The UK, along with Australia and the US, is leading the way in transforming long-haul travel and logistics with the arrival of Airbus A350-1000ULR and A350F, which are set to establish new standards for performance, efficiency, and range.
A change in driving licence rules for heavier electric vans is now in force, bringing them into line with lighter petrol and diesel models.
Generation Logistics Week takes place next week, from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June.
Imani, Road Sales Apprentice – Kuehne+Nagel.
The first half of 2025 has flown by, and we have been busy continuing to spread the message that logistics underpins the economy and is fundamental to growth. A huge focus of ours this year is around the forthcoming Industrial, Trade and Infrastructure Strategies, making sure logistics is recognised within these as foundational to driving growth across the whole economy.
Logistics UK has been calling for support from government on the production of low carbon fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to help decarbonise. With SAF able to reduce aviation emissions by up to 70% and able to be blended into fossil based aviation fuel and used in existing aircraft and infrastructure without modification, it is key to reducing emissions.
Aline Almeida, Customer Success Manager – Maersk.
Dynamon, a leading provider of fleet optimisation software, has joined forces with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, to deliver advanced, data-backed decarbonisation reports.
As a result of hostile actors using the road network to conduct attacks - most recently in Magdeburg, Munich and New Orleans, the Road Transport Security Standards (RTSS) has been set up to support the commercial freight, bus and coach sector to better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, sabotage, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes.
The Climate Change Committee wrote to Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood on 28 May to offer advice on the proposed ZEV mandate and the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS).
Logistics professionals gathered at Logistics UK’s annual Fleet Engineer conference this week to explore the future of vehicle maintenance, technological integration, and regulatory evolution.
At the UK-EU Summit last month (19 May), a new agreement with the European Union was confirmed, with UK priorities for the reset including a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement and a new UK-EU security pact.
Joshua Leech , Member Services Representative - Chemical Business Association.
By Andrew Rees, Power, Flexibility & Optimisation Director at VEV.
Keeping your business compliant shouldn’t be complicated.
EMA has revealed an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at cementing its role as the UK’s leading express airfreight hub.
Georgia Barratt, HR Apprentice – GXO
During May, Logistics UK’s media team has continued to ensure that the views of its members maintain a significant presence in the headlines.
Though the brand has van operations elsewhere in the world, the launch of the new PV5 will mark the first time that the Korean firm has brought an electric van to the UK.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram called on 14 May for the government to commit to building a new railway line between the two cities.
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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