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).
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
Backed by funding from DEFRA’s Smarter Greener Logistics programme, Cross River Partnership has launched a new zero-emission freight and logistics hub at London’s Waterloo Station.
Last month, the UK government announced a new strategy, setting out how to decarbonise the shipping industry by 2050.
Ellie Carnegie, Contract Logistics Graduate – Kuehne+Nagel
Professor Alan McKinnon from Kühne Logistics University Hamburg took to the stage at Logistics UK's fourth Supply Chain Resilience conference in London to discuss the potential climate change issues facing logistics in what proved to be an enlightening and sobering address.
Carl Rooney, Senior Onsite IT Support Technician – Maersk
Key topics generating media interest included the Windsor Framework, the closure of Heathrow Airport following a fire and the go-ahead for the Lower Thames Crossing.
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.
By Josh Fenton, Policy Manager, Logistics UK
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.
Erin Donnelly, Customer Experience Manager – Cubo.
Seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall takes on key role with European customs clearance experts
The submission pressed for a reformed national skills system to support the logistics sector, ensuring resilient supply chains and breaking barriers to opportunity.
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.
Neve O'Callaghan, Customs Process Administrator - Maersk
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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