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Our features section tackles the broader issues affecting logistics, such as the political and economic landscape, COVID-19, Brexit, automation and global trade.

Supply chain pressures lead to first direct China-Scotland container service

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.

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The operating cost challenge

Increased operating costs are placing an unsustainable burden on logistics businesses, a Logistics UK report has found.

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Month in the media – July 2022

Despite the onset of summer holidays, and the supposed slowdown in the media as a result, logistics remains in the headlines thanks to the work of Logistics UK’s press office.

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HS2’s first tunnel breakthrough

Dorothy, one of HS2’s ten state-of-the-art tunnel boring machines, has made her first break through on the London to Birmingham route after eight months underground.

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Government’s 10-point aviation plan takes wing

Government recently published its Flightpath to the Future document, which contained its 10-point plan for aviation – a strategy aimed at building an innovative and sustainable aviation sector.

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Logistics UK supports National Highways’ bold new approach to roadworks

Logistics UK has welcomed National Highways’ commitment to reduce the disruption caused by roadworks.

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In profile: Kate Jennings, Policy Director, Logistics UK

Having joined Logistics UK as its new Policy Director last month (June 2022), Kate Jennings was delighted to take part in an all-staff conference in Reading during her first few weeks at the business group, where she had the opportunity to meet and mingle with more than 250 staff members from across the organisation.

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Are hydrogen vehicles a promising alternative to EVs?

Nick Maynard, Head of Research, Juniper Research

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Policy Campaign Spotlight – July 2022

What’s next in the Future of Freight plan?

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Government launches THINK! campaign to promote Highway Code changes

The government launched its latest THINK! road safety campaign earlier this week (12 July 2022) to encourage drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to give each other space and be considerate to other road users.

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Direct Vision Standard – taking stock one year on

Between 2015 and 2017, HGVs were disproportionately involved in more fatal collisions with pedestrians and cyclists than other motor vehicles, including almost two out of three cyclist fatalities and one in four of those killed while walking.

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Managing critical infrastructure and preparing for the energy future

Transport currently represents roughly a quarter of global CO2 emissions from energy, of which 29.4% comes from trucks carrying freight.

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Learning to deliver dangerous goods

The logistics industry is charged with delivering the nation’s goods in a safe and efficient manner.

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Policy wins – July 2022

Wins recently achieved by the Logistics UK policy team.

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Logistics UK to relaunch its Discover Logistics Careers campaign for 2022

Following its successful launch last year, Logistics UK will once again be running its Discover Logistics Careers campaign on the weekend of 9-11 September 2022, to help showcase the breadth of career opportunities available across the sector.

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Transport Select Committee report: Logistics UK’s response

The logistics industry has worked hard to adapt and overcome the many challenges it has faced due to global disruption in recent years.

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Logistics UK and its members aim to ensure rail reform is a success

Never has rail freight been more prominent in the industry than during the pandemic.

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EVolve – using GPS data to suggest the best EV transition for your fleet

With the deadline for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 moving ever closer, companies are accelerating their decarbonisation efforts.

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The road to decarbonisation

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges on the logistics industry’s agenda and many businesses within the sector are already taking great steps to support the UK’s decarbonisation targets.

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Month in the media – June 2022

The high cost of fuel, the Transport Select Committee’s report into Road Freight Supply Chains and the Northern Ireland Protocol have all featured prominently in the headlines over the past month, thanks to the hard work of Logistics UK’s media team, which has been working hard to ensure the views of members are heard on these – and other – issues.

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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.

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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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Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.

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