Logistics Skills Alliance launch 2025 Logistics Vision - a national platform
Princess, DfT Minister and truck driver of the year.
Opening the conference, Nadeem Raza – Microlise CEO
‘Thank you for getting everything delivered during the challenge.’
Dept for Transport 2022 changes to The Highway Code:
8 main changes to rules of the road.
A new hierarchy of road users – leaving 1.5m space around cyclists
From Feb 2022 rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
LSA West Thames College submit case study focus for DfT Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce (STAT) ‘pillar’
West Thames College submitted a case study in September 2021 to the DfT call for strategic transport apprenticeship taskforce pillar study, showcasing the unique West Thames College delivery - matching jobs to workforce in the local geographic.
Commercial Vehicle ‘CV Show’ – VN5 electric taxi van at front of house for final mile of NEC
We will always need drivers to make the deliveries happen.
Automated Lane Keeping System technology outcome means self-driving vehicles could be used on British roads.
Measures to boost safety on All Lane Running (Smart) motorways accelerated
Every new All Lane Running (ALR) motorway will open with radar technology in place to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles quickly.
Historic move for Department for Transport to create a second HQ in Birmingham and a northern hub in Leeds as part of government commitment to level up all parts of the UK.
LSA talks logistics levy paid qualifications for our sector.
LSA delivers apprenticeships from warehouse and storage to driver, express and freight forwarding.
They are levy paid, free to the candidate, and available during lockdown.
A new meaning for Air Mail by Royal Mail
Nick Landon, CCO Royal Mail - first drone delivery – tip of the iceberg
Isle of Mull delivery by drone, an amazing first for Royal Mail Skyports drone. Delivering to the remote lighthouse location.
Whistl Fulfilment announce 455k sqft warehouse capacity expansion in Rushden and Northampton
Whistl, has announced that it has taken leases on 450k sqft of warehouse space to meet the growing demand for Whistl Fulfilment and Contact Centres.
Have your say on making activities like taking photos and playing games on hand-held mobile phones illegal while driving.
People using a hand-held mobile phone in all circumstances while driving will be breaking the law, under new government plans unveiled by Roads Minister Baroness Vere yesterday, Saturday (17 October 2020) to close a legislation loophole and improve road safety.
It’s already a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone to call or text while driving, but not for other actions such as taking photos.
