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Network Rail launches initiative to help new rail freight flows

Network Rail has launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, with the policy being open to both passenger and freight operators.

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Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2024 shortlist revealed

Logistics UK has today revealed the shortlist for its prestigious Logistics Awards 2024, the industry’s blue riband event that recognises the achievement of businesses and individuals from across the sector which powers all parts of the economy.

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Release the drones... Amazon takes 'one hour delivery service' to the skies in UK

You might think that being able to order something online and have it delivered the very next day is impressive enough. Well, strap yourselves in because, if current trials go to plan, you could be receiving your order within an hour of placing it.

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Manchester, Nottingham and Birmingham... look out for the Generation Logistics AdVans this weekend!

Generation Logistics, the award-winning awareness campaign for the sector, is continuing to innovate in the ways people consider careers in logistics with the use of three innovative AdVans to coincide with GCSE results day.

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Make noise for Ukraine - honk your horns on 24 August

The UK government, NATO and Ukraine are leading an international campaign to Make Noise For Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day.

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Logistics UK launches new compliance training hub

To help operators streamline the coordination of training plans across their teams, Logistics UK has launched a new “one-stop” booking site for its industry-leading virtual and in-person training courses. 

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Important safety advice for van members

This week a contractor delivering for Amazon lost his life when his van was hijacked while he was working. Logistics UK sends its sincerest condolences to the driver’s family for this tragic loss.

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Logistics UK Van Awards 2024 - shortlist announced

The entries have been reviewed and the judges have made their decisions. The big question is... who made the shortlist?

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Logistics UK urges government not to increase fuel duty

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery.

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Don't get caught out - HMRC advice to the UK haulage industry regarding how to spot avoidance schemes

HMRC has launched a ‘Tax avoidance: don’t get caught out’ communications campaign targeted at contractors. The campaign advises taxpayers how to spot avoidance schemes, explains the risks involved and how to report a suspicious scheme to HMRC.

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Member Alert: Join Logistics UK's call on the government to support the Lower Thames Crossing project

Logistics UK is writing to the Department of Transport with regard to the impending decision on whether to go ahead with Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as this project reaches a crucial stage in the planning process.

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'Going Green in Transport' hits the screens this weekend

In the latest in-depth programme from Executive TV, 'Going Green in Transport', the sector’s efforts to decarbonise, the challenges as well as the solutions will be examined, featuring leading companies from across the UK, including Logistics UK.

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Ask The MAC's Top 5 Tips for protecting your vehicle and cargo

With thefts from vehicles on the increase, operators are looking at ways to ensure that their vehicles are safe whilst on the public highway and when the vehicle is parked up overnight.

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Member Alert: Take part in WTW’s 2024 Emerging and Interconnected Risk survey

Given the amount of disruption and change over the last few years, logistics leaders are paying renewed attention to how they can identify emerging risks and explore how these not only impact on their risk framework, but also how they are related to expected growth and greater strategic focus over longer time horizons.

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Logistics UK discusses Generation Logistics with new Mayor for the West Midlands

Logistics UK’s CEO, David Wells OBE, met with Richard Parker, the new Mayor for the West Midlands on 25 July. The Mayor has a strong focus on youth unemployment in the West Midlands and showed a keen interest in the Generation Logistics initiative.

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Logistics UK's CEO, David Wells OBE, meets with London Deputy Mayor for Transport

Logistics UK met with London Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, on 24 July. During the meeting, the Deputy Mayor thanked Logistics UK and members for our work in supporting the review of phase 2 of the London Direct Vision Standard (DVS).

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How HGV drivers can help tidy up Britain's roads

Did you know that an estimated 2.25 million pieces of litter are dropped every day in this country, with 73.3% of it associated with drinking (coffees, soft drinks and alcohol) according to Keep Britain Tidy?

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Join us on tour this autumn: Transport Manager 2024 - the ultimate logistics road show! 

From Yeovil to Falkirk, Newcastle to London, Belfast to Cardiff... Transport Manager is coming to a town or city near you.  

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