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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Extension of the longer semi-trailer trial

The Department for Transport has confirmed the longer semi-trailer trial transition period has been extended to 29 February 2024 and that updated guidance will be published following feedback from industry representatives.

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Growth emerging out of volatility: ocean trends take centre stage at European summit

While global markets remain volatile, maritime transport will hold steadfast as a growth industry, according to expert speakers at a summit held in October 2023 by Xeneta, an ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform.  

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Logistics UK’s full letter re: Direct Vision Standard – resolution of issues

As part of the policy team's ongoing work to press key messages to government on Direct Vision Standard (DVS), Logistics UK alongside the Road Haulage Association and AICES, sent a joint letter on 26 October to senior officials in TfL and London Councils which addressed key points including lack of accreditation of required kit, lack of real-world testing and also unrealistic implementation timescales. This is the letter in full.

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Logistics UK calls for government to “give sector the certainty it needs to invest in the future”

Ahead of the government’s upcoming 22 November Autumn Statement – an update on its plans for the economy based on forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – Logistics UK has submitted the industry’s representation to HM Treasury and the Chancellor, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP.

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Logistics UK’s full letter to the Chancellor ahead of government’s Autumn Statement 2023

Alongside Logistics UK’s 26-page submission ahead of the government’s Autumn Statement, the business group’s Chief Executive, David Wells OBE, wrote a letter to the Chancellor to share the representation and request a meeting with officials to discuss the requests and recommendations. This letter is displayed in full below.

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Speaker line-up revealed for Logistics UK’s Delivering Decarbonisation event

Logistics UK has revealed an impressive speaker line up for its first ever Delivering Decarbonisation conference, taking place on the 21 November at America Square Conference Centre in London.

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Get prepared for winter with Logistics UK’s expert guide

The days are drawing in and the weather’s changing fast. With that in mind, the MAC’s Senior Transport Advisor, Dan Crutchington, has some critical advice for operators and drivers to help prepare for, and deal with, snow and ice.

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Truck cargo thefts costing industry almost £500m

The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) has reported that there were more than 5,000 thefts of cargo from trucks in 2022 in the UK, with £66 million worth of goods stolen. But the true net cost could be closer to £460 million every year when hidden costs, such as damage to vehicles and vehicle downtime, are considered, according to experts in the Service. 

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Generation Logistics case study: Tim Buckley, The Cold Chain Federation, Buffaload Compliance/Driver Trainer

Tim joined the British Army Royal Engineers straight from school and spent 21 years serving his country.

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Save time, save money

When Southern Cranes and Access introduced Webfleet, Bridgestone’s award-winning fleet management solution, across its van, crane and heavy haulage operations, the company was targeting “major fleet efficiency and productivity improvements”.

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Legislation update – October 2023

Keep abreast of the live government consultations, recently closed consultations and key announcements.

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Revolutionary hydrogen van prototype unveiled by H2X Global and KTM

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer H2X Global, in partnership with global automotive engineering firm KTM Technologies GmbH, has unveiled a groundbreaking Hydrogen Professional Van prototype at the recent Body Engineering Days Conference in Aachen, Germany.

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Apprenticeship Levy’s failure to reverse decline in employer training is “concerning”, says Logistics UK

According to a new report from the CIPD, Devolution and evolution in UK skills policy: Finding common ground across the four nations, the Apprenticeship Levy – introduced in 2017 – is failing to reverse the decline in employer training.

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Staggering your transition to an electric fleet, with the LEXperts

Transitioning a commercial fleet is far from an easy task. But what are the crucial factors that fleet managers must consider? And how can businesses make the switch as seamless as possible?

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Ask the MAC – November 2023

Every month we get a variety of questions and every month our intrepid Member Advice Centre has the answers.

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Policy wins - Changes to weight limits for alternatively fuelled vehicles & ZEV vehicle mandate

Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

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Driver Academy Group secures funding for 600 more HGV drivers

The Driver Academy Group (DAG), a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and including workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, has won an extended contract with the government’s Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving to train a further 600 drivers.

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Heavy and light vehicle technician apprentices available

Are you seeking candidates for technician apprenticeships this year, but struggling to find them? If so, look no further: Remit and Logistics UK have the solution for you.

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Supporting the acceleration towards automation

Despite autonomous vehicles once being viewed as a concept for the distant future, the reality is that they are already in operation across the UK’s road network.

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Generation Logistics case study: Arnold Brighton, Apprentice Data Analyst, DFDS

Arnold had set his sights on a data-related role, but after dropping out of university and moving home to a small town, he thought his options were limited.

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