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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.

Coastlink Live: Short Sea Shipping: Adapting the supply chain post-Brexit

The Coastlink Conference, supported by Logistics UK, introduces the first session of Coastlink Live – a virtual free-to-attend online conference, taking place on 22 April 2021 between 10:00 – 11:00 BST.

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Skills shortage puts rail industry plans at risk

According to industry estimates, up to 120,000 additional people will be required in the rail sector over the next five to ten years, simply to keep the railways running and deliver new projects.

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Express logistics office delivery for leading online retailer

As an approved main contractor, Accio Consult & Construct was appointed by a leading online retailer to design and build a new facility in Scotland.

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Increased trade between UK and EU is encouraging, says Logistics UK

The latest UK trade statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday (13 April 2021) are encouraging, Logistics UK has said.

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Logistics UK submits key asks to regional bodies ahead of elections

Ahead of the local and mayoral elections and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales on 6 May 2021, Logistics UK has produced four manifestos which it has sent to key political stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and government officials.

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Decarbonising transport

Expected to be released this spring, the government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan promises to provide logistics businesses with guidance on how to achieve net-zero transport emissions by 2050.

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Logistics UK survey takes the industry’s temperature

The March issue of Logistics UK’s Logistics Performance Tracker (LPT), the tenth in the series, offers a snapshot of the UK’s logistics industry more than two months after the end of the Brexit Transition period.

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What safety systems should a van operator consider for the new Van Excellence audit?

As discussed during the Van Gold Partner Webinar on 15 February 2021, Logistics UK’s Van Excellence Standards have been updated to help prevent or mitigate road collisions, by requiring operators to enhance safety through the fitment of additional safety features to their vehicles.

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Policy Campaign Spotlight – April 2021

Recent highlights of campaigns run by Logistics UK's policy team

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COVID tests for logistics workers will boost confidence in supply chains

The government’s announcement that logistics drivers, air crews and rail workers are to be tested for COVID-19 after their arrival in the UK will provide reassurance to businesses, Logistics UK has said.