Pulling Together For Net Zero
A three-day low carbon logistics event at Mossend International Railfreight Park, Reema Road, Bellshill, 8–10 November 2021.
Centred around locomotive naming ceremonies, each day explores a different theme in low carbon rail and road freight.
Graeme Dey MSP officially opens the event, with speakers from Scotland's Railway, Highland Spring Group, John G Russell Transport, WSP and Tarmac. GB Railfreight names a Class 92 electric locomotive, the most powerful in the UK and able to run through the Channel Tunnel.
Speakers from Scottish Engineering, Transport Scotland, Rail Freight Group and Scotrail discuss rail innovation and workforce development. DB Cargo names a Class 90 electric locomotive, 'The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport'.
Speakers from the National Skills Academy for Rail, Glasgow Caledonian University, SWGR and Network Rail discuss skills and opportunity in the sector. Direct Rail Services renames a repurposed Class 68 diesel locomotive, upgraded to run on HVO fuel with 90 per cent lower CO2 emissions.
The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021. As part of the COP26 programme, Low Carbon Logistics was developed by Mossend International Railfreight Park, Scottish Enterprise, Network Rail, Transport Scotland and PD Stirling to showcase support for a zero-carbon supply chain network and a more competitive, efficient road and rail freight sector.
Held over three days at Mossend, Scotland's largest international multi-modal rail freight park, the event showcased rail freight and low carbon transport to industry leaders, COP26 delegates, investors and potential customers, centred around the naming of electric and sustainable fuel locomotives.
The event offered a programme of seminars, exhibitions and ceremonies exploring how supply chains can become more sustainable, with COVID safety measures including ventilation, face masks, sanitising stations and social distancing throughout.
Register now to attend this free three-day event.
