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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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IfATE calls for more action to grow skills for transport and logistics sector

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published a report following a major review into skills training needs for the transport and logistics sector.

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HS2 reaches carbon-cutting milestone and must continue to “strive for positive change”, urges Logistics UK 

HS2 has announced that 10 million tonnes of material have been delivered to – and removed from – construction sites by rail, in what it calls a “major milestone in HS2’s plan to cut carbon emissions by removing lorries from roads”. 

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FORS partners with road safety scheme, Project EDWARD

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has joined forces with Project EDWARD, the UK’s biggest platform for showcasing good practice in road safety, to promote road safety standards.

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The future of transport and autonomous vehicles, according to renowned theoretical physicist, Jim Al-Khalili

When Jim Al-Khalili talks, people listen. As well as a multiple award-winning science communicator, writer, broadcaster and leading academic making fundamental contributions to theoretical physics, he is a regular presenter of TV science documentaries, such as the Bafta nominated Chemistry: A Volatile History, and hosts the long-running weekly BBC Radio 4 programme, The Life Scientific.

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More appreciation of opportunities presented by multimodal logistics is needed, urges Logistics UK’s Chief Executive

The logistics industry is the backbone of our economy and by using multimodal transportation, covering rail, road, shipping, and air, it keeps our supply chains protected and the country resilient.

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Generation Logistics case study: Jas, Regional Air and Sea Sales Manager, Europa Air & Sea

“What really attracted me and excited me about my role was trying to find out how a parcel arrives at your home,” Jas begins, excitedly. “What milestones does your parcel go through when you click ‘Order’ on a job? How does it get to your doorstep? That was what provoked the intrigue in me.”

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Spotlight on a policy manager… developing the public affairs strategy

Ben Garratt, Deputy Director, Public Affairs

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Varamis Rail’s high-speed freight solution “ticks the boxes”, says Logistics UK

Varamis Rail – the UK’s first high-speed rail logistics company providing fast, zero-emission end-to-end logistics services – hosted an event at Birmingham International Station last week to show invited guests how it is delivering a new, fully electric rail service between Glasgow and Birmingham.

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Electric Vehicle Report published at Logistics UK conference

Logistics UK launched its 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Report on the second day of its Future Logistics Conference, held at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 10-11 May 2023.

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Update on Clean Air Zone briefing note

Logistics UK has updated its monthly members-only Clean Air Zone (CAZ) briefing note.

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Keeping up with tachograph compliance a “key responsibility”, says Logistics UK

Logistics businesses are essential to supporting the UK economy and providing security to our supply chains.

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Shipping and port connectivity needs “more effective government support”, urges Logistics UK

The maritime supply chain is critical for our global competitiveness; the UK is an island nation and 90% of everything we buy arrives at our shores by sea.

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Policy Campaign Highlight - May 2023

Highlighting a campaign currently being run by Logistics UK's policy team.

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Operation Brock deployed for last May ’23 Bank Holiday weekend

On 21 May the contraflow operation on the M20 known as Operation Brock was reinstated to deal with any delays during the last May Bank Holiday this weekend.

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Entries now open for Logistics UK Van Awards 2023

Nominations are now open for Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023, the annual event that recognises, rewards and celebrates the dedicated businesses driving the sector and all their achievements over the past year.

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Generations logistics case study: Alex Jackson, Internal Recruitment Consultant, Stobart

Alex had very little idea what she wanted to pursue after completing her GCSEs, so she opted for A levels in health and social care and double business to concentrate on the things she found interesting while keeping her options open.

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DVSA issues revised Categorisation of vehicle defects

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has informed Logistics UK that it has now issued revised documentation for the Categorisation of vehicle defects. 

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Logistics UK welcomes Driver CPC consultation as “opportunity to introduce some flexibility”

The recent Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) consultation contained several proposals to reform the training legislation given that the UK has left the EU it now has the right to adapt the rules that were retained from the time of EU membership. 

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“Affected members need to plan ahead” during HM the King’s coronation, warns Logistics UK

Localised restrictions have been in force since 3 April, but a much more notable raft of closures will come into effect this Friday as the capital sees a huge influx of visitors for the Coronation of the King.

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Vans Today 2023 an “excellent kickstart to the year”, says Logistics UK

We’d like to thank everyone who helped organise, attended and spoke at our Vans Today 2023 event last Thursday at Leicester City Football Club.

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Contents

News

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.

News

Features

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.

Features

Compliance

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.

Compliance

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