Sam Clarke and the flying dogs
On Wednesday 3rd April Sam Clarke - the IoC's own Chair of Electric Vehicles (or Electric Chair) and Founder of all-electric London delivery company Gnewt Cargo - presented on the role of EVs in urban last mile logistics at the inaugural Everything EV Event.
His engaging talk included the challenges around achieving a truly smart charging fleet solution, details of the joint Gnewt/Mayor of London Commercial EV Trial and even featured a huge flying dog in a drone!
The event was held close to St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London, and was attended by over 150 from both the public and private sector.
IOC fellows were all about the NEC this week for a two-day diary slot of four-way trade show availability.
IRX, eDX retail internet and delivery in one set of halls stuffed to busting with seminars, and Traffex, Parkex in the next halls; beware of the parking charge, it's sixteen pounds!
Traffex was full-on clean air in seminars by TfL, TfGM and Bristol as keynote delivery was given by the Highways England Chief Exec, Jim O’Sullivan.
TfL LoCITY Kempton Park clean air event March 20th.
With 19 days to ULEZ, TfL LoCITY sorted a must-attend, Fuels in Action ULEZ roadshow out West at Kempton Park.
Free car parking set the tone for a must-attend and there was no disappointment.
You will find a tour of the show, the van showcase, the exhibition, the cargo cycle room and a good few highlights of the seminars.
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham to open Manchester Freight Forum April 25th
Transport for Greater Manchester, TfGM are heading for the largest clean air zone outside London.
Focused on the views of operators they have confirmed their 5th Greater Manchester Freight Forum will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 25th April at Etc. Venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU.
Richard Banks explains,
There will be an opportunity to hear about Greater Manchester’s Clean Air proposals and we are pleased to announce that Greater Manchester’s Mayor, Andy Burnham, will make the keynote speech.
First traffic lights 151 years ago today
ULEZ, Vision Zero, Diversity.
IOC fellows attended the transport dinner at Mansion House last week, greeted by the Master Carmen, Steve Britt.
ULEZ Black cab exemptions, scrappage and the pending Manchester clean air zone were all in the networking discussion before a grand gala dinner.
IOC CEO Tracey Worth chaired the DfT STAT board this week in the City of London boardroom of the Carmen transport livery.
Alistair Cochrane Whistl spoke diversity in Express mail and Genevive Amoah, Mango logistics group spoke final mile diversity issues in central London.
Alistair Cochrane, Whistl director, commented
Diversity in Express mail is key to the future of the sector - aligning across the sector, from small through to large employers to ensure we holistically support everyone.
A lively discussion supporting the need of encouraging Diversity and Inclusion policy into the transport and logistics business culture. A loud voice was heard in support for the Year of Diversity – Transport and Logistics.
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