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

Logistics UK chief urges members to respond to review of logistics skills

David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, is urging members to take part in a major review of transport and logistics skills training.

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Any road charging policy must avoid double taxation, Logistics UK says

In response to a recent report on vehicle taxation reform, Logistics UK has reiterated that any road charging policy coming down the track must avoid the pitfall of taxing operators twice.

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Growth Plan misses Fuel Duty opportunity, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s actions to help address growing business costs, particularly energy prices, following its announcement of its Growth Plan last Friday (23 September 2022).

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Why rail freight deserves equal treatment

As we prepare to celebrate the first world freight day this week it is timely to share why, for Great British Railways (GBR) and rail reform, Logistics UK is calling for equal treatment for rail freight. 

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Drivers are your greatest assets, Traffic Commissioner tells conference delegates

Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, made a plea to operators to prioritise the health and well-being of their drivers, during Logistics UK’s first Transport Manager Conference for 2022 last week (22 September 2022).

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Logistics UK joins new FORS governance group

Logistics UK has joined a revitalised Governance & Standards Advisory Group (GSAG), designed to influence the future direction of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators.

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Month in the media – September 2022

Although this month included the ten-day period of national mourning, during which public statements were kept to a minimum, the logistics industry remained in the news and Logistics UK’s press office worked hard to ensure its views were highlighted in the media.

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Generation Logistics case study: Sasha Kinsey, Customer Service Lead Controller, Stobart

Sasha Kinsey started with Eddie Stobart when she was 17 years old.

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Final entertainment booking confirmed for Logistics Awards 2022

Logistics UK is delighted to announce that it has booked the disarmingly quick-witted Kerry Godliman as part of the entertainment for this year’s Logistics Awards.

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Working group expresses range of views on Category B consultation

Members of Logistics UK’s Van Policy Working Group met in Northamptonshire on Tuesday (27 September 2022) to discuss a range of issues affecting the Light Commercial Vehicle sector.

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Generation Logistics case study

Raymond Sherry, Customer Support Manager, Malcolm Logistics

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Serious vehicle maintenance issues identified three months after MOT

Commercial operators are being urged by DVSA to ensure that they carry out regular maintenance all year round to avoid dangerous incidents as data reveals vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions three months after their annual test (MOT).

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Spotlight on a policy manager – the road to influencing legislation

Chris Yarsley – Policy Manager, Road Freight Regulation

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Global shippers look to diversify into air cargo

Disruption across global supply chains since the pandemic has led to an increased need for some goods and services to be air freighted, and some major players in the container shipping sector have been buying up air cargo capacity as a result.

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Number of HGV drivers returns to 2019 levels, report shows

Logistics UK’s latest Skills and Employment Update, its quarterly analysis of national employment statistics, shows that the number of HGV drivers in employment is estimated to have returned to Q2 2019 levels, as the haulage industry adapted to the changed labour market left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logistics UK welcomes energy bill announcement

Logistics UK welcomes the announcement made by government yesterday (21 September 2022) regarding support for businesses facing rising energy bills.

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Winners for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2022 are announced 

Logistics UK announced the winners of its Van Awards 2022 last Friday (16 September 2022), the annual awards that celebrate the operators that have made a significant contribution to the industry over the past 12 months.

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Further strike action planned at key UK ports

The Port of Felixstowe has announced that its workers who are members of the Unite union are due to strike from 27 September until 5 October 2022.

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Continental Digital Solutions sees ContiConnect 2.0 success with G.Webb

When Continental was seeking a UK-based customer to trial its new ContiConnect 2.0 platform, bulk haulage firm, G.Webb proved to be the perfect fit.

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Logistics UK welcomes relaxation of drivers’ hours

Logistics UK has welcomed the relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers involved in the delivery of Operation London Bridge.

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