CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network

LRN 2025 will showcase leading-edge research in all areas of innovation and sustainability in logistics, transport and supply chain management. We invite participants to submit papers at this influential event. Topics include, but are not limited to:

● Strategies for sustainable logistics and supply chain management - Circular economy, reverse/closed-loop logistics, nearshoring,

● Decarbonising Transport and Logistics - Alternative fuels (e.g., hydrogen, biofuels), Electric vehicle (EV) adoption and charging infrastructure for logistics fleets, zero-emission transports and their required infrastructure, and strategies to decarbonise logistics, e.g., route optimisation and load consolidation.

● Technology and Data-Driven Supply Chain Optimisation - Logistics services, 3PL/4PL, Packaging, transportation, and distribution, robots and drones for logistics services, blockchain for supply chain visibility, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

● Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief - Supply chain strategies, resilient supply chains for humanitarian operations, disaster response, humanitarian aid logistics, emergency logistics.

● Last-Mile and Urban Logistics Solutions – Optimising last-mile delivery for urban areas, role of micro-hubs and urban consolidation centres, drones, autonomous vehicles, and smart lockers for last-mile logistics, reducing congestion and emissions in city logistics, etc.

● Greening Logistics and Transport Infrastructure – Designing sustainable transport corridors and logistics hubs, investment in green warehousing and energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy integration in logistics operations, green supply chain management.

● Global and Multimodal Supply Chain Networks – Air Freight Innovations, Sustainable Maritime Logistics, Intermodal Transport Optimization, Port Operations and Efficiency, Rail freight transport,

● Educating Future Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals – approaches to teaching logistics and supply chain, bridging knowledge gaps between graduates and industry needs through innovative teaching, real-world data integration, and sustainable logistics education.

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at events@ciltuk.org.uk

Accomodation:

The Rutland Hotel, Halifax Hall Hotel and Jonas Hotel are the top three accommodations closest to the venue.

Travelling to the venue:

Address:

Sheffield University Management School
The University of Sheffield
Conduit Road
Sheffield S10 1FL
United Kingdom

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Park & Ride:

Click here to see map of Park & Ride sites in Sheffield

Parking:

There is very limited unrestricted parking in the local area, with a widespread resident parking zone in force. There are some pay and display spaces on Crookesmoor Road and Conduit Road. Q park at Durham Road, Q Park at Rockingham Street & NCP at Solly Street are the closest public car parks.

By Bus:

There are two main bus operators in South Yorkshire – Stagecoach and First.

Sheffield has two bus interchanges (bus stations) located on Arundel Gate and Pond Street. Buses from these areas to the University take between 10 and 20 minutes.

By Train:

From Sheffield station you can travel directly to the University’s main campus by tram, with journeys taking less than 10 minutes. To do this catch a blue route service from the tram stop at the station towards Malin Bridge. Trams run every 12 minutes.

For additional travel information, kindly refer to the link provided below:

Getting here | Management School | The University of Sheffield