A new German ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) law that came into force on 1 January could have major consequences for businesses in the UK, INVERTO, an international procurement and supply chain management consultancy has said.
Growing up with a parent who worked in logistics, Elise felt she already had the base of knowledge needed to seek out her own career within the industry.
2022 has seen its fair share of challenges within the logistics industry, as the UK continued to navigate post-pandemic life and the government underwent reforms.
Kieran Vaghela, Research and Insights Manager, St Modwen Logistics
Posting of workers – fairer regulation for UK drivers
Aviation has long been acknowledged to be the hardest transport mode to decarbonise, but this year it is hoped and expected that the first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK.
Esther Kabiito, Graduate Management Trainee, DFDS
Highlights of top wins achieved by Logistics UK's policy team in 2022
With news of rail strikes currently dominating the headlines, now may seem like a strange time to take stock and celebrate the rail industry’s successes.
2022 has been another busy twelve months in the van sector with changing legislation and decarbonisation targets moving ever closer.
In March 2021, Rishi Sunak MP, then Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced plans to build eight Freeports across England, news which was welcomed by many working in the logistics industry at the time.
Edward Knight, Driver Trainer Instructor, HOYER
Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy, Logistics UK
In 2018 the UK secured a derogation from the European Commission allowing category B licence holders to drive alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) up to a gross weight of 4.25 tonnes, as opposed to the standard 3.5 tonnes licence entitlement.
Innovation is as simple as ABC at Bandvulc, thanks in part to the installation of the ABC (Automated Build Cell) Robot at the Ivybridge plant.
Highlighting a campaign currently being run by Logistics UK's policy team.
The cost-of-living crisis, post-pandemic supply chain issues, the conflict in Ukraine and soaring energy prices have led to a drop in freight movements across all modes since 2021.
Lottie Leigh-Browne, Environmental Manager UK & Ireland, GXO
Callum Brough, Site Manager, GXO
Richard Holden was elected to Parliament in December 2019 as part of the new northern ‘blue wall’ cohort of Tory MPs elected under Boris Johnson’s premiership, and he enjoys the distinction of being the first Conservative MP ever to be elected by the people of North West Durham.
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