In response to a recent report on vehicle taxation reform, Logistics UK has reiterated that any road charging policy coming down the track must avoid the pitfall of taxing operators twice.
Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s actions to help address growing business costs, particularly energy prices, following its announcement of its Growth Plan last Friday (23 September 2022).
Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, made a plea to operators to prioritise the health and well-being of their drivers, during Logistics UK’s first Transport Manager Conference for 2022 last week (22 September 2022).
Logistics UK is delighted to announce that it has booked the disarmingly quick-witted Kerry Godliman as part of the entertainment for this year’s Logistics Awards.
Members of Logistics UK’s Van Policy Working Group met in Northamptonshire on Tuesday (27 September 2022) to discuss a range of issues affecting the Light Commercial Vehicle sector.
Commercial operators are being urged by DVSA to ensure that they carry out regular maintenance all year round to avoid dangerous incidents as data reveals vehicles are issued 10 times more prohibitions three months after their annual test (MOT).
Logistics UK welcomes the announcement made by government yesterday (21 September 2022) regarding support for businesses facing rising energy bills.
Logistics UK announced the winners of its Van Awards 2022 last Friday (16 September 2022), the annual awards that celebrate the operators that have made a significant contribution to the industry over the past 12 months.
The Port of Felixstowe has announced that its workers who are members of the Unite union are due to strike from 27 September until 5 October 2022.
Logistics UK has welcomed the relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers involved in the delivery of Operation London Bridge.
Logistics UK is urging any members planning to deliver into London in the coming week to plan ahead for potential road closures.
Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 conferences, which are crucial for fleet operators that wish to keep up to speed with key trends in safety and compliance, are set to defy expectations, with over one thousand delegates already booked to attend.
The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by almost a quarter (24.6%) to 15,520 units during the month of August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
More than 90 member businesses have been celebrating recently after being shortlisted in the 2022 Logistics Awards.
Logistics UK has written to the new Prime Minister Liz Truss (pictured above left) and her Cabinet to call on them to ensure its members’ interests are included in discussions relating to energy cost increases and supply risks to ensure effective contingency planning.
Following pressure from Logistics UK, the Department for Transport (DfT) has now issued guidance for members on how DVSA will enforce the requirement to record activity away from the vehicle.
The government has this week announced a £20 million funding package to deliver 1,000 new public electric vehicle charge points nationwide.
US land developer Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) has finally been given approval to redevelop Manston Airport into a cargo hub, despite long standing opposition from the planning inspectorate and community groups.
HMRC is closing its customs handling system CHIEF for import declarations on 30 September 2022, and for export declarations on 31 March 2023, and replacing it with a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as the UK’s single system for declaring goods.
Following its widespread call for information for the government’s Labour Market and Skills Consultation, the Department for Transport (DfT) has published a summary of the responses received.
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