Logistics Magazine

Covering the whole of the logistics industry and supply chain, Logistics Magazine tackles the big strategic issues facing the industry – decarbonisation, innovation and automation – as well as the compliance issues so critical to the safety of all transport operations.

The new weekly, digital-only Logistics Magazine includes the following content:

• features on transport issues across all modes – road, rail, sea and air
• interviews with senior people from the government, academia and industry
• news on the latest transport legislation and public consultations
• compliance advice section

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Latest articles

Rail reform must not overlook rail freight, says Logistics UK

The government’s consultation on rail reform announced on 18 February 2025, promises legislation to “put passengers first”, but in doing so, the vital role of rail freight in supporting the UK economy must not be overlooked, says Logistics UK.

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£11.5 billion TransPennine upgrade to transform Northern rail

Government funding is set to revolutionise northern rail, reducing journey times and enhancing reliability for both passengers and freight operators.

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Out and About & In The Mix

A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team have been and who they've seen in the past week.

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Rivian coming to UK with all-electric delivery van launch

Rivian’s all-electric commercial van comes in two variants: the 500 Series and the 700 Series, using advanced Lithium Ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology and offering flexible solutions for daily logistics operations.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Rachel Forsythe, Customs Compliance Manager – Unipart Company

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Eyesight standards for drivers in the United Kingdom briefing note

If you wish to drive in the UK, you must meet certain standards such as theory and driving test, which we all know. A lesser known standard is that for eyesight.

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Ask the MAC

Percy Thrower, Manager – Dangerous Goods Information, Logistics UK.

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Logistics UK provides written evidence to Senedd inquiry into the Holyhead Port closure

Logistics UK has submitted written evidence to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the Holyhead Port Storm Damage and Closure.

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Logistics UK appoints new Head of Road Freight & English Regions Policy

Maddi Solloway-Price, coming to a regional freight council soon near you so register now!

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Logistics UK responds as rail, inland water and sea freight revenue support extended to 31 March 2026

The Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme for rail and inland water freight and the Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) have been extended by a year and will now end on 31 March 2026, the Department for Transport has confirmed.

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Government criticised for a lack of progress on maritime decarbonisation plans

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warned on 13 February that the delays in updating the UK’s maritime decarbonisation strategy and uncertainty over government support for net zero shipping could jeopardise the UK’s leadership in this area.

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M4 junctions 18 and 19 - full weekend closure March 2025

National Highways has announced that it be closing the M4 near Bristol for a full weekend next month as part of ongoing works on the A432 Badminton Road Bridge.

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Road Council Report 13 February 2025

The first Logistics UK Road Council of 2025 met on 13 February at 10-11 Carlton Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH. The Road Council is the culmination of Regional Freight Councils and where policy positions and the direction of travel for Logistics UK is set.  

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Employers' reminder: Rate changes to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

Last week, the government laid legislation to confirm National Minimum and Living Wage rate changes coming on 1 April 2025.

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Logistics UK calls for investment in trade and borders to make UK great again

Logistics UK's Policy Director Kevin Green says the UK’s Trade Strategy needs to deliver investment in an efficiently functioning border to support the nation’s trade in goods if the economy is to grow and flourish.

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Heathrow’s British Steel announcement demonstrates importance of logistics

Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE highlighted the critical role logistics will play in making Heathrow expansion plans a reality.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Barbara Marchewka, Transport Team Manager – Co-op

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M25 Junction 10 closures February and March

As part of National Highways M25 Junction 10 upgrade scheme, significant sections of the strategic road network need to be closed.

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World's longest cargo sail ship launches

The carbon-emission friendly 136-metre (450-foot) Neoliner Origin was floated at the Turkish port of Tuzla on 31 January and will now undergo six months of fitting out.

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Demystifying Rail Freight workshop 27 February

Jointly hosted by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK, Demystifying Rail Freight is a workshop aimed at simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants, helping them to overcome any perceived barriers to entry.

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