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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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Logistics UK hosts decarbonisation panel to help industry

With logistics businesses continuing to face increasing financial pressures as a result of the switch to zero emission vehicles, significant questions are being raised by the industry over the energy infrastructure required to support a fair transition to a green economy.

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Transport Manager 2023 kicks off in Yeovil

Today sees the opening salvo of Logistics UK’s popular annual Transport Manager conference series, with the first event held at the Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil.

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Winners of Logistics UK Van Awards 2023 announced

Six highly deserving businesses and individuals from across the logistics industry are celebrating this week following the announcement of Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2023.

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£8m for UK HGV drivers: Improved roadside facilities the aim as winners of government funding announced

On 11 September 2023, in its ongoing bid to help recruit and retain HGV drivers, the government has awarded £8 million – with a further £11 million to be allocated from industry – to provide significant upgrades to 39 roadside facilities across England.

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Interview with Richard Holden, Roads Minister (11/09/23)

In the wake of the government announcing the 39 roadside operators which have won government funding to the tune of £8m – supported by a £11m injection from the private sector – Logistics Magazine grabbed five minutes with Roads Minister, Richard Holden to discuss the improvements that will be funded by the grants.

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Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference comes to Northern Ireland in October

With its own dedicated programme offering specific support and advice for the logistics industry in Northern Ireland, Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is returning to the Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast on 5 October 2023 for a full day of exclusive talks, topical information and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

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Can you help RHA move supplies to Poland for Ukrainian humanitarian aid?

Following on from Logistics UK’s successful Supply Ukraine initiative, launched at the start of the war in the region, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) is currently identifying possible support among hauliers to move some much-needed humanitarian supplies to Poland.

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Government announce support for UK SAF Industry

The UK government has announced the implementation of a revenue certainty programme to boost SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production in the UK. As part of the Energy Bill, the government has tabled legislation that will launch a consultation on options for designing and implementing the scheme.

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First EV-only factory in North-West shows “government has right plan for UK's automotive sector”

Battery-powered vans rolled off the assembly line at the Ellesmere Port plant this week as the UK’s first electric vehicle factory began production.

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Government partnership with logistics industry could unlock £3.9bn in economic growth

More targeted government investment – combined with action to improve the flow of goods across borders and a commitment to work in closer partnership with the logistics sector – could boost GDP by £3.9 billion per annum by 2030 and generate enough revenue to finance the salaries of 20,000 nurses, according to a new independent report by Oxford Economics on behalf of business group Logistics UK.

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TfL’s new Direct Vision Standard ignores industry concerns, says Logistics UK and RHA in joint statement

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published on 5 September 2023 by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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First annual Logistics Finance Forum is a “great opportunity” for sector leaders

Logistics UK, in its role as one of the UK’s leading business groups, will host the Logistics Finance Forum 2023 next week, its first annual senior engagement event for leaders within the logistics industry.

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Prime Minister urged to press on with Future of Transport Bill by 50+ transport technology companies and Logistics UK

A letter to the Prime Minister signed by over 50 businesses in the intelligent transport sector has called on the government to move forward with a Future of Transport Bill in the upcoming King’s Speech.

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Geospatial Commission report highlights need for location data to support EV chargepoint rollout

The report, called Charging Ahead, is intended to help councils make strategic decisions on where to install EV chargepoints, which will become a crucial part of UK infrastructure with petrol and diesel vehicles being phased out by 2030.

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Final Border Target Operating Model’s lack of certainty “puts supply chain at risk”, says Logistics UK

On 29 August, the Cabinet Office released its Border Target Operating Model guidance: the ‘final’ plans for a new approach to importing goods into Great Britain that will be progressively introduced from the end of January 2024.

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UK faces shortfall of 1 million engineers by 2030

Research by strategy firm Stonehaven has identified that the UK will face a shortfall of around one million engineers by 2030, which could threaten the viability of major engineering projects such as HS2.

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First Hydrogen to drive UK parcel delivery into the future

Following successful initial fleet operator road trials in the UK, zero emission automotive and green energy developer, First Hydrogen, has decided to open up fleet trials for its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) in response to growing interest from parcel delivery companies.

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Logistics UK urges DfT to withdraw periodic test from DCPC legislation as it could have “serious implications for road safety”

As one of the UK’s leading business groups representing logistics businesses, which are vital to keeping the UK trading, on 15 August Logistics UK wrote to the minister for transport regarding the Driver CPC review to represent its members and call for change.

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Finalists announced for Logistics UK’s coveted annual awards

Logistics companies nationwide are celebrating after being shortlisted for Logistics UK's prestigious Logistics Awards 2023.

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Transport for the North strategy will benefit supply chain, says Logistics UK

Transport for the North's Strategic Plan will boost the region's economy, but only if the supply chain's role is placed squarely in the middle of the north’s ambitions for business success, according to Logistics UK.

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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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