The transport sector accounts for more than a third (34%) of Britain’s total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This has put it in the forefront of the NetZero targets and organisations of all sizes are rushing to prove which one is the most environmentally friendly. The recent announcement by the PM Rishi Sunak that the ban […]
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Welcome to the latest edition of The Logistics Point
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Delays at the UK s borders have disrupted holidays and goods’ flow throughout the year. Logistics organisations are now seeking a more permanent solution and say that Operation Brock cannot be one. We spoke to Josh Fenton, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager – Trade, Customs and Borders about why there has not been a permanent solution, […]
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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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Generation Logistics, the awareness campaign created by Logistics UK and CILT and sponsored by businesses from across the logistics sector, is bringing its messaging about the industry’s career opportunities direct to its target audiences this week with the launch of a new major out-of-home advertising campaign. Generation Logistics is a careers and awareness campaign designed […]
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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 specialists have reacted to the Spring Budget. And here is what they had to say. In response to the Spring Budget, Logistics UK is delighted that – following multiple calls from the business group – the 5ppl fuel duty cut originally introduced in March 2022 is to be retained for a further 12 months. […]
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Welcome to the latest The Logistics Point Digital Magazine. You can enjoy it below: In this edition In-person London Logistics Networking 21st March, Tuesday, in London! Join us now by getting a ticket here! Warehousing & Fulfilment Online Conference Our online event on the 7th March Two Tier Transport: How Cleaner Fleets Could Divide 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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