A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.
Transport for London (TfL) announced on 27 May that it is seeking views on a number of changes to the Congestion Charge to help keep London moving, encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and promote sustainable travel across the capital.
Maritime Transport's two new intermodal rail services will connect DP World London Gateway with inland terminals at Ham Hall and iPort Doncaster.
The conference for senior leaders in logistics is just a few days away with an impressive list of speakers including Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Secondary legislation that will abolish the mandatory requirement for Category B licence holders to undertake five hours of training before driving a zero tailpipe emission vehicle up to 4.25 tonnes has completed its passage through the House of Commons and, as of 19 May, the House of Lords.
UK and allies expose Russian intelligence campaign targeting western logistics and technology organisations.
Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy Logistics UK and other business leaders met with Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood on 15 May to discuss barriers to the transition to electric van fleets
The government introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill to Parliament on 14 May, which enables the implementation of a revenue certainty mechanism to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in the UK, and is providing an additional £400,000 of funding for producers.
Ahead of the busy May half-term school holidays and Spring bank holiday, the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) has taken the decision for Operation Brock in Kent to be deployed from Thursday 22 May.
Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade with the EU, by reducing bureaucracy, costs and border friction, according to Logistics UK.
Logistics UK has responded to media reports that the UK and EU are working towards a new "strategic partnership".
Transport managers are often the unsung heroes and heroines of the transport industry, yet without their oversight and attention to detail, many of the country’s logistics businesses would find it hard to operate effectively and in a compliant manner.
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan launched a consultation on 09 May that included measures which could support the logistics sector.
The UK and EU has set out a new “strategic partnership” that aims to increase trade and offer a united European front, the Guardian reported on 29 April.
Logistics UK and a delegation from the business group’s Northern Ireland Freight Council met with Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA on Wednesday 30 April to highlight the value of the logistics sector to Northern Ireland and ensure the sector is prioritised by policymakers at the highest level.
Designed to raise standards and drive confidence across the unregulated commercial vehicle maintenance sector, government and industry has united this week to launch the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS).
On 30 April, Logistics UK hosted a Parliamentary drop-in for MPs and peers alongside colleagues from DHL and SEGRO, which was kindly sponsored by Phil Brickell MP.
Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander told MPs on 23 April that an upcoming Freight Plan will set out a vision-led strategy for Britain’s goods movement, moving beyond the traditional predict-and-address approach.
The government announced on 23 April amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which it argues will lead to major projects being delivered “at least a year faster”.
Thursday 8 May 2025 will mark 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day) when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. This is followed by the anniversary of Victory Over Japan (VJ Day) on Friday 15 August 2025, when Japan surrendered and marks the end of the Second World War in the Far East.
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