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Our features section tackles the broader issues affecting logistics, such as the political and economic landscape, COVID-19, Brexit, automation and global trade.

Autonomous EV cargo vans being tested in the UK

UK-based firm Oxa has been testing SAE Level 4 vehicles in the UK since 2020, and is now testing a Ford E-Transit-based autonomous van, with the model becoming the first mass-produced vehicles to be converted with the company's proprietary Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs).

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Campaign highlight - Delays to the EU Entry and Exit System announced

On 10 October, the EU Home Commissioner (EC) confirmed that the EU Entry and Exit System, which involves biometric checks at borders, will be delayed, having previously been due to go live on 10 November.

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Felixstowe and Daventry reconnected with daily rail freight service

On 11 November GB Railfreight (GBRf) restarted a daily service between Daventry International Freight Terminal in the "Logistics Golden Triangle" and the Port of Felixstowe.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Megan Charlton, HR Support Advisor (Graduate) – GXO

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Employment Rights Bill - changes explained

Citation, an industry-leading provider of HR, Health & Safety and ISO services for logistics businesses across the UK shines a light on the information you need to know.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Leyla Asaf, Software Development Apprentice – Europa.

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Autumn 2024 policy wins - Amendments to Driver CPC passed by both Houses of Parliament

The House of Commons and House of Lords both approved amendments to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) on 29 October

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Powering fleet productivity: the digital route to success

By Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.

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The road to more sustainable logistics

By Chris Hyde, Managing Director – Transport Solutions, GXO.

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New electric van statistics encouraging but more help needed, says Logistics UK

Since the beginning of 2024, 13,436 electric vans have been sold in the UK which equates to 4.8% of all new van sales.

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From loading cargo to flying the plane... DHL Air UK to make dreams come true

One minute you're loading cargo into a plane, the next you're flying it! Well, maybe not quite that quickly but that is now the opportunity for DHL employees with a dream to be a pilot.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Tori Hickinbotham, Lead Account Manager - TESCO

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Virgin Atlantic signals operational shift with new cargo flights to Brussels

Each flight will offer a substantial cargo capacity of up to 50 tonnes, focusing on time-sensitive shipments including perishables and pharmaceuticals.

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Kia showcases new "Platform Beyond Vehicle" electric vans

Kia has unveiled three “Platform Beyond Vehicle” (PBV) concepts (PV1, PV5, and PB7), ranging from mid-to-large in size. The company claims the platform “offers a blank canvas to redefine how space and mobility can adapt.”

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Logistics UK responds to Clean Cities Campaign research stating that all of Europe’s capitals could be free of large petrol and diesel fleets by 2030

With an increasing number of electric vans being put into action in Europe, all European capitals could introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 and have enough made-in-Europe e-vans to meet the requirements, new analysis shows.

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A month in the media – October 2024

With a number of issues that affect logistics in the headlines during October, the Logistics UK press office team provided comment and opinion to journalists to highlight members’ opinions. Key topics covered included the Budget, the Lower Thames Crossing, the EU Entry/Exit System and the Border Target Operating Model.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Nicoletta Effah, Operations Management Graduate - GXO Logistics Company, working at Transaid.

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British ports to receive funding to use European green shipping corridors

The UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane has announced funding on 17 October for maritime decarbonisation projects and feasibility studies on the development of green shipping corridors between the UK and Europe.

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ContiAcademy hosts West Mercia Police at tyre training and testing workshop

Continental Tyres’ in-house training school, the ContiAcademy, recently hosted officers from West Mercia Police as part of a workshop looking at tyre safety and performance.

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Vans prove key to supply chain as UK 'serial returns' soar

A new in-depth report from returns experts ZigZag has revealed the heavy burden a small volume of ‘serial returners’ are putting on retailers, with an expected £6.6bn of returns in 2024.

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Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.

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