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

MSC launches new direct container service connecting the UK’s north west with Far East

The move is part of the joint agreement between Swiss shipping line MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and Peel Ports, aimed at developing Liverpool’s container facility.

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Logistics UK Van Awards 2024 - shortlist announced

The entries have been reviewed and the judges have made their decisions. The big question is... who made the shortlist?

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Working for our members: Logistics UK leads cross-industry project on future energy demand

Mapping future energy demand for all logistics modes with The Freight Energy Forum, by Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK.

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Logistics UK urges government not to increase fuel duty

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery.

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Don't get caught out - HMRC advice to the UK haulage industry regarding how to spot avoidance schemes

HMRC has launched a ‘Tax avoidance: don’t get caught out’ communications campaign targeted at contractors. The campaign advises taxpayers how to spot avoidance schemes, explains the risks involved and how to report a suspicious scheme to HMRC.

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Member Alert: Join Logistics UK's call on the government to support the Lower Thames Crossing project

Logistics UK is writing to the Department of Transport with regard to the impending decision on whether to go ahead with Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as this project reaches a crucial stage in the planning process.

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'Going Green in Transport' hits the screens this weekend

In the latest in-depth programme from Executive TV, 'Going Green in Transport', the sector’s efforts to decarbonise, the challenges as well as the solutions will be examined, featuring leading companies from across the UK, including Logistics UK.

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Ask the MAC

With Percy Thrower, Manager Dangerous Goods Information, Logistics UK.

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Dangerous goods in transit - how to prevent major incidents

News reports last week describe how an explosion on a container ship containing dangerous goods, moored at Ningbo Zhoushan Port in China's eastern Zhejiang province, rocked the port.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Kulraj Singh Banwait – Finance Graduate Associate, GXO.

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Network Rail to increase freight capacity on Western route

Over the next five years, Network Rail plans to promote the growth of rail freight services, taking vehicles off the road and providing a sustainable, green option for transporting heavy goods.

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Large vans and iconic vehicles reborn by electric retrofit

With net zero targets looming, many fleet operators are turning to retrofitting as an alternative to upgrading to zero emission vehicles, and most often to battery electric vehicles.

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Campaign highlights 08 August 2024

Consultation launched to review planning policy: Last week, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), something Logistics UK has long been calling for.  

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Ask the MAC

With Dan Crutchington, Manager - Compliance Information, Logistics UK

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Logistics UK's 225 mile pedal-power trek for Macmillan Cancer Support

On 5 September, an intrepid crew of LYCRA-clad Logistics UK cyclists will begin their three-day, 225 mile journey from York to London in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Legislation update

Round up of announcements and consultations from July.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Samantha Barnett, Engineering Technician, Amazon

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DP World pushes multimodal programme with increased rail use

DP World has selected Pledge to deliver carbon cutting metrics for its road to rail programme, as part of its bid to cut congestion and emissions on UK roads.

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Demand for new vans down in July but 2024 market remains robust

Figures released Monday (5 August) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market dropped -8.5% last month with registrations for the sector of 24,689 LCVs, when compared to July 2023.

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Ask The MAC's Top 5 Tips for protecting your vehicle and cargo

With thefts from vehicles on the increase, operators are looking at ways to ensure that their vehicles are safe whilst on the public highway and when the vehicle is parked up overnight.

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