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UK firms failing to digitise their supply chain

A recent survey of businesses containing 250 UK and 250 US respondents firms found that only 61% of UK firms recognised the importance of connecting disparate supply chain data and 20% said they were not using supply chain data at all. Data disparity can come on a...

Automation in Logistics

In the modern logistics sector speed, precision and cost-effective solutions are vitally important to remaining competitive as the sector constantly seeks to streamline its operations. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is via implementing automation....

Logistics UK ask the government to extend fuel duty cut

Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget, Logistics UK has submitted its industry recommendations and concerns to the government. In this document, the main concern was the reported disproportionate rise in fuel duty compared to inflation. Logistics UK has proposed retaining...

UK truck stops receive funding to improve services

Government announces £100m funding to improve truck stop facilities On 24th November the UK government announced a £100m package to improve HGV/truck facilities. Service station grant scheme Part of this funding will be used to open a grant scheme worth £32.5m to...

Time & money saving tips for transport businesses

Introduction The sharp increase in inflation is causing most businesses to review their current costs and look at ways they can save time and money. Costs for energy and fuel have risen significantly in recent times which is increasing the running costs of businesses...

Battery or hydrogen for net zero HGV’s
Battery or hydrogen for net zero HGV’s

Introduction The transport industry is still considering what the best long-term solution may be for net-zero HGVs. There are currently two leading technologies that HGVs can adopt which are hydrogen trucks, or battery trucks. The current debate is focused on which...

Government launches ‘Generation Logistics’
Government launches ‘Generation Logistics’

The government has launched a campaign called ‘Generation Logistics’, which will be an industry-led recruitment and awareness campaign supported by the government to help address the skills shortage in the transport and logistics sector.   Why has the government...

UK firms failing to digitise their supply chain

A recent survey of businesses containing 250 UK and 250 US respondents firms found that only 61% of UK firms recognised the importance of connecting disparate supply chain data and 20% said they were not using supply chain data at all. Data disparity can come on a...

Automation in Logistics

In the modern logistics sector speed, precision and cost-effective solutions are vitally important to remaining competitive as the sector constantly seeks to streamline its operations. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is via implementing automation....