Logistics UK has maintained a significant presence in the news for its members over the past month thanks to the efforts of the press office.
ParkerSteel Ltd, a steel stockholder and processor in the southeast, and the Port of Dover, the UK’s most popular ferry port renowned for its cargo business, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to advance both organisations’ growth objectives and capitalise on their shared values and expertise.
Ely Junction is a crucial railway interchange with multiple railway lines connecting important economic hubs such as London, the East of England, the Midlands, and beyond. However, congestion and delays are all too common at the junction; it is also operating at full capacity.
Generation Logistics, the industry-led and Government-backed initiative tasked with finding the next generation of logistics talent, has secured backing from the Department for Transport (DfT) to complement on-going sector support, as it continues the communication and education programme into a second year.
To recognize and appreciate the impact of AI on our lives, as part of #AIAppreciationDay we spoke to InstaDeep’s Senior Sales Executive – and AI expert – Nathan Jones, to find out its role in the company, how he’s utilising it and what he thinks its future holds…
By Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy
The process of decarbonising operations is an ever-increasing priority for operators as deadlines drawer closer, natural fleet replacement cycles continue and consumers place growing importance on sustainability methods.
Aviation is transitioning to a net zero industry at pace: research, development, and investment into green fuels, aircraft and infrastructure continues to accelerate, and this necessitates the arrival of thousands of new ‘green-skilled’ job roles.
Rob always knew he wanted to work in construction, so when it came to higher education, he chose an RICS-accredited course at Nottingham Trent University.
Calling for a fair transition to a green economy.
As the logistics industry continues to make further developments in exploring more time- and cost-efficient technologies, transporting goods in urban areas – both in terms of supplying retail, industry, or trade, as well as end customers – has progressed and undergone a radical shift in recent years.
At Multimodal 2023, the Inland Waterways and Coastal Shipping Panel held an excellent discussion with a very useful focus on practical opportunities, examples and challenges. In this article, Tim Morris from Associated British Ports breaks down what was said…
Tom’s first job in the logistics sector was working as a warehouse operative part-time while he was at college. He then worked as an operator after returning from university on the Belgian and French markets, both imports and exports.
The warehouse of the future is already a reality today. In all sectors of the logistics industry, businesses are having to be smarter, faster, and more reliable than ever in order to fulfil consumer demands – with many using smart technology, IT and automation to keep up.
Decarbonisation is a priority across the entire logistics industry with steps being taken across transport modes to reach net zero targets, but “we really need a modal shift to make vital further emission reductions,” says Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director of Policy at Logistics UK.
Neil’s interest in logistics piqued after he scratched the surface of the industry during his undergraduate degree.
A variety of issues have hit the headlines during June, and the press office team has ensured Logistics UK and the views of its members continue to be covered.
Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 act, which enforcement officers and Traffic Commissioners (TC) refer to for in-service standards, there is a legal requirement for the owner and driver of any motor vehicle and/or trailer to ensure that their load, passenger(s) and the vehicle itself is in the right condition and will not cause any danger either to the operator or someone else.
Logistics is a very complex and versatile industry that continues to support the UK economy and keep our supply chains protected.
The company’s unique heavy-lift roll-on/roll-off barge, Terra Marique, has become the first commercial vessel to transit the River Forth through the iconic Kincardine and Clackmannanshire bridges en route to Alloa.
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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