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Online Training Courses

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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Future Logistics

Take this opportunity to hear from industry experts on the critical topics affecting the future of the logistics industry.

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Transport Manager is back for 2020!

Now a virtual event, our industry-leading conferences are back, providing you with the latest information and guidance on industry legislation.

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Van Operational Briefing 2020

Now virtual, join us in November for the leading event for the van industry!

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COVID-19 Continuity Review

A review of the supply chain, existing operations and planned back to work operations that will enable safe working practices during the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.

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COVID-19 working Good Practice Guide for logistics

Produced by Logistics UK and CILT this guide covers key considerations including risk assessments; social distancing in the workplace; cleaning of the workplace; and PPE and face coverings.

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Everything you need to stay safe as you return to work

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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

Logistics UK's Member to Member Forum

A place to connect with the wider logistics network!

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VIS engineers are here to help!

Having trouble finding engineers for inspections locally? Logistics UK's Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) remains operational throughout the COVID-19 crisis and is available to both members of Logistics UK and non-members alike. We offer:

Contact-free inspections.
Mobile inspections.
Out-of-hours and weekend inspections.
Minor run repairs service.
Supplementing your staff with our engineers.

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Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2020 Portal

Stay updated with the latest developments in legislation

Over the course of more than 30 years, Logistics UK’s Yearbook of Road Transport Law has deservedly earned itself a reputation as the essential reference for the industry

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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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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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Standing up for logistics

Logistics UK works to ensure decision makers understand the real importance of logistics to the UK

From delivering goods to our high streets, collecting waste from our homes, refuelling our petrol stations, supplying money to our banks or carrying vital medicines to our hospitals, the logistics sector is indispensable to our way of life.

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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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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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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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Logistics UK Shop

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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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Logistics UK comments on launch of Trader Support Service

In relation to the launch of the Trader Support Service today (28 September 2020), Seamus Leheny, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, comments:

Monday 28 September 2020

DVS and LEZ announcement: Industry needs more time

Monday 28 September 2020

Following the announcement from City Hall today (28 September 2020) that the enforcement of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the tightening of the London-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will be implemented on 1 March 2021, Natalie Chapman, Logistics UK’s Head of Urban Policy, comments:

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Logistics UK signs pan-European call for a Brexit deal

Friday 25 September 2020

Logistics UK is one of 33 transport business groups and associations from across Europe to call on EU and UK negotiators to reach a Brexit deal for the sake of the industry.

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The end of rail franchising: Reform must deliver for freight, says Logistics UK

The government must ensure the needs of the logistics industry are not side-lined in its reform of the rail network, according to Logistics UK.

Thursday 24 September 2020

Logistics UK response to Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan

Thursday 24 September 2020

In response to the government’s announcement today (24 September 2020) on measures to support the economy, David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments

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Government strategy for containment will make business support vital, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 23 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcements on the future strategy to tackle COVID-19 abandons plans for economic growth, in favour of containing the virus, according to Logistics UK.

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Logistics UK's reaction to letter from Michael Gove

Comment from Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director, Logistics UK in response to a letter received from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, on border distruption

Wednesday 23 September 2020

Logistics Scotland Conference 2020: Driving the sector to new heights

Wednesday 23 September 2020

Logistics has a key role to play in helping the Scottish economy to grow, according to Logistics UK, the business group representing the sector, through the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions to the country’s supply chain challenges.

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Logistics UK's Van Operational Briefing goes virtual for 2020

Monday 21 September 2020

Logistics UK’s Van Operational Briefing returns for 2020, providing operators with the essential information they need to run their fleets safety, efficiently and legally, in a slightly different format.

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Logistics UK announces shortlist for its 2020 awards

The very best of the UK’s logistics businesses are celebrating today after being shortlisted for Logistics UK’s 2020 Logistics Awards, sponsored by Port of Dover. The awards celebrate supply chain leadership and excellence and recognise leaders who have made a significant contribution to the industry, either as individuals or as businesses.

Monday 21 September 2020

Comments on post-Brexit SMART FREIGHT system readiness from Logistics UK

Tuesday 15 September 2020

Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, commented today in response to news that the SMART Freight system will not be fully operational by 1 January 2021

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London Bridge scheme: A final blow to the capital's recovering logistics sector

Monday 14 September 2020

Transport for London’s (TfL’s) decision to ban vehicles from London Bridge from Wednesday (16 September 2020) will impede on efficient logistics in the capital and harm economic recovery, as Natalie Chapman, Head of Urban Policy at Logistics UK, explains

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