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Last week (10 April 2024), the Department for Transport revealed 102 of the 119 local authorities that received funding have responded to the department’s survey request to set out their plans. This means that local people and logistics operators can now check their local council’s websites and scrutinise their plans for themselves.
Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, delves into the crucial role of telematics in boosting fleet productivity amidst mounting economic pressures.
Freddie Allan, DFDS Graduate Management Trainee
Continental has welcomed the new year with vehicle safety and operator understanding in sharp focus, with the addition of four new tyre advice video guides.
By Kevin Green, Director of Policy and Communications, Logistics UK
Statistically around 60,000 vocational drivers must renew their licence each year. A number of these get rejected for many reasons such as drivers failing to sign their application or eyesight data not entered.
With Becky Martin, Senior Transport Advisor
Speaking about the announcement from the Department for Transport to allow young people to undertake their theory tests to become an HGV driver before obtaining a provisional licence, Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager for Road Freight Regulation at business group Logistics UK said:
The council has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.
A new trial to allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers without off-road parking to charge at home has been launched in Hartlepool using Kerbo Charge, a company that received investment from Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden.
Earlier this month Network Rail announced the start of its five-year, £45.4bn rail improvement plan aimed at delivering a more reliable and greener railway.
Duncan started his logistics career working in local government before moving to DfT where he held various positions including in road safety, before finding his true passion as Head of Road Freight in 2012.
With summer approaching and calmer seas making crossings easier, migrant activity on the Channel may significantly increase. What could also increase is the likelihood that HGVs and vans will be targeted by illegal migrants seeking to enter the UK.
Katie Langford, Regional HR Manager, GXO
Logistics UK is encouraging its members to complete its latest quarterly Logistics Performance Tracker Survey, looking at supply chain disruption, operating costs and innovation.
With Ray Marshall, Manager of Compliance Information
Following the government's decision to reallocate £8.3 billion from the cancelled leg of HS2, Logistics UK's Head of Cities and Infrastructure comments on what this means to members
It's your choice... Cycle Kenya or Cycle Newcastle to Edinburgh. Whichever you choose you'll be raising vital funds for a great cause.
DP World has achieved a significant increase in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub thanks to its Modal Shift Programme trial which was introduced last September.
Self-driving delivery boats are set to benefit from £1.8 million as part of the Future Transport Fund.
Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.
Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.
Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.
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