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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The Autumn Statement by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was yet another large and important financial event this year. It managed to calm the markets down after a few very unstable weeks. But what else is there to the statement? We spoke to Marco Forgione, Director General at The Institute of Export & International Trade, who […]
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Welcome to the December edition of The Logistics Point. In this edition VIDEO Lack of Technology Slows Down Investment in Logistics – Luke Tuttle, General Manager, North America and Trade Management Services, at MODIFI; Accessing Agility and Resiliency in Supply Chain Operations – Claire Rychlewski, SVP EMEA, and Fraser Ironside, Director of Business Consulting at […]
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A new poll conducted by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) as part of their latest webinar series found that over half (54%) of the 400 delegates reported feeling very (11%) or quite (43%) optimistic about their business’ prospects for international growth in 2023. The webinar was the second in The Exporting Starter Pack […]
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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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New modelling from the Exporter Monitor produced by data group Coriolis Technologies and the Institute of Export & International Trade shows a pick up in January 2022 of the 12 month average for the number of businesses exporting from the UK compared to December 2021. The Exporter Monitor also shows that, compared to December 2021, […]
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‘The new trade agreement between the UK and Australia is a clear statement both by the UK government, but also by Australia, that international trade is moving into a new era,’ says Marco Forgione, Director General at The Institute of Export & International Trade, during an exclusive video interview for The Logistics Point. In his […]
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We are welcoming January with a new edition and a look at ethical supply chains, the UK-Australia trade deal; warehousing trends for 2022; last mile trends for 2022 and more… And don’t forget to register for our events this year. You can check out the Micro-fulfilment & Warehousing Conference Now! Read now below:
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