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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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Coastlink Live: Short Sea Shipping: Adapting the supply chain post-Brexit

The Coastlink Conference, supported by Logistics UK, introduces the first session of Coastlink Live – a virtual free-to-attend online conference, taking place on 22 April 2021 between 10:00 – 11:00 BST.

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Skills shortage puts rail industry plans at risk

According to industry estimates, up to 120,000 additional people will be required in the rail sector over the next five to ten years, simply to keep the railways running and deliver new projects.

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Express logistics office delivery for leading online retailer

As an approved main contractor, Accio Consult & Construct was appointed by a leading online retailer to design and build a new facility in Scotland.

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Increased trade between UK and EU is encouraging, says Logistics UK

The latest UK trade statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday (13 April 2021) are encouraging, Logistics UK has said.

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Logistics UK submits key asks to regional bodies ahead of elections

Ahead of the local and mayoral elections and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales on 6 May 2021, Logistics UK has produced four manifestos which it has sent to key political stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and government officials.

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Decarbonising transport

Expected to be released this spring, the government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan promises to provide logistics businesses with guidance on how to achieve net-zero transport emissions by 2050.

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Logistics UK survey takes the industry’s temperature

The March issue of Logistics UK’s Logistics Performance Tracker (LPT), the tenth in the series, offers a snapshot of the UK’s logistics industry more than two months after the end of the Brexit Transition period.

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What safety systems should a van operator consider for the new Van Excellence audit?

As discussed during the Van Gold Partner Webinar on 15 February 2021, Logistics UK’s Van Excellence Standards have been updated to help prevent or mitigate road collisions, by requiring operators to enhance safety through the fitment of additional safety features to their vehicles.

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Policy Campaign Spotlight – April 2021

Recent highlights of campaigns run by Logistics UK's policy team

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COVID tests for logistics workers will boost confidence in supply chains

The government’s announcement that logistics drivers, air crews and rail workers are to be tested for COVID-19 after their arrival in the UK will provide reassurance to businesses, Logistics UK has said.

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Webinar offers tantalising glimpse into the future of logistics

A new webinar series is set to give fleet decision-makers a glimpse into the future of transport and logistics.

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