"Animated and constructive discussion" as Logistics UK members engage with Transport Committee Chair

Logistics UK held a breakfast roundtable for Executive Members in the Houses of Parliament on 3 July 2025, hosted by Chair of the influential Transport Committee Ruth Cadbury.  

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Logistics UK Awards 2025 deadline extended

You asked and we listened... The entry deadline has now been EXTENDED to 5pm on Friday 18 July 2025! 

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Government scraps £950m EV rapid charging fund

The rapid charging fund (RCF) fund for installing high powered electric chargers near motorways has been shelved.

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"If it keeps you up at night, we're talking about it" - Logistics UK Finance Forum 2025

From tariffs to cyber security - it was all under scrutiny at Logistics UK's Finance Forum 2025.

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Road freight energy shock coming unless there is collaboration and planning, says Logistics UK

Decarbonising road freight needs a collaborative approach, with the amount of power required to electrify the UK’s road freight vehicles estimated to be 32 TWh (terawatt hours) – substantially more electricity than is used in Scotland each year.

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"Hugely disappointing": Logistics UK responds to self-test snub

The announcement that the DfT will not modify heavy vehicle testing and allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’, will be met with disappointment and frustration says Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, Phil Lloyd:

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Wales on the agenda as Logistics UK and members meet with Ken Skates MS

On 30 June Logistics UK and members met with the Welsh government’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates MS for an online meeting.

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Minister for the Future of Roads addresses Generation Logistics Week

Generation Logistics celebrated its third year with a Parliamentary reception on 25 June which highlighted the campaign’s success in reshaping perceptions of logistics and inspiring the next generation to join the sector.  

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Just launched: The Generation Logistics Awards 2025

To celebrate the end of Generation Logistics Week, Logistics UK is delighted to announce the opening of the Generation Logistics Awards 2025.

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Current enews

Your weekly member email from Logistics UK sharing the latest updates addressing industry-relevant developments, legislation and compliance updates and campaigns to help you stay informed.

Government Trade Strategy - Logistics UK's Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon responds

Responding to the publication today (26 June 2025) of the government’s Trade Strategy, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon said:

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"Planning reform essential to enable water freight growth," says Logistics UK as it publishes new waterborne freight report

Logistics UK launched a new report highlighting the untapped potential of the UK's inland and coastal waterways for moving freight on 18 June.

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Logistics UK's Policy Director Kevin Green responds to government's industrial strategy

In response to the publication (23 June 2025) of the government’s Industrial Strategy, Kevin Green, policy director at business group Logistics UK said:

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Dartford Crossing charge to increase from 1 September

The government has announced that charges for drivers using the Dartford Crossing will increase from 1 September.

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EU/UK deal can reset post-Brexit trade deficit, says Logistics UK  

The UK’s trading relationships have suffered more than the EU’s following its exit from the trade bloc, according to business group Logistics UK, with the country’s exports down 23% from 2017 to 2024 while imports fell only by 5%.  

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Government Infrastructure Strategy: Logistics UK responds

The UK government published a new 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy on 19 June, setting out long-term plans to deliver and improve infrastructure, and drive growth.

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Spending Review: How it impacts logistics

Chancellor increases transport investment but cuts day-to-day spending.

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Lower Thames Crossing funding announcement – now logistics needs the full funding plan, says Logistics UK

"Imperative the government sets out plan for providing and securing the full funding required".

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Dft and CCAV publish AI and automated vehicle proposal

The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) published a series of documents on 10 June outlining the government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and automated vehicles in transport.  

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Logistics is key for making Spending Review pledges a reality, says Logistics UK

The Spending Review announcement on 11 June was welcomed in principle by business group Logistics UK, but, as Kevin Green, Policy Director explains, the government’s growth ambitions will only be realised if it prioritises the needs of the logistics sector in its forthcoming Industrial, Trade and Infrastructure strategies:

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