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Leading on Logistics podcast

The Executive Member podcast from Logistics UK brings you expert insight from – and analysis of – the country’s logistics sector. 

Various issues have thrown the logistics industry into the spotlight in recent years, from a crisis in sourcing skills and fresh talent, to the political pressures emanating from Brexit and the rocky road to Net Zero. The sector finds itself at a crossroads, where the need to decarbonise is growing increasingly urgent. 

Over this series, we’ll be talking to people at the heart of the issues, including industry heads and those pulling the levers of power about the issues facing not just the freight sector itself but millions of British consumers too.

 

Leading on Logistics is presented by Mike Young, Head of News at Broadcast Revolution.

Young has been a BBC journalist, producer and presenter on shows including BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast, Drivetime and Morning Reports, BBC Radio Nottingham, the Smart Consumer podcast and most recently at BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours.

 

  • 9. Global trade in the balance
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    Monday 16 June 2025

    9. Global trade in the balance

    In this episode of Leading on Logistics, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at Logistics UK, and Antonella Teodoro, Senior Consultant – Maritime Transport and Trade at MDS Transmodal unpack one of the year’s biggest global stories: tariffs and trade. From Trump’s 90-day tariff pause to rising service fees on Chinese-built vessels, the episode explores how geopolitical decisions are reshaping supply chains, what it means for UK businesses, and whether we’re edging towards a global recession.

  • 8. The business environment for 2025
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    Thursday 13 February 2025

    8. The business environment for 2025

    In this episode, host Mike Young explores key insights from the UK Logistics Sector Mergers & Acquisitions Index 2025. Our expert speakers discuss the state of M&A activity, the challenges of rising labour costs and decarbonisation, shifting investment trends, and what lies ahead for the sector in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

  • 7. Generation Logistics
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    Friday 20 September 2024

    7. Generation Logistics

    Mike Young is joined by the President of Logistics UK, Phil Roe, and Bethany Windsor, Logistics UK's Head of Skills Policy to discuss the new generation of logistics, and what companies, trade associations, sponsors and government departments can do to showcase careers in the sector.

  • 6. The Logistics Report 2024
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    Wednesday 03 July 2024

    6. The Logistics Report 2024

    We are joined by Dr Sharon Ryan, Research Director at RepGraph, and Sarah Watkins, Deputy Director of Policy Information at Logistics UK to delve into the Logistics Report 2024. We look at the trends shaping the sector over the last twelve months, including challenges that those moving goods are facing.

  • 5. Preparing for the general election
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    Tuesday 23 April 2024

    5. Preparing for the general election

    As the general election looms, we look at what the logistics sector wants and needs from the politicians, whoever leads at the polls. We are joined by Ben Garrett, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Logistics UK and Adam Payne, Political Editor at Politics Home.

  • 4. Mergers and acquisitions
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    Monday 19 February 2024

    4. Mergers and acquisitions

    David Wells OBE, CEO at Logistics UK, and Philip Bird, Partner at RPGCC, shine a light on many of the challenges and opportunities coming down the track for the industry concerning merger and acquisition activity.

  • 3. Technology and Innovation
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    Tuesday 19 December 2023

    3. Technology and Innovation

    A focus on technology and innovation in logistics. Mike Young interviews technology consultant John Court and Ben Garratt, Logistics UK's Deputy Director of Public Affairs, as they explore the latest developments in technology and how they will impact the logistics sector.

  • 2. Decarbonisation
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    Tuesday 14 November 2023

    2. Decarbonisation

    Former BBC presenter Mike Young interviews automotive consultant Tim Campbell and Logistics UK's Deputy Director of Policy, Michelle Gardner on how logistics operators can set their strategy to transition their LCV and HGV fleets to zero tailpipe emissions.

  • 1. Skills and Recruitment
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    Saturday 30 September 2023

    1. Skills and Recruitment

    From Brexit, to the pandemic, to the cost-of-living crisis, our guest speakers take a look at the hurdles faced by the skills sector, as well as the current and future challenges.