Jewels in the crown of IOC fellowship are the quarterly round tables. Direct from Multimodal, Prof Stacey Clemes, Loughborough University was at the IOC table with a headline update of the data collected from Multimodal NEC on health and wellbeing of the logistics workforce.
An agenda boiling over with value, current and valid issues in express logistics right now! From changing border issues to workforce availability.
DCI Kate Brummell was at IOC Heads of industry to keynote national logistics crime update and OPAL review on the Supply Chain Security task force.
Institute of Couriers Fellows were delivered a treat at the round table, Top line keynotes from fuel values to employment status. A soft landing start time, doors open at twelve for a network and natter over a free lunch. The agenda started at one.
The quarterly round table is not to be missed and is completely free of charge for fellows, Valuable business conversations, the July agenda had been set to maximum value for fellows time with impactful keynotes relevant and current. Chris Floyd launched the 2025 sector numbers to door for all four streams of express logistics.
7th July IOC Heads of industry round table – Guildhall City of London – It was second heatwave, red-hot, high value, the must-not-miss agenda did not disappoint.
IOC chair, Lomas opened with latest IOC activity for the sector. IOC contribution to DfT for the road safety consultations, zero tolerance of alcohol while driving for work. Also the latest HSE consultation submission pushing for RIDOR recognition for road as the drivers workplace, accidents while working on the road should fall under RIDOR reporting, not general traffic law.
IOC CEO Dr Tracey Worth talked dates, next round table is Sept 29th, National Courier Awards Oct 27th and the date for Fellows Gowning in 2027 is March 3rd.
Value of diesel, Callum Macpherson review on Iran and fuel derivative values - Expert sector lawyer, Melanie Stancliffe update on Employment Rights Act and worker status implications for express logistics. – Chris Floyd delivered the 2025 summary figures for express four streams of delivery to door - mail, parcel, food and meal. Elizabeth Heaton DVSA – DCI Kate Brummell update on national freight crime and OPAL. Paul Bentley City of London Corporation Air quality team speaking engine idling impacts. Ben Bost TfL London road safety and Vision Zero 2
Don’t forget you! IOC chair Lomas asked for today's sector challenges, fellows reflected on driver shortage issues raised at Microlise.
Check the Sunday email for detail.
Set your diary for the next quarterly IOC Heads of Industry round table, Tuesday Sept 29th 2026
