Government and the logistics sector are this week (10 August 2022) launching an exciting new campaign – Generation Logistics – which aims to tackle the industry’s long term recruitment issues and future-proof the industry’s talent pipeline. Sponsored by the Department for Transport alongside companies from all sides of the industry, Generation Logistics will raise awareness […]
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Following the government’s announcement of a call for evidence on opportunities for changes to the driver licensing regime, Chris Yarsley, Logistics UK’s Road Freight Regulation Policy Manager, comments: “Logistics UK welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the driver licensing review. Members have reported particular difficulties in recruiting drivers for vehicles up to 7.5t since the […]
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The logistics industry is taking unprecedented measures to limit its impact on the environment. The drive to NetZero is becoming something everyone is involved with from managers to government. We spoke to Denise Beedell, Logistics UK’s Public Policy Manager, about how the UK government can further support the industry when it comes to achieving NetZero […]
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There is an urgent need to decarbonise the logistics industry but further government clarity on the route to net zero is required immediately to ensure businesses have the confidence and certainty needed to invest in low emission solutions, according to Logistics UK. The business group launches its report, Decarbonising Logistics: The journey to net zero […]
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Any additional delays to the introduction of post-Brexit border checks on imports will simply postpone the inevitable, and send mixed signals to businesses that have been urged for months to get ready for the additional formalities involved with moving goods across the UK’s borders, according to business group Logistics UK. Responding to news that Boris […]
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Despite the many problems brought by the pandemic the logistics sector in the UK has stayed resilient and managed to improve its activity. The latest Covid-19 report by Logistics UK examined what happened with the industry. Sarah Watkins, Logistics UK’s General Manager of Policy Information, shares the main points. What are the main findings of […]
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Electrifying logistics won’t be an easy task! Luke Buchholtz, Global Logistics Lead for the HDR Logistics Practice, speaks to us abut the power struggle logistics is facing. And more in this edition: Monitoring spending is real time – GEP Worldwide shares best practices; Shipping adjusting to the next normal – what is happening in maritime […]
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A spokesperson for Logistics UK, one of Britain’s largest logistics associations, shared the organisation’s views on the Brexit agreement. According to them a deal is a welcomed outcome but companies are now faced with multiple barriers. What is your overall evaluation of the deal? Who do you think gets the most out of it? Having […]
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