FPC (Fresh Produce Consortium) is the latest trade association, alongside CILT, FSDF and FDF to add its support to UKWA’s Feeding Cities Summit, organised by UKWA as a direct response to the new National Infrastructure Commission study on the future of the UK freight industry, as announced by The …
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UKWA members are advised of post Brexit opportunities
At the United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA) Annual Parliamentary Lunch, held recently at the House of Lords, UKWA CEO, Peter Ward, announced that the UK logistics industry is ready and willing to work closely with the Government to ensure that post-Brexit customs procedures do not stifle …
UKWA opens its doors to retailers and manufacturers
John Lewis, Homebase and Claire’s Accessories are among the first retail companies to sign up to the United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA’s) new membership category that allows retailers and manufacturers who manage their logistics and supply chain operations ‘in house’ to become part of …
Saluting the best of the UK’s logistics industry
Companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics sectors were recently rewarded for outstanding performance and professionalism at the UKWA Awards 2017. The United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s Awards are established as symbols of achievement in the 3PL sector and …
UKWA and FLTA work together to raise safety standards
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced new reciprocal membership arrangements with the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA). As a Partnership member of FLTA, UKWA now offers its members additional benefits as both associations strive to raise standards in the materials …
UKWA CEO outlines challenges & opportunities for post-Brexit logistics
Speaking at a special meeting co-hosted by leading logistics industry trade associations UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association) and BIFA (the British International Freight Association), UKWA CEO Peter Ward outlined the huge opportunities that lie ahead for the logistics industry when the …
New UKWA Board will shape logistics industry’s technology strategy
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the launch of a Technology Advisory Board that will develop and deliver advice and best practice guidance on how the logistics industry can implement technology to improve processes and operational efficiency. UKWA’s CEO, Peter Ward, …
Enrol for new Warehouse Manager CPC course
Enrol for new Warehouse Manager CPC course UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association - has announced January 2017 as the start date of its next Warehouse Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training programme. Places are limited and those wishing to enrol are urged …
Logistics body responds to Autumn Statement
2016 Autumn Statement response by Peter Ward, CEO of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) “The Autumn Statement gives some indication of what we might expect from the Government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy and UKWA members will have been encouraged by the fact that the …
