ZERO ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS ACHIEVABLE BY 2050, SAYS FTA T


he UK's logistics industry has a key role to play in delivering


a cleaner, safer environment for all, according to the body which represents the sector. Speaking at the Freight


Transport Association's (FTA) inaugural Future Logistics Conference & Expo (14 November 2018) at the Warwickshire Event Centre, FTA chief executive David Wells set out his framework for the future of logistics, including the achievable aim of zero atmospheric emissions and near zero deaths and injuries from freight movements by 2050.


Sponsored by the Transport


Exchange Group, Tevva and Bott, the one-day conference and expo brought together the brightest minds in the logistics sector to debate the factors that will shape the industry in the coming years. It also provided a showcase of the very latest emerging technologies in the freight industry, which are set to be introduced across all transport modes. With more than 20 leading speakers taking part - including experts from the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and the Transport Research Laboratory - the conference explored


three main themes: managing people in a connected world; developing strategies to optimise operations; and tools, technologies and the future of transport. David Wells, chief executive of


FTA, commented: "From self- driving vehicles to artificial intelligence, the world around us is changing fast and the logistics sector is embracing new technologies and solutions quickly. "FTA has already established a


framework to propel the logistics sector into a bright and innovative future, defined by technological progress, safety, compliance and


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TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED LOGISTICS RETURNS FOR 2019


The 18th annual Temperature Controlled Logistics Conference will bring together supply chain, logistics and quality experts from around the globe to experience four days of ‘unmissable’ workshops, case studies, panels, interactive discussion groups and technology showcases. This conference, which takes


place on January 28-31 at Twickenham Stadium, follows a journey from the beginning of the pharmaceutical supply chain, to the very end. With presentations, interactive activities covering planning, transportation, execution, last mile and post-distribution. Katherine Gordon, programme


director for TCL 2019, said: “Our goal is for each and every delegate


who attends TCL to leave understanding what best practice planning and execution looks like at every stage of their cold and ambient supply chain. It will be an unmissable few days for all whose profession revolves in part or wholly around pharma logistics and temperature control, and who wish to remain properly informed and at the top of their game.”


FREIGHT FORWARDER SEES INCREASE IN BREXIT-RELATED WAREHOUSING REQUESTS


D W


elcome to the November issue of Materials


Handling & Logistics. What a year it has been! I can


hardly believe that I’m writing my last editors comment of 2018. Black Friday, Christmas and New Year sales will all take their toll on the materials handling and logistics industry, and in the new year we have all the fun and games of Brexit to prepare for by March. It’s hard to tell what effect 2019 will have on the industry, but with all the latest developments in techology, we’re as best prepared as we can be. I hope you enjoy this issue,


and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. See you in 2019!


Rachel Tucker - Editor


avies Turner, leading freight forwarder and logistics


service provider, is seeing a definite upsurge in enquiries about the availability of warehousing space, driven by customer concerns about the outcome of the Brexit negotiations and the future of UK trade with the EU after March next year. Previously, the company has seen


demand for more warehousing capacity often reduce in the early months of the new year as many retailers require less stock following the festive season. 2018 has already been a busy year so that spare capacity is very limited and this is likely to continue into 2019. Davies Turner chairman, Philip


Stephenson says that the increase in enquiries, many of which are originating from the company's partners in Europe, seems to be the result of companies deciding to stockpile more goods than usual in


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preparation for any supply chain disruption that may occur around the still to be negotiated transition period following the UK’s departure from the EU next year. He says: “We suspect that the


ongoing uncertainty over Brexit will only lead to more demand for short term storage in in the event of no deal or an unsatisfactory outcome with no mutual recognition or trading agreements in place. Depending on the final details of Britain’s trade deal with the rest of Europe, this may turn into a longer term requirement. "Adding to these pressures will be


more predictable factors like the Chinese New Year, which starts at the end of January next year and may also strengthen demand for UK warehousing in March." In Britain and Ireland, Davies


Turner has seven regional hubs and national logistics centres, with another 15 branches supporting its nationwide distribution network. www.daviesturner.com


Yale appoints QuickLift as exclusive dealer for the Turkish market Yale Europe Materials Handling has


strengthened its presence in Turkey with the appointment of QuickLift Mak. San. ve Tic. A.S. as the exclusive dealer for Yale solutions in the region. QuickLift aims to establish an extensive network of first-class sales and aftersales support across Turkey.


www.yale.com


Former HSE inspector joins Merritts Heavy machinery moving


specialists Joseph Merritt Group Plc has announced the appointment of Lincoln Marks as health & safety manager. In his new role at Merritts, Marks will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of health and safety are maintained as the company continues to evolve and grow. This will be achieved through a combination of on-site auditing, process improvement, and ongoing staff training to ensure the importance of health and safety is elevated throughout the company.


www.merritts.uk.com


British Gypsum names 2018 Driver of the Year The annual British Gypsum Driver


of the Year competition recently drew to a close as 10 participants took part in the cumulative final at Palletforce’s SuperHub in Burton- upon-Trent. Accolades were presented for Driver of the Year, Most Improved Driver and Team of the Year. After an intense but enjoyable day, Graeme Collingwood was named Driver of the Year; Karl Sargent was awarded the title Most Improved Driver; and the CEVA Logistics team based in Kirkby Thore won the Team of the Year award.


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employee welfare. With the support of government, businesses and the wider logistics community, we aim to create an industry that has the systems in place to constantly adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers; future tools are utilised to unlock every possible inch of efficiency; talented and skilled workers are attracted to join the sector; and we achieve zero atmospheric emissions and near zero deaths and injuries from freight movements. And we aim to do this all by 5050."


www.fta.co.uk


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