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Maintaining roadworthy vehicles

Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, which enforcement officers and Traffic Commissioners (TC) refer to for in-service standards, there is a legal requirement for the owner and driver of any motor vehicle and/or trailer to ensure that their load, passenger(s) and the vehicle itself is in the right condition and will not cause any danger either to the operator or someone else.

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January policy wins: government response to calls for evidence on MOTs

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published two calls for evidence outcomes relating to MOT testing.

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Generation Logistics case study: Esther Kabiito, DFDS, Graduate Management Trainee

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.

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World’s first road-based energy recovery system

The world’s first road-based energy recovery system is set to launch to the UK market to help drive the net zero agenda, following an introductory event taking place in Leeds this month.

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Generation Logistics case study: Callum Brough, Site Manager, GXO

Sometimes people find a career in logistics by searching for a job that perfectly fits their skills and ambitions. And sometimes, a career in logistics just finds them. For Callum, it was the latter.

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A month in the media – January 2024

Logistics has maintained a high profile in the media during January, with the Logistics UK press office providing comment on a variety of issues to ensure its members’ views continue to be represented.

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Logistics in 2024: Where we’re at and where we want to be

An accountant and engineer by training, David Wells joined Logistics UK as Finance Director in 2009 and was appointed as CEO of the business group in 2015.

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Generation Logistics case study: Freddie Allan, Graduate Management Trainee, DFDS

Finding the right graduate placement can be a difficult task, which is something Freddie knows all too well.

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Spotlight on a policy manager... decarbonising logistics  

Having joined in December as Head of Environment Policy, I am responsible for all things decarbonisation.

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Solving the talent gap: Degree apprenticeships in the supply chain

Stacey Hayes-Allen, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Arden University, discusses the potential of apprenticeships in bridging the talent divide, and why more businesses in the supply chain sector should consider investing in training and upskilling their workforce.

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Generation Logistics case study: Tom Haskayne, Stock & Systems Manager, ASDA

Tom is a great example of two very different, but equally positive, aspects of logistics.

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Department for Transport (DfT) issues proposals for reform of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)

Logistics UK is pleased that that the DfT has issued its response to the consultation on reform of the DCPC qualification that anticipates significant changes to the way vocational drivers receive periodic training through their careers.

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2024: Ushering in a new era of post-Brexit trade

The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will see new security and sanitary and phytosanitary controls apply to goods imported from the EU in a phased introduction from January 2024. The arrangement marks a significant change in customs and border procedures, and those working within international freight operations must be prepared for the implementation of the model.

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Progress and setbacks on the route to net zero: A look back at 2023

Fleet managers have been kept on their toes throughout 2023 by several regulatory changes affecting the sector. From delays to the UK’s transport decarbonisation agenda to changes to the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) criteria, last year was certainly a time of challenge and change for the road transport industry.

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Generation Logistics case study: Tyrone Moulton, Warehouse Manager, DHL

Tyrone saw logistics as a sector that could offer him not just a job, but a career with prospects and opportunities for a long-term working future.

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A month in the media - December 2023

During December, media interest in logistics has continued to be high, with the Logistics UK press office busy providing comment on a variety of issues to ensure the views of its members maintain a significant presence in the headlines.

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Changes to EU Rules of Origin – battery electric vehicles

Logistics UK is pleased that tariffs on battery electric vehicles traded between the UK and EU will be delayed for three years.

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Navigating the tracks: Rail freight in 2023 and beyond

Rail freight plays a vital role in the global transportation network, supporting multiple industries and enterprises. 2023 was a positive year for rail freight, with some key areas of growth, and technological advancements improving service efficiency, availability, and sustainability. There were setbacks too, with rail strikes, infrastructure limitations and the cancellation of key projects casting a shadow over the transport network.   

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Greener skies ahead: decarbonising the aviation sector

Heathrow is the UK’s largest port by value and the only hub airport, connecting businesses and passengers to over 200 destinations in 80 nations across the world. With 95% of the global economy within reach via a single flight from Heathrow, Heathrow’s logistics sector is critical to supporting businesses from across the UK trade globally.

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Generation Logistics case study: Drew Munro, Graduate Apprenticeship (Cyber Security), The Russell Group (IT)

Drew has always harboured an interest in IT and he was excited by the prospect of doing a Higher National Diploma (HND) – which is equivalent to a foundation degree – and the subsequent career options that would give him in the future.

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