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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs
...published today (7 December 2021) by Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the situation will improve. Issues addressed but still lots to do The Logistics UK...
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Logistics UK’s delivers record-breaking transport manager conference series
With the final event in the Logistics UK Transport Manager 2022 conference series taking place today, the nationwide series of events for transport managers has been the most successful yet...
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New policy director to expand influence of Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK has announced the appointment of its new policy director, Kate Jennings, who will join the organisation at the end of June. Jennings, whose extensive policy career...
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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...
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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...
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Logistics – essential for everyday life
When Alastair Campbell suggested the transport industry should communicate more effectively on the essential nature of logistics, Suckling Transport’s Peter Larner rose to the challenge. Speaking in February at a...
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Online at Lateu Logistics
...services including planning, customer services, logistics management and sub-contractor selection which the client can no longer undertake internally due to cost, skill or corporate policies.” www.lateulogistics.com To return to the...
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Industry calls for future fuel clarity so logistics can help avoid climate catastrophe
...plan future investment, especially as significant infrastructure will be needed to support alternative fuels and technologies. “Logistics UK will continue to work with its members, and government, to seek solutions.”...
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The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...economy. Logistics, in particular, is considered an unattractive field. The occupation has generally had a poor perception, including long hours, poor pay, and difficult working conditions and, furthermore, it is...
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
...a new flagship site, designed to support the current and future needs of the container logistics sector.” Fuelling the energy transition As well as the essential offering of diesel and...
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Survey suggests supply chain at risk unless action taken
...logistics industry is struggling with inflated prices, as bulk diesel increased by up to 42% in the first six months of the year. Ensure supply chain health Sarah Watkins, Logistics...
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Government must deliver a low carbon fuels strategy to meet transport decarbonisation targets
Logistics UK is seeking a long-term plan from government for utilising Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) across transport modes. Speaking following last week’s parliamentary roundtable on LCFs, chaired by Transport Committee...
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Record revenues for Abbey Logistics but driver shortages reduce profits
Specialist road tanker company Abbey Logistics Group has reported record levels of revenues for the year to June 2022 (FY22). The company attributes the achievement to to the close working...
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Massive spring hike in fuel duty would add £5k pa to truck running costs
...costs to a total of £26,246 per vehicle, before the cost of fuel itself. Logistics UK estimates that a small haulage firm with seven HGVs (98% of logistics businesses are SMEs)...
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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits veterans’ charity
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham visited Veterans into Logistics last week to see how the charity trains and mentors ex-military personnel into new careers as HGV drivers. New...
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Spring statement sees ‘biggest ever’ cut to fuel duty
...Elizabeth de Jong, director of policy at Logistics UK: “With average fuel prices reaching the highest level on record and rising inflation, there has been an unstainable burden on logistics...
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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
...winner. Setting the standard Following the judging, Logistics UK was commended for its comprehensive, research-based approach to policy and campaigns, its impressive media reach, and its support for members. Logistics...