Logistics UK has been calling for reform to national infrastructure planning, given the vital role of the planning system in delivering an efficient logistics sector.
Reverse logistics can be a costly and complex process for retailers. Shipping, handling, and processing returned items can lead to increased costs and management overheads. Furthermore, managing reverse logistics can be a complex task, especially for ecommerce businesses that operate across multiple channels and locations.
There aren’t many career choices that can match logistics for breadth of experience and opportunity. That’s certainly been Esther’s experience, who joined DFDS after graduation as a management trainee.
Logistics UK has maintained a significant presence in the news over the past month on behalf of its members, thanks to the efforts of the press office team.
The railway network is an indispensable part of Great Britain’s economy, transporting 10.48 billion net tonne miles of rail freight in 2022 – an increase of 11.3% from 2021.
The DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GTMR) – a logistics business’s handbook for driving on Britain’s roads and keeping themselves and their vehicles compliant – was updated in April 2023 to improve guidance to operators and maintenance providers.
The decarbonisation of global maritime logistics continues at pace, with recent developments accelerating the transition to zero-emission sea freight.
“I ‘fell’ into logistics almost seven years ago not knowing what I wanted to do," says Callum. "After various roles within GXO I was given the opportunity to take the position as Site Manager, a position with a lot of opportunities for development.”
Does a smooth journey to net zero exist? How can you properly track progress? And what does it look like for a massive logistics operation? We spoke to Dr Nicholas Head, Head of Sustainability for UK and Ireland at XPO Logistics, who has some answers…
Once the jewel of the air cargo industry, Manston Airport was closed to air traffic in 2015 to enable the space to be used as an temporary lorry park in times of cross-Channel travel disruption.
Before her graduate scheme at GXO, the word ‘logistics’ could have meant anything to Katie. “In all honesty, I didn’t know what the word meant!” she admits. “However, I did know there must be a process for my ASOS parcels to reach my door!”
By Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at Logistics UK
The UK relies on imports to provide a reliable and consistent supply of food for its citizens year-round, with 46% of all food consumed here sourced from other countries.
Finding the right graduate placement for you can be a difficult task, something Freddie knows all too well from his days searching.
With less than seven years before sales of new diesel and petrol vans stop, just over a decade until the sales of new hybrid vans and non-zero emission tailpipe trucks under 26 tonnes cease, and 2040 marking the end of sales of all non-zero emission tailpipe HGVs, there are increasing calls for government to publish a strategy to provide clarity on fleet charging infrastructure.
The UK economy relies on a substantial logistics workforce to keep supply chains running effectively, with 2.7 million individuals currently in the logistics workforce, totalling around 8.2% of UK employment.
For Tom, logistics used to be nothing more than a side hustle – now it’s turned into an exciting new career.
Logistics UK's intrepid policy team work hard for our members to make a meaningful difference to the logistics industry and the businesses that work within it.
In July 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) published its Jet Zero Strategy, where it sets out the government’s approach to transitioning UK aviation to a net zero industry by 2050. 12 months later, DfT has now released Jet Zero strategy: one year on, to update on its progress.
A passion for technology might be what got Benjamin started on the path to a career in logistics, given he knew little about the sector.
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