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Rail freight: carrying the load

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.

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Green light for Generation 5: the new Conti Hybrid tyre line for regional transport gets the ball rolling

Continental has unveiled its new Generation 5 Conti Hybrid tyre line to rise to the challenge of regional transport operations.

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Generation Logistics case study: Samantha Barnett, Engineering Technician Apprentice, Amazon

Samantha Barnett’s first role in the sector was in the warehouse, picking and packing initially before becoming a PG (Process Guide).

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Logistics UK backs DfE’s campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships

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).

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A new future for warehousing

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.

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Spotlight on a policy manager

Denise Beedell, Public Policy Manager, Logistics UK

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Generation Logistics case study: Darren Kasapi – Level 2 LGV Driver Apprentice, Wincanton

Darren Kasapi first enrolled with Wincanton because he was looking for opportunities to progress.

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Decarbonising logistics debated at Conservative Party conference

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.

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Trade body takes solar message to House of Lords

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.

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Delivering festive cheer

Beverley Wise, Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, UK and Ireland

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Policy campaign highlight – October 2022

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.

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Port of Dover inches closer to becoming UK’s first Green Shipping Corridor

The Port of Dover took a significant step forward to becoming the UK’s first high-volume Green Shipping Corridor last week.

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Policy wins – October 2022

The logistics industry faces significant challenges and Logistics UK continues to engage on the key policy areas that matter most to members.

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New Transport Secretary calls for global action to decarbonise aviation

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).

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Leading the charge – Lex Autolease sponsors GB EV Rally 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.

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Generation Logistics case study: Drew Munro – Graduate Apprenticeship (Cyber Security), The Russell Group (IT)

Drew Munro has always been interested in IT and he was excited by the prospect of doing a Higher National Diploma (HND) – which is equivalent to a foundation degree – and the subsequent career options that would give him in the future.

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Core connectivity: the foundation of success for logistics businesses

With demand on the logistics industry to deliver more and deliver faster, having a good connectivity provider is essential to supporting the sector, while keeping up with the ever-changing world of logistics.

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Why rail freight deserves equal treatment

As we prepare to celebrate the first world freight day this week it is timely to share why, for Great British Railways (GBR) and rail reform, Logistics UK is calling for equal treatment for rail freight. 

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Logistics UK joins new FORS governance group

Logistics UK has joined a revitalised Governance & Standards Advisory Group (GSAG), designed to influence the future direction of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators.

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Month in the media – September 2022

Although this month included the ten-day period of national mourning, during which public statements were kept to a minimum, the logistics industry remained in the news and Logistics UK’s press office worked hard to ensure its views were highlighted in the media.

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