The UK is committed to reaching NetZero in a very short period of time. Could we really do this? What steps need to be taken? Logistics businesses need more clarity and clear directions but there are areas where the government is being too slow to respond. We spoke to Kate Jennings, Policy Director at Logistics […]
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In this editionPage 6: Celebrating our first in-person eventPage 17: London logistics networking May 24thPage 20: Inflation & geopolitics drive supply chain changesPage 24: US inflation reshapes consumers’ attitudes & freight’s operationsPage 26: VIDEO: DP World: Supporting SMEs ecosystem to digitise & go greenPage 29: How doing good creates valuePage 33: Protecting supply chain ideas: […]
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Speaking about the announcement of the new UK trade deal with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Kate Jennings, Logistics UK’s Director of Policy said: Let’s get together to talk Sustainability & Logistics! Our London Logistics Networking event is coming back on the 24th May! Get your Early Bird ticket now! “The […]
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Logistics UK is seeking a long-term plan from government for utilising Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) across transport modes. Speaking following a parliamentary roundtable on LCFs, chaired yesterday (07 March 2023) by Transport Committee member Greg Smith MP, the business group highlighted the need for a low carbon fuel strategy if decarbonisation targets are to be […]
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Business group Logistics UK is urging government to prioritise the needs of the logistics industry, as Parliament continues to debate the Retained EU Law bill. As Kate Jennings, the group’s policy director, explains, while regulatory simplification has its benefits, the scale of the task ahead of the government must not be underestimated if the UK’s […]
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Logistics UK, one of the largest industry groups representing the sector, has responded to speculations about the possible cancellation of HS2 – the high-speed railway meant to connect London to Birmingham and the North. Join us on the 21st March for an in-person look at how architecture provides vital support for the warehousing and fulfilment […]
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In response to today’s Autumn statement, business group Logistics UK is encouraged that the government has prioritised stability for the economy after a period of volatility, which will help restore confidence for businesses. However, as Kate Jennings, the organisation’s Policy Director explains, there is also disappointment that some of the measures announced could stifle the […]
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Speaking in response to today’s (23 September 2022) government announcement of its Growth Plan, Kate Jennings, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK welcomes government’s actions to help address growing business costs, namely energy prices. Additional measures announced today, such as changes to IR35 and National Insurance contributions, will give logistics businesses, including […]
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