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Logistics UK reacts to the Value of Rail Freight report

April saw the launch of the Rail Delivery Group’s Value of Rail Freight, a report highlighting the benefits of rail freight to the UK (rail delivers around £2.5bn of economic and social benefits each year) while laying out the group’s asks to government and other stakeholders to support a sustainable and successful sector.

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In profile: Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, Zemo Partnership

If Andy Eastlake had made a different decision in the 1980s, he could easily have made a name for himself in the defence industry, instead of becoming known as one of the leading exponents of decarbonising road transport.

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Logistics UK urges members to put forward their best drivers for its Van Driver of the Year competition

Logistics UK is delighted to invite its members to nominate their best drivers to enter its prestigious Van Driver of the Year competition.

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Policy wins and campaign highlights – May 2021

Key wins and campaign highlights from the Logistics UK Policy team.

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Biomethane – the fuel of the future?

In line with government aims to achieve net-zero transport emissions by 2050, many operators of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) have started transitioning to electric vehicles.

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Van webinar to discuss Van Excellence mentoring

This year Logistics UK is celebrating the 11-year anniversary of its Van Excellence scheme. Launched in 2010, Van Excellence – sponsored by the AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz UK Ltd, Lex Autolease, Quartix, and TVL – allows operators to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van fleets by reaching a series of compliance standards.

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Transport proves to be one of the most resilient business sectors in the UK economy, ONS report shows

The transport and storage sector is the fourth most resilient sector in the UK economy, according to a newly published report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Freightliner hauls record volume of aggregate for Mendip Rail

Logistics UK member Freightliner and its customer Mendip Rail together passed a key milestone in March 2021.

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Commercial vehicle manufacturing up by more than a sixth in March

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the UK last spring, the automotive industry was severely impacted, with production of new commercial vehicles paused for several months.

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Webfleet Solutions launches WEBFLEET Video – a fully-integrated video telematics solution

• WEBFLEET Video combines Webfleet Solutions’ award-winning fleet management system with Lytx’s best-in-class video telematics on one, integrated platform • The solution is supported by the CAM 50 dashcam, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify risk and helps prevent accidents • Users can configure the solution to respect the privacy of drivers and other road users

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New research shows the reality of post-Brexit on transport and logistics companies

In the months leading up to Brexit, several commentators predicted there would be disruptions to trade between the UK and EU.

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Month in the media – April 2021   

The Logistics UK media team has kept the business group in the headlines in the past month, securing 595 pieces of editorial coverage between 23 March 2021 – 28 April 2021.

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Hydrogen bus fleet in Aberdeen clocks up its first 100,000 miles

Owing to its proximity to the oil fields of the North Sea, Aberdeen has long been dubbed the ‘oil capital of Europe’, but it now looks set to earn itself a new moniker – as the ‘hydrogen hub of Scotland’.

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One in three logistics leaders are more likely to undertake merger and acquisition activity than a year ago, survey shows

Close to a third (30%) of logistics leaders said they were more likely to undertake merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first quarter of 2021 than they were 12 months ago, according to the results of a joint interim survey by Logistics UK and CBW, a top 50 City firm of accountants.

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The future of logistics is modular for the ‘new normal’

Site safety has never been more important. But how prepared are you for the workplace hazards you can't see?

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Future Logistics Conference promises a glimpse of how the industry will deliver tomorrow

There are now just two months to go before the inaugural Innovation & Technology in Transport Hub opens on 30 June at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

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Training to drive fleet efficiencies

Gwyn Fennell, Technical Service and Training Manager, Continental Tyres:

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Embracing innovation

Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy, Logistics UK

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Reports of drivers still being prevented access to hygiene facilities

When the government included logistics workers in its key worker list on 20 March 2020, it was hailed as great news for Logistics UK and its members.

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The return of retail requires the safe restarting of operations, warns Logistics UK

As early-morning queues began to snake outside of shops, salons and pubs last week (12 April 2021), it was clear that the British high street is still alive and kicking.

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