Nine in ten recruiters (88%) say that labour shortages are one of their biggest concerns for the remainder of 2021, while skills shortages are a major concern for two in three (65%). With shortages hitting every sector of the economy and many staffing companies reporting the tightest labour market… Read more »
XPO Logistics Signals Support for LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies by Sponsoring Tamworth Pride
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation services, is continuing to expand its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by sponsoring the first-ever Tamworth Pride Festival on 14–15 August 2021 in Staffordshire. The theme of the event, “Celebrating You”, also signals XPO’s support of LGBTQ+ employees and allies… Read more »
Logistics UK backs industry drive for new staff with launch of guide for employers about funding and support
With the industry facing a serious shortage of skilled workers, today (10 August 2021) business group Logistics UK has launched a comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.” And as Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director at Logistics UK explains, the… Read more »
Delsol targets new breed of driver to help meet customer demands
One of North Wales’ leading logistics companies is aiming to attract a new breed of driver to help it keep pace with the growth of the business. Delivery Solutions (Delsol), which has depots in Caernarfon and Sandycroft, has grown by almost 40% over the last three years. It currently employs… Read more »
Minister meets with Logistics UK and member organisation in urgent recruitment push for hauliers
Mims Davies MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), met with business group Logistics UK and A.I.M Commercial Services Ltd – a national training provider for the logistics sector – at the haulage company’s site in Ripley, Derbyshire today (14 July 2021), to discuss how best to attract new recruits to… Read more »
Scania’s UK Sustainability Officer appointed to the board of Zemo Partnership
Tanya Neech, Scania (Great Britain) Limited’s Sustainability Officer, has been appointed to the board of Zemo Partnership, the multi-stakeholder partnership working to deliver on the UK’s transport decarbonisation objectives. Tanya joins the 18-strong Zemo Partnership board with three other appointees – Tim Anderson, UK Head of Transport for the Energy… Read more »
New approach needed to secure future cold chain workforce
A new approach is needed to secure cold chain skills for the future and attract more young people into the industry, Cold Chain Federation President Tim Moran said at the Federation’s AGM today. His message comes as businesses across the UK’s cold chain are experiencing a labour crunch which threatens… Read more »
CIHT welcomes Deborah Sims as new President for 2021 – 22
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is pleased to announce the election of Deborah Sims as its new President for 2021 / 22. Deborah outlined her theme and plans for the year via an online video address at CIHT’s Presidential Inauguration event on Wednesday 22 June 2021. Deborah… Read more »
Stefan Thyssen takes over the reins at MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd
MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced the appointment of Stefan Thyssen as Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. Stefan Thyssen succeeds Thomas Hemmerich who has been appointed the role of Managing Director for the National Sales Company, Korea, which also includes responsibility for the Austral/Asia region…. Read more »
Amy Stokes joins Volvo Trucks as Head of E-Mobility
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed its first Head of e-Mobility, just weeks after opening the order books for its all-new Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric heavy-duty trucks – which meet the demands from society and customers for dramatic cuts in CO2 emissions. Amy Stokes joins the company… Read more »
