Logistics and Distribution

Government Department

Department of Transport DoT – Supports the UK’s transport network.

Trade Organisations/Associations

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) https://ciltuk.org.uk – Membership organisation for professionals involved in the movement of goods and people and their associated supply chains.

The Transport Association www.transportassociation.org.uk – Organisation of haulage companies, providing best practice, advice and support through its network of members.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) www.rha.uk.net – UK trade association dedicated solely to the needs of UK road transport operators.

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) www.ukwa.org.uk – Britain’s leading trade organisation for the logistics sector.

Alliance for European Logistics www.logistics-alliance.eu – The Alliance for European Logistics is an industry coalition, that works with European policy-makers to raise awareness of logistics in helping Europe meet its industrial and environmental objectives.

The International Federation of Warehousing & Logistics Associations www.ifwla.com – Global B2B networking platform across the industry, structured to enable the members of the various country associations to communicate globally, generate and capture business opportunities and share best practice.

Institute of Couriers (IOC) www.instituteofcouriers.com – IOC seeks to encourage knowledge sharing and development of individuals' own competence in the application of courier skills.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) www.bifa.org – Trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport: air, road, rail and sea.

Transport Research Laboratory www.trl.co.uk – Centre of excellence for future transport; providing innovative research, technology and software solutions for surface transport modes and related markets of automotive, motorsport, insurance and energy.

Rail Freight Group www.rfg.org.uk – Leading representative body for rail freight in the UK.

Association of International Courier and Express Services (AICES) www.aices.org – Trade organisation in the UK for companies handling international express consignments.

Events

UKWA Annual Conference National Conference 5th – 6th March, 2019 at The Hallmark Hotel, Chester.

Publications

Warehouse & Logistics News www.warehousenews.co.uk – the UK’s only fortnightly magazine for the warehousing and logistics industry.

Transport Monthly www.transportmonthly.co.uk – UK Transport, Logistics, Haulage and Fleet Magazine

Logistics Manager www.logisticsmanager.com – Monthly magazine for managers in charge of the supply chain of the UK’s largest industrial, retail and commercial organisations.