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

Are AI robots the future solution for last-mile delivery? Interview with Olly Craughan, Head of Sustainability at DPD Group UK

Following a successful trial in Milton Keynes – which saw autonomous delivery robots perform more than 2,500 deliveries, covering 500 miles of pavements and tracks – parcel delivery company DPD Group UK has confirmed plans to bring these robots to 10 more UK towns and cities in the next 12 months. 

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Generation Logistics case study: Elise Harris, CEVA, Tender Management Support

Growing up with a parent who worked in logistics, Elise felt she already had the base of knowledge needed to seek out her own career within the industry.

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Working for our members: The Public Affairs team takes on party conference season

Logistics UK’s new Public Affairs team was established in January, to provide public affairs experts to support Logistics UK’s increased focus on government engagement with politicians and parliamentarians. With political party conference season upon us, it will be an excellent chance to increase the profile of logistics across central government.

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The battle for values-driven customers: three steps for reducing emissions in the last mile

As environmental concerns become more important for consumers, they are gravitating towards products and brands that they see as taking steps to minimise their impact. 

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£8m for UK HGV drivers: Improved roadside facilities the aim as winners of government funding announced

On 11 September 2023, in its ongoing bid to help recruit and retain HGV drivers, the government has awarded £8 million – with a further £11 million to be allocated from industry – to provide significant upgrades to 39 roadside facilities across England.

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Interview with Richard Holden, Roads Minister (11/09/23)

In the wake of the government announcing the 39 roadside operators which have won government funding to the tune of £8m – supported by a £11m injection from the private sector – Logistics Magazine grabbed five minutes with Roads Minister, Richard Holden to discuss the improvements that will be funded by the grants.

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Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference comes to Northern Ireland in October

With its own dedicated programme offering specific support and advice for the logistics industry in Northern Ireland, Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is returning to the Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast on 5 October 2023 for a full day of exclusive talks, topical information and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

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Can you help RHA move supplies to Poland for Ukrainian humanitarian aid?

Following on from Logistics UK’s successful Supply Ukraine initiative, launched at the start of the war in the region, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) is currently identifying possible support among hauliers to move some much-needed humanitarian supplies to Poland.

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Government announce support for UK SAF Industry

The UK government has announced the implementation of a revenue certainty programme to boost SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production in the UK. As part of the Energy Bill, the government has tabled legislation that will launch a consultation on options for designing and implementing the scheme.

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First EV-only factory in North-West shows “government has right plan for UK's automotive sector”

Battery-powered vans rolled off the assembly line at the Ellesmere Port plant this week as the UK’s first electric vehicle factory began production.

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Building the truck of the future: Legislative timelines and safety design

By John Comer, Head of Product Management at Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland

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Generation Logistics case study: Edward Knight, Driver Trainer Instructor, HOYER

Before 2015, Edward had worked in a variety of different roles, from collecting food waste to retail management, but working in transport had always appealed to him, so when an opportunity came up with HOYER, he didn’t hesitate to apply.

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Campaign highlight: Logistics UK’s latest report on skills published

Logistics UK has published the Logistics Skills Review 2023, looking at the latest skills challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

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New insurance offering slashes costs and saves time for FORS Accredited Operators

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has collaborated with its Insurance Partner, SJL Insurance Services, to offer accredited operators access to a new, bespoke insurance product to help them save time and money.

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Government partnership with logistics industry could unlock £3.9bn in economic growth

More targeted government investment – combined with action to improve the flow of goods across borders and a commitment to work in closer partnership with the logistics sector – could boost GDP by £3.9 billion per annum by 2030 and generate enough revenue to finance the salaries of 20,000 nurses, according to a new independent report by Oxford Economics on behalf of business group Logistics UK. 

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TfL’s new Direct Vision Standard ignores industry concerns, says Logistics UK and RHA in joint statement

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published on 5 September 2023 by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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First annual Logistics Finance Forum is a “great opportunity” for sector leaders

Logistics UK, in its role as one of the UK’s leading business groups, will host the Logistics Finance Forum 2023 next week, its first annual senior engagement event for leaders within the logistics industry.

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Prime Minister urged to press on with Future of Transport Bill by 50+ transport technology companies and Logistics UK

A letter to the Prime Minister signed by over 50 businesses in the intelligent transport sector has called on the government to move forward with a Future of Transport Bill in the upcoming King’s Speech.

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Geospatial Commission report highlights need for location data to support EV chargepoint rollout

The report, called Charging Ahead, is intended to help councils make strategic decisions on where to install EV chargepoints, which will become a crucial part of UK infrastructure with petrol and diesel vehicles being phased out by 2030.

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Legislation update – August 2023

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

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