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Logistics magazine is the leading transportation trade publication for professionals in the logistics delivery and supply chain industries. Logistics magazine provides a 360-degree view of today's business world with coverage of freight, warehousing, distribution, global trade and more.

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

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UK van drivers’ mental health short-changed by cost-of-living crisis

According to a study of 1,000 UK van drivers by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, one in four UK van drivers experienced adverse mental health issues last year, while two-thirds felt overwhelmed at least once a month during the course of their daily business.

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Logistics UK "disappointed" with the NIC Second National Infrastructure Assessment

Responding to the NIC’s National Infrastructure Assessment announced today (18 October 2023), Logistics UK’s Chief Executive David Wells OBE expressed the sector’s disappointment at the lack of consideration given to the needs of logistics businesses.

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Logistics UK responds to Shadow Chancellor’s comments on infrastructure

Logistics UK welcomes the comments made by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on Monday on the need to accelerate the building of critical infrastructure which could improve the support that the logistics sector and the “sluggish” UK economy needs.

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Fundamental reform of planning system “urgently needed”, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has outlined the urgent need for fundamental reform of the planning system to speed up planning, ensure better efficiency of freight movements, support decarbonisation and enable the space for the logistics industry to grow.

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Calling all logistics leaders! Last chance to join Digital Transformation conference    

With speakers including Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands (the fastest growing digital economy outside of London) tickets are selling fast for Logistics UK’s brand-new Digital Transformation conference.

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DPD wins Sustainable Transport category at National Sustainability Awards

The annual National Sustainability Awards seek to highlight great innovation and breadth of impact across all sectors that can help build a more sustainable and better future. As well as highlighting best practice, the awards aim to show how, with good leadership, society can find a more sustainable path so that future generations will be able to live in a cleaner, greener world.

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Celebrating 150 digital issues of Logistics Magazine

It’s been three years and 150 issues since Logistics Magazine went fully digital.

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Cancellation of HS2 extension is a “huge disappointment”, says Logistics UK

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 4 October 2023 announcement of the cancellation of the HS2 extension, between Birmingham and Manchester, damages investor confidence and harms the development of the national logistics network that the UK needs to thrive, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Government misses opportunity to cut red tape and reduce inflation

Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP’s “motorist’s friend” speech at the Conservative Party Conference on 2 October 2023 has missed the chance to drive down inflation by cutting the red tape that hinders logistics businesses, according to Logistics UK.

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Record women and ethnically diverse candidates for HGV driving Skills Bootcamps

The Driver Academy Group – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and supported by Manpower and Logistics UK – has secured a record number of women and ethnically diverse trainees for its second round of government-funded HGV driver training courses. 

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Logistics businesses urge Welsh government to plan for the future

Logistics businesses have urged the Welsh government to provide a clear future plan for logistics at a roundtable hosted by Logistics UK and attended by Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS. 

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Bis Henderson’s Space and Consultancy businesses brought together as Visku

Supply chain consulting and warehousing solutions specialist, Bis Henderson, has brought together the strengths of its Consultancy and Space businesses under a single new identity - Visku - leveraging the expertise and network capabilities of the two previously independent businesses. 

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Who will win Van Business of the Year at Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards?

Following on from Logistics UK’s Van Awards at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham on 15 September, we now have our final shortlist for the Van Business of the Year award which will be presented at the Logistics UK Logistics Awards on 7 December.

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Logistics UK “delighted” to see Manston Airport reach for the skies once again

A bid to block the Development Consent Order (DCO) granting approval to reopen the airport site near Ramsgate was thrown out by a High Court judge last Friday following a two-day hearing in July.

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“Are you prepared for autumn driving conditions?” asks National Highways 

Saturday 23 September marked the UK’s official start of autumn, so National Highways is encouraging drivers to be prepared before they travel, by carrying out checks to ensure their vehicle is ready for the damp, cold and foggy conditions which are likely around the corner.  

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Southbound Blackwall Tunnel closed 30 Sep-2 Oct and 7-9 Oct

From 00:01 on Saturday 30 September until 05:00 on Monday 2 October and from 00:01 on Saturday 7 October until 05:00 on Monday 9 October the Blackwall Tunnel will be closed for southbound traffic, and all drivers will be required to take alternative routes.

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Urban Logistics and Vans Forum makes its debut in London

Vehicle operators across the logistics industry were invited to attend Logistics UK’s first ever Urban Logistics and Vans Forum today at the Hilton London Euston Hotel.

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Logistics UK says changes to decarbonisation deadlines is last thing industry needs

Speaking after Wednesday’s press conference by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, has made it clear what he thinks about the proposed delay.

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Everything you need to know about London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS)

In October 2024, new safety standards are due for HGVs operating in London with Transport for London (TfL) launching its Progressive Safe System (PSS) to replace the current Safe System.

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Driver Academy Group helps 1,300 new HGV drivers get behind the wheel

New data from the Driver Academy Group, the consortium leading the government-funded HGV driver training comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and Logistics UK, has revealed that more than 1,300 HGV driving trainees have passed their practical test since the scheme was launched and are ready to drive.

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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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