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New aviation fuel transport and logistics agreement

...to provide aviation fuel transport and logistics services throughout the UK. As part of the contract HOYER will take on responsibility for stock progression, scheduling, despatch and physical delivery of...

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Driver shortages create barrier

...just distributors that are struggling to fill the skills gap, however. A latest report from Logistics UK highlighted that almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) say the recruitment of...
The chemical supply chain: addressing the sector’s skills gap

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The chemical supply chain: addressing the sector’s skills gap

...including the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Logistics UK as official partners of Generation Logistics, an industry-led campaign aimed at bringing industry together, shifting perceptions, and encouraging...

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

...of recovery at a time when logistics businesses are already under intense financial pressure.” A boost for decarbonisation of logistics The continued freeze on fuel duty will assist the logistics...

Opinion

Supply chain expert says globalisation could be reversing

Logistics and global trade networks could be moving to a new economic order, according to Alan McKinnon, Professor of Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University and keynote speaker at Logistics UK’s...

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Entries now open for 2020 emission reduction award

The Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS), run by Logistics UK (formerly FTA), has announced that entries are now open for its Leadership in Emissions Reduction Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil. The...
Greater clarity needed to ensure effective engagement with DVD consultation

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Industry body calls for greater clarity on DVS consultation

Following the announcement from TfL regarding the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) consultation, Logistics UK is calling for further specification details to be released to ensure operators are able to fully...

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Welcome to the next supply chain generation

The hallmark of the XPO Logistics brand is an iconic shade of red worn by all employees. The company’s top three European markets are France, the UK and Spain with...