Pothole Britain: Future of Roads Minister visits the UK's “worst area”

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood, marked National Pothole Day on 15 January with a visit to the JCB Factory outside Derby, to see cutting-edge technology aimed at helping councils tackle potholes. She operated a JCB "Pothole Pro", a machine that can fix a pothole in eight minutes, with a cost of around £30. The machine is currently used by 20 local authorities.

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Logistics UK responds to Trade Strategy call

Logistics UK has responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s call for views on the forthcoming Trade Strategy, highlighting that the logistics industry is vital to the UK economy and trade.

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“Rail is number one spending priority for Wales”

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said that getting Wales better rail funding is at the "top of my shopping list" ahead of the Chancellor's expected Spring Spending Review.

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Out and About and In The Mix

A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.

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Member alert: Do you have a superstar apprentice?

Apprentices bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to businesses and are an invaluable resource for the logistics industry and, as National Apprenticeship week approaches, Logistics UK would like to hear your case studies!

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enews 22/01/25

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.

Logistics UK responds as new Transport Minister addresses sector in Commons

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander promises to deliver "realistic pipeline of transport schemes" on 9 January, marking her first time at the despatch box in the role.

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Amazon announces UK's "biggest ever" electric HGV order

Amazon has announced it has ordered more than 140 new electric Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 trucks and eight Volvo FM zero-emission lorries.

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CEO of Climate Change Committee acknowledges EV transition challenges

During a session of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, MPs heard from newly appointed CEO of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) Emma Pinchbeck, and Head of Net Zero at the CCC, Dr Emily Nurse.

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The view for 2025 from Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE

Trading conditions continue to be tough and the economic outlook for 2025 looks mixed.  While growth is expected to return to the economy at some point this year, it is predicted to be only in the range of one or two percent which will not cause significant change for our industry.

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Strike action suspends ferry services between Dover and Calais

Ferry services from Dover to Calais have been cancelled due to strike action.

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London ranked most congested city in Europe

London has been ranked the most congested city in Europe with drivers spending an average of 101 hours in traffic in 2024.

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TfL announces Silvertown Tunnel to open 7 April

On 6 January 2025 TfL revealed that it plans to open the Silvertown Tunnel to the public on Monday 7 April 2025. Construction work and testing are apparently now ‘sufficiently complete’ to announce an opening date.

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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.

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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.  

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Government's devolution plans must recognise logistics priorities, says Logistics UK

Placing decision-making closer to the businesses it affects can only be beneficial as announced in the government’s English Devolution White Paper published on 16 December 2024, according to business group Logistics UK. 

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Welsh budget should recognise role of logistics in driving growth, says Logistics UK

The Welsh government has published its draft budget for 2025-26, promising to “create the conditions for growth” and Josh Fenton, Policy Manager – Wales at business group Logistics UK explains why the logistics sector should be at the heart of this strategy:

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Member Alert: Operation Brock

It is anticipated that - ahead of the Christmas getaway - high volumes of tourists will travel via Eurotunnel and Port of Dover from this weekend, beginning on Friday 20th.   

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Logistics UK reacts to National Policy Planning Framework

Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), announced on 12 December, which recognises the importance of logistics developments to the economy for the first time.

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Holyhead closure could threaten supply chain longer term

The Port of Holyhead is expected to remain closed until at least 19 December for repairs to significant damage to its berthing infrastructure caused by Storm Darragh.

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