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Our features section tackles the broader issues affecting logistics, such as the political and economic landscape, COVID-19, Brexit, automation and global trade.

Rail Minister urged to provide clarity as rail freight volumes rise 6%

The Transport Select Committee wrote to Rail Minister Lord Hendy on 12 March, questioning differences in GBR’s licensing between the draft Rail Reform Bill and consultation proposals, and seeking clarity on whether statutory duties on freight, accessibility, the environment and social and economic benefits will be included or how they will otherwise be promoted.

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Working for our members: Wales – March 2025

By Josh Fenton, Policy Manager, Logistics UK

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Water and Shippers Council visit the Port of Dover

On 12 March, Logistics UK’s Water Council arranged a visit to Port of Dover. The group included members from other Logistics UK groups as a new initiative.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Erin Donnelly, Customer Experience Manager – Cubo.

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Customs Support Group appoints new UK&IRELAND Managing Director

Seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall takes on key role with European customs clearance experts

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Logistics UK provides written evidence to the Education Select Committee’s inquiry on Further Education and Skills

The submission pressed for a reformed national skills system to support the logistics sector, ensuring resilient supply chains and breaking barriers to opportunity.

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Campaign highlight - Logistics UK continues to call for logistics recognition in the forthcoming Industrial Strategy

Logistics UK has continued to press for logistics to be recognised in the forthcoming Industrial Strategy, calling for the strategy to acknowledge logistics’ role in underpinning the economy and create the policy environment for the sector to thrive and drive growth throughout the economy.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Neve O'Callaghan, Customs Process Administrator - Maersk

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Logistics UK responds to London Stansted Airport consultation

London Stansted Airport was consulting until 10 March on its long-term plan for sustainable growth over the next 20 years.

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International Women's Day 2025 - a Generation Logistics special

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honours the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.

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Demystifying Rail Freight workshop makes successful debut

Jointly hosted by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK, the Demystifying Rail Freight workshop took place on 27 February at GBRTT's offices within Waterloo Station, London.

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Policy win February 2025 - Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes extended

As part of the Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes review, in the recent consultation outcome, the Department for Transport has confirmed that the schemes have been rolled over and will now expire 31 March 2026.

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The 2025 Ford E-Transit van gets a revamp

The new the E-Transit comes with an 89-kwh pack affording up to 159 miles of EPA-cycle range.

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2025: The Year of the Electric Truck - Accelerating the Net Zero Logistics Revolution

By Mike Brown, VP Product at VEV.

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Law change makes it easier to move to electric vans

There are over five million vans on the road in the UK and one in ten workers – over three million people – relies on a van for their job.

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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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Generation Logistics Case Study

The multi-award winning Generation Logistics campaign aims to attract the next generation of logistics professionals to the industry, by demonstrating the wealth of opportunities our industry offers. This week, meet Hannah Leslie, Talent Manager at DHL Express.

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A month in the media - February 2025

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 its members’ views continue to be represented.

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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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