CILT Reaction to Fuel Taxation Rethink  

  The CILT welcomes the fact that that the coalition
  Government has made its first steps towards
  re-examining the principle of taxation on fuel in 
  yesterday's budget.  More
 
  CILT Reaction to Budget  

  The CILT welcomes the commitment to rail
  investment in yesterday's budget.  More
 
  Transport Secretary says High Speed 1 sale will 
  alleviate public debt  

  As the government begins the sale of the UK's first
  high speed railway - High Speed 1 – it could be said
  that the proceeds generated will be used to save
  funds for future transportation projects.  More
 
  Supply Chain Management in
  a Combat Environment: Helmand Province,
  Afghanistan  

  Sustaining operations in Helmand province is one of
  the key challenges facing the British Army at the
  present time.  In addition to the enemy, maintaining
  the supply chain faces significant geographical,
  administrative and climatic challenges, among
  others.  More
 

  Dear Member,

  So are we doomed or are can we turn things around?
  And do I mean because of the budget or because of
  today’s match?

  There’s little we can do to influence the football.

  Though I think logisticians could give some good tips
  about shifting FMCG (fast moving consumer goods,
  in this case the ball) from the Distribution Centre line
  to its destination (the goal) via the most direct, energy
  efficient route. Good logisticians aim for 98%
  successful on time deliveries. Something to aim for,
  Gerrard.

  The budget. These was indeed pain - a VAT
  rise to 20% for example. But..... 

  Read David's full blog here

  David Jinks
  Editor

On the grapevine...... Mogens is looking for a diesel price index in Europe... David is looking for information on international customs...

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