Welcome to LOGISTICS UK. 

 

We’re one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.

We focus on the critical services, support, and advice, that we provide to our members.

 

 

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Generation Logistics

Generation Logistics

A Major careers and awareness campaign to promote the whole logistics industry

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Transport Manager Conferences 2022

Transport Manager Conferences 2022

Our industry-leading Transport Manager conferences are back for 2022! This always popular annual event will provide you with the latest information and guidance on industry legislation to help you manage the safety and compliance of your operation.

 

With various locations all across the UK, find your local Transport Manager today!

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The Impact of Logistics Sites in the UK

The Impact of Logistics Sites in the UK

An independent report by Frontier Economics, commissioned by Amazon and supported by Logistics UK, which provides analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of the logistics industry in the UK.

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BRAND NEW - Decarbonisation Consultancy Service

BRAND NEW - Decarbonisation Consultancy Service

 

Logistics UK’s market leading consultants have launched a brand new service that can kick start (or validate) your Decarbonisation strategy, with expert, independent support and advice, tailored to your business, across your whole light and heavy fleet, to help you avoid common pitfalls and costly mistakes.

 

Learn more about how we can help and get started on your road to net zero today.

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Urgent Appeal for Ukraine

Urgent Appeal for Ukraine

Logistics UK is working with the CBI to provide much needed aid to the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe and needs your help!

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Latest Campaigns

The Workforce Logistics Needs

The Workforce Logistics Needs

The logistics sector is suffering from a labour shortage, with an ageing workforce and record low unemployment, recruiting the workforce logistics needs is becoming more challenging.

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The Role of Vans

The Role of Vans

With over 4 million vans on the UK’s roads, van drivers and operators provide a vital service to the UK economy; their contributions must be valued and their concerns and hopes for the future heard and acted upon.

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Urban Logistics

Urban Logistics

Our towns and cities depend on reliable and efficient logistics to deliver food, clothes, documents, medicines, building and construction materials. Our industry delivers a constant supply of goods and services for residents, workers and visitors, clears waste, supports jobs and keeps our urban areas going 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Road Safety

Road Safety

Safety is the top priority for Logistics UK members. Logistics UK is campaigning for enhancement and improvements to the already-stringent set of regulations that support safe road freight operations.

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Keep Britain Trading

Keep Britain Trading

Brexit is changing the way the UK trades with the EU and other strategic partners around the Globe. Logistics UK is campaigning for state-of-the-art trade facilitation measures that allow its trader members, and the logistics companies that support them, to keep trading seamlessly with the EU while also forging new global partnerships.

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Vehicle Inspection Service

Vehicle Inspection Service

Our Vehicle Inspection Service offers industry leading UKAS-accredited inspections and compliance reporting. Our comprehensive service covers HGVs, vans, passenger vehicles, specialist vehicles, mechanical handling equipment and more.

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Supply Chain Consultancy

Supply Chain Consultancy

Quality advice from Logistics UK's supply chain consultancy team. Benefit from unparalleled experience, specialist staff, proven cost savings and increased awareness of legislation. Knowledgeable and professional advice and tailored solutions for your strategic problems and opportunities.

Supply Chain Consultancy
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Logistics UK Shop

Logistics UK Shop

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Our online store is your one-stop-shop for all your compliance needs.

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The latest from the Member Advice Centre

Q) Can you provide some clarity on the requirements to wear seat belts? Can you confirm whether our environmental operatives when handling waste are exempt from wearing a seat belt whilst delivering/collecting waste door to door?

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Q) We have vehicles which are fitted with tachograph units; however, they are not used.

Is there a requirement for these vehicles to be presented every 2 years for a tachograph inspection or recalibration?

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Q) We are after some advice on using a forklift truck that moves on the road from site to site. Does the forklift truck need to be registered with DVLA, and are there any other requirements?

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Logistics UK's response to government call for evidence on potential driver licensing changes

Logistics UK's response to government call for evidence on potential driver licensing changes

Business group Logistics UK’s comments on the government’s call for evidence on potential driver licensing changes follows.

Monday 08 August 2022

Logistics UK team pedals cross country to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Logistics UK team pedals cross country to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Thursday 28 July 2022

A five-man team from Logistics UK has today (28 July 2022) completed a 130-mile overnight cross-country bike ride, raising £2,600.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Starting at the business group’s offices in Leamington Spa on 27 July 2022, the team rode through the night via central London before arriving at the organisation’s ’s head office in Tunbridge Wells, completing the ride in a total of ten hours.

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Record-breaking year for Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2022

Record-breaking year for Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2022

Wednesday 27 July 2022

Industry’s blue riband event, Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, has received the highest number of entrants since the event was launched in 2017.

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Logistics UK responds to Transport Committee announcement

Logistics UK responds to Transport Committee announcement

Logistics UK supports the announcement made today (27 July 2022) by the Transport Committee urging for a thorough reassessment of the government’s Integrated Rail Plan (IRP). Logistics UK’s Director of Policy, Kate Jennings, comments:

Wednesday 27 July 2022

Deadline Extended For Logistics UK's Van Awards 2022

Deadline Extended For Logistics UK's Van Awards 2022

Friday 22 July 2022

Logistics UK is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, the entry deadline for submissions to the Van Awards 2022 has now been extended until Friday 29 July. 

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Logistics UK's response to rail investment for the North

Logistics UK's response to rail investment for the North

Wednesday 20 July 2022

In response to today’s announcement on rail investment for the North by DFT (copied below for convenience), Kate Jennings, Policy Director at business group Logistics UK said:

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Logistics UK responds to DVLA announcement

Logistics UK responds to DVLA announcement

Logistics UK supports the announcement made today (20 July 2022) by DVLA, notifying that the law has been amended to enable healthcare professions, other than doctors, to complete DVLA medical questionnaires. Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy, comments:

Wednesday 20 July 2022

Logistics UK's response to Jet Zero Strategy

Logistics UK's response to Jet Zero Strategy

Tuesday 19 July 2022

Speaking on the Jet Zero Strategy published by government today (19 July 2022), Public Policy Manager at Logistics UK, Alexandra Herdman, comments:

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Logistics UK calls for government to review the Mode Shift Revenue Support scheme

Logistics UK calls for government to review the Mode Shift Revenue Support scheme

Thursday 14 July 2022

The government should review its Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme – aimed at rail and inland water freight transport – and adapt it to become more accommodating for water, as well as rail operators, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Fuel tax cut vital to remove inflationary pressures of delivery costs, says Logistics UK

Fuel tax cut vital to remove inflationary pressures of delivery costs, says Logistics UK

As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and prevent price rises in all sectors with the immediate introduction of a 6p per litre reduction in fuel duty.

Thursday 14 July 2022

Funding for Scotland's railway network is a positive step forward, says Logistics UK

Funding for Scotland's railway network is a positive step forward, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 05 July 2022

Network Rail’s announcement that it will invest more than £120m of Scottish Government funding to boost the electric power supply of Scotland’s railway network over the next three years will help speed the network’s move to decarbonisation, according to Logistics UK. 

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Logistics UK's response to accelerated aviation security checks

Logistics UK's response to accelerated aviation security checks

Tuesday 05 July 2022

“News that the government has accelerated the national security vetting checks that all new aviation recruits must undergo will be welcomed by the air freight sector,” says Alexandra Herdman, Policy Manager at Logistics UK

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