. The winners were announced at a prestigious dinner held at The London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on Thursday evening, attended by over 450 guests, and hosted by BBC personality Declan Curry.

Published:23 October 2009 By:David Jinks

CILT Training & Development Directory 2010 Launched

The latest Training & Development Directory from The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT) has been released and this year contains more courses and workshops than ever before.
Published:16 October 2009 By:

European Transport Conference hands over to Scotland

The European Transport Conference (ETC), now in its 37th year, is the key annual event for sharing innovation, best practice and networking with colleagues. Hosting for the final year, The Netherlands ensured a conference with high-quality technical and policy presentations and discussions.
Published:15 October 2009 By:Alexandra Burns

Industry leaders come together as CILT Corporate Members

Chief Executives and senior staff from ‘rival’ organisations such as Wincanton, Norbert Dentressangle and TDG have united together to celebrate their Corporate Membership of the industry’s independent professional body, The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT).
Published:13 October 2009 By:David Jinks

How do we pay for vital trunk road expansion?

David Bayliss OBE FCILT, the well-known former Chief Transport Planner for the GLC - and closely involved in the construction of the DLR, the Jubilee Line extension and the Croydon tramlink - has delivered a hard-hitting CILT lecture on the realities facing our trunk road network, to mark 50 years of British motorways.
Published:8 October 2009 By:David Jinks

Help Us Fill the Gaps!

The CILT and IOM work with major publishers to establish areas of the logistics, passenger transport, transport planning, supply chain management and operations management sectors which are not sufficiently covered by current publications.
Published:7 October 2009 By:Katie Cockburn

DHL chief urges industry to ‘prepare for transformation’

Published:1 October 2009 By:David Jinks

New Combined Qualification for Logistics and Medical Supply Chain Professionals

Earthquake, flood, drought, famine and war - in the last three decades natural disasters and man-made emergencies have been steadily increasing across the world. The usual public response to such disasters is to send money and goods to people in the affected areas and the public desire to help is genuine.
Published:25 September 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Celebrating 50 Years of Motorways – ‘Introduce road-user charging and expand the network” says leading expert at CILT event

David Bayliss OBE FREng, Director, Halcrow Consulting,
Cavendish Conference Centre, Duchess Mews,
London, W1G 9DT
18.00 for 18.30 hrs, Thursday 1st October 2009

Published:22 September 2009 By:Edward Funnell

CILT – The Prefered Training Provider For Norbert Dentressangle

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is delighted to have been chosen as the preferred training provider for Norbert Dentressangle. The partnership will see the CILT provide transport training solutions across a wide range of operational requirements including CPC, DCPC and bespoke training – which includes trainer development.
Published:22 September 2009 By:Jeff Marsh

Blood And Thunder – Health Care And Climate Key Themes From Logistics Research Network Conference

How efficient logistics makes major contributions to the health, welfare and comfort of 21st century life was a major theme discussed at the 14th annual Logistics Research Network (LRN) Conference held at the University of Cardiff in September. The three day event featured some 120 papers from 30 countries and was organised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) and sponsored in 2009 by the Department for Transport’s Freight Best Practice and managed by AECOM, and the publishers Taylor & Francis Group.
Published:22 September 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

DHL Chief Executive to deliver key logistics lecture

Graham Inglis FCILT, the Chief Executive Officer for DHL Supply Chain, is to deliver the prestigious CILT Logistics Lecture for 2009 titled Managing Supply Chains in Recessionary Times. The lecture will be given at the Cavendish Conference Centre, Duchess Mews, London W1, Tuesday, 22 September.
Published:11 September 2009 By:

Logistics Research Network – Annual Conference This Week

The 14th annual Logistics Research Network (LRN) Conference is hosted by the University of Cardiff this week, organised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT).
Published:8 September 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

A Workshop With Louise Ellman, Chair of the Influential Transport Select Committee

A year on from her first such event, Louise Ellman MP, in conjunction with the Freight Transport Forum (FTF), will be holding another transport workshop on Friday, 11th September, 2009.
Published:26 August 2009 By:

New CILT(UK) Level 2 Qualification Launch - September 2009

The CILT(UK) will launch a new Level 2 Certificate, which will be accredited in the Qualification Credit Framework, and will supersede the CILT(UK) Level 2 Introductory Certificate as of 01 September 2009.
Published:26 August 2009 By:

New high-speed rail link proposed

Network Rail has proposed a new £34bn ($55bn) high-speed railway line linking Scotland and London.
Published:24 August 2009 By:

CILT(UK) New Level 3 qualification development – Your opinion matters!

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK and the Institute of Operations Management are working together to form a new Level 3 qualification.
Published:12 August 2009 By:

More rail electrification a positive step for people and business says CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) welcomes the recent announcement by the Department for Transport for electrification of the line between London and Swansea and Manchester to Liverpool as a positive step for passengers.
Published:28 July 2009 By:

Cut carbon – cut costs: Logistics can be a winner from new Government strategy

The transport and logistics industry can turn out to be a winner resulting from the Government’s newly published low carbon strategy.
Published:17 July 2009 By:

Swine Flu – We will continue to deliver the goods!

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) says that if the swine flu epidemic takes off as predicted then it will inevitably cause major problems for the transport and distribution industry.
Published:17 July 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Ordering Online Greener Than A Trip To The Shops

A new study has concluded that online retailing can make a significant contribution to the development of a future low-carbon economy.
Published:13 July 2009 By:

Benelux supply chain professionals take the lead

The inaugural meeting of an important new body, Leaders in Supply Chain, took place at the Antwerp Hilton Hotel on May 13th, bringing together over 40 leading supply chain professionals from across Belgium and The Netherlands, as well as peers from the UK.
Published:7 July 2009 By:

Collaboration Is Key To Cutting Supply Chain Costs – CILT

The recession has served to emphasise the role and importance of collaboration between suppliers, customers and logistics operators throughout the entire supply chain in order to improve efficiency and to cut costs.
Published:29 June 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Value Chain Management – Successful Logistics By Working Together

In today’s difficult economy it is essential that all business operations improve their efficiency and cost-effectiveness by optimising all of the internal and external resources available to them.
Published:12 June 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Transport Prize winners At CILT North West Awards

A former director general of the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive was honoured by the North West Region of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) at an event held at the Cranage Hall Hotel in Crewe last Friday (5 June) when he received the organisation’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Published:10 June 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Orr chairman calls on rail industry to be more confident in planning its future

Chris Bolt, Chairman of the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) since 2004, has said that if the rail industry is to continue to improve it will need much more effective long-term partnership between Network Rail and train operators, and that regulation can help create the conditions for that.
Published:15 May 2009 By:Edward Funnell

‘Riding out the storm’ – all star line-up for CILT logistics conference

‘Riding out the storm’ is the key theme for the top logistics conference of the year – the CILT(UK) Annual Logistics Conference and Dinner 2009 being held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC, Birmingham next Wednesday 20th May. Places are still available – but delegates need to register quickly!
Published:12 May 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

President McFaull demands improved profile for logistics and transport

Graeme McFaull FCILT, Chief Executive, Wincanton plc, says that the logistics profession needs to raise its profile and professionalism in order to benefit both the performance of individuals and the operation of the industry.
Published:11 May 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

CILT(UK) Gives Evidence To Transport Select Committee

Vernon Murphy, the Chairman of the Institute’s Aviation Forum, gave evidence on 6 May before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Transport’s inquiry into the Future of Aviation.
Published:7 May 2009 By:

Transport corridors - good news but more work required

The Government’s proposals for the creation of fourteen strategic national transport corridors for road, rail, waterways, ports and aviation are welcome and make explicit use of the principles described in the transport study carried out by Sir Rod Eddington in 2006.
Published:30 April 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Catch your Institute President on TV tonight!

Last year we were involved in the production of a TV programme focussing on the variety of jobs and career opportunities available within the logistics, supply chain and transport industries.
Published:29 April 2009 By:

“Scottish way for Scotland's railways is best” says former Transport Scotland CEO

Dr Malcolm Reed CBE, until recently the Chief Executive of Transport Scotland, has told delegates at the prestigious Annual CILT Rail Lecture that Scotland’s model for running its railways is working well and is here to stay.
Published:23 April 2009 By:Edward Funnell

Aviation and the Environment - Jekyll and Hyde?

Aviation is a Jekyll and Hyde of twenty-first century life. It brings many benefits - but many problems.
Published:21 April 2009 By:

CILT International AGM

CILT International AGM is to take place in May.
Published:16 April 2009 By:

Institute responds strongly to DfT transport report

Your Institute has responded to the DfT’s latest transport report with some strong recommendations and a number of criticisms.
Published:11 March 2009 By:

Come and see us at ID 09

The Institute will be at the new annual British event that meets real business needs involving ALL the Automatic Identification and DataCapture (AIDC) technologies.
Published:4 March 2009 By:

An Inconvenient Truck?

CILT: Freight transport and climate change - truck operators must do better - cut emissions and save money
Published:2 March 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

Report on the launch of the EU e-Freight programme.

DG TREN, on behalf of the European Commission and in line with one of the main measures of the 2007 Freight Transport Logistics Action Plan, wants to establish a roadmap for the development of an integrated electronic application that is capable of following the movement of goods into, out-of and around the European Union.
Published:25 February 2009 By:

Careers in Logistics and Transport - All Purpose Pack From CILT

Job seekers, students, employers, school leavers, local authorities and employment and careers advisers will all benefit from the publication of a new all purpose advice pack from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK).
Published:20 February 2009 By:

Potholes – Repair now or pay later!

The recent snow and icy weather has emphasised the false economy of under investing in the care and maintenance of the UK’s local roads network. The hard weather in January and February has resulted in a nationwide rash of potholes and cracks resulting in threats to road safety and potentially costly damage to vehicles. The Government and local authorities must quickly review budgets and spending priorities in order to prevent further deterioration in the quality of local roads leading to the need for an even greater spending requirement in future years.
Published:20 February 2009 By:

Opportunity to play a key role in your Institute

The next round of Institute elections will take place ahead of the Institute annual general meeting (AGM) in May. In a volunteer organisation, this democratic process plays an important part in involving members in their Institute.
Published:13 February 2009 By:

Half price membership opportunity for existing CILT(UK) members!

The Institute of Operations Management
Published:13 February 2009 By:

CILT(UK) 2009 AGM

Notice is hereby given that: the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK will be held on the 8 May 2009
Published:8 February 2009 By:

CILT Rail Lecture 2009

Scotland's Railway: the impact of devolution on the Scottish railway system Dr Malcolm Reed CBE FCILT, Chief Executive, Transport Scotland
Published:6 January 2009 By:Alexandra Burns

Leading transport trainers move together

Two of the UK's leading transport training organisations have joined together to help transport and planning organisations beat the effects of the credit crunch.
Published:19 December 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Professionalism pays: report reveals lifetime benefits of £152,000

New, independent economic impact analysis reveals that individuals with professional qualifications and membership of organisations, such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), stand to gain £152,000 in additional earnings over the course of their career.
Published:9 December 2008 By:

CILT Sustainable Business Transport Group present one-day freight master class

In the past months, the Government has committed the UK to aggressive emissions reduction targets. The UK transport sector is a major emitter, and as a consequence of these climate change policy commitments, faces a renewed focus and requirements to reduce emissions.
Published:3 December 2008 By:

Latest Cost Indices figures available

The latest Q3 figures for the industry have been released.
Published:1 December 2008 By:

CILT names Wincanton Chief Graeme McFaull as President Elect

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport’s President, Richard Brown CBE FCILT, CEO of Eurostar, has announced that Graeme McFaull FCILT, CE Wincanton, has been nominated as President Elect of the Institute. He will take over the role of President from Richard in May 2009.
Published:25 November 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Professional transport managers urge cut in diesel taxes

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s President, Richard Brown CBE FCILT, has urged the Chancellor to take the opportunity to review fuel taxation policies for drivers and hauliers.
Published:21 November 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT’S 65 year old regional officer is the first cyclist across new bridge

Dave Reid, Regional Officer for the Scottish Region of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, is the first cyclist across the new Clackmannanshire Bridge over the River Forth.
Published:19 November 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Leading transport consultant Jim Steer announced as CILT Vice President

Following the success of last week's Annual Awards For Excellence, the Institute's President, Richard Brown CBE FCILT, CEO of Eurostar, is pleased to announce that leading transport consultant Jim Steer has been made a Vice President of CILT(UK).
Published:31 October 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Latest issue of CILT World Online now available!

The November issue of CILT World Online is now available to download.
Published:28 October 2008 By:

CILT Awards for Excellence - winners announced at best-ever dinner

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) celebrated some great achievements by supply chain, passenger transport and planning professionals at this year’s sold-out Annual Awards for Excellence.
Published:24 October 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Nargis & Wenchuan – the humanitarian logistics lessons learned from the emergency responses in Myanmar and China

Soon after the South East Asia Tsunami a very successful symposium discussed opportunities to improve the logistics response to that, and other humanitarian emergencies.
Published:22 October 2008 By:

Council Report available to Members

The CILT(UK) Council meeting report is now available to members.
Published:14 October 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

HRH The Princess Royal launches the CILT ‘Aspire’ careers foundation

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) launched Aspire, the CILT’s vital new Careers Foundation, last night (06 October).
Published:7 October 2008 By:David Jinks

The era of global supply chains is not dead

CEVA’s CEO John Pattullo delivered a robust defence of global supply chains in his CILT Logistics Lecture 2008 at London’s Cavendish Conference Centre yesterday (25 September).
Published:26 September 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT on BBC

Tune into the BBC to follow a box of whisky on its journey.
Published:12 September 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Become LinkedIn

CILT now has a group within LinkedIn. Connect with other logistics and transport professionals around the world.
Published:3 September 2008 By:

CEVA CEO to give CILT Logistics Lecture

The 2008 CILT Logistics Lecture takes place on Thursday 25th September at Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London.
Published:3 September 2008 By:

New Member Benefit!

Member discount for Local Transport Today and Transit magazines!
Published:29 August 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

New titles just released by the OU now takes the number of courses to 50

If you prefer to do your CPD in smaller chunks of learning, say around 1-3 hours, the beauty of OU CPD courses is that they are just that.
Published:27 August 2008 By:

And the Finalists Are...

One of the major highlights of the Institute’s calendar, the CILT(UK) Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner 2008, will take place on the evening of Thursday 23rd October 2008, at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square.
Published:28 July 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

The Logistics Event 08

Delegates and exhibitors at this year’s The Logistics Event 08 - the Institute’s showcase logistics conference - agreed that the new one-day conference was one of the best shows ever.
Published:25 June 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT help celebrate Transaid Week

2008 marks Transaid's 10th year as an independent charity and, as a founding partner of Transaid, CILT is proud to be supporting their Fundraising week - 30 June-4 July.
Published:24 June 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Institute members named in honours list

Institute members have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2008.
Published:17 June 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

LHV rejection 'A Wasted Opportunity'

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has criticised the announcement by Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, that Longer Heavier Vehicles (LHVs) will not be permitted on UK roads.
Published:4 June 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT is East Midlands' Small Employer of the Year

CILT(UK) has been awarded the Small Employer of the Year Award at the East Midlands Apprenticeship Awards which were held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on May 20th 2008.
Published:27 May 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

HELP Chairman discusses Burma on BBC World Service

HELP Forum Chairman Bernard Auton FCILT has appeared on “World Update” a current affairs and news programme on the BBC World Service. The programme was broadcast live on Wednesday 14th May between 10.00 and 11.00 and then repeated at other times in different areas of the world.
Published:7 May 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Travel smarter – or the polar bear gets it

2008 CILT TRANSPORT PLANNING LECTURE - In Memory of Henry Spurrier
Published:24 April 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Government transport policy ‘unconvincing’, says CILT

In response to government consultations, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) argues that urgent action is needed to ensure the UK’s transport network remains fit for purpose. Its position was endorsed by the Eddington and Stern reports, but CILT says that the Government’s formal response to these reports – Towards a Sustainable Transport System – is unconvincing on a number of levels.
Published:21 April 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) 2008 Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that: the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK will be
held at The Old Sessions House, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 0NA on Wednesday 14 May 2008.
Published:14 April 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Launch of CILT(UK) Utility Supply Chain Forum

The Supply Chain Faculty is launching a new Utility Supply Chain Forum at its inaugural meeting in June.
Published:7 April 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

2008 CILT transport planning lecture

In Memory of Sir Henry Spurrier
Published:26 March 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Globalisation of Logistics and Transport: East Meeting West

Book your place now on one of the key logistics and transport conferences of 2008.

Published:26 March 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Annual Awards for Excellence 2008

Nominations are now being invited for this years prestigious Annual Awards for Excellence.
Published:20 February 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

New MSc programmes with cutting edge online delivery

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is launching two new online MSc programmes, using cutting edge technology, including podcasts and vodcasts, ensuring that students can study for these qualifications easily and conveniently wherever they are in the world.
Published:20 February 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT 2008 Rail Lecture Webcast

View exclusive footage of Keith Heller, CEO, English, Welsh & Scottish Railway, speaking to Institute delegates at the Cavendish Conference Centre, London on Wednesday 6th February 2008.
Published:7 February 2008 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT Training Directory available online

Your complete staff development solution for logistics, passenger transport, transport planning, operations and supply chain management.
Published:1 February 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT asks Where is the Geography?

The critical findings of Ofsted’s report on Geography in schools - changing practice (1) comes as no surprise to volunteer activists of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the North West, who have been developing materials to plug a gap in geography teaching.
Published:24 January 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Develop your career online with CILT

Continuing Professional Development is the maintenance and improvement of knowledge, skills and competence throughout a professional’s working life. To develop your career in a structured and professional way why not use a great new online tool that is being launched on February 1st 2008 by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport?
Published:7 January 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Staffmark: people compliance solutions

Exclusively from CILT
Published:7 January 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Christmas - office closure

The CILT offices will be closing for the Christmas period.
Published:18 December 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT and Daily Telegraph produce 3PL supplement

Special Report Publishing has today produced a Third Party Logistics supplement in association with CILT.
Published:6 December 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

New Chairman shows CILT the Unipart Way

Paul Brooks, Unipart Logistics Sales Director, is the new Chairman of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Published:21 November 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

New CILT President has Eurostar quality

Richard Brown CBE FCILT, Eurostar’s Chief Executive Officer, is the new President Elect of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK).
Published:5 November 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

A new era for the Institute of Operations Management

Institute of Operations Management changes the way its operations are managed!
Published:1 November 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Institute Awards for Excellence Winners Unveiled

The winners of this year’s Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Annual Awards For Excellence were unveiled at the prestigious awards event at the London Marriott Hotel.
Published:12 October 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

New for 2008: CILT Branded Diaries

Available to order now!
Published:3 October 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT Annual Patron's Lecture 2007

CILT has held its Annual Patron’s Lecture entitled ‘The Chinese Economy and Logistics Development: Today and Tomorrow’ in London.
Published:20 September 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT is on the move!

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is on the move! Today (Tuesday 28th August) CILT’s London Office transfers to: The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, 22 Greencoat Place, London, SW1P 1PR.
Published:28 August 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

New Value Chain Forum launched

The Supply Chain Faculty has launched a new Value Chain Forum to address various value chain topics.
Published:14 August 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

COMING SOON: Online CPD System

Providing employers and members with an invaluable resource allowing online access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Published:10 August 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Focus Online Launched

You can now view the Institute's journal online.
Published:12 July 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Logistics Event 07

Success for The Logistics Event 07
Published:25 June 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) Elections 2007 Results Announced

Following the ballot of Members the results of the 2007 Elections have been announced.
Published:20 May 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) promotes Humanitarian Logistics

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has presented a seminar entitled 'Experience in the Field' which gave an opportunity for Logistics Professionals working abroad on Humanitarian projects to explain their work and the issues involved.

Published:17 May 2007 By:Debbie McAuley

CILT(UK) Elections 2007

VOTING NOW CLOSED
Published:14 May 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Institute launches new internet message board

Have Your Say.....
Published:25 April 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Professional Driver Grade launched

The Institute has launched an affiliate grade of membership specifically for professional drivers of trucks, buses and trains.
Published:24 April 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) AGM - 16th May 2007

The Institute's Annual General Meeting will be held tomorrow at The Victory Services Club, London.
Published:4 April 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT(UK) Logmark: The UK's leading logistics and supply-chain benchmarking group

For many years benchmarking has been recognised as an important tool for both public and private sector organisations.
Published:4 April 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Institute brings Premiership Trophy to School

The Barclays Premier League trophy was on display at Bishop Stopford School in Kettering last week.
Published:27 February 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) Elections 2007

VOTE ONLINE NOW!
Published:12 February 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

The Sir Robert Reid Railway Lecture 2007

TGV - 25 Years On and Still Developing
Published:9 February 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Creating Supply Chain Leaders Award

Developing Today’s Potential for Tomorrow…
Published:29 January 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Legislative Changes Ahead

Legislative Changes Relating to Road Transport and Road Transport Operation Effective from 11th April 2007
Published:8 January 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Back to the Future?

The next 80 years of joined up thinking and joined up journeys.
Published:20 December 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

Road Pricing

Can the Technology Cope?
Published:18 December 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) take over Logmark Benchmarking Club

The Institute has now formally taken over the facilitation and management of the Logmark Benchmarking Club from NHS Logistics .
Published:5 December 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

The Eddington Transport Study

Sir Rod Eddington’s eagerly awaited report, Transport’s role in sustaining the UK’s productivity and competitiveness, was published on December 1st. CILT(UK) submitted its main evidence late in 2005, followed by a supplementary paper in October 2006. Links to both documents are provided below.
Published:1 December 2006 By:Trevor Whelan

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