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Scottish Water: Why we joined Logistics UK’s Route to Net Zero Commitment

To help logistics businesses meet the challenges of climate change - one of the most pressing issues facing the global community - Logistics UK launched its Route to Net Zero commitment in summer 2021, to encourage its members to pledge to decarbonise their operations as quickly and effectively as possible.

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Policy Campaign Spotlight – March 2022

Planning and logistics

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Zero Emission Zones – the future of urban traffic management?

Earlier this week (28 February 2022), Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) was launched in Oxford.

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Decarbonising aviation – Scotland employs green sky thinking

With its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 – five years ahead of the rest of the UK – the Scottish Government can, with some justification, be described as a leader in setting climate change targets.

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Driverless forklifts – a potential solution to warehouse skills shortages?

Qualified forklift drivers are becoming harder to find, according to Logistics UK’s recent Skills and Employment Update.

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Risk mitigation perspectives: a spotlight on video telematics

Regional Director for Webfleet Solutions UKI, Beverley Wise, considers how the latest video telematics technology can raise the bar in risk mitigation for van fleets.

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Policy wins – March 2022

Wins recently achieved by the Logistics UK policy team.

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Month in the media – February 2022

Another busy month of activity for the Logistics UK press office team.

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The future of rail freight: the Whole Industry Strategic Plan

The development of a Whole Industry Strategic Plan (WISP) for rail presents a unique opportunity to future proof our railways and address the key issues that have been curtailing their growth for decades, Logistics UK has said.

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HGV driver pay has surged by 12%, Logistics UK’s Skills and Employment Update reveals

While there were 49,000 fewer HGV drivers in employment in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with the same time in 2019, HGV driver pay has surged by nearly 12% in the 12 months to January, while advertised salaries increased by more than a fifth (21%) in the year to Q4 2021.

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Electrifying Britain – SMMT’s plan to boost EV charging infrastructure

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) published a seven-point plan last week (15 February 2022), calling on electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure planning to be focussed on consumer needs, rather than commercial interests, to secure the UK’s commitment to a zero-emission future.

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Taking the fear out of self-employment with technology

There can be no doubt that the pandemic has affected how many people across the UK view their work-life balance and this is redefining working life across most sectors.

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The rise in vans

Van drivers play an increasingly crucial role in today’s society, whether providing services, utilities or delivering goods.

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High-speed logistics – is rail the answer to a rising demand for express freight?

The major role that rail can play in helping meet a rising demand for express grade freight in the UK was the topic of a fascinating webinar hosted by Logistics UK last week (9 February 2022).

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The importance of not giving up

Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy, Logistics UK

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Top space scientist leads Future Logistics Conference 2022 line up

From trains, planes and automobiles to space age solutions, Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference 2022 is set to shine a light on the very latest developments in transport, and spark debate about the future of one of the economy’s most critical sectors.

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Top pain points of logistics companies and how to solve them with tech

Profitability directly depends on how the process of transporting and storing materials is organised.

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New conference aims to help senior business leaders navigate the recovery

The resilience of the UK's supply chains was tested as never before during the pandemic and demonstrated how reliant UK plcPLC is on their continued success.

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Apprenticeships – the key to unlocking the next generation of talent

National Apprenticeship Week has seen a flurry of activity from the Department for Transport (DfT), Logistics UK and its members on how to develop new and promote existing apprenticeship schemes to attract the next generation of logistics professionals.

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Supply chain degree apprenticeship proves attractive to women

An Aston University degree apprenticeship is helping to illustrate that more women from the next generation are choosing a career in logistics and supply chain.

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