Operators have a legal responsibility regarding drivers maintaining compliance with the Working Time Directive, drivers’ hours and tachograph legislation.
Since spring 2021, there has been a surge in the number of jobs advertised for transport, logistics and warehousing.
Wins recently achieved by Logistics UK's policy team.
Paul and Simon Tremaine, Driver Trainers at Tesco, began their careers in logistics alongside their father 30 years ago.
Logistics UK has today (27 October 2022) hosted a member round table to gather feedback to be fed into The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE)’s consultation on training for transport and logistics skills.
Rail freight has always been an integral part of the supply chain, allowing businesses to deliver goods – particularly bulky or heavy commodities - at a competitive price, on a reliable service overnight.
Continental has unveiled its new Generation 5 Conti Hybrid tyre line to rise to the challenge of regional transport operations.
Samantha Barnett’s first role in the sector was in the warehouse, picking and packing initially before becoming a PG (Process Guide).
Logistics UK is supporting a new initiative to raise young people’s awareness of apprenticeship opportunities, launched by the Department for Education (DfE) in partnership with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
Logistics UK joined the British Property Federation, and other membership associations, at a round table hosted by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) recently to try to address the ongoing issue warehousing businesses have in identifying suitable development locations.
Denise Beedell, Public Policy Manager, Logistics UK
Darren Kasapi first enrolled with Wincanton because he was looking for opportunities to progress.
Logistics UK hosted a well-attended fringe event – Decarbonising logistics: Achieving net zero and economic growth – at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham last week.
Following Logistics UK’s well-attended fringe event on decarbonising logistics at the Conservative Party Conference last week, another logistics trade body has been taking the decarbonisation message to policy makers at the heart of Westminster.
Beverley Wise, Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, UK and Ireland
Following ongoing engagement with members through Logistics UK’s Regional Freight Councils and Environment Working Group, it was clear one of the biggest questions about reaching net zero was continued uncertainty around the right technology solution to decarbonise HGVs, particularly vehicles above 26 tonnes and those designed to carry the heaviest loads.
The Port of Dover took a significant step forward to becoming the UK’s first high-volume Green Shipping Corridor last week.
The logistics industry faces significant challenges and Logistics UK continues to engage on the key policy areas that matter most to members.
As a global industry, decarbonising the aviation sector requires international action, the new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan told delegates at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal last week (28 September 2022).
One of the biggest challenges for commercial vehicle operators looking to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) will be the availability of sufficient charging infrastructure.
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.
Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.
Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.
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