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

Ask the MAC – December 2023

Every month we get a variety of questions and every month our intrepid Member Advice Centre has the answers.

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Legislation update – November 2023

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

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Embracing rail for sustainable logistics

As the Rail Development and Delivery Manager at Nestlé UK and Ireland, I am proud to be part of the transformative journey towards achieving our ambitious 2050 net zero target. One crucial aspect of this endeavour is the development of a cleaner and more efficient logistics network, which plays a vital role in reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to the global effort of limiting global warming.

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Generation Logistics case study: Kailan Patel, Finance Apprentice, St Modwen

Whilst some come to logistics with skills and qualifications gained through previous study and work experience in different sectors, others choose our industry to be their route in to a career for life.

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Logistics UK’s Top 10 policy wins for 2023

Logistics UK’s intrepid policy team have been hard at work over the last twelve months making a real-world difference for the business group's members. Here’s ten of the best moments from 2023.

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Economy in motion: A digital strategy to combat volatile fuel costs

Although it’s difficult to predict with any certainty what economic surprises the new year will bring for fleet operators, an uptick in petrol and diesel prices is a distinct possibility.

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Logistics UK CEO writes to Welsh Minister for Economy as skills gap “urgently” needs addressing

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration.

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Delivering Decarbonisation update: ground-breaking net zero conference establishes key industry takeaways

Logistics UK’s Delivering Decarbonisation conference – held last week at the America Square Conference Centre in London – equipped logistics professionals with the knowledge and information needed to mould their business strategies, and explored the roadmap to net zero, delving into the plans, initiatives and ongoing projects that are shaping the decarbonisation journey for logistics businesses. 

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Logistics UK welcomes Business Secretary’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan to “continue development of zero emissions technology”

Plans to build on British excellence in advanced manufacturing to secure long-term private investment, create high-paid jobs and build a solid platform to net zero have been unveiled by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch this week (26 Nov).

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Need-to-know Autumn Statement insights for businesses with van fleets

Last week (22 November) the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, made his Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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Logistics UK's full letter to the Welsh Minister for Economy

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration. The full letter is printed below.

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Six reasons why delivery management is the “beating heart” of ecommerce logistics

Deliveries should be a great moment of truth for customers – particularly when they’re buying from a retailer they’ve never used before. 

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Working out the cost benefits of an electric fleet, with the LEXperts

Throughout the LEXperts video series we’ve offered some helpful tips and guidance for those on the journey to a greener commercial fleet.

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The Port of Dover’s bold agenda for the future

Once described as ‘the Haven between the Hills’ by Julius Caesar – the Port of Dover, and its proximity to the continent, has long been a strategic asset for the United Kingdom.

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Generation Logistics case study: Robert Cunningham, Group Operations Manager, Kinaxia

Many who join the logistics industry arrive with no prior experience of the sector, but for some, it’s a family business.

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Working for our membership – Category B driving licence flexibility

In summer 2022, Logistics UK responded to the government’s consultation reviewing the Category B driving licence flexibility that allows alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) to be driven on a Category B Derogation up to 4,250kg.

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Month in the media - November 2023

During November, the Logistics UK press office has been 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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Reduce transit costs with Logistics UK's new freight ferry service

Shipping goods by ferry can add cost and administrative delays to freight movements, due to fluctuations in pricing and space availability.

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Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet, appointing new transport ministers; what you need to know

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken an extensive ministerial reshuffle.

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£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

Last Friday (17 November 2023) the government announced its plans for an £8.3 billion long-term roads repair programme, enough to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country over the next 11 years.

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