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Covering the whole of the logistics industry and supply chain, Logistics Magazine tackles the big strategic issues facing the industry – decarbonisation, innovation and automation – as well as the compliance issues so critical to the safety of all transport operations.

 

The new weekly, digital-only Logistics Magazine includes the following content:

  • features on transport issues across all modes – road, rail, sea and air
  • interviews with senior people from the government, academia and industry
  • news on the latest transport legislation and public consultations
  • compliance advice section

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Elise Harris, Tender Management Support, CEVA

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Policy win: New logistics unit in the Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade has formed a new logistics team in recognition that it has teams for other major business sectors, but this was missing for the logistics industry.

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London van owners begin take up of Sadiq Khan's ULEZ scrappage initiative

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is aimed at incentivising London’s van owners to replace their non-compliant diesel or petrol vans with electric alternatives, and data from Transport for London (TfL) shows that, by the end of May, 372 vans were replaced with electric vehicles.

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Nick Fothergill, partner at national law firm, Weightmans

Weightmans continues to make great strides in its long-held ambition to be one of the UK’s most socially and environmentally conscious law firms. In June 2024, the firm was awarded the highest Platinum rating by EcoVadis, placing Weightmans in the UK’s top 1% of professional services companies for sustainability and social responsibility.

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Transport Manager back this autumn and better than ever for 2024

Enter a Summary

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Logistics UK urges Scottish government to reflect scale and importance of logistics sector

Logistics UK Deputy Director, Michelle Gardner and Senior Policy Manager – Scotland, Alexandra Herdman met with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop MSP, Thursday 20 06 to discuss how logistics underpins the Scottish economy, and how Scotland can unlock the power of the sector to drive inclusive growth.

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Logistics UK hosts inaugural Sir James Whitehead address

Logistics UK hosted the inaugural Sir James Whitehead Address on 19 June, bringing together an audience of logistics leaders, policy makers and thought leaders to discuss the sector’s political and economic landscape.

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Logistics UK hosts Joint Water and Shippers' Council

Logistics UK's Water and Shippers' Council hosted a joint Council meeting which took place at DFDS on 5 June.

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Scottish National Party releases its manifesto - Logistics UK responds

The Scottish National Party (SNP) launched its manifesto on 19 June, in which it reinforced its commitment to delivering an independent Scotland in the EU. The manifesto also advocated for multi-year spending plans and a "net worth rule" to evaluate infrastructure investments.

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Reform UK launches its ‘contract’ ahead of general election

Reform UK launches it ‘contract’ Nigel Farage launched Reform UK’s ‘contract’ on 17 June, describing it as “not just another party manifesto”.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Betsy Porter - Customs Processing Administrator, Maersk 

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Van Policy Working Group discusses the Non-Zero-Emission Van Registration Trading Scheme 

The Van Policy Working Group met this week (Tuesday 25 June) under the new chairmanship of Colin James, General Manager Compliance and Risk at DPD Group UK, to discuss the impact of the new Non-Zero-Emission Van Registration Trading Scheme (VRTS) on vehicle acquisition plans.

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June 2024 - A month in the media for Logistics UK

Media interest in logistics has continued to be high during June, with the Logistics UK press office busy providing comment on a variety of issues to ensure the views of its members maintain a significant presence in the headlines.

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Ask the MAC

With Ray Marshall - Manager of Compliance Information.

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Continental launches ‘Tyre IQ’ hub for commercial vehicle applications at RTX

Continental is doubling down on its commitment to support the transport and logistics sectors with the launch of a new hub for advice, guidance, data and training at this year’s Road Transport Expo.

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M25 closures 12 to 15 July

The five-mile stretch between Junctions 10 and 11 will close both ways at 9pm on Friday 12 July and will remain shut in both directions until 6am on Monday 15 July.

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Dangerous Goods Awareness Day, 11 July

Dangerous goods are used daily, both within homes and on an industrial scale. They form part of everyday items like your mobile phone, detergents and perfumes, in some cases we eat and drink them. Which is why the Dangerous Goods Awareness Day is a must-attend event for the logistics industry.

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Logistics UK meets with Welsh Cabinet Secretary and publishes Welsh policy document

Logistics UK and our members were delighted to meet with Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, on Monday 17 June 2024, to highlight the critical role logistics sector plays in underpinning the Welsh economy and the importance of government working in partnership with the industry to unlock its potential.

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Direct Vision Standard 2024 update

Direct Vision Standard – permit applications open on Monday 24 June for Phase 2

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Fleet Engineer 2024 - special report

Over 150 delegates attended this year’s Fleet Engineer event for a full day of presentations from industry experts, manufacturers and government agencies in addition to the opportunity to catch up with colleagues from across the sector.

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News

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.

News

Features

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.

Features

Compliance

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.

Compliance

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