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A big change is coming to the UK’s roads and logistics sector, after the UK government greenlighted Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) for general use on 30th May 2023. 14 Nov 2023, 12:00:00 3 min read [Grow Where You’re Planted: How To Optimise Your Warehouse Space For Growth Without Moving Premises](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/how-to-optimise-your-warehouse-space) ![Large empty warehouse space ](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/grow-where-youre-planted-how-to-optomise-your-warehouse-space-for-growth-without-moving-premises.jpg) [Transport Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/transport-planning) ### Grow Where You’re Planted: How To Optimise Your Warehouse Space For Growth Without Moving Premises When your business is thriving, but your warehouse is too small for your rising stock levels, you face a dilemma. Moving to a new warehouse is expensive and logistically challengin … 19 Dec 2022, 10:30:00 2 min read [Minimising Transport Resource Requirement](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/minimising-transport-resource-requirement) ![](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/warehouse-transport.webp) [Transport Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/transport-planning) ### Minimising Transport Resource Requirement Improving efficiency and reducing delivery costs should be an ongoing process for all businesses that need to deliver their products, and the current surge in fuel prices and drive … 19 May 2022, 17:18:19 8 min read [COP26 Focus #2: Is Rail Freight A Viable Green Alternative To Road Transport in UK Logistics?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/rail-freight-a-green-alternative-to-road-transport-in-uk-logistics) ![](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Rail-Freight-A-Viable-Green-Alternative.jpg) [Logistics Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/logistics-planning) ### COP26 Focus #2: Is Rail Freight A Viable Green Alternative To Road Transport in UK Logistics? In the wake of COP26, we see that all aspects of life and business will increasingly need to be viewed through a green lens. This certainly includes distribution and logistics. As … 28 Dec 2021, 13:00:00 2 min read [COP26 Focus #1: Campaign Launches To End 'Empty Running' In A Bid To Improve Sustainability In Road Transport](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/cop26-bid-to-improve-sustainability-in-road-transport) ![](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/sustainability-in-road-transport.jpg) [Logistics Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/logistics-planning) ### COP26 Focus #1: Campaign Launches To End 'Empty Running' In A Bid To Improve Sustainability In Road Transport The COP26 convention has thrown many aspects of logistics planning and management into sharp relief, highlighting the need to enhance the industry's green credentials. At all level … 21 Dec 2021, 13:00:00 2 min read [Transport Strategy Optimisation – Is Your 3PL Ready For The Next Covid Christmas?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/transport-strategy-optimisation-is-your-3pl-ready-for-the-next-covid-christmas) ![](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/kendall-henderson-Pj6TgpS_Vt4-unsplash.jpg) [Logistics Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/logistics-planning) ### Transport Strategy Optimisation – Is Your 3PL Ready For The Next Covid Christmas? With the predicted online retail boom in full swing and the High Street experiencing a boom in demand following the second national lockdown, 3PLs need to have practical, Covid-sec … 28 Sept 2021, 12:19:00 2 min read [Own Fleet vs. Carrier – Optimising Your Distribution Solution](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/own-fleet-vs.-carrier-optimising-your-distribution-solution) ![Own Fleet vs. Carrier – Optimising Your Distribution Solution](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Own%20Fleet%20vs.%20Carrier.jpg) [Supply Chain Strategy](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/supply-chain-strategy) ### Own Fleet vs. Carrier – Optimising Your Distribution Solution The following article is based on a real study carried out for a successful subscription model business. 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However, the principles apply to any business with multiple distribution … 2 Aug 2021, 15:04:00 3 min read [How Often Should You Review Your Integrated Transport Planning Strategy?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/how-often-should-you-review-your-integrated-transport-planning-strategy) ![How Often Should You Review Your Integrated Transport Planning Strategy?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/How%20Often%20Should%20You%20Review%20Your%20Integrated%20Transport%20Planning%20Strategy-1.jpg) [Supply Chain Strategy](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/supply-chain-strategy) ### How Often Should You Review Your Integrated Transport Planning Strategy? Most transport planning has a degree of reliance upon tried and tested skeleton routes and supply chains. These familiar friends can make planning easier, but they can be hiding si … 1 Jul 2020, 11:15:00 2 min read [Earning Customer Loyalty Through Transportation Strategy](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/earning-customer-loyalty-through-transportation-strategy) ![Earning Customer Loyalty Through Transportation Strategy](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Earning%20Customer%20Loyalty%20Through%20Transportation%20Strategy.jpg) [Transport Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/transport-planning) ### Earning Customer Loyalty Through Transportation Strategy Transportation management is no longer a simple strategy for moving products at the lowest possible price. 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