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Logistics UK: Sustainability takes flight
Air cargo is a vital part of the logistics sector, providing fast and efficient transportation of goods around the world to meet increasing online consumer demand, but is arguably one of the most difficult modes to decarbonise.As the economy faces rising fuel costs, it is crucial that both government and ...
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UK's logistics sector positive on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
The UK's freight and logistics sector has welcomed news that the UK has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal although they say it won't be a "game changer".The CPTPP covers 500m people across Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore ...
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Supply chain spotlight: Inflationary pressures hit UK economy
An ongoing challenge to the smooth passage of trade throughout 2022 was the strike action at Felixstowe and Liverpool ports, running from August to October, which caused disruption to supply chains across the country.This disruption has continued into the beginning of 2023, where consumer activity has dropped and as a ...
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NewsLogistics UK grows its board
Simon Hobbs, Louisa Hosegood and Gavin Murdoch. Photo: Logistics UKLogistics UK has strengthened its board with the appointment of three new directors.Louisa Hosegood, Simon Hobbs and Gavin Murdoch have joined the organisation’s board to help guide the business as it continues to lead the logistics industry in its post-pandemic recovery.All ...
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Where now for UK air cargo? A year in review
2022 saw its fair share of challenges within the logistics industry, as the UK continued to navigate post-pandemic life and the government underwent reforms.As the economy returned to a new normal, air cargo has proved its value as a key link in keeping the country’s supply chain intact, but has ...
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NewsAir cargo companies win at Logistics Awards
Logistics Awards 2022. Photo: Rebecca JeffreyDigital air cargo booking platform cargo.one scooped the Air Business of the Year award at Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, while CharterSync won the innovation prize.Cargo.one told Air Cargo News it was "delighted" to win the award.The award was collected by cargo.one's head of sales ...
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NewsLogistics UK’s new head of trade and devolution
Image source: Logistics UK; Nichola Mallon.Logistics UK has appointed Nichola Mallon as Head of Trade and Devolved Policy.With over 14 years of experience working within local government, the devolved Assembly and government in Northern Ireland (NI), Mallon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.Kate Jennings, Director of ...
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Logistics UK: Heathrow Airport - the sky is the limit
Since 2021 there has been a drop in freight movements across all modes due to the cost-of-living crisis, post-pandemic supply chain issues, the conflict in Ukraine and an increase in fuel prices.Overall, consumer activity is down and compared to last year, retail sales have fallen 6.9%.Aviation especially saw a decline ...
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Supply chain spotlight: Air cargo still matters
Logistics UK is delighted to welcome a new Prime Minister, a new Cabinet, and a new Secretary of State for Transport - Anne Marie Trevelyan MP.In our welcome letter to Ms Trevelyan, we highlighted the essential role that the logistics sector performs.We employ 2.6m people in the UK, either directly ...
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Supply chain spotlight: New skills for the future industry
As the logistics industry continues to bounce back from the impact of the pandemic, new employment opportunities are being created in the sector.With the use of new technologies for decarbonisation (such as sustainable aviation fuels and zero emission aircraft) on the rise and increasing use of technical solutions such as ...
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Supply Chain Spotlight: Flightpath to the future
The UK government recently published its ‘Flightpath to the Future’ document, which contained its 10-point plan for aviation – a strategy aimed at building an innovative and sustainable aviation sector.While it is encouraging that the plan recognises the vital role of airfreight as a tool for levelling up and international ...
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Logistics UK welcomes government's SAF requirements
Supply chain group Logistics UK has welcomed the government's plan to require 10% of jet fuel to be sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 as part of its Jet Zero strategy.The UK government launched the new strategy yesterday at the Farnborough Air Show. Also included is a £165m kick starter ...
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Supply chain spotlight: The key to supply chain resilience
The logistics industry has faced a period of unprecedented challenges in recent years and, as a result, the resilience of the supply chain across the globe has received unprecedented attention.The World Economic Forum defines supply chain resilience as "the ability of a global supply chain to reorganise and deliver its ...
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Supply Chain Spotlight: Logistics UK - airfreight's route to net zero
In 2021, Logistics UK launched its Route to Net Zero Commitment, with the aim of supporting its members to decarbonise their operations as quickly and effectively as possible.This pledge comes in response to the need to speed up the UK’s path to net zero by 2050, with many of the ...
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InsightsLogistics UK: War in Ukraine poses airfreight challenges
Access to both Ukrainian and Russian airspace is now minimal to non-existent for many countries across the globe due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.As a result, many flights are diverting south, but with some airspaces in the Middle East restricted or closed, airlines are limited in their options.Diverted routes ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: Greener skies ahead
Photo: Scharfsinn/ ShutterstockThe Scottish Government is a leader in setting climate change targets, having committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.To determine how to meet its net-zero target while continuing to receive the social and economic benefits of air travel, the Scottish Government intends to produce an aviation ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: 2021 UK air cargo review
2021 proved to be a vital year for the air cargo industry; ongoing sea shipping disruption saw many companies utilise airfreight as a quick and reliable way to transport goods, with airfreight prices soaring to two-and-a-half-times higher than pre-pandemic levels. Alongside soaring demand, Brexit and decarbonisation continued to remain challenges ...
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NewsCharterSync scoops Logistics Award
Logistics Award winners. Source: Logistics UKDigital charter broker CharterSync last week scooped the Air Business of the Year Award at Logistics UK's Logistics Awards.The company was one of 14 to win an award at the event on Thursday night in London at a ceremony hosted by stand-up comic and podcaster ...
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Supply chains spotlight: Soaring demand in the skies
With the current disruption to deep sea shipping showing little sign of abating, many companies are looking towards air freight as an alternative, more reliable option for international logistics operations to protect the integrity of global supply chains.As reported in the UK's Daily Telegraph (November 2021), the air cargo sector ...
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Supply chain spotlight: COP26 - Aviation moves on decarbonisation
Propelling the global transition to zero emission transport is set to be a key focus at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which is being held this month (November 2021) in Glasgow.While the aviation industry is already making huge strides to decarbonise its operations – through measures such as increased ...
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