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www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com MEMBER NEWS
Glasgow Science Centre to show how science will shape our future
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lasgow Science Centre (GSC) has revealed that, in partnership with the Scottish Government-sponsored
Scottish Funding Council, it is on course to deliver its latest interactive exhibition which will focus on innovation. Idea #59 will inspire the next
generation of innovators, engineers and scientists by exploring AI, Big Data, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Precision Medicine, and the “Internet of Things”. While aiming to engage wider society on how new technology will impact future generations, the exhibition will be expertly crafted so that it is fun and engaging for people of all ages. The exhibition will showcase the cutting-edge work carried out by Scotland’s eight Innovation Centres. So far £250,000 in funding has been raised and now GSC is calling on
Glasgow Science Centre
businesses to come on board as partners to help raise the remaining £750,000 to bring the exhibition to life. The project will also act as a
conduit to help realise the Scottish Government’s aims around increasing innovation in Scotland. Last summer, the Scottish Government outlined proposals to help the advanced manufacturing,
energy and financial technology sectors, to give additional support for graduate entrepreneurs and to help companies to access finance. It was also announced that research and development support from Scottish Government enterprise agencies was to increase almost 70 per cent – from £22 million to £37 million per year over three years.
Yusen Logistics UK invests in new economical fleet
The new iCentre on Buchanan Street
Visitor information comes to the fore
More visitors to Glasgow will experience cutting edge information and inspiration as VisitScotland announces a brand new iCentre for the city. The national tourism organisation
recently announced that it is investing £220,000 in a permanent location on one of the UK’s highest footfall streets to provide visitors with information through a variety of tools to ensure they have the ultimate Glasgow and Scotland experience. Located next to the south entrance
to the Buchanan Street Subway, close to Queen Street and Central railway stations, the new iCentre will open in the spring and offer high-quality face- to-face, printed and digital information. The iCentre will play a gateway role, ensuring that not just Glasgow, but the wider region will receive a major boost. Replacing the site operating within the Gallery of Modern Art on Royal Exchange Square, the new location offers street level access and more space to expand a range of services.
Yusen Logistics UK has invested in a new vehicle fleet, to significantly reduce harmful emissions while further enhancing its high level of customer service. Almost 100 vehicles have been
upgraded to deliver significant economic benefits and improved driver efficiencies, while safeguarding drivers with the latest safety assistance technology. Less than a year after the
acquisition of Transfreight, Yusen Logistics UK has undergone an extensive replacement programme, upgrading the original fleet with 45 Renault tractor units from the efficient T range. This is alongside the addition of 50 MAN tractor units to Yusen Logistics’ primary fleet, from the economic TGX 460 series. Designed with the latest Euro
6 technology, these upgrades bring the new fleet in line with EU directives to reduce harmful pollutants from vehicle exhausts, by converting the majority of nitrogen oxide (NOx) into harmless nitrogen and water before reaching the exhaust. This delivers economic benefits by increasing fuel economy
Yusen Logistics UK’s new vehicle fleet
through improved miles per gallon and lower associated running costs, while also reducing C02
emissions. Advanced vehicle telematics
allow further optimisation opportunities to be identified and driver efficiencies to be continuously improved. This is alongside updated safety and driver assistance systems, including efficient cruise control, Bluetooth communications, roll control and vehicle tracking – putting drivers’ safety and wellbeing at the core.
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