Logistics Magazine

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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Latest articles

Rail still needs industry skills, urges Logistics UK 

The UK’s most vital industry is still being threatened by skills shortages owing to factors ranging from poor reputation to a lack of understanding surrounding the opportunities and progression available for employees.

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Generation Logistics takes to the streets to meet potential employees

Generation Logistics, the awareness campaign created by Logistics UK and CILT and sponsored by businesses from across the logistics sector, is bringing its messaging about the industry’s career opportunities direct to its target audiences this week with the launch of a new major out-of-home advertising campaign.

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Legislation update – May 2023

Keep abreast of the live government consultations, recently closed consultations and key announcements.

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Ask the MAC – May 2023

Read the answers to questions frequently put to the Member Advice Centre.

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Capacity concerns amid smart motorway scrapping need to be addressed, urges Logistics UK

Following the Prime Minister’s summer campaign pledge, plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled across the country, including those paused pending a safety review and those earmarked for construction during the third Road Investment Strategy (2025 to 2030).

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Cardiff congestion charge: Logistics UK chasing more details

Last week, Cardiff City Council announced a proposed scheme to introduce a congestion charge in the city in an attempt to reduce traffic and improve air quality.

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New truckstop in Tilbury sets the benchmark

Logistics UK has long been calling for more comprehensive provision for the UK’s HGV drivers, so we are pleased to announce that a new truckstop opened last week in Tilbury: at a location with huge demand less than two miles from Tilbury dock and right on the doorstep of Tilbury2.

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DVS safety permits help halve serious collisions since 2018

The safety of all road users is a key priority for the logistics sector, which has been demonstrated by industry’s high DVS compliance rate; figures from TfL demonstrate that more than 94% of HGVs in London operate with a DVS safety permit.  

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Month in the media – April 2023

The press office has dealt with a variety of issues during April, and the team has ensured Logistics UK and the views of its members continue to maintain a significant presence in the headlines.

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Infrastructure is the biggest enabler – and barrier – for achieving decarbonisation, warns Logistics UK

With the 2050 net zero deadline impending - and warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that it is ‘now or never’ to take drastic action to avoid environmental disaster - decarbonisation is a priority across the entire logistics industry.

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New DfT group could help transform aviation sector, says Logistics UK

As the aviation industry continues to innovate and adapt to advancements in technology, the Department for Transport (DfT) has formed a new Future of Flight Industry Group.

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Generation Logistics case study: Ryan Wilkes, Excellence Manager, Kuehne+Nagel

Ryan knew he wanted a fast-paced career, but he wasn’t sure exactly where that would be.

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Solving logistics

Tom Bane, VCG CTO

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FORS kicks off webinar series: ‘Q&A session with FORS Specialists’

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has completed the first in a series of six webinars where both FORS and non-FORS Accredited Operators are invited to pose questions to FORS experts regarding any aspect of the scheme.

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Entries open for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2023

Entries are now open for Logistics UK’s prestigious Logistics Awards 2023.

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DVSA vision will keep Britain moving, says Logistics UK

DVSA’s vision to 2030, published earlier this month (4 April 2023), demonstrates the objectives this agency needs to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably, Logistics UK has said.

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A6 upgrades promise to turbocharge the NI economy, Logistics UK says

The opening of 25.5 kilometres of dual carriageway from Dungiven to Drumahoe, following the completion of Phase 2 of the much-needed upgrade to the A6, promise to give Northern Ireland’s economy a welcome boost, Logistics UK has said.

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Van operators on the frontline of decarbonisation challenge, new supplement reveals

Van operators are industry pioneers, on the frontline of the transport sector's transition to zero-carbon vehicles, according to David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, with the Light Commercial Vehicle market perceived to be the low-hanging fruit in the race to decarbonise the sector.

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Road infrastructure fails to meet the needs of a modern economy, Logistics UK says

Roads play a vital role in the logistics industry, and the wider UK economy, keeping shelves stocked, supply chains protected, schools and hospitals supplied.

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Further delays for HS2 impede rail freight growth

Rail continues to play its part in decarbonising freight, paving the way for the UK to reach its targets for achieving net zero by 2050.

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