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Logistics UK hosts decarbonisation panel
In a bid to answer some of the logistics industry’s concerns about the switch to zero emission vehicles, Logistics UK hosted a panel session, ‘Funding and financing decarbonisation – obstacles...
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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...
Opinion
Logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar
Sharp increases in fuel costs coupled with global supply chain pressures are resulting in a dramatic escalation in cost for UK logistics companies with the economy affected by the resultant...
News
HVS to develop world-first self-driving hydrogen HGV with share of £6.6m funding
...the UK market. Accelerating towards the next generation of transportation and logistics, the Hub2Hub consortium will create a self-driving heavy goods tractor unit, which will begin vehicles trials in 2024,...
Opinion
Massive spring hike in fuel duty would add £5k pa to truck running costs
...year ago.” The proposed rise in fuel duty would equate to an additional £4,850 for the cost of running a 44t truck, according to Logistics UK’s calculations, bringing fuel duty...
News
Dealing with diesel
...that the only solution to these problems is expensive fuel uplift and replacement, but our fuel cleaning service means that you can have your diesel fuel deep cleaned, in the fuel...
Interview
In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
...director of Anthony Kinns Aviation (Services) Ltd, providing plane fuel services and manufacture of aviation fuel storage and delivery equipment. Martyn Clark was an equal shareholder in a fuel logistics...
News
HGV fleet operators to benefit from enhanced fuel bunkering services
...their fuel purchasing and the opportunity to reduce fuel costs.” UK Fuels also offers bespoke versions of their Bunkerplus fuel card, allowing cards to match the company’s corporate design identity...
News
Mazda establishes race circuit benchmarks using fossil-free sustainable fuel
...capable of running for many years to come. Sustainable fuels, such as biofuels, efuels and synthetic fuels provide a low-carbon alternative to conventional hydrocarbon fuels, ensuring the lifespan of these...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...they anticipate future fuel trends will develop. It enhances the UK’s fuel connectivity and supply chain resilience, while improving site capability in preparation for the low carbon transition. “While demand...
News
Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...logistics. In its Logistics Manifesto 2015, FTA said that the freight industry requires better support from government, and set out key issues which need addressing– including a cut in fuel...
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XPO Logistics holds 4th annual UK Female Drivers Forum
Earlier this week XPO Logistics held its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire. As in previous years, all XPO Logistics female drivers...
News
Fuel distribution landmark for Clugston Distribution
...expanded into bulk fuel distribution in 2012. The company’s dedicated bulk fuel logistics fleet now consists of 18 vehicles, 20 trailers, 32 drivers and two planners serving an ever-growing number...
Insight
Fuel Poverty Fact Sheet
...England, the Government introduced a new definition of fuel poverty in 2021. This is the ‘Low Income Low Energy Efficiency’ (LILEE) definition of fuel poverty. Here a household is fuel...
News
Gold Award recognises charity’s success in supporting ex-military into HGV driving careers
...driving roles with respected logistics companies including Asda, Muller Dairies and XPO Logistics who we thank for partnering with us and appreciating the commitment and dedication that employing veterans brings....
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
When it comes to the fuels of the future, just how far have we come? Liz boardman takes a look at the latest hydrogen and biofuel developments for heavy transport....
Interview
Future fuels: developing storage capabilities
...change. Given the fuel supply sector crosses over the responsibilities of multiple government departments and agencies, the fuel transition and managing the UK’s overall fuel resilience are tasks that will...
News
Supply chain expert to talk resilience at logistics conference
...your interest in coming along via our webpage or to your Logistics UK account manager.” Supply Chain Resilience is an invitation-only, free-to-attend event. To register your interest, please visit https://www.logistics.org.uk/scr22...