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06 CILTWorld issue 9 COMMENT By Alan Marshall, Editor, CILTWorld FIRST OF ALL, my sincere apologies for the length of time since the last edition of CILT World was published (last February). Mindful of the need for economy, the International Council decided at its meeting in Ottawa last April that publication of CILT World should be restricted to twice a year. Instead of edition 09 appearing in July, this meant publication being deferred until September. But I was also asked to delay publication until the UK Privy Council (which oversees the rules of charitable organisations) had approved the new bye-laws and new post-nominals, which Chartered members had voted for last March. Unfortunately,this procedure became very protracted. Of course, during all that time there was no shortage of information about the logistics and transport profession, and whenever possible I have added current news and information to the CILT web site (www.cilt-international.com). Although I hope we may be able to return to publishing this magazine newsletter three times a year from 2004,clearly the way ahead to keep members availed of current news and developments is the World Wide Web. On page 09 of this edition you will find a special article,highlighting some of the features of the CILT international web site. I would like the printed editions of CILT World to focus on more in-depth issues of logistics and transport,and members’ knowledge and experiences which they wish to share with each other — but there is still a shortage of information coming forward. If you have prepared a paper for presentation,to a conference for example,or you know of such a paper and you think its contents will be of interest to our world-wide readership,please let me know. Contact details are shown in the left-hand column of page 2. BALANCING the frequency of publication of CILT World with the costs of production — which led to the earlier decision to reduce frequency of publication to twice-yearly — is always difficult.This is one of the matters for consideration in the International Council’s review of future strategy,which will be considered in some detail at the Council meeting in March 2004. In trying to identify what CILT International activities fall into cost centres and what fall into profit centres,CILT World drops somewhere in between! Although the International Council approved in principle two years ago the notion of defraying some production costs by accepting advertising in CILT World,this proved difficult to attract.While the Institute has a very high quality of Chartered membership,the numbers are relatively small in total (except in the UK) and diffuse in their locations. However,if readers have any serious suggestions to make, or indeed would wish to use CILT World as a world-wide advertising medium,please let us know. READER LETTER UK airport policy MEMBERS OF the UK Institute’s (ILT’s) Public Policies Committee were interested and somewhat concerned to read the article in CILT World 08 “UK’s new airport plans attacked – concerns over environmental pollution lead to criticisms.” There is concern that the weight given in CILT World 08 to the views of the Royal Commission for the Environment and the Institute of Public Policy research, without further commentary, might be mistaken for ILT policy. It is important that members know that a detailed, professionally-informed submission has been made to the Department for Transport and, in due course, a further policy paper will be prepared in response to the imminent revised Government Consultation for the South East which will include Gatwick for consideration. In developing its response to government on the “Consultation Document on the Future of Aviation” and the “SERAS” consultation, the Public Policies Committee was able to call upon advice from the very experienced professional membership of the Strategic Rail and Aviation Forums. The ILT made it clear that improvements to surface access to airports is a critical issue that must be tacked in parallel with, and within the same timetable as, airport capacity, and that accessing airports via express train services on the existing regional and trunk route was essential. But new dedicated airport to airport, or airport to city centre, rail services involving new infrastructure are unlikely to be justified, as airports will not generate sufficient air passenger traffic to support them. Although the ILT is keen to avoid unnecessary regulation and taxation (which is excessive by international standards), it may be necessary to calculate the traffic effects of a possible international agreement on the taxation of aviation fuel as a feasible means of controlling growth and demand. Where noise and air quality are concerned, airports should not bear a harsher share of regulatory control than road or rail operators. Of particular concern is the contents of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution’s response Unlike the UK, Malaysia does not face difficult decisions over expanding airport capacity. Left: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), opened in 1998, has scope to expand to 100 million passengers a year, with five runways. At present KLIA handles 20m passengers a year with two runways. which advocates positively managing down air travel demand such that there should be no new airport capacity provided, and that air cargo should be restricted to only high value and perishable goods, diverting the remainder back to shipping and rail. Apart from the implications of such a policy by restricting business and leisure flights, many ILT members will be very concerned at their agile global supply chains returning to high inventory and unpredictable conditions. The premise is that the effect of jet aircraft emissions, particularly at high flight levels, is disproportionately high, and with calculated growth in air travel will negate the government’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. The science here is extremely questionable and by no means proven. In the (ILT) Public Policies Committee’s commitment to “sustainability” we recognise that the issues are broader than environmental issues. “Sustainability” in our industrial society encompasses transport and supply chain logistics, the location and type of manufacturing processes, concepts such as re-regionalisation, and the effect of economic decisions on the expectations and standard of living of particular communities. It is important to recognise the role that the aviation industry plays within the UK economy. Airport development decisions are therefore a great deal broader and more complex than a simple consideration of climate change and we recommend that this broader debate should be represented in CILT World. JOLYON DRURY, FCILT, Member, ILT Public Policies Committee. (Editor’s note: I hope our report in CILT World 08 was not taken as ILT policy, and the report opened with reference to “despite the UK ILT submitting substantial evidence in support of new runways.” At the time of this edition of CILT World going to press the ‘imminent revised government consultation for the south east’ – including Gatwick – referred to in Mr Drury’s letter, had still not been published by the British government.)
CILT Australia is focusing on making a difference in the logistics and transport industry. Chairman and Chief Executive Len Harper outlined the progress of the enterprising effort at the last International Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur. “Our primary task is taking a lead role in developing the industry and creating opportunities for the people to better themselves,” Len Harper said. Taking an active role in the development of policy issues was a key step towards making a positive difference. In this respect, CILT Australia is actively involved in opportunities to improve public transport and funding options in the development of a better public transport system. The group is also part of the drive to improve the effectiveness of freight movements in Australia and overseas. CILT Australia is represented on the Sea Freight Council and is a partner in the Australian Logistics Council, responsible for a more efficient freight logistics network. Education is ‘major consideration’ Education is another major consideration and CILT Australia is represented on the Industry Advisory Board (NSW). The Board is responsible for advising Government on the opportunities of developing the learning pathways for people in the industry. CILT Australia has also organized a number of Careers Fairs where graduates and corporations come together to discuss the career opportunities in the logistics and transport industry. Achievements by corporations and individuals are recognized by way of the Australian National Awards Program. The program is sponsored by CILT Australia in partnership with key companies in the industry. For instance, the major sponsor in 2003 was Mack Trucks. “CILT Australia is not a group that sits on its hands and waits for things to happen” Len Harper said. “Our job is to make it happen in partnership with the primary beneficiaries in the industry. “That’s what we call making a difference”. CILTWorld issue 9 07 CILT NEWS What’s happening in Australia? ENVIRONMENTAL damage caused by aviation could be brought under control if aircraft cruised at a lower altitude and flew in straight lines, according to leading scientists. Keith Mans, chief executive of the Royal Aeronautical Society, has claimed that pollution could be controlled even if the industry grows at the forecast rate of 3%-5% a year. “If we invest in technology, invest in operational improvements and look at the problems in a holistic way, there is a good chance we will be able to at least stabilise emissions in the medium term,” said Mr Mans. New research suggests that by flying 6,000ft lower than their present cruising altitude, airlines could cut the damage caused by vapour trails by 47% — As well as being Chairman and Chief Executive of CILT Australia, Len Harper has now also been appointed a Vice President. He is pictured with other senior colleagues at the International Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. From left to right: Joe Walsh (Ireland), Vice President; David Maunder (UK), Vice President and Chairman of the Africa Support Group; Peter O’Keefe, President of CILT 2003-05; Dorothy Yuen Tak Fai (Hong Kong), Vice President; Cyril Bleasdale, Director- General; Len Harper (Australia); and Dr Ibrahim Vandu Chikolo (Nigeria), Vice President. Low flying 'would aid air quality' although they would burn 6% more fuel. Vapour emissions are viewed as a big contributor to global warming. Greener by Design, a group of academics urging the aviation industry to take on board environmental issues, believes that improved air traffic control could cut emissions by a further 10% if planes no longer had to fly “zig-zag” patterns and were able to avoid queuing for take-off and landing slots. The findings contradict warnings from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution that expansion in air travel is unsustainable. • See reader letter ‘UK airport policy’ page 06.
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