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

Logistics UK responds to Greater London Authority survey on industrial land use guidance

This week, Logistics UK submitted its response to a Greater London Authority (GLA) survey on its guidance document on how industrial land use in London should work. This guidance document will form part of the London Plan that will be reviewed later this year, after the May mayoral elections.

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Gatwick slashes its vehicle emissions after switching to HVO

London Gatwick has revealed that by using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in its diesel vehicles, the airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 90%, a saving of more than 950 tonnes annually.

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Chancellor commissions study on automated vehicles

In the Autum Statement in 2023, the Chancellor announced that he would be commissioning the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to provide recommendations on infrastructure policy interventions and ensure that self-driving and connected technologies can deliver economic growth across the UK.

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Legislation update – February 2024

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

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Logistics UK policy wins

Logistics UK's policy team are working hard for our members all the time and representing them to government.

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Logistics is ready to supercharge the UK – now let’s go and do it! By Kevin Green, Policy Director, Logistics UK

After media speculation, we now know that a General Election will take place during 2024. And while the actual date on which it will take place is still to be confirmed, focus has turned to the policies of all the key parties and how they propose to win over voters.  As one of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK is urging all political parties to unleash the power of the logistics industry to drive growth across the whole economy.

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Generation Logistics case study: Christina Kouridi, AI Research Engineer, InstaDeep London

Christina graduated from university with a Masters degree and took her first step into logistics as a supply chain manager and consultant. But then she became interested in AI, and what machine learning could bring to the sector.

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M25 closed in both directions between J10&11 on 15-18 March weekend

National Highways will be closing the M25 in both directions between junction 10 and 11 over a full weekend for demolition works.

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Budget '24: Fuel duty freeze confirmed

Chancellor right to retain fuel duty cut to keep economy delivering, says Kevin Green, Logistics UK’s Director of Policy.

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Open letter sent to the Chancellor from the representatives behind the Zero Emission Van Plan 

Following last week’s launch in Parliament of the Van Plan, Logistics UK has signed a joint letter to the Chancellor along with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), RECHARGE UK, Association of Fleet Professionals and The EV Café.

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2PUK - Why a change in maritime logistics could help UK retail weather economic challenges

By Marcus Connolly, Strategic Commercial Director, Port of Liverpool

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Government launches consultation into “vital” UK night flight regime

Last week, the Department for Transport launched a consultation into proposed changes to the current night flight regime at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, London’s three biggest airports.

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Ten police forces join National Highways’ new safety camera trial

A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or who are using mobile phones while driving is being extended, with police across the country taking part.

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TyreSafe urges EV drivers to “take charge” of their safety

TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety organisation, is calling on drivers to "take charge" of their safety by conducting vital tyre checks while waiting for their batteries to charge.

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Why we need a dedicated Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain

Finally, we know that a general election will be held this year.  And with logistics established at the heart of all economic activity in the UK, we are urging the next government to prioritise the appointment of a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain. David Wells OBE, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, explains why such an appointment is so vital to the UK’s future growth. 

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Generation Logistics case study: Adriana Thompson, Graduate Scheme, Wincanton

Before getting stuck into the Wincanton Graduate Scheme, Adriana thought she knew what she wanted to do in logistics.

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A month in the media – February 2024

Logistics UK continued to maintain a high profile in the media during February, with the press office providing comment on a wide variety of issues to ensure its members’ views continue to be represented.

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Scottish Parliament roundtable on logistics decarbonisation

Logistics UK held a roundtable on logistics decarbonisation and modal shift in Scotland on 22 February, chaired by Edward Mountain MSP, Convenor of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The event was attended by logistics and energy businesses and MSPs: Douglas Lumsden, Brian Whittle and Jamie Halcro Johnston.

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Vauxhall’s Luton plant will manufacture electric vans in UK from 2025

In positive news for the automotive industry, Vauxhall’s owner, Stellantis, has announced that it will begin making electric vans in its Luton factory next year, securing the future of 1,500 UK jobs at the plant.

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2024 Last mile challenges: reducing costs

Reducing costs is a critical challenge in the last mile and this remains a top priority for operations and logistics professionals in 2024. In this article we highlight four areas to prioritise when it comes to maintaining control and minimising costs.

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