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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.
As part of our continuing series to support UK drivers, help them prepare for winter conditions and avoid issues and accidents, this week we are sharing some advice by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
The Windsor Framework, a new Border Target Operating Model, decarbonisation, workforce and skill shortages: the Northern Ireland logistics industry is going through a period of significant change.
The logistics industry is a complex system comprising of multiple supply chains that require fast and efficient deliveries to remain resilient and competitive.
For Ryan, doing the apprenticeship was a natural step, turning a passion into a career.
On Tuesday 12 December, Logistics UK hosted a breakfast roundtable with Bill Esterson MP, Shadow Transport Minister with responsibility for roads and logistics. The session was chaired by Logistics UK CEO David Wells OBE.
Following the publication of Lord Sir Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review in November 2021, which made recommendations to “improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK”, the government published its response on 7 December as a Written Ministerial Statement.
Logistics UK has been highlighting to government that logistics is an innovative sector and can act as an important testbed for other sectors for some time, so it’s been exciting over the past 10 days to see a number of announcements which offer encouragement for the future of our industry.
One of Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787s has crossed the Atlantic on a world-first flight from London Heathrow to JFK International Airport, New York solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in air travel decarbonisation.
Three winning ideas are to be trialled with National Highways which will use the latest technology to help ease the pain of roadworks for drivers, businesses and local communities.
Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group’s final Transport Manager conference for 2023, held on 30 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.
Keep abreast of the live government consultations, recently closed consultations and key announcements.
As the Rail Development and Delivery Manager at Nestlé UK and Ireland, I am proud to be part of the transformative journey towards achieving our ambitious 2050 net zero target. One crucial aspect of this endeavour is the development of a cleaner and more efficient logistics network, which plays a vital role in reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to the global effort of limiting global warming.
Whilst some come to logistics with skills and qualifications gained through previous study and work experience in different sectors, others choose our industry to be their route in to a career for life.
Although it’s difficult to predict with any certainty what economic surprises the new year will bring for fleet operators, an uptick in petrol and diesel prices is a distinct possibility.
Logistics UK’s intrepid policy team have been hard at work over the last twelve months making a real-world difference for the business group's members. Here’s ten of the best moments from 2023.
Every month we get a variety of questions and every month our intrepid Member Advice Centre has the answers.
With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration.
Plans to build on British excellence in advanced manufacturing to secure long-term private investment, create high-paid jobs and build a solid platform to net zero have been unveiled by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch this week (26 Nov).
Last week (22 November) the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, made his Autumn Statement to Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
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