A month in the media – February 2026

Logistics UK maintained a high profile in the media during February, with the press office providing comment on a wide variety of issues to ensure awareness of its members’ views continues with opinion formers, politicians and the media.

Key topics generating media interest during February included Operation Brock, US tariffs and biometric border processes. Between 28 January and 28 February 2026, 150 items of editorial coverage were placed by the team, creating the opportunity for almost 390 million people to learn Logistics UK’s point of view on the topics under debate.

Coverage at a glance: the numbers
National press (print and online) – 5

Broadcasts – 4

Regional press (print and online) – 5

Trade press (print and online) – 135

FTA Ireland – 1

Operation Brock
Interviews were placed on BBC1 South East Today and BBC Radio Kent regarding the cost of Operation Brock and the need for a more permanent solution, including proper facilities for drivers.

Border issues
Logistics UK featured in Politico’s “Morning Trade” newsletter regarding a joint letter sent to the EU’s trade chief, calling on the European Commission to delay enforcement of new biometric border processes. Politico has been deemed the most influential publication in Brussels by an independent panel of EU officials.

US tariffs
Logistics UK’s comments on US tariffs were published in the print and online editions of the Daily Mirror, and in the Mirror’s Northern Ireland edition.

The month ahead
During March the media team will continue to raise awareness of members’ opinions on topics affecting the sector, including trade and border issues, the continuing road to decarbonisation and the industry’s skills shortages, promoting the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity and highlighting the need for improved driver facilities, including the launch an exciting driver-facing campaign. The team will continue to promote Logistics UK’s 2026 events programme and its online wellbeing hub, THRIVE.

Have you got a story? If you are keen to speak to the media about a pressing issue – from skills shortages to fuel costs, urban restrictions to future logistics – or to highlight some of the great work your organisation is doing, we would love to hear from you as journalists are always keen to hear from those affected personally by the issues we are raising with them. We are also keen to publicise those with personal achievements to shout about – maybe staff members who have received special awards or with unusual hobbies or expertise. And as always, the media is keen to talk to women working across the industry – we are particularly on the lookout for female drivers who are happy to talk to the press. Please contact the media team at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!