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Logistics Magazine covers the latest breaking news stories affecting the industry, including COVID-19, Brexit, technological developments and decarbonisation.

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Logistics UK CEO writes to Welsh Minister for Economy as skills gap “urgently” needs addressing

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration.

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Logistics UK welcomes Business Secretary’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan to “continue development of zero emissions technology”

Plans to build on British excellence in advanced manufacturing to secure long-term private investment, create high-paid jobs and build a solid platform to net zero have been unveiled by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch this week (26 Nov).

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Need-to-know Autumn Statement insights for businesses with van fleets

Last week (22 November) the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, made his Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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Logistics UK's full letter to the Welsh Minister for Economy

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration. The full letter is printed below.

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Delivering Decarbonisation update: ground-breaking net zero conference establishes key industry takeaways

Logistics UK’s Delivering Decarbonisation conference – held last week at the America Square Conference Centre in London – equipped logistics professionals with the knowledge and information needed to mould their business strategies, and explored the roadmap to net zero, delving into the plans, initiatives and ongoing projects that are shaping the decarbonisation journey for logistics businesses. 

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Reduce transit costs with Logistics UK's new freight ferry service

Shipping goods by ferry can add cost and administrative delays to freight movements, due to fluctuations in pricing and space availability.

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Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet, appointing new transport ministers; what you need to know

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken an extensive ministerial reshuffle.

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Manufacturer partnership to see electric vans built with recycled, low carbon aluminium

Electric vans built with recycled, low-carbon aluminium extrusions are set to become a reality, thanks to a partnership between automotive start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) and Hydro Extrusions, a specialist in providing innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions.

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Logistics UK encouraged by Autumn Statement but needs to see the detail

The Autumn Statement contains encouraging signs for logistics businesses looking to drive recovery in the economy, but according to business group Logistics UK, the detail of the Chancellor’s proposals will show whether or not the industry will see real changes as a result.

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£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

Last Friday (17 November 2023) the government announced its plans for an £8.3 billion long-term roads repair programme, enough to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country over the next 11 years.

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Automated Vehicles Bill has “potential to transform our sector”, says Logistics UK

New laws were introduced into Parliament last week to put safety at the heart of the roll-out of self-driving vehicle technology and position the UK as a world leader in this exciting, estimated £42 billion market.

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Secretary of State for Transport says DPD’s new Docklands eco-sortation centre will “support important industry that contributes billions to economy”

Last week, parcel delivery company DPD officially unveiled its new £40m eco-regional sortation centre in Bromley-by-Bow that will enable the firm to deliver up to 80,000 ‘green' parcels into London each day. 

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Limited spaces remaining for Logistics UK’s Welsh Lunch

With just two weeks to go until Logistics UK’s hotly anticipated 2023 Welsh Lunch, anyone wishing to attend is advised to book now to avoid disappointment.

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National Highways says it’s “committed to treating every road” after first major gritting run

As temperatures dipped across the country last weekend, gritters were sent out on motorways and major A-roads for the first significant operation of this autumn.

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53 third-party logistics firms training new HGV drivers via Logistics UK-affiliated ‘Skills Bootcamps’ scheme

The Driver Academy Group (DAG) – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising Manpower and Logistics UK – is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 new HGV drivers as part of its majority-funded ‘Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving’ scheme.

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LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK

The £200 million of funding by the government this week to create Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is excellent news for logistics providing the funding is allocated correctly, according to business group Logistics UK. 

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Logistics investment urgently needed to avoid economic “storm clouds”, says Logistics UK

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Nearly 12,000 vans stolen in past twelve months, says DVLA

11,714 vans have been stolen in the UK over the past year according to a new report from the DVLA.

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Logistics UK advises delegates to “book asap to avoid disappointment” for remaining Transport Manager conferences

With just three remaining live events – in London on 14 Nov, Cardiff on 23 Nov and Birmingham on 30 Nov – and one virtual event on 10 Nov – it is strongly advised that anyone wishing to attend Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2023 conference series signs up now to ensure their place and keep their compliance knowledge up to date.

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Farnham starts six-week public consultation for traffic enforcement cameras

In late 2022, Surrey County Council started a scheme called HGV Watch to help improve compliance with HGV weight restrictions around the county.

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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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