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French company Dangel offers complete transformation of the traditional drive train, adding an electric motor on the rear axle and a battery to power it.
The carbon-emission friendly 136-metre (450-foot) Neoliner Origin was floated at the Turkish port of Tuzla on 31 January and will now undergo six months of fitting out.
Jointly hosted by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK, Demystifying Rail Freight is a workshop aimed at simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants, helping them to overcome any perceived barriers to entry.
The investment could see 30 new UK railway stations with passenger and freight journey times slashed.
The defence sector faces evolving threats and rapid technological advancements. Adaptation is crucial. From digital twins to strategic logistics partnerships, innovative solutions are reshaping how the sector manages resources and maintains operational readiness. Here's how forward-thinking organisations are leading this transformation.
The event on 6 February, which was hosted by Amazon, involved a site tour of the online retailer's Tilbury site, followed by a discussion on logistics decarbonisation.
As the demonstrations at Westminster this week highlighted, thefts from vans and other commercial vehicles have become a major problem in the UK.
Thought leadership event for senior decision-makers within the logistics industry. The logistics industry seems to be constantly facing disruption to supply chains, which is highlighting their critical importance to the success of businesses in the UK!
Last week (29 January), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a speech outlining the government’s plans for economic growth, in which she confirmed government support for a number of nationally important infrastructure projects, which Logistics UK has long called for.
Network Rail has announced it is working with freight operators to run longer freight trains across its network.
Brooke Neilson, PR & Communication Officer – BIFA
Flexis, the joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM, has unveiled its range of vehicles and services to be launched in 2026.
Amazon is preparing to launch its "60 minute" drone delivery service in the UK, with plans to begin operations in Darlington, north-east England.
The logistics industry has maintained a significant presence in the news during January thanks to the efforts of Logistics UK’s press office. The team provided comment and opinion to journalists on a variety of issues over the month, including infrastructure announcements, rail freight and decarbonisation.
With Becky Martin, Senior Transport Advisor, Logistics UK.
Consultations which opened in January 2025
Government should listen to the logistics industry when developing its forthcoming Trade Strategy to ensure trade can flow as smoothly as possible across the nation’s borders, according to the biggest business group in the sector.
On 29 January Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced that the government will invest £63 million over the next year in the Advanced Fuels Fund, supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers across the UK, including in areas like Teesside.
James Wild MP said that incoming tax increases will impact the sector’s investment and decarbonisation efforts, and asked for clarity on whether the Plug-in Truck Grant will continue.
Logistics UK has submitted evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in Westminster as part of its examination of biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports to the UK.
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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