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Policy Campaign Spotlight – August 2021

Highlighting campaigns worked on by Logistics UK's policy team

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Shortage of semiconductors is stunting the van market

An unexpected side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has denied the automotive sector of a vital component – semiconductors.

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In profile: Peter Woodhouse, Partner, Head of Business Sector and Employment Team, Stone King LLP

Many Logistics UK members from the south-west region will already know Peter Woodhouse from his work chairing the South West Regional Freight Council, which he joined as a member in 1997.

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Policy wins – August 2021

Recent wins achieved by the Logistics UK policy team.

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Keeping the decarbonisation of rail on track

As reported in last week’s Logistics Magazine, the Department for Transport (DfT) published a commitment in its Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) last month to make the rail network net zero by 2050, an aim supported by Logistics UK and its members.

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Manufacturing figures for commercial vehicles paint a mixed picture

The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal a mixed picture for UK commercial vehicle production in June 2021.

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Transport Manager Conference Series is back for 2021

Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference series – sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres –returns in autumn 2021 with live events planned at 11 venues around the UK. The conferences will highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, providing professional advice, and helping them remain compliant and up to speed on the latest legislative developments. 

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The Net Zero railway revolution is speeding towards us

Within the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP), published in July 2021, is a commitment to make the rail network Net Zero by 2050 – a move supported by Logistics UK and members – through an extensive electrification programme and use of battery and hydrogen technologies. The Rail Environment Policy Statement: on Track for a Cleaner, Greener Railway was published alongside the plan, which sets out in more detail the Government’s direction for the rail industry on environmental sustainability.

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DVSA to provide essential enforcement update at Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer Conference

Representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are the latest speakers confirmed for Logistics UK’s 2021 Fleet Engineer Conference, an unmissable event for anyone with responsibility for specifying commercial vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance, and maintaining fleets.

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Logistics UK updates essential compliance training for suppliers of light commercial vehicles

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations are subject to several compliance and legislative requirements, with rules governing vehicle defect reporting, load security, speed limits and over loading – to name a few – and further tightening of the rules on the horizon.

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Month in the media – July 2021

July has been another busy month for the Logistics UK press team, as they secured 560 pieces of editorial coverage between 22 June – 26 July 2021.

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Strong start for Lime Logistics and TD Express in first months with Continental Tyres

Nine months after signing a three-year tyre-supply deal with Continental Tyres, Lime Logistics and TD Express are enjoying all the benefits that the premium tyre and technology provider can bring, with a combined policy of new and retreaded rubber, meaning neither company has seen tyre management costs increase over their outgoing low to mid-range policy.

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Logistics UK continues to push for action on HGV driver shortage

The rise in driving vacancies and dearth of available HGV drivers to fill them is putting the UK supply chain at risk, Logistics UK has warned.

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Route to Net Zero

Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy, Logistics UK

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Ambitious plan marks a step change in the drive to decarbonise logistics

First mooted for publication last autumn, the government’s Transport decarbonisation plan, finally launched last week (14 July 2021) has been a long time in gestation.

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The telematics route to tackling driver well-being

Beverley Wise, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Webfleet Solutions

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Decarbonising air freight

In June, Logistics UK partnered with Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) to present government with a call for action to enable the UK to facilitate the sustainable growth of its vital air freight industry.

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Driving transformation in the transport sector

Amelia Streeter-Smith, Transport Account Director, Neos Networks

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Online retail: the need to go green

Online retail sales have been growing steadily in recent years. In fact, it is predicted that in ten years, the internet will account for 53% of all retail sales.

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Clearing the air – more Clean Air Zones due to be implemented across Britain

The introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) and Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in cities and towns across the UK is now well underway.

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