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Light at the end of the logistics tunnel

The disruption to global supply chains, which began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic looks set to continue throughout 2022 but there are brighter signs ahread, according to Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Report, published on 14 June. It found that global and local factors have caused issues for all elements of the supply chain, with issues such as disruption to the supply of shipping containers, a shortage of HGV drivers ... [+]

NI Protocol must work for business, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has reiterated its call for the UK government to make the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol work effectively after a meeting with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 25 May at Hillsborough Castle/ The organisation’s NI policy manager Seamus Leheny confirmed that Logistics UK had called on the UK and EU ... [+]

Kate Jennings to lead Logistics UK policy

Logistics UK has appointed Kate Jennings as its new policy director. Her extensive policy career has included both government and business sector roles, most recently as the policy director of the Railway Industry Association. During her time at the Department for Transport, she worked in aviation and rail policy, as ... [+]

Kent truck queues are humanitarian issue, says Logistics UK

Operation Brock – the Kent traffic management system for dealing with disruption to travel across the English Channel – is becoming a humanitarian issue, argues Logistics UK. The system is leaving hundreds of truck drivers stuck without access to basic hygiene facilities, food and water, said policy manager – South, ... [+]

Logistics UK takes supply chain concerns to the top

Logistics UK’s policy manager for Northern Ireland, Seamus Leheny, discussed the impact of Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol when he met US President Joe Biden, at the White House St Patrick’s Day reception. Part of a week-long visit to the US capital, the meeting gave Mr Leheny the opportunity to ... [+]

The future of logistics – in Farnborough

Logistics UK is to hold a Future Logistics Conference alongside the ITT Hub at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 11 and 12 May. The free to attend event will be headlined by a keynote speech from world renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the first morning. Other speakers ... [+]

Conference to explore supply chain resilience

Logistics UK is holding a free to attend, invitation-only Supply Chain Resilience conference on 30 March at the America Square Conference Centre in the City of London (EC3N 2lB). The event will arm senior business leaders with the insight they need to navigate the challenging logistics environment, protect their operations ... [+]

OBE for Logistics UK chief

Logistics UK chief executive David Wells was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics. Mr Wells, who has been in charge of the organisation for the past six years, was recognised for his transformational work which has established the business group as ... [+]

Free webinar to launch Logistics UK carbon-cutting plans

Logistics UK, will launch its route map to decarbonise logistics at a webinar on 10 November as it publishes its Route to Net Zero manifesto on the dedicated Transport Day at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference.  The one-hour session is free to attend for members and non-members. Chief executive ... [+]

Transport: More investment needed, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK called for significant investment into the nation’s transport infrastructure in its response to the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review in early October. Policy director Elizabeth de Jong said: “Logistics UK is urging the government to recognise the vital role the logistics industry plays in supporting the UK as it recovers ... [+]

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