Greater Manchester (TfGM) launch TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2040 today

Head of Logistics for TfGM Helen Smith was delighted to discuss strategy of cities with Patrick Gallagher CEO of CitySprint and Professor Tony Hines of Manchester Metropolitian University; when visiting Cartmarking with the IoC at Guildhall yard London. Helen recently announced the Transport strategy of 2040 for Greater Manchester called Our Vision.

'It sets out a vision for the transport newtwork that we believe Greater manchester needs by 2040 to deliver World Class connections that support long-term sustainable economic growth and access to opportuniities for all'. Greater Manchester want to hear your views now, through a twelve week consultation this summer before the first of the five year plans are prepared in 2016.

For further detail or to log your views click here Greater Manchester 2040 Our Vision

IOC president Lord Falkland & Sheriff Fiona Adler were at the ancient guild ceremony of cartmarking for a bumper turnout of transport education and government to talk shop and discuss the future of the transport & logistics sector. July 15th at Guildhall Yard, City of London.

Carl Lomas Institute of Couriers with Officer Commanding, Major Gifford who presented a 13 year reserves service medal to logistics soldier, Private Freewater at the event.  Pictured with Staff Sargent John Rock in front of a six ton MAN 4X4 SV.

RLC Southall presentation 13 years service to Private Freshwater Royal Logistics Corps.  IOC Chairman Carl Lomas was at the London showcase day for reserve Royal Logistics Corps 562 Squadron and learned about a licence route for heavy vehicles that gives a step from warehouse to wheels.

DPD new UK super hub, 1000 jobs at Hinckley in the LLEP region.

Queens award for enterprise.

Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Jennifer, Lady Gretton, was on hand to present DPD with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, on behalf of the Queen.

Ready for 2015 Black Friday Peak.