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Out and About & In The Mix

A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team have been and who they've seen in the past week.

Logistics UK attended a Ministerial Roundtable this week on EES with Nick Thomas–Symonds, Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations at the Cabinet Office, Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads at DFT and Seema Malhotra, Minister for Migration and Citizenship at the Home Office. At this meeting, Logistics UK highlighted members concerns and reiterated key actions required to keep freight flowing across the Short Straits when the new system is implemented.

Logistics UK attended the Zemo Partnership Net Zero Transport in the UK Roadmap launch, which sets out the interventions required across key policy areas to bring forward investment in zero emission technologies and low carbon fuels across transport modes. Logistics UK fed into this report through attending member working groups and was interviewed as part of the process.

Met as part of the Alliance of Logistics Trade Associations (ALTA), who collaborate with the shared objective to express the importance of logistics to the economy to ministers.

The trade association attended the Scottish Government's National Transport Strategy Business Group meeting, which focused on decarbonisation. Logistics UK awaits the Just Transition Plan for Transport, which is expected early next year.

Met with West Midlands Combined Authority and East Midlands Combined Authority to discuss logistics skills of the future.

Attended Veolia's fleet conference to talk about diversity and inclusion in the industry and flagged the work Generation Logistics does.

Logistics UK met with the Northern Ireland Finance Minister to discuss the Minister’s plans for a review of rates policy and the cost of doing business in NI.

Attended the Dual Market Access Forum set up by the Department for Economy in NI and Invest NI to tackle barriers and roll out a campaign to sell NI’s unique UPS around the world.

Logistics UK was interviewed by UTV on the Northern Ireland Assembly vote on the Windsor Framework.
Attended a Skills England round table, hosted by the Mayoral Combined Authorities, to discuss skills gaps and possible solutions in the advanced manufacturing sector and the relevance of logistics within manufacturing.
Attended the Freight Innovation Cluster board meeting, which oversees the Freight Innovation Fund. Logistics UK presented at the Welsh Road Transport Advisory Group on Welsh policy activity for 2024, looking ahead at 2025, as well as the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

Published On: 13/12/2024 11:45:35

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News In Brief

Europa! I think they've got it!

For the first time, Europa Worldwide Group welcomed 32 logistics and supply chain management students from the University of Kent Business School to its Dartford headquarters.

The students, led by their Senior Lecturer Dr Chefi Triki, who heads the Logistics and Supply Chain Management course at the university, were given an opportunity to observe the practical application of logistics operations and deepen their understanding of the supply chain industry.

One of the UK’s largest independent logistics providers, Europa’s Dartford HQ is home to a team of 350+ and includes a dedicated 3PL facility and an advanced 1Hub facility for road freight.

Europa’s road freight services include an unparalleled groupage offer powered by the state-of-the-art 1Hub, where goods are meticulously managed, tracked, and securely handled and transported into and out of Europe.

Designed to give students a practical insight into the logistics and supply chain sector, the visit was curated to provide the students with an up-close look at the day-to-day workings of a leading logistics provider, complementing their academic studies.

Key focus areas included warehouse management, transportation scheduling, and truck loading operations—critical components of modern logistics that drive efficiency and innovation.

Bethany Windsor, Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics at Logistics UK said: “Generation Logistics believes in inspiring the next generation of logistics leaders by bridging the gap between academia and industry. Hosting students, as silver sponsor Europa has, provides a unique opportunity for them to experience first hand the complexity and innovation that drive our sector.

"It’s through initiatives like this that we hope to spark passion, nurture talent, and equip future professionals with the knowledge and insight they need to excel.”

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