International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honours the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
Jointly hosted by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK, the Demystifying Rail Freight workshop took place on 27 February at GBRTT's offices within Waterloo Station, London.
As part of the Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes review, in the recent consultation outcome, the Department for Transport has confirmed that the schemes have been rolled over and will now expire 31 March 2026.
The new the E-Transit comes with an 89-kwh pack affording up to 159 miles of EPA-cycle range.
By Mike Brown, VP Product at VEV.
There are over five million vans on the road in the UK and one in ten workers – over three million people – relies on a van for their job.
The government’s consultation on rail reform announced on 18 February 2025, promises legislation to “put passengers first”, but in doing so, the vital role of rail freight in supporting the UK economy must not be overlooked, says Logistics UK.
The multi-award winning Generation Logistics campaign aims to attract the next generation of logistics professionals to the industry, by demonstrating the wealth of opportunities our industry offers. This week, meet Hannah Leslie, Talent Manager at DHL Express.
Logistics UK maintained a high profile in the media during February, with the press office providing comment on a wide variety of issues to ensure its members’ views continue to be represented.
Government funding is set to revolutionise northern rail, reducing journey times and enhancing reliability for both passengers and freight operators.
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team have been and who they've seen in the past week.
Rivian’s all-electric commercial van comes in two variants: the 500 Series and the 700 Series, using advanced Lithium Ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology and offering flexible solutions for daily logistics operations.
Rachel Forsythe, Customs Compliance Manager – Unipart Company
Barbara Marchewka, Transport Team Manager – Co-op
The carbon-emission friendly 136-metre (450-foot) Neoliner Origin was floated at the Turkish port of Tuzla on 31 January and will now undergo six months of fitting out.
Jointly hosted by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK, Demystifying Rail Freight is a workshop aimed at simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants, helping them to overcome any perceived barriers to entry.
The investment could see 30 new UK railway stations with passenger and freight journey times slashed.
The defence sector faces evolving threats and rapid technological advancements. Adaptation is crucial. From digital twins to strategic logistics partnerships, innovative solutions are reshaping how the sector manages resources and maintains operational readiness. Here's how forward-thinking organisations are leading this transformation.
French company Dangel offers complete transformation of the traditional drive train, adding an electric motor on the rear axle and a battery to power it.
Thought leadership event for senior decision-makers within the logistics industry. The logistics industry seems to be constantly facing disruption to supply chains, which is highlighting their critical importance to the success of businesses in the UK!
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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