Diesel pump price at two pounds, Employment Rghts Act, security of delivery at door, it was a powerhouse of content, current and operational impacting for our sector. Fellows at Sept table with standing room only. Rich agenda of short, focused keynotes, experts covering key sector compliance with valued sector vision - Govt depts talking compliance from FVSA to City of Westminster logistics policy. Inspirational case study from woman in logistics final mile, Jaqueline O’Donovan.
Value of IOC fellowship measured at its very best as the network and natter explored fuel surcharging and Crown Govt procurement.
Twelve – doors open – network and natter over free lunch
With pump diesel at two pounds, fuel charge was high on agenda, latest Crown procurement steps were in discussion. I-phone 18 and security at door talked loud. Engaging electric talk was positive.
Carl Lomas introduced the fellows challenge to deliver sector
Individual concerns aired the impactors of operators UK-wide.
DfT Consultation workshop – what is your ask to engage with zero emission by 2035?
‘The business model to engage ZE needs financial help, needs incentives.’
The price of diesel summary – Callum Macpherson Investec Diesel at pump clears two pounds
Callum Macpherson, derivatives expert from Investec expanded his weekly IOC Sunday email updates to a hands-on table for an issue that is becoming ‘extremely serious.’
Dr Tracey Worth – National Courier Awards Oct 27th
Showcasing your best. Writing a nomination to achieve shortlisting
The categories of road and office – the postcode tables, Curly Wurlies and the clappers, will the Owl be on stage?
Melanie Stancliffe – Employment Rights Act
‘October will see the biggest shake-up of right to work legislation in a decade.’ A mention of the New York Delivery Act.
Superintendent Lisa Maslen – National Logistics crime - Security on delivery to door
Hugh Brennan Westminster Council on freight, servicing and delivery policies.
DVSA Road compliance update Bob Hannigan
Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE keynote on her journey in final mile.
Round table dates launched for 2027
Membership of the IOC opens the door to the full Sunday email, annual fee starts from under two hundred pounds. Three 2027 dates have just been confirmed for Guildhall in the City of London, doors open at twelve for agenda at one, finish by four thirty. Fellows are asked to mark their diary for 2027 and confirm attendance early to be sure of a place.
