CILT appoints former TfL exec as President
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has announced Leon Daniels OBE FCILT as its President for 2023. Mr Daniels is an experienced transport professional with an exceptional record in delivery and performance at the highest level of private and public sector organisations. He has been a Vice-President of CILT(UK) for three […]
CILT stresses driverless safety priority to Transport Select Committee
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport have appeared before the Transport Select Committee giving evidence on self-driving vehicles. Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group at CILT(UK) responded to a call from government on matters concerning Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group […]
Government unveils new plan to bolster freight supply chain
The Government has unveiled a multi-million-pound new plan to bolster the supply chain and create a more resilient and greener haulage sector. A major campaign is underway to recruit and retain a skilled workforce in the logistics sector. The Government says it builds on its “unprecedented action” during the pandemic which has led to sector […]
CILT appoints Sharon Kindleysides as new CEO
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has appointed Sharon Kindleysides as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will join CILT(UK) on 16 May 2022 and succeeds Kevin Richardson FCILT, who is retiring after six years in the role. A global expert in transport and future mobility, Sharon Kindleysides boasts more than 19 years’ leadership […]
CILT sets out recommendations to government of how the transport sector can support net zero ambitions
Carbon budgets need to be set for the transport sector as well as a long-term policy that sees taxation aligned to decarbonisation, resource efficiency and levelling up, including the replacement of fuel duty and vehicle tax by road pricing, and a review of Air Passenger Duty, if the sector is to achieve net zero by […]