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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.

Stellantis leads the way with EV compliance

Stellantis has become one of the few OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – for both cars and vans in 2024.

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Policy win - regulator orders lower charges for HS1

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced on 6 January that from April 2025, it is directing HS1 to lower its charges for freight train operating companies to use the high speed rail line from London to the Channel Tunnel.

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Logistics UK Logistics Survey 2025

To ensure Logistics UK is representing the views of members and focusing on the topics that matter most, Logistics UK has launched its annual Logistics Industry Survey.

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Heathrow cargo soaring high

In total, Heathrow handled over 1.5 million tonnes of cargo in the calendar year 2024.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Sarah Donmez, UK Commercial Bid Manager – Kuehne+Nagel

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Logistics UK responds as HS1 told to cut access charges by 10.4%

Some positive news for rail freight as regulator announces that train companies which use a high speed rail line that runs through Kent will be charged less to use the track from April.

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Regulatory alignment will boost electric van adoption, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation (which will run until 3 March 2025) will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans, as well as preventing legacy legislation from inhibiting the uptake of electric vehicles in the future.

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A Month In The Media - December 2024

While the rest of the world built up to the Christmas break, Logistics UK’s press office team continued to provide comment and opinion to journalists on a variety of issues during December, with topics covered including the closure of Holyhead port, the appointment of the new Transport Secretary and the Windsor Framework.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Faith Barnes, Graduate Surveyor – SEGRO

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Lydia Minett, Head of Marketing UKI – CEVA

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GB Railfreight showcases new low-emission shunters

GB Railfreight has introduced three new Zephir ‘LOK 16.300’ depot shunters into service at CELSA Steel UK in Cardiff.

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Continental Tyres prepares fleets for Christmas rush with tyre advice videos

As we approach Christmas, the demands placed on logistics and transport operations are some of the highest of the year.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Niall Delargy, Senior Marketing Executive – Cubo

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New Van Policy Research Survey launched

Logistics UK has launched a new Van Policy Research Survey, looking at the impact of regulatory thresholds around vehicle weight on decarbonisation plans.

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Second best ever November for vans but EVs need support to keep pace

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth as registrations rose by 10.5% in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Van sector takes note as Business Secretary confirms upcoming EV consultation

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP told the Commons in a statement on 27 November that the government would be fast-tracking a consultation on Labour’s manifesto commitment to end the sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

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Policy win - Growth and Skills Levy

The government has announced plans to replace the Apprenticeship Levy with a Growth and Skills Levy to improve skills training across the UK, with the goal to give businesses more flexibility to train their workforce and grow the business.

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A month in the media - November 2024

Another busy month for the Logistics UK press office team has seen it provide comment and opinion to journalists to reflect members’ opinions on a range of key issues during November.

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What's the plan for electric vans?

Logistics UK responds to a report that van operators are fearful that a lack of support for the take-up of operationally challenging zero emission LCVs will lead to failures to reach government targets.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Floss Tanner, Graduate Surveyor – SEGRO

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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.

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