The skills shortage has been a key focus for the logistics industry throughout 2021, not only affecting HGV drivers, but also roles such as warehousing operatives and van drivers.
Logistics UK’s Route to Net Zero webinar received an overwhelmingly positive response from members interested in taking the next steps towards decarbonising their transport operations.
With the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in its final days, decarbonisation is a key priority for both the government and the logistics industry.
• Compilation of materials provides unique insight into tyre development sections • Information Book presents all of Continental’s R&D labs • Extensive photographic and video material available
Logistics UK member Waitrose, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is to be the first UK supermarket chain to trail a new generation of wireless-charged electric vans.
Mags Simpson joined Logistics UK (then FTA) in 2007 as a Business Development Manager, having previously worked for various FMCG companies including: Nestle, Kellogg’s and Bic.
With the official opening of the COP26 conference in Glasgow just days away, a soon-to-be published Logistics Magazine supplement will encourage logistics businesses to seize the opportunity presented by this historic event.
• Amazon Relay offers carriers the opportunity to reduce empty runs and flexibly use existing capacities. • Freight carriers have the opportunity to use Amazon Relay to increase their order volume and grow their business. • Amazon offers a wide range of technologies and services for carriers.
It was almost two and a half years ago that Theresa May, in the final days of her premiership, enshrined in law a commitment for the UK to reach net zero by 2050, making Britain the first major economy to do so.
October has been another incredibly busy month for Logistics UK’s media team, who achieved over 450 pieces of editorial coverage between 29 September and 26 October and creating the opportunity for 145 million people to see Logistics UK and its messages featured in the media.
The 2021 Spending Review, which will conclude next week (27 October 2021) alongside the Autumn Budget, will be one of the most important in the UK’s post-war history, Logistics UK has said.
Propelling the global transition to zero emission transport is set to be a key focus at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which is being held in Glasgow later this year.
Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy, Logistics UK
While Logistics UK and the government are campaigning tirelessly to encourage HGV drivers back behind the wheel, the creators of a recruitment driver platform and app specifically for hauliers and Class 1 and Class 2 HGV licence holders has already seen a surge in registrations.
With legal stipulations governing winter equipment on trucks and buses differing across many European countries, Continental has released an updated country-by-country guide listing seasonal tyre regulations as required across Europe.
In just over two weeks’ time, participants and media from nations and territories around the world will arrive in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26.
Over recent weeks, significant progress has been made in the campaign to address the HGV driver shortage in Britain.
In the decarbonisation of logistics debate, vans are frequently held up as the segment ripe for electrification. But is there a case that hydrogen could be a contender fuel for the lighter side of the UK’s commercial fleet?
Jodi Smith is a Class 2 truck driver for JMS Powered Access, and has been driving trucks since 2016.
A report by Logistics UK Van Gold Partner, the AA, reveals positivity towards electric vehicles (EVs) is at an all-time high among operational fleets.
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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