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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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Generation Logistics case study – Tyrone Moulton – DHL

Role: Warehouse Manager

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Government plans to roll out self-driving vehicles by 2025

The government has revealed plans to kickstart a transport revolution by introducing self-driving vehicles on UK roads, which would improve road safety and better connect communities.

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Logistics UK writes to new Prime Minister about the impact of rising energy costs

Logistics UK has written to the new Prime Minister Liz Truss (pictured above left) and her Cabinet to call on them to ensure its members’ interests are included in discussions relating to energy cost increases and supply risks to ensure effective contingency planning.

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Logistics UK successfully urges DfT to issue guidance on rule change

Following pressure from Logistics UK, the Department for Transport (DfT) has now issued guidance for members on how DVSA will enforce the requirement to record activity away from the vehicle.

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Policy wins – September 2022

The logistics industry faces significant challenges and Logistics UK has had a busy year to date pushing for change in the key policy areas that matter most to members.

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£20 million funding to deliver 1,000 public EV charge points – but will commercial vehicles benefit?

The government has this week announced a £20 million funding package to deliver 1,000 new public electric vehicle charge points nationwide.

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Ask the MAC – August 2022

Discover answers to questions put to the Member Advice Centre.

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New freight hub at Manston Airport approved

US land developer Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) has finally been given approval to redevelop Manston Airport into a cargo hub, despite long standing opposition from the planning inspectorate and community groups.

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From CHIEF to CDS: Members briefed on changes to customs handling systems 

HMRC is closing its customs handling system CHIEF for import declarations on 30 September 2022, and for export declarations on 31 March 2023, and replacing it with a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as the UK’s single system for declaring goods.

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Industry working with government to target skills shortages

Following its widespread call for information for the government’s Labour Market and Skills Consultation, the Department for Transport (DfT) has published a summary of the responses received.

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Shortlist for the 2022 Van Awards announced

The shortlisted entries for the 2022 Van Awards have been announced this week, with the winners set to be announced at a celebratory lunch at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on 16 September 2022.

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Generation Logistics case study: Adriana Thompson – Wincanton

Role: Graduate Scheme

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Month in the Media – August 2022 

The summer holiday period is usually seen as a “quiet time” for media activity – however, this year the opposite is true! 

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How rail reform could work to the benefit of logistics

Rail passenger numbers may have reduced during the pandemic but awareness of the importance of logistics, and in particular, the role which rail freight played in keeping our supermarket shelves stocked and our supply chains moving, grew significantly.

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Act now to protect supply chain, says Logistics UK

Figures from Logistics UK’s latest Logistics Performance Tracker demonstrate the unsustainable financial pressure businesses are currently facing.

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Demand for biomethane doubles, as CNG Fuels opens its tenth refuelling station

Logistics UK member CNG Fuels announced the opening of its tenth biomethane refuelling station yesterday (17 August 2022).

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Redefining maritime security – business group welcomes new strategy

Logistics UK has welcomed a five-year strategy to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage, launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP earlier this week (15 August 2022).

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Consultation on alternatively fuelled vans is perfectly timed, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has welcomed a consultation on alternatively fuelled vans (AFVs), announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) last week (9 August 2022).

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Building tomorrow’s energy infrastructure

As the deadlines for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles draws ever closer, a key challenge for the logistics industry will be ensuring that sufficient power and charging infrastructure is being put in place to support fleet operators’ transition to electric vehicles.

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Traffic Commissioners to headline Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022

The Traffic Commissioners will once again be headlining Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 autumn conference series, updating delegates on their latest guidance and priorities for the coming year.

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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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Logistics Magazine provides in-depth coverage of supply chain, logistics, and global trade issues. The magazine's mission is to provide readers with high-quality information and insights that will help them make better decisions.