Welcome to LOGISTICS UK, the new name for FTA. 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 have not changed our focus or the critical services, support and advice we provide to our members.

Logistics is a huge sector which is critical to the success of UK plc. Our name change to Logistics UK makes it more obvious to stakeholders, like policymakers, the media and young people looking to develop a career in logistics, who we are and what we do. It will strengthen our position, and give us a great opportunity to achieve even more for members in the years to come.

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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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Logistics UK's Coronavirus Advice Hub

Links to important government and industry advice
Results from our Coronavirus Logistics Impact Survey
Logistics UK's asks to government to ease the impact of Covid-19
Covid-19 response from Logistics UK Services
Details of Covid-19 Strategic Supply Chain Review

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Logistics UK's Member to Member Forum

A place to connect with the wider logistics network!

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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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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Night flying essential to deliver vital goods, says Logistics UK

In response to the launch today (02 December) of the government’s consultation on extending the current provision for night flights until 2024 and beyond, Zoe McLernon, Multimodal Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments: 

Wednesday 02 December 2020

Last chance to book for Logistics UK's virtual Transport Manager 2020 conference

Monday 30 November 2020

With Logistics UK’s second, and final, virtual Transport Manager conference – sponsored by Brigade Electronics – for 2020 less than a week away, book now to secure your place at the not-to-be-missed event on 2 December 2020.

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

Wednesday 25 November 2020

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.

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

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:

Wednesday 25 November 2020

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

Friday 20 November 2020

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.

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

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.

Thursday 19 November 2020

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

Wednesday 18 November 2020

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

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

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.

Tuesday 17 November 2020

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

Saturday 14 November 2020

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

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LOGISTICS UK SHOP ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY 2

Buy a AB Mask and get a pack of AB mask filters half price with code ADVENT2​

Online Training Courses

Logistics UK's Coronavirus Advice Hub

Celebrating being the trusted supplier to Logistics for 50 years!

Logistics UK's Member to Member Forum

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Urban Logistics

The Workforce Logistics Needs

The Role of Vans

Road Safety

Keep Britain Trading

Services View all services

Vehicle Inspection Service

Supply Chain Consultancy

Logistics UK Shop

Visit our Shop site.

Membership

The latest from the Member Advice Centre

News Visit our media centre

In response to the launch today (02 December) of the government’s consultation on extending the current provision for night flights until 2024 and beyond, Zoe McLernon, Multimodal Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments:

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:

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.

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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In response to the launch today (02 December) of the government’s consultation on extending the current provision for night flights until 2024 and beyond, Zoe McLernon, Multimodal Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments: 