Home News Features Compliance

🕒 Article read time: 2 minutes

Van Policy Working Group discusses the Non-Zero-Emission Van Registration Trading Scheme 


The Van Policy Working Group met this week (Tuesday 25 June) under the new chairmanship of Colin James, General Manager Compliance and Risk at DPD Group UK, to discuss the impact of the new Non-Zero-Emission Van Registration Trading Scheme (VRTS) on vehicle acquisition plans.

VRTS is also known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. While this year the scheme only limits registrations of new non-zero-emission vans to 90%, the limit of 84% in 2025 is already starting to bite.  

Members reported that some manufacturers have imposed individual order limits on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, insisting that at least 16% of the order must be for electric vans, and that others are believed to be considering doing so.  

There is a worry that operators may not be able to obtain suitable ICE vehicles to replace ageing vehicles in their fleets, especially if they only wish to place a small order of two or three vehicles. This concern is particularly acute for smaller businesses and those with insufficient power supplies at depots for electric vehicle charging, a lack of fit-for-purpose public chargepoints on their routes, or for those moving heavy loads, auxiliary equipment and travelling long distances.  

The group also met with several Logistics UK team members, including Ben Garratt, Deputy Director – Public Affairs who discussed Logistics UK’s work ahead of the general election. Jacqui Hillhouse, Support Services Manager – Training, gave details of our new Bridge Strike Prevention e-learning module, while Dan Crutchington gave an overview of the current situation regarding alternatively fuelled vehicles and the top van enquiries to our Member Advice Centre.  

The next meeting of the Van Policy Working Group will be held on Tuesday 3 September.  

For more details contact Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager – dbeedell@logistics.org.uk

Published On: 27/06/2024 15:30:00

 

Comments Section

If you are a Logistics UK member login to add comments.

There are no comments yet.



Latest articles

What a night! Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2024 results!!!

On Thursday 12 December the great and the good from the world of logistics gathered at the Park Plaza Westminster in London to celebrate the winners of this year's Logistics UK Logistics Awards.

Read time: 3 minutes

View article

Logistics UK’s top 10 policy wins of 2024 

It's been quite the year for UK logistics and, indeed, for Logistics UK. We take a look at some of the highlights, which would not have been possible without the engagement of our members through Freight Councils and more across 2024.  

Read time: 5 minutes

View article

Ask the MAC

With Ray Marshall - Manager, Compliance Information, Logistics UK

Read time: 3 minutes

View article

E-news archive

You can also view our e-news archive here.

E-news archive

Interested in Membership?

Get in contact using the Membership Enquiry Form.

Membership Enquiry Form

Logistics Magazine Portal

The hub for finding relevant and informative features, news & compliance guides from Logistics Magazine

Logistics Magazine Portal Home

Sponsorship Opportunities

Learn more about advertising on the new digital Logistics Magazine, with a variety of advert options to reach 30,000 relevant readers.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Magazine Contents

News

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.

News

Features

Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.

Features

Compliance

Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.

Compliance

View Supplements and Previous Printed Editions

View Supplements and previous printed editions of Logistics Magazine here.

Previous