All Logistics UK Articles
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NewsPrestwick comes top in airfreight at Logistics UK awards
Glasgow Prestwick airport secured the air freight business of the year title at Logistics UK's annual awards, beating four other companies
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NewsLogistics UK welcomes government review of airports policy
Supply chain organisation Logistics UK has welcomed the government's announcement to review the Airports National Policy Statement
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NewsLogistics UK appoints new chief executive
Trade association Logistics UK has appointed Ben Fletcher as chief executive, bringing his public affairs expertise from Make UK
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InsightsLogistics UK: Airport expansion to boost cargo connectivity
Recent approvals for runway expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton present opportunities to boost the UK's 2.6m tonne annual airfreight volumes
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NewsGovernment approves Gatwick Airport northern runway plans
The UK Government has approved Gatwick Airport's plans to operationalise its northern runway and Logistics UK has highlighted the benefits for cargo
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NewsWells to step down as CEO of Logistics UK
David Wells is to step down as chief executive of business group Logistics UK at the end of July after 10 years in the role
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InsightsLogistics UK: Revenue certainty would boost SAF production
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill was introduced to the UK Parliament on 14 May and, if passed, will establish a revenue certainty mechanism
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NewsLogistics UK board appointments aim to expand multimodal knowhow
Logistics UK has appointed four new directors to the organisation’s non-executive board that it hopes will boost its multimodal knowledge
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NewsLogistics UK welcomes changes to apprenticeship rules
Logistics UK has welcomed changes to apprenticeship schemes and hopes the move will encourage more young people to take up logistics careers
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NewsForwarder Metro awarded air business of the year at Logistics UK Awards
Metro is the winner of the Logistics UK air cargo business of the year award
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NewsLogistics UK welcomes postponement of fresh produce border checks
Source: HiddenMax/Shutterstock.comThe UK government has delayed the introduction of border checks on produce brought into the country from the European Union (EU) for a third time.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said yesterday that it had extended the easement of import checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables ...
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Airfreight capacity conundrum as peak season approaches
The Red Sea shipping crisis and e-commerce are driving demand for airfreight and consequently capacity is looking tight for the peak season.Since October 2023, more than 75 cargo ships have been attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. 12% of all global trade traditionally took this route, via the ...
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New UK government shines spotlight on aviation
The new government came into power one month ago and it is encouraging that several initiatives have already been announced to support the aviation sector.Airfreight has a critical role to play in boosting economic growth, already contributing £230m of the £185bn logistics businesses add in value to the UK economy.Recent ...
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Logistics UK welcomes funding for green aviation projects
The UK government will make more than £100m in funding available for five research and development projects that aim to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.The Department for Business and Trade said the funding would be delivered through Aerospace Technology Institute Programme to help pioneer groundbreaking new tech, including zero ...
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Logistics UK welcomes Scottish government's aviation statement
Supply chain organisation Logistics UK has broadly welcomed the Scottish government's latest aviation statement, although it would like to see more ambitious targets for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).The Aviation Statement sets out actions the Scottish Government will take to help grow Scotland’s international connectivity, secure lifeline services ...
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Logistics UK calls on new government to deliver on supply chains
Logistics UK has called on the newly-elected Labour government to "kickstart growth" by working with the country's freight sector to deliver its promised industrial strategy.The trade association said that logistics can boost productivity for all areas of the country and is key to driving economic growth.Chief executive David Wells said: ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: UK logistics sector primed for airfreight growth
The appointment of a new government will provide a significant opportunity to create a policy environment in which the logistics sector can thrive and support economic growth for the whole of the UK.According to Logistics UK, the injection of the appropriate investment, incentives and the right partnerships with government could ...
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Logistics UK reiterates call for dedicated logistics minister following election announcement
Logistics UK has reiterated its call for the creation of a dedicated logistics and supply chain minister following the announcement of a general election in the country on July 4.The business group urged all political parties to include the organisation’s call for the appointment of a minister for logistics and ...
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Are wholesale UK airport slot allocation reform changes necessary?
The UK Government’s consultation on proposals to reform the airport slot allocation system closed in early March and while undoubtedly there is room for improvement, cargo could lose out.It has been 50 years since the global slot system was last updated and while improvements are needed in a few specific ...
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Airfreight's role in the Red Sea shipping crisis takes shape
Supply chains continue to be under threat due to the Red Sea shipping crisis, and airfreight is busy establishing its role in the situation.Since October 19 last year, missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels have caused fractures in the international supply chain.But with approximately 15% ...