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Focus March 2026
Focus Logistics & Transport Magazine
The Next Generation edition is one of our favourites to put together every year – and this issue is no exception

How Visibility Through VEV-IQ Opens New Opportunities for the Logistics Industry
VEV
The logistics industry is moving into a defining era. Electrification is accelerating, customer expectations are rising, and operational resilience has never been more important. But alongside these changes, one factor is emerging as a critical enabler of progress: network visibility.

How Machine Learning Can Help Turn Fleet Data into Delivery Intelligence
Descartes
Fleet operators across the UK are facing mounting pressure. Whether it be through rising customer expectations, tight delivery windows or ongoing sustainability targets, traditional planning methods are struggling to keep pace.

Whistl launch 2026 Ecommerce Consumer Trends Report
Whistl
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in fulfilment, mail and parcels, has launched its 2026 Ecommerce Consumer Trends Report, a definitive guide for eCommerce brands and retailers looking to understand the current thinking of UK online shoppers.

Great British Railways Legislation
CILT
This meeting in February concentrates on the Rail Reform and digital innovations. For the latter, Steve Freeman will explain about RailX and Expleo their partnerships and ways in which they can transform the logistics industry in Great Britain . He will outline examples of engagement as well as looking to future developments. Julian Worth will cover developments with the Railways Bill, which is currently going through its committee stage in Parliament, and wider Freight issues with Rail Reform, together with prospects for 2026.

South East Airports Update
CILT
In the last few years several decisions have been made about airport expansion, culminating in late 2025 when the government announced support for a third runway at Heathrow and a review of the Airports National Policy Statement. Paul will review these decisions as they relate to South East airports and look ahead to where the ANPS review might go.

The Changing Face of Transport Planning
CILT
Paul will address the University of Kent’s MSc Urban Planning and Resilience students on the subject of transport planning and specifically the significant shifts in transport planning policy and practice that are occurring following the publication of Department for Transport Circular 01/2022 and recent and proposed updates to the National Planning Policy Framework.

How finance can unlock efficiencies in warehousing and transport
XPO Logistics
You may not automatically think of a finance team as people who can see into the future, but the team at XPO Logistics prides itself on being able to do just that, not only for the company itself, but for its partners, too.

Whistl reduce packaging use by 20%
Whistl
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in fulfilment, mail and parcels has undertaken a comprehensive packaging review across all its operations leading to a 20% reduction in paper packaging use through less waste, minimising the number of items used and ensuring size appropriate packaging.

Whistl DDM Win Gold, Silver and Bronze at DMA Awards
Whistl
Whistl Doordrop Media, the UK market leader in audience targeting and leaflet services, won Gold, Silver and Bronze in the unaddressed/ doordrop media category of the annual Data & Marketing Association (DMA) Awards.
