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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: Tom Haskayne, Stock & Systems Manager, ASDA

Tom is a great example of two very different, but equally positive, aspects of logistics.

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Department for Transport (DfT) issues proposals for reform of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)

Logistics UK is pleased that that the DfT has issued its response to the consultation on reform of the DCPC qualification that anticipates significant changes to the way vocational drivers receive periodic training through their careers.

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Attention all drivers: New enforcement on parking in Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Council will begin enforcing the new law on parking on pavements and double parking, parking at crossing points and parking on verges that lie between roads and pavements from Monday 29 January 2024.

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2024: Ushering in a new era of post-Brexit trade

The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will see new security and sanitary and phytosanitary controls apply to goods imported from the EU in a phased introduction from January 2024. The arrangement marks a significant change in customs and border procedures, and those working within international freight operations must be prepared for the implementation of the model.

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Spring Budget date announced with Logistics UK poised for response 

The Treasury has confirmed that the next Budget will be held on 6 March 2024.

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Scottish budget: Government increases spending on roads, but reduces it on skills and freight

Scottish Deputy First Minister Shona Robison delivered the Scottish Budget on 19 December outlining fiscal plans for 2024-25, including a spending increase of over £200 million on trunk road safety, adaptation, maintenance and improvement, including to continue the A9 dualling programme.

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Logistics workers are totally devoted – and we have the proof!

Jonny Johnstone, 45, a Tesco delivery from County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, won an incredible £3.8m Lotto jackpot, but still returned to work a week later to make sure his customers got their goods in time for the festive period.

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Progress and setbacks on the route to net zero: A look back at 2023

Fleet managers have been kept on their toes throughout 2023 by several regulatory changes affecting the sector. From delays to the UK’s transport decarbonisation agenda to changes to the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) criteria, last year was certainly a time of challenge and change for the road transport industry.

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Generation Logistics case study: Tyrone Moulton, Warehouse Manager, DHL

Tyrone saw logistics as a sector that could offer him not just a job, but a career with prospects and opportunities for a long-term working future.

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A month in the media - December 2023

During December, media interest in logistics has continued to be high, with the Logistics UK press office busy providing comment on a variety of issues to ensure the views of its members maintain a significant presence in the headlines.

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Changes to EU Rules of Origin – battery electric vehicles

Logistics UK is pleased that tariffs on battery electric vehicles traded between the UK and EU will be delayed for three years.

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Government sets ambitious rail freight growth target 

On 20 December, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced a target to grow rail freight by at least 75% by 2050.

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Ask the MAC – January 2024

Every month we get a variety of questions and every month our intrepid Member Advice Centre has the answers.

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Legislation update – November 2023

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

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Logistics UK reflects on the successes of 2023 and looks forward with optimism to new challenges ahead

As 2023 draws to a close and the final touches are made to the last Logistics Magazine of the year, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the successes of the last twelve months and look forward with optimism to the new opportunities ahead.

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Logistics UK says Scottish budget is a “missed opportunity to kickstart economic activity”

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with disappointment to the failure of Tuesday’s Scottish Budget to acknowledge the role which the industry plays in underpinning all economic activity north of the border.

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Comment from Logistics UK regarding the current situation in the Red Sea

In response to the current situation in the Red Sea, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade Nichola Mallon said: “Seafarers, vessels and the cargoes on them, as civilian trade, have the right under international law to move safely. These indiscriminate attacks from shore-based installations in Yemen are of serious concern from a safety and international trade perspective.

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WARNING: Expect Short Straits disruption over Christmas period

This week Logistics UK received some communication from the Department for Transport concerning potential Short Straits disruption in the run-up to Christmas. It is anticipating that it will be “very busy at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel, which is likely to impact those crossing the Channel”.

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National Highways teams working around the clock to keep Christmas disruption to a minimum

Frontline teams from National Highways – the organisation responsible for running England’s major A-road and motorway network – will be working around the clock over the Christmas period to help make sure any festive disruption is kept to a minimum. 

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Navigating the tracks: Rail freight in 2023 and beyond

Rail freight plays a vital role in the global transportation network, supporting multiple industries and enterprises. 2023 was a positive year for rail freight, with some key areas of growth, and technological advancements improving service efficiency, availability, and sustainability. There were setbacks too, with rail strikes, infrastructure limitations and the cancellation of key projects casting a shadow over the transport network.   

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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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