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WARNING: Expect Short Straits disruption over Christmas period

This week Logistics UK received some communication from the Department for Transport concerning potential Short Straits disruption in the run-up to Christmas. It is anticipating that it will be “very busy at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel, which is likely to impact those crossing the Channel”.

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National Highways teams working around the clock to keep Christmas disruption to a minimum

Frontline teams from National Highways – the organisation responsible for running England’s major A-road and motorway network – will be working around the clock over the Christmas period to help make sure any festive disruption is kept to a minimum. 

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Logistics UK announces Logistics Awards 2023 winners who “showcase the spirit of our industry”

Business group Logistics UK has announced the winners of its seventh annual Logistics Awards, at a glittering reception and celebratory gala dinner held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday 7 December. Entertainment was provided by award-winning stand-up comedian Milton Jones.

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Collett and Sons Ltd wins Logistics UK Road Transport Operator of the Year award

Business group Logistics UK has named Collett & Sons Ltd the Road Transport Operator of the Year sponsored by Visku at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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AIPUT wins Logistics UK’s Air Business of the Year award

Business Group Logistics UK has named AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) the Air Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023. 

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Logistics UK names Tony Prescott of GTS UK as the Logistics Leader of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Tony Prescott, Managing Director at Hull-based GTS UK, Logistics Leader of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Logistics UK names Tesco the Rail Business of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Tesco the Rail Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023. 

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Jamie Sands of Welch’s Transport is Logistics UK’s Rising Star of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Jamie Sands, Group Operational Support and Systems Manager at Cambridgeshire-based Welch’s Transport, the Rising Star of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Royal Mail wins Logistics UK Van Business of the Year award

Business group Logistics UK has named Royal Mail the Van Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Logistics UK names Robert Wynne & Sons Ltd Water Business of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd the Water Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, which took place on 7 December 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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Logistics UK welcomes  measures to improve transport connectivity across the UK 

Following the publication of Lord Sir Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review in November 2021, which made recommendations to “improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK”, the government published its response on 7 December as a Written Ministerial Statement.

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Driver CPC changes will “bring flexibility to industry”, says Logistics UK

Changes to the way in which HGV drivers can achieve their professional qualifications will give the logistics industry flexibility in how and when training is taken, according to business group Logistics UK.   

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RoSPA’s road safety factsheet: winter driving tips

As part of our continuing series to support UK drivers, help them prepare for winter conditions and avoid issues and accidents, this week we are sharing some advice by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

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Government announces fresh measures to support innovation in logistics sector

Logistics UK has been highlighting to government that logistics is an innovative sector and can act as an important testbed for other sectors for some time, so it’s been exciting over the past 10 days to see a number of announcements which offer encouragement for the future of our industry.

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Future of flight takes to the skies

One of Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787s has crossed the Atlantic on a world-first flight from London Heathrow to JFK International Airport, New York solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in air travel decarbonisation.

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National Highways announces winners of roadworks innovation competition

Three winning ideas are to be trialled with National Highways which will use the latest technology to help ease the pain of roadworks for drivers, businesses and local communities.

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Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023 at final event in record-breaking conference series

Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group’s final Transport Manager conference for 2023, held on 30 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

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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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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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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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