September 2015
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This seminar provided an opportunity for delegates to discuss the future of the freight sector, and the wider challenges facing freight and logistics operations in the UK.
Sessions discussed key issues affecting the industry including priorities for infrastructure developments that aim to improve transport connectivity between road, rail and sea as well as how new warehouse and interchange sites impact local communities and the wider network.
There was also an assessment of the Government’s freight grants, which aim to shift more freight from road to rail and short sea shipping routes. Further discussion will bring out the latest thinking on reducing transport emissions and improving air quality across the network and next steps for vehicle design innovation and standards compliance in light of new European proposals to enhance safety, as well as the impact of Euro 6 standards that came into force in 2014.
Additional topics included the latest thinking to address the skills gap and meet UK workforce requirements, as well as the the priorities for urban deliveries, the future opportunities for regional freight strategies, and how innovation in the logistics supply chain can meet modern customer and consumer demands.
