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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.

Logistics UK Policy Win - Launch of Access Charges Discount Policy 

This summer, Network Rail launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, which is open to both passenger and freight operators. These discounts are intended to encourage the development of new services or the use of considerably under-utilised lines.

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A month in the media – August 2024

Although traditionally a quiet month for the media, the Logistics UK press office has remained busy during August, handling a range of media enquiries and opportunities, both reactive and proactive.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Jack Perrin, Shift Manager  – GXO

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‘Electrifying the fleet’ - REA launches advice resource for fleet managers

REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust, have announced the publication of a new resource titled “Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers.”

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Abandon ship... are crewless vessels about to become a reality?

A recent forum convened by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as part of its Connecting Ports talk show series discussed the possibility of autonomous ships transporting goods along coastlines, inland waterways, within cities and even perhaps on the high seas.  

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Stacey Nickless, Customer Service and Export Manager, Buffaload.

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Happy birthday, to ya! Evri turns 50

Leeds-based Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, celebrated its 50th year of courier deliveries on 1 August, Yorkshire Day.

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MSC launches new direct container service connecting the UK’s north west with Far East

The move is part of the joint agreement between Swiss shipping line MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and Peel Ports, aimed at developing Liverpool’s container facility.

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Working for our members: Logistics UK leads cross-industry project on future energy demand

Mapping future energy demand for all logistics modes with The Freight Energy Forum, by Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Kulraj Singh Banwait – Finance Graduate Associate, GXO.

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Network Rail to increase freight capacity on Western route

Over the next five years, Network Rail plans to promote the growth of rail freight services, taking vehicles off the road and providing a sustainable, green option for transporting heavy goods.

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Large vans and iconic vehicles reborn by electric retrofit

With net zero targets looming, many fleet operators are turning to retrofitting as an alternative to upgrading to zero emission vehicles, and most often to battery electric vehicles.

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Campaign highlights 08 August 2024

Consultation launched to review planning policy: Last week, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), something Logistics UK has long been calling for.  

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Logistics UK's 225 mile pedal-power trek for Macmillan Cancer Support

On 5 September, an intrepid crew of LYCRA-clad Logistics UK cyclists will begin their three-day, 225 mile journey from York to London in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Legislation update

Round up of announcements and consultations from July.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Samantha Barnett, Engineering Technician, Amazon

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DP World pushes multimodal programme with increased rail use

DP World has selected Pledge to deliver carbon cutting metrics for its road to rail programme, as part of its bid to cut congestion and emissions on UK roads.

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Demand for new vans down in July but 2024 market remains robust

Figures released Monday (5 August) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market dropped -8.5% last month with registrations for the sector of 24,689 LCVs, when compared to July 2023.

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The Danish company aiming to remove at least one gigaton of carbon from the atmosphere by 2040

Interview with CEO of MASH Makes, Jakob Bejbro Andersen, PHD 

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Royal Mail to add 2,100 electric vans to its red van fleet

The new electric vehicles will be added over the next year and will be the first of Royal Mail’s famous red vans to include the new King’s cruciform and livery.

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