Opinion
What were your thoughts on the UKIFDA Show 2025?
...UK – Head of Energies The Leeds show was the 2nd year we have exhibited at UKIFDA. Our customer contacts at the show, both existing and potentially new, were at...
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Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...you gather feedback from customers? We hold regular review meetings and occasionally put in requests for marketing case studies. We also attend exhibitions and do one- to-one ‘speed dating’ conferences,...
News
Government confirms all new HGVs zero emission by 2040
Transport Day at COP26 brought with it news that all new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, with the UK government confirming plans that will...
Opinion
Logistics UK disappointed by the NIC’s recent announcement
Responding to the NIC’s National Infrastructure Assessment announcement, Logistics UK’s chief executive David Wells OBE, expressed the sector’s disappointment at the lack of consideration given to the needs of logistics...
News
Value of tank data analysis solutions recognised by UKIFDA
The innovative approach of FoxInsights to tank data analysis impressed the judges of the UKIFDA EXPO 2022 Awards enough to see the company announced as one of the three finalists...
News
Board changes at Abbey Logistics as CEO moves to executive chairman role
Long serving CEO Steve Granite has stepped down from his role as CEO of Abbey Logistics Group to take up a new position as executive chairman at the tanker specialist....
News
Decarbonise fleets with help of Supply Chain Consultancy service
...shortage of independent, unbiased, bespoke and well-informed guidance available for logistics companies to utilise; Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy is addressing this space in the market with its brand-new service....
News
XPO Logistics fuel distribution partnership renewed by Tesco
A multi-year contract renewal to distribute fuel to filling stations throughout the UK has been awarded to XPO Logistics by Tesco plc. The agreement extends a partnership that has already...
News
HOYER remains logistics partner of choice for Esso UK delivery
HOYER Gas and Petroleum Logistics Ltd has announced the extension of its contract for the Esso UK delivery business through to 30th June 2029. The arrangement, which extends HOYER’s relationship...
News
Plug-in Truck Grant extension promotes green investment, says Logistics UK
Responding to the announcement at the end of March that the Plug-In Truck Grant has been extended for a further 12 months, Logistics UK Deputy Director – Policy, Michelle Gardner...
News
People moves within the fuel distribution industry
...role of President of Logistics UK in April 2022 after 5 years as a non-executive Director. Prior to joining he was a board Director at DHL Supply Chain and he...
News
Shippers and hauliers join forces to drive HGV decarbonisation
...improving future HGV strategy”. Dr Nicholas Head, Environmental & Sustainability Lead – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, (pictured) comments: “HGV decarbonisation is a systemic critical challenge that we must address...
Insight
The logistics infrastructure needed to take carbon capture to storage
...in between. Tamme Mekkes, Business Development Director at Koole Terminals, will be at StocExpo’s FETSA conference explaining Koole Terminals’ approach to CCS logistics infrastructure. Here’s a little taster… “Carbon dioxide...
Opinion
Hydrogen trucks seen as haulage decarbonisation solution
Discussions with end-users and logistics providers highlights a high customer interest for hydrogen trucks as the only zero emissions solution in certain applications reporting: “There is significant interest in hydrogen...
Insight
Overcoming challenges: building a better future for the chemical supply chain
...the second phase of the UK’s new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) only coming into effect as recently as 30 April 2024. Aimed at protecting the UK’s biodiversity and predominantly...
News
Successful HGV skill scheme set to deliver 2000 new drivers as funding is extended
...led by HGV training specialist HGVC, and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, has again been awarded the lead role on the Government’s extended Skills Bootcamps...
Opinion
Former HGV drivers urged to take up funded training to alleviate shortages
With the HGV driver shortage continuing to place pressure on UK supply chains, Logistics UK is urging HGV drivers who have left the workplace to consider re-joining the profession, with...
Opinion
Does the decarbonisation delay mean putting the brakes on cleaner transport?
...David Wells OBE, chief executive of business group Logistics UK is unhappy about the delay. He comments: “Pushing back the deadlines to decarbonise, rather than making progress on the investment...