Knowledge
ESOS Phase 3: everything you need to know
...possible. The deadline for ESOS submissions is 5 December 2023, but it pays to get ahead of the curve. In previous phases, organisations that delayed their audit faced a shortage...
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Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...means that, irrespective of increased freight costs, product shortages (the real driver of price spikes) are unlikely. Hopefully this offers some comfort to hard-pressed consumers, although they shouldn’t relax too...
Analysis
Analysing the driver recruitment market: Noz Miah of Aim Recruit
...a substantial shortage in new entrants to the industry. Jobs in technology and services, offering comparable salary potential, are perceived as less demanding for younger individuals. Furthermore, changes in legislation,...
News
Government declares support for UK aviation as it unveils SAF mandate
...key limits within the mandate to block higher price rises in the case of SAF shortages – keeping the impact on consumers to a minimum. Certainty Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “Sustainable...
Opinion
Logistics UK flags serious safety concerns over proposed Driver CPC updates
...unnecessary costs, which would ultimately be passed on to consumers.” Devaluing the standard “The logistics industry has worked hard to ease the critical driver shortage that dominated headlines in 2021...
Opinion
LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
...as possible. However, as Mr Walker continues, the industry is already taking steps to address the shortage of qualified workers: “The industry-backed Generation Logistics programme, supported by the Government, continues...
Opinion
The community speaks
...has the industry changed in a year? Last year the community said: Challenging, shortages, and uncertainty Turbulent, challenging, and educational Challenging, necessity, and resourceful Demanding, satisfying, and exceeding Challenging, exciting,...
Insight
What the UK CCS announcements mean for the sector
...sector will gradually be phased down, it is more likely there will be a shortage of workers due to the surging demand rather than a rise in unemployment due to...
News
More debate on industry issues
Many questions arose at last month’s Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate including how the industry should prepare for a potential kerosene shortage. The short answer to that question from both...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...turnover rates when calculating terms. Finding ways to make working for you enjoyable and keeping employees positively engaged are great goals or any business, and the shortage of drivers makes...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...they will see a unit OTR for at least 12 months.” Looking ahead With the tanker market busier than ever Adrian also flagged concerns over resource: “Staff shortages have also...
Opinion
Supply chain expert says globalisation could be reversing
...targets, resilience in the face of a skills shortage, and the opportunities and assistance provided by new technologies and financial instruments, delivered by a range of expert speakers. These included...
News
Providing skilled drivers for Britain’s transport industry
...up standards and addressing the national driver shortage.” The facility consists of a suite of three specially designed classrooms, an outside manoeuvring area, a fleet of LGV training vehicles as...
News
Sector shortages addressed in campaign launched by Logistics UK
The logistics industry has taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long-term recruitment and staff retention issues with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, ‘Generation...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...and shortages in grid capacity and installer workforce are already affecting heat pump installations in some areas. On Wednesday, more MPs joined calls to scrap or delay the ban after...
Insight
HVO slashes carbon emissions and adds unexpected business benefits
...year, fossil fuel disruption is not unheard of. Should the country face shortages again, we will have the benefit of a stable supply on site. “It’s been a really positive...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
...Craggs, prioritise fuel deliveries to those most at risk, especially during cold weather or supply shortages. With that in mind, it was important that, despite it being Christmas Day, Craggs...
News
Ex-footballer and army veteran champions Veterans into Logistics
...a reason why some choose to leave the military. With the current shortage of HGV Drivers, logistics companies, including our partner Stobart, are eager to support staff by providing the...