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Generation Logistics seeks industry support with cut-price sponsorship deal

2023-07-25T12:09:00Z

Generation Logistics has launched a discounted sponsorship package for smaller organisations as it moves into its second year.The deal will enable companies with turnovers of less than £20m to join the industry initiative as Silver sponsors for £2,000 a year.Transport Secretary Mark Harper recently urged the logistics industry to up ...

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Take action to recruit young drivers or face another skills crisis, Driver Require report warns

2023-07-25T11:41:00Z

The UK HGV driver workforce has remained stable for the fourth successive quarter but continues to suffer a “chronic” low level shortages and a dearth of younger drivers, a report from Driver Require is warning.It calls for the industry to ensure pay rates are maintained to counteract the impact of ...

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AFP calls for operators to support fleet manager apprenticeship bid

2023-07-17T09:43:00Z

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling on operators to "put their money where their mouths are" and support its bid to launch a fleet manager apprenticeship.The call comes as the AFP struggles to find enough operators willing to join it in forming a Trailblazer group to create a ...

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Sunak urges youngters to join logistics sector after new data reveals only 10% would consider a role

2023-07-14T14:26:00Z

The Prime Minister has hailed logistics as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and encouraged young people to consider a career in the sector.Speaking at a PM Connect town hall event hosted at Ikea’s new Wincanton-operated distribution centre in Dartford, PM Rishi Sunak said logistics professionals were “the ...

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Cold Chain Federation searches for new chief executive

2023-07-10T13:22:00Z

The Cold Chain Federation is on the hunt for its next chief executive, as Shane Brennan prepares to step down from the role after five years.Brennan will remain CEO of the federation throughout the remainder of 2023, with the leadership transition taking place over the next six months.Cold Chain Federation ...

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Major logistics firms take part in prisoner recruitment drive

2023-07-10T11:51:00Z

Logistics firms, including DHL, are participating in a recruitment drive in 30 prisons across England and Wales, which aims to hire ex-offenders to help plug the industry's skills gap.The event, dubbed Unlocking Retail and Logistics, involves an array of blue chip companies including DHL, The Cooperative, Iceland, Oliver Bonas, and ...

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Evri holds celebrity bake sale to raise funds for LGBT+ charity

2023-07-10T10:25:00Z

Parcel delivery firm Evri has teamed up with Leeds-born Matt Jameson of Married at First Sight fame, to raise funds for a local LGBT+ charity Out Together, which raises awareness for the LGBT+ community.The bake sale saw Evri staff showcase their culinary skills, bringing an array of baked goods to ...

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Logistics UK names new policy publications specialist

2023-07-06T10:45:00Z

Logistics UK has appointed a new head of economics and productivity within its policy publications team, Mariefi Kamizouli.With a Master of Science in Environmental Economics & Climate Change from London School of Economics and Political Science, and over five years of economic experience, the business group said Kamizouli would bring ...

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New sales director for MAN Truck, Bus and Coach

2023-06-28T12:38:00Z

MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed Tracey Perry as sales director of its truck, bus and coach division.Perry, who takes up her new role on 1 July, succeeds Matt Squires, who has taken on the new position of operations director for MAN Truck & Bus in Hong Kong.In her ...

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Apprenticeship funding welcome but remains insufficient, says Logistics UK

2023-06-28T09:27:00Z

Logistics UK is calling for urgent action to prevent a decline in the number of HGV maintenance apprenticeships, following the government's funding review for apprenticeships.Jonas Keat, Logistics UK policy advisor, said the association was " disappointed" at the small increase in funding for the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship, ...

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Mike Thomas appointed new chair of UKWA

2023-06-27T14:13:00Z

Delamode International Logistics director Mike Thomas has been appointed the new chair of the UK Warehousing Association's (UKWA) management board whilst Gary Whittle, commercial director of Meachers Global, has been named as UKWA's vice chair.Thomas (pictured), who has been a part of the UKWA membership for over 35 years, joined ...

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Generation Logistics gets another year of government funding

2023-06-27T13:43:00Z

The Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to improve recruitment and retention in the logistics workforce, has won another year of government funding.The £300,000 of DfT funding - down 13% from last year's £345,000 award - will be used to focus largely on raising the profile of logistics in schools and ...

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ArrowXL names new general manager for Wigan depot

2023-06-23T14:22:00Z

ArrowXL has appointed Paul Robinson as its general manager in Wigan, as well as five additional sites in Newton Aycliffe, Lincoln, Doncaster, Newcastle and Scunthorpe.Robinson (pictured) previously worked for Morrisons as general manager of transport, where he was responsible for distribution and logistics across the North of England.The two-person home ...

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Logistics UK names new finance director

2023-06-22T09:45:00Z

Logistics UK has appointed Carmel Mulvey (pictured) as its new finance director.The business group said Mulvey has more than 25 years’ experience of senior finance across a range of sectors: “Having most recently worked as the finance director at a privately owned global manufacturing business in Kent, we are confident ...

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Palletline appoints commercial chief to help members boost business

2023-06-21T11:41:00Z

Steve Thorpe has been appointed head of commercial at Palletline, with a brief to help members develop new business opportunities and support their existing customers. Thorpe joined Palletline in 2021 as a regional general manager covering the southeast of England after holding multiple positions within transport and logistics for ...

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RHA works with Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise industry awareness

2023-06-20T11:15:00Z

RHA has teamed up with the Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise awareness of the disease within the haulage industry.Diabetes Safety Organisation will speak at RHA regional briefings, host webinars and visit truck stops to educate drivers as part of the National Lorry Week campaign in October.The move follows a meeting ...

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Tuffnells demise could be tip of iceberg, experts warn

2023-06-14T12:03:00Z

As the dust begins to settle, following the collapse of Tuffnells Parcels Express this week, experts are warning of the likelihood of more insolvencies in the sector.Sheffield-based Tuffnells called in joint administrators Rick Harrison and Howard Smith of Interpath Advisory on Monday (12 June) after battling against tough trading conditions, ...

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Port of Tilbury launches recruitment drive

2023-06-14T09:23:00Z

The Port of Tilbury is looking to fill 30 new jobs and ten warehouse and logistics apprenticeships as it continues to expand its business.The 30 new skilled jobs include warehouse operatives, warehouse co-ordinators and gatehouse administrators.  The port is promising competitive salaries, attractive benefits and a career in a growing ...

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Please hire our people: Tuffnells plea as 2,200 workers face redundancy

2023-06-13T11:08:00Z

Tufnells Parcels Express is seeing a rapid response to its plea for logistics firms to take on some of its 2,200 staff, who are facing redundancy after the IDW carrier was forced to call in the administrators yesterday (12 June).As the company's 2,200 staff were told that the “majority” of ...

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Veterans into Logistics recruits John Harker MBE as general manager

2023-06-12T10:47:00Z

Veterans into Logistics has appointed John Harker MBE as the charity's general manager as part of its drive to help veterans retrain for roles in the logistics industry.Harker brings 33 years of experience in the British Army to his new post, having served in Northern Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, ...