IoC news
Industry news of relevance to Fellows and Members
Government responds to Transport Committee report.
Government pausing the rollout of new all lane running smart motorway schemes until 5 years of safety data is available.
New Year electric start for the first Maxus e DELIVER 3 electric van to join the Absolutely London Sameday fleet.
It will enable loads up to 945kg with a range of up to 213 miles, bringing added flexibility to the parcel fleet.
New apprenticeship delivers career route to front line express
Funded 12-month programme paid for by levy.
Sortation apprenticeship ST0753 – £4,000 funding band.
Starts possible in January. IOC textbook, IFA training plan.
Get the snap and get it emailed in for the IOC gallery
Express sector rises to the occasion.
First snaps in and the final mile has set the bar high, So far we are loving Top Speed Santa and tinsel on the dog.
Van crime is on the rise.
Print the IOC poster - get it on the wall in front of your drivers.
Download the IOC-NBCC Best-practice Van Security poster
and keep your drivers safe.
TFL freight forums have a reputation for being busy and informative, December was no exception.
Alex Williams opened with a frank explanation of money at TfL. E-retail, online numbers were showcased, as growing food delivery was shown to have doubled.
DVS regs on more glass and more vision generated the most questions.
Three halls of everything two wheels at the NEC Birmingham.
Covid wristband, doors open and everything two wheels before your eyes.
Lots of electric ready for delivery duty.
UK government publishes Sir Peter Hendy's Union Connectivity Review: proposed transport investments for stronger and better-connected United Kingdom
Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportunities.
Alex Williams, Director of City Planning: Introduced the TfL team and took a whirl around the screen for everyone to say hello.
We have five keynotes to run at pace with a chunk of time dedicated to group discussion.
The keynotes opened with some excellent graphs. Whilst vehicle numbers remain below pre-pandemic there appears less room at road side, One operator reported 50% increase in delivery time as kerb side access was limited by new cycle lanes.
Trucks and cars. ‘All new road vehicles in the UK will be zero emission within the next 2 decades.’
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