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Providing you with the latest information and guidance on industry legislation to help you manage the safety and compliance of your operation.

Delivered virtually, this event gives you the opportunity to hear from key industry speakers on the blatest and future issues.

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Ensure your team members continue to receive vital compliance training under the government’s ‘social distancing’ rules. Enrol on one of our e-learning courses even when on furlough. Choose from:

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Praise for our 19 November 2020 virtual Transport Manager conference

“All of our Transport Managers across our numerous operating licences attended the Logistics UK Transport Manager event and provided great feedback. The conference format was new to many and they enjoyed using the virtual platform and found it easy to navigate. Most importantly, they enjoyed the sessions. Tesco is proud to support the continuous professional development of its Transport Managers with their attendance at the Logistics UK event, and the whole team will be using the information they gathered to support the business in maintaining our high standards of legal compliance in the future.”

James Adcroft, Transport Compliance Manager, Tesco Distribution

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Praise for our 2019 Transport Manager conferences:

"Very informative and enjoyable, all TM's should attend."

"As ever - an excellent event."

"Transport Manager seminars continue to be informative and valuable."

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Logistics UK's Coronavirus Advice Hub

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“Traffic Commissioners have made clear their expectations that Transport Managers and operator licence holders maintain continuous learning has not reduced during the coronavirus outbreak, and that online and virtual events are an effective way of doing this under the circumstances. Logistics UK’s Transport Manager seminars have long been recognised by Traffic Commissioners as an effective way of keeping knowledge up to date."

- James Firth, Head of Road Freight Regulation Policy, Logistics UK

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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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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

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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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

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

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

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.

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The latest from the Member Advice Centre

Q: All our HGV drivers over 45 undergo five yearly medicals when they renew their vocational licences. However, we also operate two 7.5-tonne vehicles which are driven by pre-97 licence holders who have their C1 by acquired rights. Both these drivers are over 45 ...

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Q: We have a 26-tonne vehicle that has been off the road undergoing long-term body repairs due to accident damage. It has now been completed and is ready to go back into service. However, the annual test has expired while the vehicle was being repaired. Can we ...

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Q: One of our night drivers had a headlamp bulb fail at 2 o’clock in the morning. He called out the recovery operator to replace the bulb before he continued his journey. Surely as the bulb had just blown he could have waited until the vehicle got back to base and had it replaced by our own workshop at a vastly reduced cost?

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UK logistics industry ready to serve the nation for Black Friday, says Logistics UK

Society’s lockdown heroes – logistics businesses – are ready to step up once again for the nation and deliver on what is expected to be the UK’s busiest Black Friday this year.

Wednesday 25 November 2020

Response from David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, re DVSA comments

Wednesday 25 November 2020

In response to remarks made by Gareth Llewellyn, outgoing head of the DVSA in front of the Commons Transport Select Committee today (25 November 2020), David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, said:

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Logistics UK's response to today's CSR statement made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP

Wednesday 25 November 2020

Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director at business group Logistics UK said:

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Logistics UK's Future Logistics Conference: 2021 dates confirmed

Logistics UK’s highly anticipated Future Logistics Conference at ITT Hub has moved to summer 2021, to allow for a safe and accessible experience in line with current government restrictions on large scale gatherings.

Friday 20 November 2020

Driving change in the vans market; Logistics UK's event to discuss the opportunities

Thursday 19 November 2020

To ensure operators have the very latest information they need for the future, and to debate the issues which may affect future operations, Logistics UK will be holding its virtual Future Van Conference on 27 November 2020.

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No Deal puts the country’s supply chain at risk, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 18 November 2020

Logistics UK is urging both sides in the Brexit negotiations to focus on achieving a consensus in order to protect economies on both sides of the Channel from the impact of a potential No Deal outcome.

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Ten Point Plan: Logistics calls for clearer vision on zero carbon HGVs

Logistics businesses fully support the government’s aim to transition to a low-carbon economy, but the switch must be affordable for businesses.

Wednesday 18 November 2020

Logistics UK response to Welsh Government’s transport strategy and associated consultation

Tuesday 17 November 2020

The new transport strategy shows the Welsh Government is ready and willing to work collaboratively with the logistics industry and that it recognises how vital the sector is in supporting Welsh society and economy.

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Logistics UK launches report into van crime

Tuesday 17 November 2020

More than one third of businesses have had a van stolen in the last 12 months, according to Logistics UK’s Van Security Report, launched this week.

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Expand grid capacity to support the EV revolution, says Logistics UK

Reports of the ending of sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2030 (brought forward from 2035) will present additional challenges for commercial vehicle operators without urgent government action to ensure the energy and charging infrastructure is ready to support the switch to electric vehicles

Saturday 14 November 2020

Logistics UK announces 2020 award winners

Friday 13 November 2020

Twelve of the UK’s finest logistics businesses are celebrating today (13 November 2020) after being recognised as the ‘best of the best’ at Logistics UK’s 2020 Logistics Awards, sponsored by Port of Dover.

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Logistics UK comments on A303 development consent

Thursday 12 November 2020

Logistics UK welcomes today’s government announcement approving the Development Consent Order (DCO) in relation to the A303 improvement scheme but urges developers to respect the site’s unique heritage.

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