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

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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Greener skies ahead: decarbonising the aviation sector

Heathrow is the UK’s largest port by value and the only hub airport, connecting businesses and passengers to over 200 destinations in 80 nations across the world. With 95% of the global economy within reach via a single flight from Heathrow, Heathrow’s logistics sector is critical to supporting businesses from across the UK trade globally.

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Generation Logistics case study: Drew Munro, Graduate Apprenticeship (Cyber Security), The Russell Group (IT)

Drew has always harboured an interest in IT and he was excited by the prospect of doing a Higher National Diploma (HND) – which is equivalent to a foundation degree – and the subsequent career options that would give him in the future.

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Working for our membership - full expensing of capital allowances

In November’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor made a significant announcement on full expensing of capital allowances, making the scheme, initially set to expire on 31 March 2026, permanent.

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Logistics UK hosts roadmap session on sustainable road freight

On 4 and 5 December, Logistics UK partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at the 10th International Workshop on Sustainable Road Freight. With representatives from industry, academia and policy, attendees congregated in Cambridge for the two-day event to discuss ways to improve sustainability and resilience of logistics and freight transport.

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Logistics UK announces Logistics Awards 2023 winners who “showcase the spirit of our industry”

Business group Logistics UK has announced the winners of its seventh annual Logistics Awards, at a glittering reception and celebratory gala dinner held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday 7 December. Entertainment was provided by award-winning stand-up comedian Milton Jones.

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Collett and Sons Ltd wins Logistics UK Road Transport Operator of the Year award

Business group Logistics UK has named Collett & Sons Ltd the Road Transport Operator of the Year sponsored by Visku at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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AIPUT wins Logistics UK’s Air Business of the Year award

Business Group Logistics UK has named AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) the Air Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023. 

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Logistics UK names Tony Prescott of GTS UK as the Logistics Leader of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Tony Prescott, Managing Director at Hull-based GTS UK, Logistics Leader of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Logistics UK names Tesco the Rail Business of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Tesco the Rail Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023. 

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Jamie Sands of Welch’s Transport is Logistics UK’s Rising Star of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Jamie Sands, Group Operational Support and Systems Manager at Cambridgeshire-based Welch’s Transport, the Rising Star of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Royal Mail wins Logistics UK Van Business of the Year award

Business group Logistics UK has named Royal Mail the Van Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.

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Logistics UK names Robert Wynne & Sons Ltd Water Business of the Year

Business group Logistics UK has named Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd the Water Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, which took place on 7 December 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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Driver CPC changes will “bring flexibility to industry”, says Logistics UK

Changes to the way in which HGV drivers can achieve their professional qualifications will give the logistics industry flexibility in how and when training is taken, according to business group Logistics UK.   

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