newsWindsor Framework replaces Northern Ireland Protocol
The deal between the UK Government and the EU provides a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
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productDPD UK acquires final mile courier company Absolutely
Absolutely operates across the South East, with a fleet of circa 200 couriers servicing more than 2,500 clients.
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.
productShipStation adds UPS to UK carrier service
The cloud-based eCommerce shipping solution gives merchants access to UPS’s domestic and international shipping services at discounted rates.
newsKey appointments for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors.
newsEverywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards extends entry deadline
The nomination deadline for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended until 20th February 2023.
articleInflation to further warp retail sector in 2023
New research suggests shoppers will pay more for less in 2023 as inflation adds £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales despite volumes decreasing by 4.9%.
productPallet network invests in electric pump trucks
PALLETWAYS LONDON has invested in a new fleet of electric pump trucks to assist its drivers making multi-drops for home deliveries across the west, north-west, southwest and central London.
productFreightroute cuts costs by going green
A leading palletised freight delivery company is enjoying important operational benefits and reduced costs after replacing its diesel materials handling fleet with electric forklifts.
newsFreeport East appoints innovation lead
The freeport has appointed Steven Wilson to head of innovation.
newsGet your nominations in!
The 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards is open for entries, but closes soon.
articleFood and fuel top supply chain theft list
The BSI’s annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report indicates that food and beverages remain the most commonly stolen commodity.
productCV output highest for decade
2023 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 39.3% in 2022, with 101,600 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
newsLogistics UK urges action on skills
LOGISTICS UK co-signed a letter with other industry bodies addressed to the Minister for Immigration, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, highlighting the industry’s critical labour shortage ahead of the upcoming Shortage Occupation List (SOL) review.
articleTackling the cargo crime threat
Matthew Holliday explains how significant and growing cargo crime-related losses are being tackled through moves designed to increase resilience in the logistics supply chain.
newsFreeport hits key milestone
Freeport East has received final Government approvals, allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase.
news12-year-old fan enjoys festive day out at AO’s logistics HQ
A young boy from Gloucestershire recently enjoyed a special day out at online electricals retailer AO.
newsCILT(UK) names president for 2023
Leon Daniels OBE is an experienced transport professional with an exceptional record in delivery and performance at the highest level of private and public sector organisations.
newsMars on board as 3PL expands HVO strategy
HOWARD TENENS Logistics will expand its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) strategy to include fleets based in Andover, Swindon, Boston, Ashby, and Manchester.
newsGreen fleet investment for parcel firm
DHL Parcel UK has taken delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks which will hit the road in London from January 2023 and 30 Liquefied Natural Gas Volvo tractor units which will start going into operation later in the year.
