A month in the media – August 2025

Key topics generating media interest included the forthcoming introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System and the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Between 30 July and 26 August 2025, 121 items of editorial coverage were placed by the team, creating the opportunity for over 135 million people to see Logistics UK’s point of view.

Coverage at a glance: the numbers  

National press (print and online) – 6

Broadcasts – 1

Regional press (print and online) – 10

Trade press (print and online) – 98

FTA Ireland – 6

EU Entry/Exit System

An interview was placed with LBC regarding the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit system in October, and Logistics UK’s comments on the subject were published in the print and online editions of The i Paper.

Fuel Duty

Logistics UK's comments urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid hiking fuel duty in her Autumn Statement were published on the MSN UK website and in the regional press.

The month ahead 

The media team will continue to raise awareness of members’ opinions on issues affecting the sector, including the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System in October and other trade and border issues, fuel duty and decarbonisation. The team will continue to focus on the industry’s skills shortages, promoting the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity and highlighting the need for improved driver facilities. The team will also be promoting Logistics UK’s forthcoming events, including the autumn Transport Manager conference series, which is in its 25^th year, and this year’s Logistics Awards.

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 by issues. 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!