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News

ITC debates new freight technologies

The ITC welcomed an expert audience to discuss the impact of new technologies on freight and supply chains at its Spring Discussion Evening in April. The topic was introduced by insightful talks from the Chief Executives of ABP, Hybrid Air Vehicles and Pallite. To read a summary report of the evening please click here.

ITC wins grant for bus demand research

The ITC is grateful to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund which has generously provided a grant to enable us to undertake research into the causes of the decline of bus travel in England. This work will take place over 2018-19 and forms part of the ITC's travel trends work stream.

ITC explores the future for private hire and taxi services in Britain

The ITC was delighted to welcome an expert audience at its Winter Discussion Evening on 20th February 2018 to discuss the future for private hire and taxi services in the UK. Guests listened to a panel including the Chief Executives of Addison Lee and Karhoo, and a robust discussion was enjoyed. A copy of the summary report from the event can be downloaded here.

Major new ITC report explores the strategic challenges facing UK aviation

The ITC has released a major new study exploring the strategic challenges facing UK aviation. Authored by Dr Rebecca Driver, the report explains why UK air connectivity is so important for the UK economy and key issues for policy makers. Please click here to download a copy.

Research

ITC Rail Passenger Demand report

The ITC has released a major new report exploring wider factors affecting the growth in passenger rail travel in Britain. The report, authored by Cambridge researchers Ian Williams and Dr Kaveh Jahanshahi, can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Strategic Challenges facing UK Aviation

The ITC has released a major new report exploring the strategic challenges facing UK aviation over the coming decades. The report, authored by Dr Rebecca Driver, follows an extensive consultation with the industry. To download a copy of the report, please click here.

ITC Occasional Paper on Transport and leaving the EU

The ITC has released the latest in its Occasional Paper series exploring key issues surrounding transport and Brexit. The paper reflects issues and concerns raised by the industry in our Call for Evidence.

Urban Freight Distribution: challenges and solutions

The ITC has released a new report exploring how we can improve urban freight distribution. Drawing on a set of innovative case studies the report makes recommendations to authorities and policy makers. Please click here to download.

Events

ITC 2018 Annual Dinner

The ITC is delighted to announce that its 2018 Annual Dinner for corporate members will take place on the evening of 10th December 2018 from 19:00. The Dinner will be kindly hosted by ITC Patron The Rt Hon. The Lord Freeman PC in the magnificent Attlee Room at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster. This special event is by invitation only: for further details please contact the events team.