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BAKER URGES MORE SHOULD BE DONE TO PROMOTE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYCLING

Cycling is much healthier and safer than people give it credit for, and it will continue to receive substantial government support, Transport Minister Norman Baker has told leading local government transport planners and health professionals from around Britain. He was speaking at a conference held in London yesterday organised by PTRC Education and Research Services Ltd and The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)
Published:25 April 2012 By:

CILT(UK) LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR 2012

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is calling for entries from journalists and broadcasters for its prestigious award Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year 2012, open to full-time or freelance personnel working in print, online or broadcasting. The award seeks to honour those contributing to the cause of intelligent reporting and debate in any sector of the transport and logistics industry. Entries are welcomed from specialist, business and professional magazines in or related to the sector, newsletters and websites, but also to the wider national and regional press and media reporting on transport and logistics issues.
Published:19 April 2012 By:

STAR 2012 to raise awareness and understanding of Scottish transport issues

With pressure on fuel costs, an ongoing desire to improve sustainability across the UK and new technological developments affecting how people travel and the kinds of travel options available, the 8th Scottish Transport Applications and Research (STAR) Annual Conference being held on 16th May 2012 has never been more relevant for Scottish transport planners and operators.
Published:28 March 2012 By:

CILT(UK) names DHL Supply Chain CEO Graham Inglis as President Elect

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport's President, Peter Hendy CBE, Commissioner, Transport for London, has announced that Graham Inglis, CEO EMEA, DHL Supply Chain has been nominated President Elect of the Institute.
Published:15 March 2012 By:

CILT Travel Plan Together - A Service To Improve Safety, Cut Costs And Congestion And Improve Our Environment

Travel Plan Together, a new and innovative service from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), is designed to enable user organisations to better plan for the travel needs of their personnel, together with their inward delivery and external distribution systems, in order to increase safety and efficiency, save money and improve employee relations.
Published:6 March 2012 By:

The Principles of Traffic & Transport: 20 Week Evening Seminar Programme

This month is the last chance to book for PTRC Education and Research Services' industry leading evening seminar programme, The Principles of Traffic and Transport, which takes place in London starting on 17th October at Euston Tower.
Published:20 September 2011 By:

Investment, Partnership, New Infrastructure And Road Pricing Will Deliver A Sustainable Transport System - Says Leading Institute

Road pricing, a North-South high speed railway line, much stronger inter-modal collaboration and technical innovation and sustained investment in national infrastructure are the ways that Britain will remain competitive, reduce carbon emissions and limit wasteful congestion in the next 25 years.
Published:13 September 2011 By:

Girl power ! All female shortlist for major award in logistics and transport

The increasing impact of the work of women in the logistics and transport industry has been confirmed by, for the first time ever, an all-female shortlist for the prestigious Young Manager of the Year award in this year’s Annual Awards for Excellence from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Published:18 August 2011 By:

Scrapped freight scheme wins CILT North West environmental award

Disappointment that Government cuts had resulted in the scrapping of the Department for Transport’s Freight Best Practice scheme was demonstrated by the scheme winning the prestigious 2011 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North West Region Award for Environmental Improvement.
Published:28 June 2011 By:

CILT and RFG demystify rail freight

June saw the first of a new series of training courses designed to help those who wish to obtain a better understanding of how rail freight operates.

Published:23 June 2011 By:

CILT supports fellowships for engineers from National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering

CILT, working in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), is supporting a series of new ‘vocational pathways' for railway engineers leading to Fellowships designed to enhance their careers.
Published:23 June 2011 By:

Government Canvases Leading Logistics Professionals At CILT Conference

The Government wants to hear the views of transport and logistics operators on how best it can help support and promote economic growth.

Published:17 June 2011 By:

Ben Plowden becomes first CILT Active Travel & Travel Planning ‘Ambassador’

Ben Plowden, Director of Better Routes and Places at Transport for London, has been appointed as CILT’s Active Travel & Travel Planning Professional Sector ‘Ambassador’.
Published:31 May 2011 By:

Network Rail Chief Executive acknowledges the need for change at CILT President’s Inauguration Lunch

David Higgins, the new Chief Executive of Network Rail, acknowledged that ‘the public demands something different’ of Network Rail during his keynote address at the President’s Annual Inauguration Lunch of CILT on Friday 20th May at London’s Connaught Rooms.

Published:24 May 2011 By:

Logistics Training Levels Maintained – Despite Recession

Despite the economic pressures generated by the recession of the last three years, a survey of transport professionals has revealed that training and professional development investment in the logistics and transport sector was being maintained at good levels.
Published:13 May 2011 By:

Seven new recommendations for Scottish transport and logistics

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT) supports many of the commitments being made in political manifestos - but members want to see greater clarity for seven key areas.
Published:26 April 2011 By:

Big Rewards For The Write Stuff!

Call for entries for CILT Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year.
Published:18 April 2011 By:

CILT branches out into the Benelux region

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport is launching a new Regional Group within the Benelux area of Europe, which comprises of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Published:13 January 2011 By:Alexandra Burns

Lorry Drivers – Unsung Heroes In The Snow

The CILT says that the public must show understanding and support for the difficult job currently being carried out by lorry operators and, in particular, drivers, at this difficult time of adverse weather conditions.
Published:2 December 2010 By:

CILT President Sir Moir Lockhead looks back – and forward!

On 1st November 2010, Sir Moir Lockhead OBE handed over the reins of FirstGroup plc to Tim O’Toole, but he remains President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and in that capacity he addressed a meeting at London Metropolitan University on Thursday 17th November.
Published:18 November 2010 By:Edward Michael Peacock FCILT

Abellio Operations Manager Recognised at UK Bus Awards

Lorna Murphy, Operations Manager at Abellio has won the Young Manager of the Year UK Bus Award, sponsored by The CILT.
Published:18 November 2010 By:

Bumper Month For CILT Membership

Recruitment to The CILT reached a record level last month with more than 680 new members joining the Institute compared with a total of 441 new members joining in October 2009.
Published:12 November 2010 By:

CILT welcomes increase in transport apprenticeships

CILT welcomes increase in transport apprenticeships
Published:20 October 2010 By:

CILT welcomes CSR transport - economy link

CILT welcomes CSR transport - economy link
Published:20 October 2010 By:

Immediate Comment On The Comprehensive Spending Review

Dear Press colleague,

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) is the professional body for professionals in passenger transport, logistics and transport planning. The majority of the UK’s key transport decision makers are among its 19,000 members.

Published:18 October 2010 By:

Princess Royal Presents Cilt Awards for Excellence 2010

At a gala dinner in London on 7th October, to celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals in the supply chain, passenger transport and planning, HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT), presented the CILT Annual Awards for Excellence 2010. The Awards are designed to promote and encourage best practice within the logistics and transport sectors and are supported by organisations and individuals from throughout the industry.
Published:8 October 2010 By:

European Transport Conference to Focus on Scottish Transport

The European Transport Conference (ETC), being held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow between 11th and 13th October, will be dedicating a number of sessions on Wednesday 13th October, to Scottish transport.
Published:5 October 2010 By:

Success and Enthusiasm of Young Managers to be Recognised at UK 2010 UK Bus Awards

The shortlist has been announced for the 2010 UK Bus Awards, and thanks to sponsorship by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT), young managers and operators are being recognised with their own category.
Published:24 September 2010 By:

Transport Planning Professional Makes A Smarter Choice

PTRC Education and Research Services Limited has appointed John Rider as Managing Director.
Published:22 September 2010 By:

CILT: Government must invest in graduates and apprentices

Over 90 per cent of respondents to a survey conducted this week by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have said that the Government must fund more places at higher education institutions and should create more apprenticeship opportunities. The survey of logistics and transport professionals, academics and managers, began on 3rd September and closed on 10th September.
Published:10 September 2010 By:

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:

CILT Reaction to Fuel Taxation Rethink

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport 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:

CILT Conference - Another Winner

The Annual Logistics Conference and Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) 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 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:

Awards Bring Rewards

CILT Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year 2010 - Closing date for entries - 28th May
Published:18 May 2010 By:

Transport should be priority for new Government – CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) 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:Geoff Dossetter

CILT Chief Executive to address Logistics & Distribution Forum

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

The Chief Executive of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT), Steve Agg, will be addressing delegates at the 12th Logistics & Distribution Forum next week.
Published:13 April 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Keeping the Show on the Road - Big Freeze Potholes Hightlight Investment Needs

Published:13 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:

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

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

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 confident 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:24 November 2009 By:

CILT Approved to operate within the Qualifications Credit Framework

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has become one of only 25 Awarding Organisations to date to have passed through the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) approval process successfully.
Published:19 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.
Published:23 October 2009 By:David Jinks

Pall-Ex CEO Hilary Devey is first woman to win CILT’s premier award

Pall-Ex Chairman and CEO Hilary Devey MILT is this year’s recipient of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s prestigious Sir Robert Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
Published:22 October 2009 By:

Lean Skills – Fat Results

The never ending quest for operational efficiency together with the economic recession mean that Lean management techniques, maximising efficiency and minimising waste, have become the essential ingredient in any industrial or operational strategy.
Published:21 October 2009 By:Leonie Edwards

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

Industry leaders come together as CILT Corporate Members
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

DHL chief urges industry to ‘prepare for transformation’

DHL Supply Chain’s CEO, Graham Inglis FCILT, has urged industry professionals tackle recessionary challenges with bold change.
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

CILT – The Prefered Training Provider For Norbert Dentressangle

Published:22 September 2009 By:Jeff Marsh

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

Published:22 September 2009 By:Edward Funnell

PTRC Cycling Traffic Training Course Hailed A Success

Published:22 September 2009 By:David Jinks

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

Published:18 September 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

GET THE KNOWLEDGE! – CILT OPEN DAY

On Thursday 26th November logistics and transport personnel, together with those who write or research on the subject, are being given the opportunity to visit the Corby headquarters of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) and to learn about the range of information resources available to them to support their work and study.
Published:14 September 2009 By:Geoff Dossetter

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 Dossestter

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:

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 Cranage Hall Hotel in Crewe last Friday (5 June) when he received the organisation’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Published:11 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:Goeff 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

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:

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

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:17 February 2009 By:Geoff Dosseter

New Awards Launched by CILT North West Region

The North West Region of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has today launched the nominations for the inaugural North West Awards in Logistics and Transport.
Published:16 February 2009 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 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

London’s Commissioner for Transport, Peter Hendy CBE, becomes CILT Vice President

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport’s President, Richard Brown CBE FCILT, CEO of Eurostar, has announced that Peter Hendy CBE FCILT, Commissioner, Transport for London, has been appointed as a Vice President of CILT(UK).
Published:7 November 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

Leading transport consultant Jim Steer announced as CILT Vice President

Following the success of last week's Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) 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

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Published:1 October 2008 By:

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

Falling volumes test some operators to destruction

Postal Services & Parcels Report as at Q2 2008
Published:10 September 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:3 June 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT calls for Supply Chain Professionals for Burma

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) says there will be a desperate need for logistics professionals, both in Burma and here in the UK, to help with the humanitarian relief effort. There has been immense damage to the logistics infrastructure in Burma with many roads, bridges and harbours destroyed.
Published:8 May 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 pays tribute to Gwyneth Dunwoody mp

Members and staff at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) are saddened to learn of the death of Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, Chairman of the House of Commons Transport Committee.
Published:18 April 2008 By:Alexandra Burns

CILT(UK) Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year 2008

You may be rushing for a deadline for someone else, but another pressing deadline is looming large – the CILT Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year 2008. We would like you to seriously consider entering ‘your’ Award which is being kindly sponsored by Clipper Logistics.
Published:26 March 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

2008 CILT Rail Lecture

Creating a Stronger European Rail Freight Network, Keith Heller, CEO, English, Welsh & Scottish Railway

Cavendish Conference Centre, London. Wednesday 6th February 2008 6.30PM
Published:7 February 2008 By:Leonie Edwards

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

CILT 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

CILT Welcomes Crossrail Announcement

But Criticises Delay
Published:10 October 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

China in our hands

China’s continued growth ‘depends on UK, international and Chinese logistics professionals’ says author of China’s Five Year Plan.

Published:20 September 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

China's economy 'growing too fast', says author of Chinese Five Year Plan

Traditional high energy consuming heavy industries have grown over 20% in China this year alone. To encourage essential growth in hi-tech industries huge infrastructure and logistics changes must be made, Professor Wang Derong – Member of the National Expert Committee for China’s 11th Five Year Plan – will tell logistics experts. He will be speaking at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Annual Patron’s Lecture in London on Wednesday 19th.
Published:18 September 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport 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

Celebrate excellence in logistics and transport

We can now reveal the finalists in the coveted CILT(UK) Annual Awards for Excellence. Join the stars of the logistics and transport industry in its own glittering ‘Oscars’, the CILT Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner 2007, on Thursday 11th October 2007, at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square.
Published:23 August 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2007

5th–7th September 2007, The University of Hull, UK

'Global Supply Chains: Developing Skills, Capabilities and Networks'
Published:23 August 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Drive a road train!

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - CILT - is hosting its first Road, Passenger and Freight Transport Event in the Midlands. This is your chance to take the wheel of a 25.5m long 'road train' super-truck, full length coach or prototype vehicle - whether you've got a licence or not! At the same time, you'll find out the very latest in logistics and passenger transport technical developments and best practice.
Published:16 August 2007 By:David Jinks

Logistics opportunities and developments in China

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) – CILT – is holding its Annual Patron’s Lecture entitled ‘The Chinese Economy and Logistics Development: Today and Tomorrow’ in London next month. This highly topical lecture comes at a time when China – ‘the workshop of the world’ – features heavily both in the media and on the agendas of organisations across the globe.
Published:16 August 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

CILT(UK) launch Online Courses

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a range of Online Personal Development Courses available to its members. The courses cost only £70 plus VAT and are accessed through the Members Only section of the CILT(UK) website and can be studied over a period of 3 months.

Published:23 May 2007 By:Debbie McAuley

CILT(UK) promotes Humanitarian Logistics

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is presenting a seminar next week entitled 'Experience in the Field' which will give an opportunity for Logistics Professionals working abroad on Humanitarian projects to explain their work and the issues involved. It takes place on Wednesday 16th May at the Victory Services Club in London.
Published:8 May 2007 By:Debbie McAuley

CILT(UK) launch Professional Driver Grade

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is launching an affiliate grade of membership specifically for professional drivers of trucks, buses and trains.
Published:19 April 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Don't be late - Nominate

Nominations open for CILT(UK) Logistics and Transport Annual Awards for Excellence 2007
Published:4 April 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

Creating Supply Chain Leaders Award … Developing today’s potential for tomorrow

Win Free Places at the CILT(UK) Logistics Event and Richmond Events Logistics and Supply Chain Forum
Published:26 March 2007 By:Leonie Edwards

HRH the Princess Royal visits University of Greenwich

HRH The Princess Royal visited the University of Greenwich on February 14th to attend a student workshop on logistics, transport and supply chain management.
Published:27 February 2007 By:Alexandra Burns

Europe at High Speed

An unprecedented opportunity now exists to shape the rail industry argued Guillaume Pepy, CEO of SNCF and Chairman of Eurostar at the CILT’s annual Robert Reid lecture on 8th February at the Cavendish Conference Centre.
Published:14 February 2007 By:

CILT Launches Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a new Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport which replaces the previous logistics Advanced Diploma and transport Advanced Diploma into one joint offering and will be available from a selection of Institute Centres.
Published:25 January 2007 By:

Back to the Future?

The next 80 years of joined up thinking and joined up journeys
Published:22 December 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

The future's not bright unless the future's 'green'

Ships under sail and distribution centres underground:
CILT anniversary report considers the next 80 years in logistics and transport.
Published:21 December 2006 By:John Wilson

The Kinnock (Logistics) Lecture

The Kinnock Lecture took place at the Royal College of Physicians on 22nd November 2006. Vale - Based Outsourcing - The Way Forward
Published:23 November 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

UK Bus Awards 2006

Institute Transport Policy Manager announces award for Social Responsibility at UK Bus Awards 2006.
Published:16 November 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

Launch of new Postal Services Forum

The Supply Chain Faculty is launching a new Postal Services Forum at its inaugural meeting in December.
Published:1 November 2006 By:Patrick Finn

Buoyant Future

CILT(UK)'s Grout Lecture hears why UK ports have never been so crucial.
Published:1 November 2006 By:John Wilson

CILT(UK) Annual Awards for Excellence

The winners are revealed.
Published:30 October 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

Putting the 'Port' Into Im-port-ant

CILT(UK)'s Grout Lecture hears why UK ports have never been so popular.
Published:18 October 2006 By:John Wilson

Rail Could Bring Express Relief to Congestion

World governments must play their part in promoting sustainable supply-chains, says CILT(UK)
Published:18 October 2006 By:John Wilson

Eighty years of chartered status!

Eighty years ago, on the 16th November, the Royal Charter was granted to the then Institute of Transport, now the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK).
Published:11 October 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

Young Professionals Forum - Speed Mentoring

All aboard HMS President for a touch of Speed Mentoring!
Published:4 October 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

Celebrate with Us

Save money by upgrading - free of admin charges
Published:4 October 2006 By:Alexandra Burns

NEW YEAR BRINGS A FRESH START IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT QUALIFICATIONS

CILT(UK) relaunches Professional Diploma
Published:8 February 2006 By:John Wilson

First Among Equals

First Group's Moir Lockhhead to give CILT(UK) keynote rail lecture on how the industry gets back on track
Published:30 November 2005 By:John Wilson

Annual Awards Dinner 2005

The winners of this year's Institute Annual Awards For Excellence have been revealed at our glittering London awards event.

Published:2 November 2005 By:Alexandra Burns

BBC News interview with Geoff Newton

CILT(UK) Chief Executive Geoff Newton appeared on BBC Breakfast News to discuss the new International aid forum organised by the Institute.
Published:10 October 2005 By:John Wilson

Humanitarian Action - No More 'Knee-Jerk' For Niger

Published:7 October 2005 By:John Wilson

Fuelling the Skills Debate

Young managers are the fuel that keeps UK PLC running, says The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK).
Published:27 September 2005 By:John Wilson

Express Relief - Humanitarian logistics takes centre stage

Faster and more effective targeting of aid to people in the world’s poorest, war and storm-torn regions in the wake of disasters including Hurricane Katrina and the Boxing Day Tsunami is to be the subject of high-level talks hosted by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) in London today (Friday, 16 September).

Published:16 September 2005 By:John Wilson

Congestion Is Taking Its Toll

Road pricing should start sooner rather than later, CILT(UK) tells Transport Select Committee.
Published:27 January 2005 By:John Wilson

Return to Sender

'The Efficiency of Reverse Logistics' – Government-funded report tells retail sector that cost savings and environmental benefits of effective reverse logistics could run into millions every year.
Published:19 October 2004 By:John Wilson

CILT(UK) increases its presence in China

In 2002 the then Institute of Logistics and Transport, which has now become the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) - (CILT(UK), entered into an agreement with the China Communications and Transportation Association (CCTA) for the latter to deliver the Institute’s qualifications in China in the Mandarin language. To date over 1500 students have registered for the qualifications. Graham Ewer, CILT(UK)’s Chief Executive, and Dorothea de Carvalho, CILT(UK)’s Director of Professional Development, have just returned from a visit to China, during which arrangements were agreed to extend the relationship between CILT(UK) and CCTA.
Published:6 August 2004 By:John Wilson

New Chief Executive For CILT(UK)

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) appoints Geoff Newton as its new Chief Executive.
Published:8 June 2004 By:John Wilson

ILT Charters a New Course

CILT(UK) is the result of members’ vote for name change.
Published:19 May 2004 By:John Wilson

The Final Countdown

Logistics and transport professionals have less than 30 days to showcase their individual and corporate achievements, by entering one of the eleven prestigious Institute of Logistics and Transport Annual Awards for Excellence 2004.
Published:10 May 2004 By:John Wilson

You've Got to be in it to Win 'ILT'

The race is on for UK logistics and transport professionals to win one of the eleven coveted Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) Annual Awards for Excellence 2004.
Published:4 March 2004 By:

RAIL AGAINST THE SYSTEM?

Tom Winsor uses ILT lecture to assess the future of rail
Published:17 February 2004 By:John Wilson

Reviving the 10-year transport plan

ILT report calls for more local transport decisions and congestion charging
Published:10 February 2004 By:

BIFA members vote in favour of migration to ILT

Individual professional members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have voted (4-1) in favour of a migration of their membership to The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT).
Published:5 February 2004 By:Becky Thurtell

And the Winner Is…

EWS wins national Freight Transport Award
Published:23 January 2004 By:

The ILT's President awarded CBE

Richard Hunt, The President of The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT), has been recognised in this year's New Year's Honours list. He has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to logistics and transport as President and past Chairman of the Institute.
Published:15 January 2004 By:

Driving Change

New CPC course now available from the ILT
Published:14 January 2004 By:

FLIGHT OR FRIGHT - ILT welcomes runway decisions but Heathrow should be first

Following today's publication of the Government White Paper 'The Future of Air Transport', Heathrow Airport should be given expansion priority, according to the Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Published:16 December 2003 By:

The Institute's Annual Awards 2003

A 'packed house' of members, guests, finalists and sponsors gathered at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London on 11th November for the Institute's Annual Awards presentation.
Published:21 November 2003

Changing Guard At Buckingham Gate

New Chairman for The Institute of Logistics and Transport
Published:21 November 2003

Adoption of New Post-Nominals For Institute Members

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has now received approval from the Privy Council for its new bylaws, and is now in a position to introduce formally a new membership grade structure and new post-nominal letters to match its name change in 2001.
Published:28 October 2003

New Website for Institute. Welcome!

Welcome to the Institute's new look Web site. It officially went live on 1st October 2003.
Published:1 October 2003 By:

And the Finalists Are . . .

A highlight of the ILT calendar, the ILT Annual Awards for Excellence 2003 will be presented at a glittering Gala Dinner to be held on the evening of 11th November 2003, at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square. BBC newscaster and presenter Nicholas Witchell will host the ceremony. Be one of the first to know who has won a coveted award by booking yourself a place. You will be in good company . . . . . .
Published:29 September 2003

MOVING FORWARD - Logistics and Transport specialists raise key issues with the Scottish Transport Minister

Fundamental issues including improved safety and quality service for rail and bus passengers and the efficient movement of freight are being driven further up the political agenda in Scotland following a meeting between The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) and the Minister for Transport Nicol Stephen MSP.
Published:26 September 2003

FAME ACADEMY - ILT Annual Awards 2003 – finalists announced

The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists for this year's prestigious Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) Annual Awards for Excellence have been unveiled this week.
Published:25 September 2003

DESTINATION EUROPE?

As Europe expands, EU transport strategy heads in the opposite direction, argues John Allan at the ILT Kinnock Lecture 2003
Published:15 September 2003

Research Shows How IT Drives The Latest Supply-Chain Trends

DCE Consultants and The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) recently launched the Supply-Chain Package Solutions Handbook on 17 June at ILT2003 the annual logistics convention organised by The Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Published:18 July 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Institute of Logistics and Transport calls on all road user groups to work with Government to develop an acceptable charging system

The Institute of Logistics and Transport welcomes today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling of major improvements to some of Britain's most congested roads, backed up by a full study into road charging.
Published:9 July 2003 By:John Wilson

Institute of Logistics and Transport calls on all road user groups to work with Government to develop an acceptable charging system

Express Relief?

ILT commissioned aid report asks: 'can the humanitarian supply-chain learn from commercial logistics operations?'
Published:24 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

ILT Asks For Whom The Road Tolls?

Road charging is 30 years too late, says ILT
Published:17 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

On the right track or off the rails?

'Less is more' says the ILT on The SRA's Strategic Plan 2003
Published:17 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Sex and the CV

'More glam and less van' message as logistics seeks corporate makeover to attract right candidates
Published:17 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Coppergold Outshines The Black Market

Skills shortage provides open door for criminal gangs
Published:17 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

It's Only Words...

Are jobs descriptions compounding the logistics skills shortage, asks ILT?
Published:17 June 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Don't Be Late - Nominate

Nominations deadline approaches for the Institute of Logistics and Transport's Annual Awards
Published:8 May 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Give Congestion Charging a Chance to Work, Says ILT

Today is a red letter day for the capital's transport system with the launch of the Central London congestion charging scheme. All eyes are today on London and its Mayor to see if the congestion charging scheme works. Is London the best city to implement the scheme? Will congestion charging run smoothly or end up gridlocked?
Published:17 February 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Strategic Rail Progress Hindered by Industry's Cost Problems

The Strategic Rail Authority today published The Strategic Plan 2003.
Published:30 January 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

New Year Brings New Era in Qualifications

New Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport launched by ILT
Published:15 January 2003 By:John Wilson, Citigate Communications.

Points Change?

From Railtrack to 'Railtax' - a long-term solution to railway funding?
Published:27 September 2002 By:For further press information, contact John Wilson at Citigate C

Simply the Best (Time to Join)

The Institute of Logistics and Transport retains members and moves up a gear, despite problems within many sectors.
Published:26 June 2002 By:John Wilson

Evolution is the Key Word in New Structure of ILT

The world is changing and globalisation means a quickening in the pace of business life, faster exchanges of information and an ever increasing thirst for knowledge.
Published:26 June 2002 By:John Wilson

Institute Continues to Satisfy Membership Needs

Restructuring The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) gets the ‘green light' from its 23,000 members who want the body to continue delivering benefits to them, according to a recent membership survey.
Published:26 June 2002 By:John Wilson

'Crazy' Road Charging System Must Be Changed

The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) today called for a change in the way in which we pay for road usage in the UK.
Published:14 March 2002 By:Jon Harris, ILT Director of Policies:

A 'Welcome' Strategic Plan For The Railways

The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) welcomes the publication today of the Strategic Rail Authority's Strategic Plan. The document is clear and straightforward and emphasises what needs to be done.
Published:14 January 2002 By:Further information, contact: Jon Harris, Director of Policies

Institute Calls For an Effective Rail Infrastructure Body

The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) has today launched a key report detailing its proposals for the restructuring of the rail industry.
Published:17 December 2001 By:Further information, contact: Jon Harris, Director of Policies

INSTITUTE RELEASES KEY FINDINGS - 'Achieving the New Local Transport Agenda – The Professionals’ View'

More funding is needed and a change in the policy balance if local authorities are to deliver over the next few years.
Published:10 December 2001 By:Further information, contact: Jon Harris, Director of Policies

'And The Winner Is...'

Winners of the ILT's prestigious Annual Awards receive their accolades from HRH The Princess Royal
Published:31 October 2001 By:John Wilson, Key Communications

Running The Railway

The Institute of Logistics and Transport (ILT) said today that it is greatly concerned over the failure of Railtrack and this week's decision. It is vital that ministers take a long-term approach to the future of the railways to protect public and City confidence.
Published:18 October 2001 By:Further information, contact: Jon Harris, Director of Policies

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