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With just two weeks to go until Logistics UK’s hotly anticipated 2023 Welsh Lunch, anyone wishing to attend is advised to book now to avoid disappointment.
As temperatures dipped across the country last weekend, gritters were sent out on motorways and major A-roads for the first significant operation of this autumn.
The Driver Academy Group (DAG) – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising Manpower and Logistics UK – is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 new HGV drivers as part of its majority-funded ‘Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving’ scheme.
The £200 million of funding by the government this week to create Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is excellent news for logistics providing the funding is allocated correctly, according to business group Logistics UK.
11,714 vans have been stolen in the UK over the past year according to a new report from the DVLA.
The government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2030 to 2035 generated global headlines when announced in September.
Some people enjoy routine - the same tasks and challenges, learnt and overcome. But for Betsy Porter, a rewarding career is one in which diversity pops up on a daily basis.
As fuel costs continue to rise and sustainable business practices gain prominence, the shift towards adopting electric vehicles (EVs) for organisational fleets is on an upward trend.
When Mitchells of Mansfield set its stall out to become an early adopter of electric trucks, their higher purchase price meant the company needed to be completely confident in their suitability.
When it comes to electrification, making eLCVs work for your individual fleet operations is vital.
The Department for Transport has confirmed the longer semi-trailer trial transition period has been extended to 29 February 2024 and that updated guidance will be published following feedback from industry representatives.
With just three remaining live events – in London on 14 Nov, Cardiff on 23 Nov and Birmingham on 30 Nov – and one virtual event on 10 Nov – it is strongly advised that anyone wishing to attend Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2023 conference series signs up now to ensure their place and keep their compliance knowledge up to date.
In late 2022, Surrey County Council started a scheme called HGV Watch to help improve compliance with HGV weight restrictions around the county.
The Aviation Council met last week to continue its progress towards futureproofing the UK aviation sector and maintaining the industry’s status as one of the strongest in the world.
As part of Talk Money Week, HMRC wants to let you and your employees know about services available online and in the HMRC app that can help boost and manage your finances.
An autonomous vehicles bill has been outlined in the King’s Speech, which the government says will unlock a “transport revolution” and position the UK as a “global leader” in the sector.
While global markets remain volatile, maritime transport will hold steadfast as a growth industry, according to expert speakers at a summit held in October 2023 by Xeneta, an ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform.
Danny left school at 16 and dived straight into work, with the aim of forging a clear and fulfilling career path. After two years of an aerospace apprenticeship where he gained a basic understanding of engineering practices, he decided it was time for a change.
The online shopping experience must become more sustainable. Today’s shoppers consider the environment to be one of their top priorities. What’s more, pressure is growing on multichannel and ecommerce retailers to both track their carbon emissions and show how they intend to reduce them.
The upcoming changes to the DVS scheme – due to come into effect in October 2024 – are a key focus for road operators right now.
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.
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.
Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.
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