The new 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.
5. Preparing for the general election 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 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 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 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 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.