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GOVERNMENT MUST FAST TRACK FREIGHT PLAN, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
ollowing the publication of the government’s integrated transport strategy this April, Logistics UK is calling for a renewed focus on the delivery of the plan for freight
promised in the strategy. Business group Logistics UK’s Chief Executive Ben Fletcher commented: “The situation in the Middle East has
put transport networks and supply chains under the spotlight like never before, and
a comprehensive integrated transport strategy must take the work of our sector into account, balancing the needs of the travelling public and business. “In recent discussions with the
recognise the interdependent nature of the country’s freight and transport networks and The decision to produce a separate freight plan will delay any changes which will new plan is delivered at pace with clear delivery milestones. “The logistics sector is an essential user
of the transport network and its role in underpinning supply chains across all UK industries and enabling economic growth term vision for how transport is designed and delivered. Our members are keen to help deliver the growth agenda the country needs but to do that will need a functioning,
effective transport network.” Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest
business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands
the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers movement of goods.
www.logistics.org.uk
PROJECTED IMAGE ILLUMINATES ‘MORE SUSTAINABLE’ SAFETY SIGNAGE FOR
WAREHOUSING AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Projected Image are helping warehouses and manufacturing facilities reduce their environmental footprint by shining a light on LED projected floor signage, a low-carbon, low-waste, non-hazardous alternative to traditional painted and printed signs
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ainted and printed signage is a common safety solution used in busy environments like warehous- es and manufacturing facilities across the UK. However, with more
businesses focusing on sustainability, this signage is not an environmentally-friendly option. “Making painted and printed safety signs
typically relies on binders, pigments, solvents and additives, many of which are energy-intensive to produce, contribute to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions and hazardous waste and expose workers to chemicals,” says Ian Spoors, Managing Director of Projected Image. “In contrast, projected signage uses bright,
clear LED light to shine safety messaging need for paints and coatings and helping to avoid use of hazardous chemicals, as well as the disposal issues associated with sustainable option for warehousing and manufacturing facilities,” adds Ian. On top of environmentally-harmful
materials, traditional painted and printed signs often require regular reapplication due to wear, leading to repeated material use,
transport and labour emissions which makes it a more carbon intensive process over time. Alternatively, projected signage has a long
operational life, reducing material waste and the need for repeated replacements. “The combination of durability, energy
impact makes projected signage a fantastic alternative for modern facilities. It helps businesses improve safety standards while supporting their wider sustainability goals,” concludes Ian.
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