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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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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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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,...
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High cost and limited feedstock hinder scaling of SAF
High cost and limited feedstock are key hurdles facing the scaling of global sustainable fuel (SAF) production, according to a recent report by Energy Industries Council (EIC) on the global...
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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is writing to members of the new government requesting the opportunity to discuss issues outlined in its logistics manifesto, and its wider ambitions for UK...
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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...
Insight
Strategic supply from Britain’s largest refinery
...– The role and future of the UK refining sector in the supply of petroleum products and its value to the UK economy – highlighted the key part played by...
Insight
Sustainable low carbon liquid fuels: perspectives and prospects
...and Sweden, which has a domestic flights obligation at 0.8% rising to 27% by 2030. The UK’s net zero strategy for aviation, unveiled in July, commits UK domestic aviation to...
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P66 agrees UK-first sustainable fuel supply
...via existing pipeline infrastructure that feeds directly into UK airports. The use of this fuel will reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by over 80% compared to traditional jet fuel Sean Doyle,...
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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....
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XPO Logistics holds fifth annual UK Female Driver Forum
XPO Logistics recently held its fifth annual UK Female Driver Forum. The forum provided a safe space for female drivers to bring matters of concern to the attention of XPO´s...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...UK, was founded in 2010 to provide a networking platform for logistics leaders to understand, debate and share views on key strategic supply chain and logistics issues impacting on their...
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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...
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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
...by Logistics UK (the new name for FTA). The closing date for entries is 21 August 2020. To enter, or for more information, please visit: lers.org.uk/home/lers-awards For more information on LERS, including how to join, please visit: http://lers.org.uk/ ...