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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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Secretary of State for Transport says DPD’s new Docklands eco-sortation centre will “support important industry that contributes billions to economy”

Last week, parcel delivery company DPD officially unveiled its new £40m eco-regional sortation centre in Bromley-by-Bow that will enable the firm to deliver up to 80,000 ‘green' parcels into London each day. 

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Limited spaces remaining for Logistics UK’s Welsh Lunch

With just two weeks to go until Logistics UK’s hotly anticipated 2023 Welsh Lunch, anyone wishing to attend is advised to book now to avoid disappointment.

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National Highways says it’s “committed to treating every road” after first major gritting run

As temperatures dipped across the country last weekend, gritters were sent out on motorways and major A-roads for the first significant operation of this autumn.

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53 third-party logistics firms training new HGV drivers via Logistics UK-affiliated ‘Skills Bootcamps’ scheme

The Driver Academy Group (DAG) – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising Manpower and Logistics UK – is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 new HGV drivers as part of its majority-funded ‘Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving’ scheme.

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LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK

The £200 million of funding by the government this week to create Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is excellent news for logistics providing the funding is allocated correctly, according to business group Logistics UK. 

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The need to charge forward with the UK’s electric vans

The government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2030 to 2035 generated global headlines when announced in September.

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Generation Logistics case study: Betsy Porter, Maersk, Customs Processing Administrator

Some people enjoy routine - the same tasks and challenges, learnt and overcome. But for Betsy Porter, a rewarding career is one in which diversity pops up on a daily basis.

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Plan for your fleet of tomorrow, today

When Mitchells of Mansfield set its stall out to become an early adopter of electric trucks, their higher purchase price meant the company needed to be completely confident in their suitability.

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Logistics investment urgently needed to avoid economic “storm clouds”, says Logistics UK

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Nearly 12,000 vans stolen in past twelve months, says DVLA

11,714 vans have been stolen in the UK over the past year according to a new report from the DVLA.

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A proven framework for navigating electric vehicle adoption

As fuel costs continue to rise and sustainable business practices gain prominence, the shift towards adopting electric vehicles (EVs) for organisational fleets is on an upward trend.

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Getting your fleet operation ready for electric, with the LEXperts

When it comes to electrification, making eLCVs work for your individual fleet operations is vital.

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Logistics UK advises delegates to “book asap to avoid disappointment” for remaining Transport Manager conferences

With just three remaining live events – in London on 14 Nov, Cardiff on 23 Nov and Birmingham on 30 Nov – and one virtual event on 10 Nov – it is strongly advised that anyone wishing to attend Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2023 conference series signs up now to ensure their place and keep their compliance knowledge up to date.

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Farnham starts six-week public consultation for traffic enforcement cameras

In late 2022, Surrey County Council started a scheme called HGV Watch to help improve compliance with HGV weight restrictions around the county.

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Help manage your finances with HMRC

As part of Talk Money Week, HMRC wants to let you and your employees know about services available online and in the HMRC app that can help boost and manage your finances.

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Autonomous vehicles move into UK fast lane following historic King’s Speech

An autonomous vehicles bill has been outlined in the King’s Speech, which the government says will unlock a “transport revolution” and position the UK as a “global leader” in the sector.

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Generation Logistics case study: Danny Rao, MFS, Second Year Apprentice - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump

Danny left school at 16 and dived straight into work, with the aim of forging a clear and fulfilling career path. After two years of an aerospace apprenticeship where he gained a basic understanding of engineering practices, he decided it was time for a change.

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Logistics has a big role to play in decarbonising retail – here’s how

The online shopping experience must become more sustainable. Today’s shoppers consider the environment to be one of their top priorities. What’s more, pressure is growing on multichannel and ecommerce retailers to both track their carbon emissions and show how they intend to reduce them.

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Campaign highlights - Logistics UK and others continue to press key messages on Direct Vision Standard (DVS)

The upcoming changes to the DVS scheme – due to come into effect in October 2024 – are a key focus for road operators right now.

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Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

The Aviation Council met last week to continue its progress towards futureproofing the UK aviation sector and maintaining the industry’s status as one of the strongest in the world.  

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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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