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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Removal of VED relief on EV vans sends the wrong signal, says Logistics UK

There was plenty of good news for the logistics industry in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week (17 November 2022) – the commitments to continued road and rail infrastructure, innovation as a growth priority and carbon reduction to name but three.

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Compliance advice summary: Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing

The main objectives of goods vehicle operator licensing are to ensure the safe and proper use of goods vehicles, ensure fair competition through a consistent application of the rules, and to protect the environment around operating centres.

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Van registrations fall by a fifth, but share of BEVs doubles

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations were at their lowest since 2013, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) earlier this month (4 November 2022).

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Chancellor’s measures could stifle the switch to green energy, says Logistics UK

Given an inflation rate of 11.1%, soaring energy prices and falling living standards, the Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor today (pictured above right) has been eagerly awaited by business groups, promising as it does to usher in a new era of tax rises and public spending cuts to help plug the UK’s £50bn ‘fiscal black hole’.

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UK fleets are focused on decarbonising operations as part of the journey to net zero – report

Max Eversfield, Fleet Consultant

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Euro 7 changes must be economically viable, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has responded to the European Commission’s announcement last week (10 November 2022) that it proposes to launch new Euro 7 standards, by saying that the new requirements must be both sustainable and economically viable.

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Logistics UK opposes plans for Bath to charge Euro VI HGVs entry

Logistics UK has opposed proposed charges for Euro VI HGVs to pay to enter the Bath Clean Air Zone (CAZ), should a new charging order be approved.

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Generation Logistics case study

Darren Kasapi, Level 2 LGV Driver Apprentice, Wincanton

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Logistics UK welcomes new project to promote green skills in the maritime sector

Logistics UK has welcomed a new green skills project to help ensure that the maritime industries have the skills required to enable their decarbonisation.

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Handling dangerous goods: an overview

Logistics operators transport a wide variety of goods across all transport modes, including items classed as dangerous or hazardous goods.

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How sustainability can contribute to business growth

Businesses have a key role to play in the fight against climate change, as they are collectively responsible for a significant proportion of the world’s emissions.

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Spotlight on a policy manager

Sarah Watkins, Deputy Director – Policy Information

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Electric vehicles: emerging risks and how to manage them

The deadline for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, and the government’s proposal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, are driving manufacturers to invest in the production of zero emission vehicles.

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Why sustainable home delivery is a win-win for consumers and retailers alike

Focusing on sustainable home delivery will generate greater sales and more profitable operations, explains Chris Jones, EVP, Descartes.

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Policy campaign highlight – November 2022

Highlighting a campaign being run by the Logistics UK policy team.

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Fuel and energy measures would keep the economy moving, Logistics UK tells Chancellor

A dynamic mechanism to hold tax revenues flat, involving a cut in Fuel Duty while prices rise, would provide logistics businesses with financial stability and prevent additional inflationary pressure on the economy, Logistics UK has said.

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Logistics UK urges members to share their feedback on operating within Clean Air Zones

Now that the UK’s first four Clean Air Zones are in operation in Bath, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Bradford, and with Bristol's going live on Monday 28 November, Logistics UK is keen to hear from members who are happy to share their experiences of what it is like to operate within them.

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Virgin Atlantic launches first ‘eco’ flight from Heathrow to Florida

Fuelled by fast-burning, high-emitting kerosene, aviation is often seen as the most challenging mode of transport to decarbonise, but one trans-Atlantic carrier thinks it may have the answer.

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Last chance to book for Logistics UK’s hugely popular Transport Manager Conferences

With just three live events – in London, Wales and Coventry – and one virtual event left in Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 conference series, anyone wishing to attend is being advised to sign up as soon as possible to ensure their place and keep their compliance knowledge up to date.

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Green technology in freight: is it moving forwards?

Is green technology in freight moving forward? This is the question being asked by all aspects of the freight industry.

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