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Skills gap replaces labour shortage as logistics sector’s biggest workforce challenge

Labour shortages in logistics have eased, but a shortage of technical, managerial and specialist skills is now emerging as the sector's biggest challenge, according to a new report from Logistics UK.

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Logistics UK warns SME apprenticeship decline threatens future workforce

Logistics UK has urged the Government to act after a sharp fall in SME apprenticeship recruitment, warning that essential entry-level routes risk disappearing without targeted support.

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Vehicle inspections deliver major savings alongside compliance benefits

Analysis of 40,000 inspections by Logistics UK found nearly 60% of HGVs had defects, highlighting both safety risks and potential cost savings.