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A Month In The Media - December 2024
While the rest of the world built up to the Christmas break, Logistics UK’s press office team continued to provide comment and opinion to journalists on a variety of issues during December, with topics covered including the closure of Holyhead port, the appointment of the new Transport Secretary and the Windsor Framework.
Between 27 November and 31 December 2024, 146 items of editorial coverage were placed by the team, creating the opportunity for over 665 million people to see Logistics UK’s views.
Coverage at a glance: the numbers
National online and printed newspaper articles – 9
Broadcasts - 12
Online (transport, regional and trade) – 82
Printed (trade magazines and regional newspapers) – 22
FTA Ireland coverage – 21
New Transport Secretary
Logistics UK’s comments on the appointment of Heidi Alexander as the new Transport Secretary were published in the print and online editions of the Telegraph, on AOL.com and in a multitude of trade publications.
Windsor Framework
An interview took place on UTV's View from Stormont programme regarding the Northern Ireland Assembly vote on the Windsor Framework.
Holyhead port
Logistics UK was quoted on FT.com and the BBC News website following the closure of Holyhead port on 7 December after it was damaged by Storm Darragh. Local radio interviews took place on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle.
Logistics Awards
Thirty regional and trade publications have so far covered the winners of the Logistics Awards 2024, which took place on 12 December.
The month ahead
The new year will see the media team continuing to raise awareness of members’ opinions on issues affecting the sector, focusing on the industry’s skills shortages promoting the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity and highlighting the need for improved driver facilities.
Other issues in the spotlight will include the transition to decarbonisation, the East West Rail consultation and the Integrated National Transport Strategy. Plans will begin for the promotion of Logistics UK’s 2025 events programme.
Have you got a story?
If you are keen to speak to the media about a pressing issue – from skills shortages to fuel costs, urban restrictions to future logistics – or to highlight some of the great work your organisation is doing, we would love to hear from you.
We are also keen to publicise those with personal achievements to shout about – maybe staff members who have received special awards or with unusual hobbies or expertise.
And as always, the media is keen to talk to women working across the industry – we are particularly on the lookout for female drivers who are happy to talk to the press.
Please contact the media team at press.office@logistics.org.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Published On: 09/01/2025 15:00:00
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