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Building a resilient FORS Community for the road ahead

FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – recently welcomed its largest-ever delegation to the sixth FORS Annual Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

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Cruising altitude: the rise of air cargo in UK trade

Transporting goods internationally in fast and efficient operations is paramount for logistics businesses to remain competitive in the 21st century.

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Generation Logistics case study: Jessica Knights, Maersk, Senior Customs Process Administrator

Looking back on our career expectations, it often feels as if the advice we were given at school has little relevance to the opportunities we eventually end up pursuing. The conclusion: no career is worth discounting!

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The need to charge forward with the UK’s electric vans

The government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2030 to 2035 generated global headlines when announced in September.

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Generation Logistics case study: Betsy Porter, Maersk, Customs Processing Administrator

Some people enjoy routine - the same tasks and challenges, learnt and overcome. But for Betsy Porter, a rewarding career is one in which diversity pops up on a daily basis.

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Plan for your fleet of tomorrow, today

When Mitchells of Mansfield set its stall out to become an early adopter of electric trucks, their higher purchase price meant the company needed to be completely confident in their suitability.

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A proven framework for navigating electric vehicle adoption

As fuel costs continue to rise and sustainable business practices gain prominence, the shift towards adopting electric vehicles (EVs) for organisational fleets is on an upward trend.

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Getting your fleet operation ready for electric, with the LEXperts

When it comes to electrification, making eLCVs work for your individual fleet operations is vital.

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Generation Logistics case study: Danny Rao, MFS, Second Year Apprentice - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump

Danny left school at 16 and dived straight into work, with the aim of forging a clear and fulfilling career path. After two years of an aerospace apprenticeship where he gained a basic understanding of engineering practices, he decided it was time for a change.

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Logistics has a big role to play in decarbonising retail – here’s how

The online shopping experience must become more sustainable. Today’s shoppers consider the environment to be one of their top priorities. What’s more, pressure is growing on multichannel and ecommerce retailers to both track their carbon emissions and show how they intend to reduce them.

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Campaign highlights - Logistics UK and others continue to press key messages on Direct Vision Standard (DVS)

The upcoming changes to the DVS scheme – due to come into effect in October 2024 – are a key focus for road operators right now.

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Growth emerging out of volatility: ocean trends take centre stage at European summit

While global markets remain volatile, maritime transport will hold steadfast as a growth industry, according to expert speakers at a summit held in October 2023 by Xeneta, an ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform.  

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Truck cargo thefts costing industry almost £500m

The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) has reported that there were more than 5,000 thefts of cargo from trucks in 2022 in the UK, with £66 million worth of goods stolen. But the true net cost could be closer to £460 million every year when hidden costs, such as damage to vehicles and vehicle downtime, are considered, according to experts in the Service. 

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Generation Logistics case study: Tim Buckley, The Cold Chain Federation, Buffaload Compliance/Driver Trainer

Tim joined the British Army Royal Engineers straight from school and spent 21 years serving his country.

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Save time, save money

When Southern Cranes and Access introduced Webfleet, Bridgestone’s award-winning fleet management solution, across its van, crane and heavy haulage operations, the company was targeting “major fleet efficiency and productivity improvements”.

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Staggering your transition to an electric fleet, with the LEXperts

Transitioning a commercial fleet is far from an easy task. But what are the crucial factors that fleet managers must consider? And how can businesses make the switch as seamless as possible?

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Policy wins - Changes to weight limits for alternatively fuelled vehicles & ZEV vehicle mandate

Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

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Supporting the acceleration towards automation

Despite autonomous vehicles once being viewed as a concept for the distant future, the reality is that they are already in operation across the UK’s road network.

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Generation Logistics case study: Arnold Brighton, Apprentice Data Analyst, DFDS

Arnold had set his sights on a data-related role, but after dropping out of university and moving home to a small town, he thought his options were limited.

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A month in the media – October 2023

October has been another busy month for the Logistics UK press office, which has provided comment on a variety of issues to ensure the views of its members continue to maintain a significant presence in the headlines.

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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.

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