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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Working for our membership – Reaping the benefits of our Freight Councils

Central to Logistics UK’s democratic structure, and one of the most important ways that we interact with members, is through our councils.

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MTS Cleansing Services believes FORS training is fundamental to fleet efficiency

Liquid waste management company MTS Cleansing Services believes FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has been fundamental to a marked improvement in its fleet productivity.

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UK van drivers’ mental health short-changed by cost-of-living crisis

According to a study of 1,000 UK van drivers by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, one in four UK van drivers experienced adverse mental health issues last year, while two-thirds felt overwhelmed at least once a month during the course of their daily business.

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Logistics UK "disappointed" with the NIC Second National Infrastructure Assessment

Responding to the NIC’s National Infrastructure Assessment announced today (18 October 2023), Logistics UK’s Chief Executive David Wells OBE expressed the sector’s disappointment at the lack of consideration given to the needs of logistics businesses.

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Government’s £200m boost to decarbonise freight is “long awaited” but “most welcome”, says Logistics UK 

Today, as part of a week of new initiatives launched by the government to ‘shine a light’ on the crucial importance of freight to the UK, it has announced the winners of its £200 million boost to help decarbonise the logistics sector. 

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Logistics UK officially approved as a government-funded apprenticeship provider

Logistics UK is pleased to announce its successful application to the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR), initially launching the Level 3 Transport Operations Supervisor programme in January 2024, with further apprenticeships expected to be announced in the coming months. 

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Generation Logistics continues to future-proof the logistics industry as it launches second year of campaign

Generation Logistics, the industry-led logistics awareness campaign launched in August 2022, is powering into its second year to continue raising awareness of the logistics profession and discovering the next generation of logistics talent.

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Transport and logistics industry calls on Chancellor for essential change

On 16 October, industry bodies across the logistics and transport sectors called for a new approach to strategic transport infrastructure decisions, to avoid disruption caused by political cycles and the stop-start decisions that increase costs and harm business confidence. 

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Unblocking Channel Tunnel could deliver faster future for UK rail freight

Since its opening in 1994, the Channel Tunnel has remained the quickest route for both passengers and freight looking to reach mainland Europe from Folkestone, Kent.

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Calling all logistics leaders! Last chance to join Digital Transformation conference    

With speakers including Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands (the fastest growing digital economy outside of London) tickets are selling fast for Logistics UK’s brand-new Digital Transformation conference.

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Logistics UK responds to Shadow Chancellor’s comments on infrastructure

Logistics UK welcomes the comments made by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on Monday on the need to accelerate the building of critical infrastructure which could improve the support that the logistics sector and the “sluggish” UK economy needs.

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DPD wins Sustainable Transport category at National Sustainability Awards

The annual National Sustainability Awards seek to highlight great innovation and breadth of impact across all sectors that can help build a more sustainable and better future. As well as highlighting best practice, the awards aim to show how, with good leadership, society can find a more sustainable path so that future generations will be able to live in a cleaner, greener world.

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Generation Logistics case study: Kieran Vaghela, Research and Insights Manager, St Modwen

Whilst studying at university, Kieran worked in a warehouse merely to supplement his income.

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Logistics UK hosts roundtable with Welsh government to plan for the future

Logistics businesses met with Lee Waters, Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change, earlier this month to discuss the development of a clear future plan for freight and logistics. At the event, members and industry leaders discussed the key priorities for the Wales National Freight and Logistics Plan – due to be published in 2024. 

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The new business imperative: achieving supply chain velocity

Today your ability to serve your customer, outpace competition and control costs is dependent on and differentiated by your supply chain maturity. But in today’s never-normal, supply chains are plagued with friction. External friction from extreme climate events, labour challenges and political conflict, exacerbated by internal friction from siloed data, rigid platform design and overreliance on error-prone manual processes.

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Four ways retailers can deliver for customers during 2023’s peak season

This year’s peak shopping season is almost upon us. With it comes the opportunity for retailers to end a challenging year on a high. With inflation easing and interest rates steady, they may have a degree of optimism that spending will be strong.

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Getting there: the future of last-mile deliveries in the UK

As customer purchasing patterns adapt to suit working-from-home lifestyles, the current boom in internet shopping, fuelled by the pandemic, continues to soar. Fleet efficiency is therefore paramount for logistics businesses to help ensure last-mile deliveries are implemented effectively to support these changing behaviours.  

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Fundamental reform of planning system “urgently needed”, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has outlined the urgent need for fundamental reform of the planning system to speed up planning, ensure better efficiency of freight movements, support decarbonisation and enable the space for the logistics industry to grow.

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Celebrating 150 digital issues of Logistics Magazine

It’s been three years and 150 issues since Logistics Magazine went fully digital. 

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Cancellation of HS2 extension is a “huge disappointment”, says Logistics UK

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 4 October 2023 announcement of the cancellation of the HS2 extension, between Birmingham and Manchester, damages investor confidence and harms the development of the national logistics network that the UK needs to thrive, according to business group Logistics UK.

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