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Feel good can still be a factor, insists UKWA (1st January 2012)
While predicting what 2012 has in store for the UK 3PL sector is far from straightforward, it is important that the industry does not allow itself to be overwhelmed by the almost daily utterances of despondency emanating from our politicians and economists, says UKWA’s Roger Williams
From Features
Getting answers for the tougher questions (1st December 2011)
There is a school of thought that says every entrepreneur should have a mentor — someone “who's been down that road before” and can share their wisdom on an ongoing basis.That’s why UKWA is looking to add to the range of business services it offers its membership by appointing a team of independent business mentors, says Roger Williams, the Association’s chief executive officer.
A value added future (1st September 2011)
UKWA recently announced the appointment of John Maguire as its new chairman. In this article, John outlines some of the challenges facing the association and the logistics industry
From Facilities Management
Outgoing UKWA chairman warns of skills of shortage (15th July 2011)
In his last official duty as chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Derrick Potter has called on companies operating in the logistics industry to increase their investment in training if the sector is to avoid a skills shortage in the future.
From News
Logistics industry takes a bow at UKWA Awards (12th July 2011)
Companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were rewarded for excellence at UKWA’s Annual Awards for Warehousing 2011 ceremony, which was held recently at London’s Dorchester Hotel.
From Newsletter Stories
The human factor (1st May 2011)
While technology has a role to play in making the distribution centre environment safer, if an employee is hell bent on doing something stupid there is not much that anyone else can do about it, says Roger Williams, CEO of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association
From Industry update
State of the nation (1st March 2011)
Key personnel from some leading UKWA members give their views on some of the challenges facing the logistics industry
UKWA deal to cut fuel bills (21st January 2011)
The UKWA has teamed up with independent fuel card supplier Forecourt Fuels to offer discount rates for "on road" diesel.
UKWA voices excise concerns (1st December 2010)
UKWA has warned that the movement of excise goods around the UK and throughout Europe could grind to a halt if the forthcoming introduction of the Excise Movement and Control System encounters significant teething troubles.
Avoid a HMRC hangover (1st December 2010)
Alan Powell,UKWA’s honorary adviser on Customs & Excise, considers the impact on the warehousing industry of HMRC’s new excise anti-fraud powers
UKWA voices excise goods concerns (1st November 2010)
UKWA has warned that the movement of excise goods around the UK and throughout Europe could grind to a halt if EMCS encounters teething troubles.
UKWA appoints new Vice Chairman (13th October 2010)
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the appointment of John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd, as its new Vice Chairman.
And the winners are... (1st August 2010)
As well as providing a top class networking event at a prestigious location in London’s West End, the UKWA Awards 2010 rewarded excellence in the warehousing sector
UKWA chairman calls on Tories to honor pre-election pledge (8th July 2010)
Derrick Potter has called on the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser at the earliest opportunity.
UKWA Awards in July (13th May 2010)
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) – the trade association for the third party logistics industry – is holding its Annual Luncheon and Awards for Warehousing Ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Wednesday 7th July.
Creating better clients (1st May 2010)
The UKWA advises that investigating credit worthiness and clearly defining terms and conditions can prevent tricky relationships developing with clients
UKWA teams up with Carbon Trust on emissions toolkit (25th February 2010)
The UKWA is working in partnership with the Carbon Trust to help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save on costs.
Time to step forward? (1st February 2010)
The logistics industry must improve its image to receive more government money for training and development says UKWA CEO Roger Williams
From Logistics distribution
Shadow play from Tories (1st January 2010)
While there are signs the UK economy may be emerging from the recession, the next 18 months will continue to be extremely difficult for the third party logistics sector, cautions Derrick Potter, chairman of the UKWA
Light touch is right move (2nd December 2009)
Being green is a great selling point and 3PLs running environmentally sound operations and shouting it from the rooftops are winning business as a result, says Roger Williams, chief executive of UKWA
Improving net gains (1st October 2009)
Generally, the logistics industry appears to have been slow to embrace the marketing opportunities offered by the internet.
From Storing containers
Warehouse space shortage warning (23rd September 2009)
Developers are demolishing empty warehouses because of the costs imposed by Empty Property Rate rules. UKWA boss, Roger Williams, says this will create inflation when the recession ends.
Crippling fuelhardiness (1st September 2009)
UKWA national chairman,Derrick Potter, says government apathy to the plight of the logistics industry will come back and bite it – when the entire electorate feels the effects of myopic policy making
