The government has revealed plans to kickstart a transport revolution by introducing self-driving vehicles on UK roads, which would improve road safety and better connect communities.
The logistics industry faces significant challenges and Logistics UK has had a busy year to date pushing for change in the key policy areas that matter most to members.
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The summer holiday period is usually seen as a “quiet time” for media activity – however, this year the opposite is true!
Rail passenger numbers may have reduced during the pandemic but awareness of the importance of logistics, and in particular, the role which rail freight played in keeping our supermarket shelves stocked and our supply chains moving, grew significantly.
Logistics UK has welcomed a five-year strategy to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage, launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP earlier this week (15 August 2022).
As the deadlines for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles draws ever closer, a key challenge for the logistics industry will be ensuring that sufficient power and charging infrastructure is being put in place to support fleet operators’ transition to electric vehicles.
Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy – South
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As a key sector which underpins all areas of the economy, the UK logistics industry has adapted to pandemic pressures to maintain the flow of goods through supply chains in 2021, according to Logistics UK’s recently published Logistics Report 2022.
Generation Logistics is an industry-led national campaign led by Logistics UK and the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics, which aims to shift perceptions of the industry and attract the next generation of workers.
Motorists are being warned to ‘drive like they’re being filmed’ every time they get behind the wheel.
Seeking to improve van security
Logistics UK has today (11 August 2022) announced the extension of its 30-year partnership with the AA for a further five years, which will continue to offer its members access to the pay-for-use Logistics UK Recovery Service.
Since the first event was held more than 20 years ago, Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences has grown to become a landmark event in the logistics industry’s calendar.
The industry’s blue riband event, Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, has received the highest number of entrants since the event began in 2017.
With the deadline ending the sale of all diesel and petrol vans by 2030, firmly in the forefront of fleet operators' minds, one of the biggest challenges for commercial vehicle fleets will be ensuring sufficient power and charging infrastructure is in place to support the switch to electric vehicles.
The announcement of the first-ever direct container service connecting China and Scotland, which promises to cut shipping times by almost half, has been welcomed by Logistics UK.
Increased operating costs are placing an unsustainable burden on logistics businesses, a Logistics UK report has found.
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.
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