Our features section tackles the broader issues affecting logistics, such as the political and economic landscape, COVID-19, Brexit, automation and global trade.
Gwyn Fennell, Technical Service and Training Manager, Continental Tyres:
Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy, Logistics UK
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.
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.
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.
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.
As an approved main contractor, Accio Consult & Construct was appointed by a leading online retailer to design and build a new facility in Scotland.
The latest UK trade statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday (13 April 2021) are encouraging, Logistics UK has said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent highlights of campaigns run by Logistics UK's policy team
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.
A new webinar series is set to give fleet decision-makers a glimpse into the future of transport and logistics.
Logistics UK has publicly welcomed the government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, which it published recently.
The supply chain continuity provided by the air cargo industry has been one of the most important assets in the world’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wins recently achieved by the Logistics UK policy team
The widespread adoption of high blend renewable fuels (HBRF) could rapidly accelerate decarbonisation in road transport, according to a new study by Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP).
Tony Stapleton, Head of Group Fleet Sales, Continental Tyres
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.
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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