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A new pilot program aimed at making last mile deliveries greener has been initiated by Mercedes Benz. The eSprinter effectively becomes a micro-depot with the electric van’s cargo being offloaded onto an ONO electric cargo bike which then completes the last-mile deliveries
Benjamin Albert, GXO Innovation Analyst
April has been a busy month in the Logistics UK press office, with key topics generating media interest including the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model, the introduction of the new EU entry/exit system and Logistics UK’s membership of the Critical Imports Council.
With Percy Thrower, Dangerous Goods Information Manager
By Ask The Mac’s Senior Transport Advisor, Dan Crutchington
"Why didn't I think of that???" Is what you may well be asking yourself...
National Highways say the seven-mile stretch of the motorway between Junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey will be closed in both directions from 9pm on Friday 10 May until 6am on Monday 13 May while concrete beams for a new bridge and gantry are lifted into place.
Logistics UK is urging government to listen and act on the concerns of the logistics sector as it is set to introduce new and costly border checks on 30 April.
Plus, Labour's 'grey belt' and £1.8 billion port investment announcements evaluated.
Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, delves into the crucial role of telematics in boosting fleet productivity amidst mounting economic pressures.
Freddie Allan, DFDS Graduate Management Trainee
Continental has welcomed the new year with vehicle safety and operator understanding in sharp focus, with the addition of four new tyre advice video guides.
By Kevin Green, Director of Policy and Communications, Logistics UK
Statistically around 60,000 vocational drivers must renew their licence each year. A number of these get rejected for many reasons such as drivers failing to sign their application or eyesight data not entered.
With Becky Martin, Senior Transport Advisor
Speaking about the announcement from the Department for Transport to allow young people to undertake their theory tests to become an HGV driver before obtaining a provisional licence, Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager for Road Freight Regulation at business group Logistics UK said:
The council has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.
A new trial to allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers without off-road parking to charge at home has been launched in Hartlepool using Kerbo Charge, a company that received investment from Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden.
Earlier this month Network Rail announced the start of its five-year, £45.4bn rail improvement plan aimed at delivering a more reliable and greener railway.
Duncan started his logistics career working in local government before moving to DfT where he held various positions including in road safety, before finding his true passion as Head of Road Freight in 2012.
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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