News
Driver shortages create barrier
...just distributors that are struggling to fill the skills gap, however. A latest report from Logistics UK highlighted that almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) say the recruitment of...
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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
...impact on demand. In a survey carried out by Logistics UK, 71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to...
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
Industry responds to the King’s Speech
...policies, the logistics sector can optimise the movement of freight and speed up progress to net zero, helping to kickstart economic growth throughout the whole of the UK. “It is...
Analysis
What is the direction of travel for the UK energy sector?
...to net zero Support the introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism Make the UK the ‘green finance capital of the world’, mandating UK-regulated financial institutions to implement credible transition...
News
A stepping stone or an underwhelming plan to reach net zero? Industry responds to new energy plan
The Government’s new net zero plan has been described, by the UK’s leading hydrogen trade association, as a ‘stepping stone’ to a robust UK energy system, while the Energy Industry...
Insight
More than 50% of Brits back net zero measures
More than half (54% ) of Brits are keen to back measures to help the UK reach net zero quickly, according to a recent poll. The poll commissioned by Renovare...
Opinion
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...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...the South East, too.” “Opening new supply routes between our terminals in the Midlands and Northampton with Oikos, via UKOP, is a significant step”, Carlos concludes. “We are simultaneously improving...
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...
Opinion
Hydrogen and CCUS: a sector placed to deliver
...an integral part of the net zero future by UK government, so we can impart our knowledge to help the UK effectively achieve its net zero ambitions. One key area...
News
Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...duty; addressing skills shortages and recruiting professional drivers; and ensuring UK’s infrastructure networks (including airport capacity) are capable of meeting freight needs. Stressing the importance of logistics to the economy...
News
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
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...
News
Decarbonising industry – working together is key to accelerating the energy transition
...is critical to achieving Net Zero 2050. International energy company, Uniper, a participant in the upcoming Foresight Net Zero Live event has extensive experience in the energy industry and an...
Interview
Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge
Green Fuels was founded in 2003 with a desire to support the transition of fossil fuels into net zero carbon fuels. It is now an award-winning manufacturer of biofuel equipment,...
News
Over 100 companies add signatures of support to industry letter to Secretary of State
Industry trade bodies UKIFDA and OFTEC have written a joint letter to the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to offer their cooperation in delivering carbon...