30 Mar
Logistics, Transport Manager Resources

UK: Recent Investments In Transport Infrastructure

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Transport infrastructure is a key driver of economic growth and social mobility. In the United Kingdom, the last three years have seen a range of investments in transport infrastructure aimed at improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and promoting sustainable modes of transportation. Let's take a look at some of the most significant UK transport infrastructure improvements over the last three years.
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20 Feb
Haulage, Insights, Women

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

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Women in Britain are gaining ground when it comes to taking HGV tests, according to new research from Pallet-Track. The pallet network's analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that female drivers aged 20-29 had the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) practical pass rate in 2021-2022 at 67.9 per cent, compared to 63 per cent of men.
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05 Jan
Cyclists, Pedestrian

£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts

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Millions of families, commuters and school children are being encouraged to take up healthy habits this year. Local councils will benefit from skills training and a boost to green jobs thanks to a £32.9 million scheme launched today (2 January 2023) which will enable them to develop thousands of well thought-through local walking and cycling schemes, co-created by the communities that will use them.
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22 Aug
Distribution, Freight, Haulage, International, Logistics, Shipping Containers

Port Of Liverpool Staff Threaten Strike Action

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This week saw staff at Felixstowe, the UKs biggest container port walk out for 8 days over pay and conditions. The summer of industrial action looks set to continue with staff at the Port of Liverpool threatening similar walk outs over pay. This follows a comparable offer of a 7% pay deal, which has deemed inadequate by the Unite union.
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