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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
...to alleviate them, Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups, has been crowned Trade Association of the Year at the 2022 Memcom Excellence Awards. The business group –...
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
...at Certas Energy: “The Covid-19 pandemic revealed just how heavily the UK relies on the haulage and logistics industries. Certas Energy is incredibly proud to be investing in UK infrastructure...
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Industry calls for future fuel clarity so logistics can help avoid climate catastrophe
Following warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director of Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Warnings from the IPCC that catastrophic environmental impacts are rapidly...
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Veterans into Logistics scoops silver award
Veterans into Logistics enjoyed three big wins at the English Veterans Awards. The prestigious Awards Ceremony held at the De Vere Wokefield Estate celebrated the highly successful Armed Forces Veterans...
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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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XPO Logistics achieves carbon neutral status at its Leicester distribution centre
...the company’s commitment to sustainability and to meeting its carbon neutral goals. Leicester is the company’s third carbon neutral certified site. The XPO Logistics partner site with Daimler Truck UK...
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Logistics UK celebrates becoming a government approved provider
...a space on one of Logistics UK’s live webinars visit www.logistics.org.uk/apprenticeships. The one-hour webinars will be taking place a 10am on Tuesday 7 November and 10am on Thursday 9 November. ...
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FTA at the Skills Show
...FTA members report difficulties in recruiting skilled technicians. FTA will be working in partnership with Think Logistics, CILT, Novus Trust, Manpower, Volvo and DHL. “Logistics is changing, technology is now...
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XPO Logistics supports Tour de France
...key role as transport and logistics provider. We have nearly four decades of experience helping the organisers stage this great event and supporting the athletes in giving their best.” www.xpologistics.com...
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Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...Award at the Logistics UK Awards. With a mission to provide outstanding service and support to every customer ensuring satisfaction at every step of the process, the Oilfast Group has...
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Essential conference covers fleet technology, maintenance & compliance
With less than one month until Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer – the essential one-day conference for anyone responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles – the business group is urging fleet engineers...
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In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK
...Give your career history in 25 words or fewer Engineering graduate, qualified as management accountant in engineering and distribution businesses in UK, EU and USA. Joined Logistics UK in 2009,...
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£20million HGV driver facility funding boost for logistics sector
The government’s announcement of an additional £20million to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK. The business group is now calling on...
Opinion
Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages
...drivers will be resolved by 8 August?” Before the pandemic and Brexit, logistics was already experiencing a shortage of around 76,000 drivers, and Logistics UK now estimates the shortfall to...
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Reducing fleet costs: how technology is reducing costs
How data-based order management can save up to 30% on operational logistics costs FoxInsights is a company driven by its passion for development of intelligent remote tank monitoring solutions, incorporating...
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Standard approval to counter skills shortage
FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, has learned this month that the long-awaited LGD Driver Apprenticeship Standard for Cat C+E licences, is to be published this summer. As...
Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...Logistics UK, comments: “Rising energy prices are a great concern to businesses across the logistics industry, which is already operating on low profit margins. The financial support provided by the...
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Funded ADR courses available now for HGV drivers to upskill
...UK, comments: “HGV driving is a vital occupation that supports all facets of the nation’s economy and society; Logistics UK is proud to be part of a consortium helping to train...