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Designed for the industry by the industry
...prior. DECC enlisted the help of the two Sector Skills Councils in the industry, Skills for Logistics (haulage) and Cogent (downstream petroleum) to make this happen. The DODF has subsequently...
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Prax Lindsey launches first-of-its kind apprenticeship to support low carbon transition
...communities we operate in. “As we embark on our low carbon transition, it is essential we have the right people and skills supporting our next generation transition. Apprenticeships are a...
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Highlighting careers in the energy industry
...more about working in the energy industry National education charity Future First has partnered with Greenergy to help inform state school students about the skills necessary to succeed in the...
Interview
Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association
...One of its most notable successes was establishing its People and Skills Hub, a platform aimed at facilitating the exchange of knowledge, skills development, and career advancement to young people...
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New TSA Charter to cover energy transition
...conjunction with member organisations and accompanied by strategic commitments to encourage leadership, innovation, skills development, promotion and engagement, the Energy Transition Charter sees members commit to: Strive to reduce their...
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Guide to funding support for logistics employers
...comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.” As Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK explains, the guide is...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
...slowed in the first quarter of 2022, compared with the second half of 2021, which illustrates how actions such as increased wages for drivers, drivers’ skills bootcamps and improved throughputs...
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Logistics – zero emissions achievable by 2050
...to reap the opportunities on offer but also protect against the challenges ahead, including Brexit and worsening skills shortages. “FTA has already established a framework to propel the logistics sector...
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Sector shortages addressed in campaign launched by Logistics UK
...are thousands of logistics roles available to people from all backgrounds, experience and skills. This campaign will showcase those opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles and the decarbonisation...
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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...
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Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
...as the team at Logistics UK, for the support and commitment which they have shown to keep goods moving, despite the challenges posed by Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, skills shortages and other...
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Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities
...IanBattersby, is passionate about supporting ex-military personnel. Alongside the charity’s dedicated driver training scheme, the team also provide personal mentoring as they understand the skills, discipline, and hard-working ethos that ex-military...
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First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
...we also provide personal mentoring and understand the skills, discipline, and hard-working ethos that ex-military personnel have from their careers in the armed forces. “This new year, Wez will be...
Opinion
Are you liable for missed deliveries?
...not just more expensive to perform) before the clause can be relied upon. The devil is in the detail A broadly drafted force majeure clause may capture haulage shortages, but...
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Government partnership with logistics companies could boost the UK economy
...the UK economy is being held back by challenges caused by border friction and a lack of investment in national infrastructure, innovation and skills, which, if addressed, could also result...
Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
...inadvertent bias towards retail training, and adding top loading theory and skills to the classroom training and practical assessment elements. In addition, we have reduced the drive time criteria and...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
...skills gaps in industry and the wider UK economy. Logistics UK will work with its members to scrutinise the detail and identify what these measures will entail, such as the...
Opinion
Easing skill shortages and protecting supply chain
With more than 45,000 HGV driver tests outstanding at DVSA as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns, Logistics UK is today pressing government to introduce a seasonal visa for European...