International Trade

Efficient international logistics are vital to keep Britain trading and with Brexit approaching the Logistics UK are working to influence policy makers here and in Europe to ensure customs procedures are as frictionless as possible. But the Logistics UK’s influence is global, its voice is heard in international policy and regulatory bodies, including bodies such as the World Bank, OECD, International Civil Aviation Authority, and the World Customs Organization.

Helping new cross-border trade

As the UK reaches out for new international trade deals Logistics UK is committed to safeguarding members' interests across all logistics modes, providing on the ground influence, but also equipping members with a flow of timely, and commercially useful information. Whether it’s chairing the UK Air Freight Working Group, or its role within the Logistics UK administered Global Shippers' Forum, Logistics UK lobbies on behalf of the UK logistics industry and uses this privileged access to shine a light on everything from regulatory constraints to health and safety.

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Brexit

We have identified an ABC of the key Brexit issues for UK logistics and have set up events, news feeds, web resources and campaigning actions to support businesses in these uncertain times.

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2025 Border Consultation

Logistics UK has inputted to the Government’s long-term review into border operations, calling for the measures to be implemented sooner than 2025, to review the strategy following Brexit, and to review and reduce red tape.

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Global Shippers Forum

Logistics UK provides the secretariat for the Global Shippers' Forum, which represents the interests of shippers across the world.

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International Memberships

European Information Service

The European Information Service is valuable for businesses that operate on the European continent.

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Heathrow Expansion

Air Freight to long-haul destinations is carried in cargo hold of passenger aircraft flying in and out of Heathrow Airport.

Air Freight has stalled in the UK for many years due to limited capacity. The third runway will unlock demand and enable more long-distance trade with more trading partners, a crucial requirement in light of Brexit.

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Postponement of EU Entry/Exit System “good news for business” says Logistics UK

Reports that the introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is to be delayed have been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.

Wednesday 09 October 2024

Logistics industry's response to postponement of Safety and Security Declaration introduction

Monday 07 October 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the announcement that the introduction of Safety and Security Declarations is to be delayed.

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Logistics UK responds to ORR proposal of lower charges for freight trains between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel

Monday 30 September 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the announcement of proposed lower charges for freight movements between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel by the ORR.

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Risk of increased food prices and product shortages from new border controls, says Logistics UK

New research by business group Logistics UK has raised the prospect of increased food prices and the potential for shortages in shops as a result of delays caused by the implementation of the new European Entry and Exit System (EES).

Thursday 05 September 2024

Logistics UK statement on funding for Channel port investment

Tuesday 27 August 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the government announcement of £10.5m of funding to prepare the Channel ports for new EU border checks.

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"Implementation of EES is not just a Kent problem – but a national one," says Logistics UK responding to Kent Council Leaders' letter to government

Wednesday 24 July 2024

Logistics UK has responded to a letter sent from Kent Council Leaders to the government regarding the implementation of the EU Entry and Exit System (EES).

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Logistics UK response to the Labour Party's General Election Manifesto

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Labour Party's General Election Manifesto.

Thursday 13 June 2024

Logistics industry needs a permanent solution to Operation Brock says Logistics UK

Wednesday 22 May 2024

With half term traffic set to increase travel times and congestion through the UK’s Channel ports this weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to identify and implement a permanent alternative to its Operation Brock traffic management scheme.

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Logistics UK's response to the EFRA Committee’s letter to Defra regarding border checks

Friday 26 April 2024

Logistics UK expresses support for the EFRA Committee’s request for a clear and unambiguous explanation from Defra as to how import checks will be rolled out.

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Logistics UK confirmed as founder member of Critical Imports Council

Logistics UK has been confirmed as a founder member of the UK government’s new Critical Imports Council, which has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Logistics UK response to Labour's “Build it in Britain" announcement

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Logistics UK has commented on the Labour Party's 'Build it in Britain' announcement.

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“Too little, too late" to help logistics businesses, says industry body

Wednesday 03 April 2024

Logistics UK has reacted with disappointment to today’s (3 April 2024) announcement on the intended charging structure for imported products of animal origin from the EU, such as fresh food, which is to be imposed as part of the government’s post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model.

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International Trade

Helping new cross-border trade

Brexit

2025 Border Consultation

Global Shippers Forum

International Memberships

European Information Service

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Heathrow Expansion

Air Freight to long-haul destinations is carried in cargo hold of passenger aircraft flying in and out of Heathrow Airport.

International Trade News Visit our media centre

Reports that the introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is to be delayed have been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.

New research by business group Logistics UK has raised the prospect of increased food prices and the potential for shortages in shops as a result of delays caused by the implementation of the new European Entry and Exit System (EES).

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Labour Party's General Election Manifesto.

Logistics UK has been confirmed as a founder member of the UK government’s new Critical Imports Council, which has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.

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