Infrastructure and transport
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Nonstop flights from Scotland to Atlanta, Boston and New York-JFK with Delta.
As part of its biggest ever trans-Atlantic summer schedule, Delta is restarting nonstop service from Edinburgh to Boston, beginning May 10 and from Edinburgh to Atlanta, effective May...
Delta sets sights on Edinburgh for 2024
After a record-setting summer across the Atlantic, American carrier, Delta Air Lines, is eyeing another successful year in Scotland.
By the end of 2023, Delta will have flown some 1.5 million flights, and carried 200 million people to over 300...
PD Ports connects Scotland to the world with direct rail links to Teesport
Offering a daily service to Mossend and three services a week to Grangemouth, PD Ports is the reliable and flexible choice for Scottish business looking to secure international trade routes with fewer carbon emissions.
As the owner and operator of...
Festival of Politics
In partnership with Scotland’s Futures Forum and the Edinburgh International Festival, the Scottish Parliament hosted its 19th Festival of Politics over three days from 9th – 11th August. The Festival featured events on politics, current affairs, social and environmental...
Getting Scotland’s transport infrastructure right, is the key to unlocking sustained economic growth
By Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
Scotland’s roads, railways, ferry routes and airports represent the key arteries of the Scottish economy.
These vital arteries though have become increasingly clogged, holding back economic growth and diminishing...
Way to Work webinar to help Scottish organisations promote active and sustainable travel
On Tuesday 5 October, Travelknowhow Scotland will join Keep Scotland Beautiful, Transport Scotland, Cycling Scotland and Sustrans, at a Way to Work webinar that will provide actionable steps organisations in Scotland can take to achieve Government carbon emissions targets.
Way...
Creating transformational change: Advancing Manufacturing AeroSpace projects offer innovation and opportunity to SMEs
The aerospace hub at Prestwick in South Ayrshire is one of the largest aerospace clusters in Europe. Having secured an £80 million investment from the Ayrshire Growth Deal, it’s set to secure its status as a leading centre for...
Why we need to rethink the way we travel moving forward
Travelknowhow Scotland is calling on Scottish businesses to start planning ahead encourage a more climate-friendly commute, with transport currently the largest contributor to UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions, according to Government statistics.
In a year which the United Nation’s COP26 will...
Travel Know How Scotland – Workshop (Tactran Region)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/travelknowhow-scotland-workplace-travel-planning-workshop-tactran-region-tickets-146571767101
Wednesday 24th March 2021 11-12 noon, for workplaces across the Tactran ( Tayside Region)
These workshops will help workplaces to navigate their way through these difficult and uncertain times and gain access to FREE travel planning advice and support that...
Travel Know how – Workshop (Nestrans Region)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/travelknowhow-scotland-workplace-travel-planning-workshop-nestrans-region-tickets-146325189581
Monday 22nd March 2021 11-12 noon, for workplaces in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire (Nestrans Region).
These workshops will help workplaces to navigate their way through these difficult and uncertain times and gain access to FREE travel planning advice and support...
Still time to sign up!
There is still time to sign up for one of these FREE virtual workshops and find out how we can offer you FREE consultancy time to give your workplace the hands on support it needs to start planning ahead...
BOOK YOUR SPACE AT ONE OF OUR FREE 1 HOUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
While we find ourselves in another national lockdown, why not take an hour to attend a virtual workshop aimed at supporting businesses to encourage more active and sustainable options for commuting as and when we are able to return...
Take advantage of FREE workplace travel planning advice from Travelknowhow Scotland
NOW is the time to be planning ahead and looking at your workplace travel planning measures and how you can encourage and support your employees to change to a greener commute. And as an employer, look to implement the...
Continuing to deliver despite COVID-19
In a year that has seen unprecedented challenges for all businesses PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, is still just as passionate about offering exceptional customer service no matter the situation that presents itself.
The recent challenges...
Is there a better way?
Would you like to understand more about how to develop a Workplace Travel Plan and the support that is available to help you encourage more sustainable commuting and business travel?
As workplaces and employees navigate their way through these difficult...
Significant business benefits to be gained
Encouraging more active and sustainable travel options to employees not only has a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of your workforce but brings with it significant business benefits too.
save money on the cost of providing and...
Stay Travel Safe
Use the Scottish Government postcode checker to find out your local level and the restrictions in your area to make sure that you and your employees stay up to date with the latest travel guidance from Transport Scotland.
Get in...
Teesport welcomes new Containerships route between the UK and the Baltics
Teesport, the fifth largest port in the UK, has welcomed the first arrival of a new Containerships service, the BALT VI, from Eastern Europe.
The service from Klaipeda, Lithuania, launched in October and provides additional capacity for shippers moving containerised...
Teesport welcomes new container service from Bilbao
Teesport, owned and operated by PD Ports, is preparing to welcome a new container service as part of a weekly route from Bilbao, Spain.
Operated by specialist Iberian shortsea container line W.E.C Lines in conjunction with A2B and due to...
PD Ports to support Government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda for the North.
PD Ports has welcomed the Government’s announcement to invest £160million in ports and factories across the UK to manufacture the next generation of turbines, specifically pinpointing Teesside as one area that will benefit from investment in upgraded infrastructure.
The river...
Change the daily commute for good!
Travelknowhow Scotland is here to enable Scottish workplaces to better support their employees with their travel choices as we work our way out of this COVID-19 pandemic.
The current situation has demonstrated that as a nation we are able to...
Significant business benefits to be gained
Encouraging more active and sustainable travel not only has a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of your workforce but brings with it significant business benefits too.
Healthier, more productive workplace - improves productivity and reduces absence...
Is There a Better Way ?
Travelknowhow Scotland can help you and your employees to find a better way.
Get in touch today
If you are looking for some additional information or support to help you with the implementation of active and sustainable travel measures...
Scotland’s Climate Week is back and will be taking place virtually!
This year, the Scottish Government has partnered with Home Energy Scotland and Zero Waste Scotland among others to deliver a programme of events that are designed to benefit both businesses and the consumer.
Are you a small to medium sized...
Stay Travel Safe
As we work our way out of this COVID-19 pandemic, it is key that we are all doing our bit and following the government advice.
Travelknowhow Scotland offers employers a central point for advice and support to help you navigate...
Help inform Scotland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Climate Emergency
Transport Scotland are looking for employers to complete this survey to provide a snapshot of employers’ experience of working from home / flexible working, business travel and commuting before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the lockdown (March-June), and in the...
GLASGOW RESEARCHERS CONTRIBUTE TO INDUSTRY-LED PILOT PROJECT ON DRIVERLESS CARS
Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School are joining forces with the European Space Agency (ESA), the UK Space Agency and telecommunication provider O2 in a new research project to develop a proof-of-concept for the next...
Teesport launch new gateway for growth
A significant investment into a new automated gate system is helping ensure that Teesport, owned and operated by PD Ports, continues a substantial growth rate in its container volumes.
PD Ports launched the automated gate system as part of an...
Online Dangerous Goods Training
EU and international legislation states that all staff directly or indirectly involved in the transport of goods classed as dangerous by air, road, sea, rail, or inland waterway, must receive training appropriate to their job.
Choose FTA’s cost-effective Online Dangerous Goods...
Cycle carriages for Scotland’s scenic railway
Designated carriages for bikes and large sporting equipment are to be introduced on one of Scotland’s most scenic routes, a first for the UK rail industry.
As part of the pilot, ScotRail is transforming five Class 153 trains to carry...