articleThe role of logistics in a Modern Industrial Strategy
Reduce the cost of doing business to allow logistics to thrive, says Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive, Logistics UK.
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newsIt’s not all about electric…
Low carbon fuel (LCF) must be part of the solution to reduce emissions from heavy road freight as the UK logistics industry warns the current trajectory to decarbonise commercial vehicles is ‘highly ambitious’.
newsMore focus on upskilling needed
The logistics sector puts a lot of focus on attracting people into the industry, but not nearly enough on how to retain and help them progress, says Generation Logistics.
newsLogistics UK responds to Chancellor’s pre-Budget speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to rule out tax rises as she said she will make necessary choices in the upcoming Budget.
newsRoad freight energy needs could come as a shock without planning and collaboration, says Logistics UK
Decarbonising road freight needs a collaborative approach, with the amount of power required to electrify the UK’s road freight vehicles estimated to be 32 TWh (terawatt hours) – substantially more electricity than is used in Scotland each year.
newsFreight the missing link in transport strategy
The Department for Transport has set out a vision for a more joined up and locally-led transport across England in a speech to Mayors and transport bosses.
newsLogistics must not be an afterthought
LOGISTICS UK says the sector must not be an afterthought of the homebuilding programme.
newsFirst 100 days: Prioritise logistics
The incoming government should partner with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC, according to business group Logistics UK.
articleShould there be a Minister for Logistics?
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.
article2023 a pivotal year
Logistics UK director of policy Kate Jennings talks through an eventful year and looks ahead.
articleThe future of last mile
The war in Ukraine is expected to boost drone technology and its application in civilian life. Ellis Shelton says drones will have a role to play in last mile delivery.
newsLogistics UK: Apprenticeship system failing
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK.
newsCall for better charging infrastructure
The government must provide the infrastructure that the logistics sector needs to deliver for the future, according to the Shadow Minister for Business and Industrial Strategy.
newsGeneration Logistics secures continued Government backing
Speaking at Road Transport Expo 2023, Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, confirmed the DfT will continue to support the pioneering campaign that creates the next generation of logistics workers by challenging perceptions and demonstrating the breadth and diversity of the career opportunities available within the sector.
newsLogistics Report highlights limited sector recovery
After three years of heightened trading conditions and untold pressures on the supply chain caused by the global pandemic, business group Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Report shows that recovery is starting to be seen across the sector.
articleCoping with supply chain disruption
With the impact of the pandemic still affecting trade imports and exports, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focus needs to be firmly on the UK’s supply chains and how best to utilise them, says Jonathan Walker.
articleRolling thunder of disruption
Are we simply getting used to ongoing supply chain disruption? In an increasingly fractious and unpredictable world, we certainly should.
newsProgress needed on greener large logistics vehicles
Following the government’s Net Zero announcement, Logistics UK welcomed progress on green energy and energy security but expressed disappointment at the continued lack of a plan for a green transition for larger logistics vehicles.
newsTrade bodies call for green super-deduction scheme
The current super-deduction programme finishes at the end of March and eight trade associations have written a joint letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP asking for a more flexible Green Super-Deduction scheme.
newsKey appointments for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors.
