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A month in the media – January 2025


The logistics industry has maintained a significant presence in the news during January thanks to the efforts of Logistics UK’s press office. The team provided comment and opinion to journalists on a variety of issues over the month, including infrastructure announcements, rail freight and decarbonisation.

 

Between 1 and 31 January 2025, 178 items of editorial coverage were placed by the team, creating the opportunity for 1.45 billion people to see Logistics UK’s views.

 

Coverage at a glance: the numbers  

National press (print and online) – 21

Broadcasts - 11

Regional press (print and online) – 10

Trade press (print and online) - 121

FTA Ireland – 15

 

Infrastructure announcements

Following the Chancellor’s announcements on infrastructure projects, including Heathrow expansion and the Lower Thames Crossing, Logistics UK’s comments were widely reported, including on the Telegraph, Express, Sun and Yahoo! websites. Broadcast interviews included BBC Radio 5 Live, Greatest Hits Radio and KMFM.

 

Amazon’s electric HGVs

Coverage was achieved in Mail Online and in the trade media for Logistics UK’s comments on Amazon's record order for new electric HGVs, and the company’s plans for rail and on-foot deliveries.

 

West Coast Main Line

The Times Online and the print edition of the Scottish Times published Logistics UK’s comments on closures planned for the West Coast Main Line.

 

Congestion

Logistics UK's comments on traffic congestion and its effect on economic growth were published in the print and online editions of The i paper.

 

Driver facilities

The print and online editions of The i Paper and MSN UK featured Logistics UK’s comments on facilities for drivers during Operation Brock.

 

The month ahead 

The new year sees the media team continuing to raise awareness of members’ opinions on issues affecting the sector, including investment in infrastructure, border issues and decarbonisation. The team will continue to focus on the industry’s skills shortages, promoting the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity and highlighting the need for improved driver facilities. Plans are under way for the promotion of Logistics UK’s exciting 2025 events programme.

 

Have you got a story? 

If you are keen to speak to the media about a pressing issue – from skills shortages to fuel costs, urban restrictions to future logistics – or to highlight some of the great work your organisation is doing, we would love to hear from you. 

We are also keen to publicise those with personal achievements to shout about – maybe staff members who have received special awards or with unusual hobbies or expertise. And as always, the media is keen to talk to women working across the industry – we are particularly on the lookout for female drivers who are happy to talk to the press.

Please contact the media team at press.office@logistics.org.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!   

Published On: 06/02/2025 14:01:01

 

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