The UK’s leading retailer remains on course to reach its ambitious net zero targets by 2035 and recently rolled out its 500th electric delivery van in line with these ambitions.
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular Levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK.
Finances have become a bigger concern than ever as costs continue to escalate nationwide across the logistics industry.
Some of the UK’s finest freight businesses are celebrating this week after being announced as finalists for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2023.
A patchwork of different traffic schemes emerging across the country is causing both practical and bureaucratic challenges for our members and adding costs for consumers, according to David Wells, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, as he calls for government to enact a fair and standardised approach.
Five transport managers are celebrating this week after being announced as finalists in Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year 2023 competition, supported by BP. The competition recognises and celebrates transport managers across the UK and their contributions to industry.
Demand for new battery electric vans almost doubled (94.6%) in July 2023 to 1,489 units, representing a 5.5% market share of the month's van registrations, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Generation Logistics, the industry-led logistics awareness campaign, continues its outreach programme to stakeholders across the sector.
Earlier this year, HMRC wrote to businesses with GB addresses who hold an XI Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number issued before 14 September 2021 to confirm whether they have a permanent business establishment (PBE) in Northern Ireland (NI) or if they still need their XI EORI number for any of a limited list of customs activities.
A brand-new event for 2023, Logistics UK’s Urban Logistics and Vans Forum is offering the chance for anyone operating in vehicle logistics to network and gain invaluable advice and insights from leading industry enterprises – without having to pay a penny.
As Operation Brock - a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – once again caused delays to those travelling in Kent and across the UK border last weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to find a longer-term solution to protect the UK’s supply chain.
The Generation Logistics awareness campaign was launched last August and some of the statistics it’s generated as it approaches the end of its first year have been nothing short of remarkable.
Operation Brock – a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel –has been deployed once again this weekend ahead of increased levels of holiday traffic heading towards the Short Straits.
Logistics businesses recently met with Department for Transport officials and, separately, in Parliament, to discuss the issue of freight crime.
Logistics UK’s annual Van Awards recognises companies and individuals that have made significant contributions to the industry over the previous 12 months.
A record number of post-pandemic passengers are booked to cross the channel in July and August on ferries from Dover and via Le Shuttle.
Following the successful first year of the Generation Logistics campaign – the industry-led initiative tasked with finding the next generation of logistics talent – Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced that the Department for Transport (DfT) will continue to support the programme with a £300,000 contribution.
You’ve probably seen our blue pallets moving through supply chains around the world, but you might not realise that CHEP pallets can help you do more than transport goods.
For the logistics sector to thrive, the whole industry needs to work together to attract the next generation of talent. To make that a reality, cross-industry awareness campaign Generation Logistics has announced a heavily discounted sponsorship package for smaller organisations.
Government must adopt a longer-term view to create an effective national freight network, while ensuring short-term investment improves the state of existing infrastructure, according to Logistics UK.
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