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...
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Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving scheme – 70% government funded course
What is the Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving Scheme? The Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving scheme was set up by the Driver Academy Group (DAG) in December 2021. The scheme is supporting 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 employees. This scheme is 70% government funded...
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...
Energy Bill Relief Scheme for small businesses
The government has recently announced its Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses. This scheme will give businesses a discount on their bills based upon a government-supported baseline price. The government has said that small businesses will receive the same level...
Could there be a modal shift from road to rail to decarbonise freight?
Introduction The University of Birmingham and Pass Logistics (Multi-modal freight company) have signed a memorandum to conduct research into switching contained goods from road to rail to support decarbonisation. The aim of this memorandum is to develop solutions to...
Help to Grow: Digital Scheme
Help to Grow: Digital is a government-backed scheme that is looking to support eligible SMEs to choose, buy, and integrate software into their business. What are the benefits of this scheme? Through this scheme, eligible SMEs will receive a discount of up to...
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...
Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving scheme – 70% government funded course
What is the Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving Scheme? The Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving scheme was set up by the Driver Academy Group (DAG) in December 2021. The scheme is supporting 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 employees. This scheme is 70% government funded...
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....