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Responding to the government's 'A railway fit for Britain's future' consultation, Logistics UK emphasised that Great British Railways (GBR) must be held accountable for fulfilling its statutory duty to promote and expand rail freight services.
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) weighing up to 4.25 tonnes grew for the sixth month in a row according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Logistics UK is encouraging members to take part in its latest quarterly Logistics Performance Tracker – a short, confidential survey designed to gather insights into real-world performance, challenges and opportunities across the UK logistics sector.
David Marshall, Senior Manager – Automation, MHE & Equipment – ASDA
Everyone involved in the supply chain knows how damaging delayed deliveries, increased transport costs and a strain on personnel can be. And there’s no shortage of evidence about how much pressure the sector is under.
Logistics UK, the only business group to represent the whole of the logistics industry, is launching a new service to ensure its members have access to accurate CO2 emissions data.
Logistics UK's Member Advice Centre are taking to the road in a series of free face to face member briefings across the UK.
With Andrew Kelly, Manager – Vehicle Compliance Information, Logistics UK.
The event, at the National Railway Museum in York, saw Alexander give an address stating the importance of transport and logistics to the nation's stability and growth.
Following safety inspections and to minimise further damage to the Severn Bridge, only heavy goods vehicles up to 7.5-tonnes in weight will be able to use the Severn crossing after inspections showed deterioration to the supporting cables.
It is anticipated that high volumes of tourists will travel via Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover this weekend, and Kent roads are likely to be very busy throughout the period Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 April.
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.
Commercial drivers and motorists began using the Silvertown Tunnel on Monday 7 April. It is the first new road crossing under the Thames for 58 years.
Consultations and announcements.
Logistics UK welcomed an array of leading industry experts to discuss subjects ranging from vehicle maintenance to decarbonisation, from managing compliance challenges to how to benefit from apprenticeship schemes.
Responding to US tariffs, the Department for Transport is relaxing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules for automakers and giving firms more support on meeting targets.
Shipping "charge ports" and future fuels earmarked as key to decarbonising the industry.
Last month (11 March 2025), The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was laid in Parliament to support the delivery of the government's Plan for Change ambitions to build 1.5 million homes in England and fast-track 150 planning decisions on major economic and infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament.
Lucy Johnson, Early Careers Partner – Wincanton
Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.
Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.
Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.
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