The first year of the Generation Logistics campaign has changed the way people consider working in the logistics sector, one which has a vital role in driving all areas of the economy, according to Transport Minister Guy Opperman MP.
To examine how a future administration may improve connectivity both inside and between the UK's main metropolitan areas, the Labour Party is conducting an independent evaluation of rail and urban transport.
In order to assist Transport for London (TfL) in understanding how prepared the market is for the launch of the Progressive Safe System (PSS) in October 2024, as part of the changes to the Direct Vision Standard, the three industry associations have come together to issue a survey for operators to complete.
For several years, Met Office meteorologists have been based at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC) between October and April to provide daily weather forecasts to National Highways staff and public weather warnings.
One of the North East’s most famous icons, the Tyne Bridge, has received a £35 million government boost to secure its future.
After a two-year boycott, the Northern Ireland Assembly reconvened last weekend with Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill making history as the first nationalist First Minister. The restoration of devolved government comes after the DUP reached an agreement with the UK government published in the Strengthening the Union command paper.
Trade between the two countries had been taking place under the terms of a deal the UK rolled over from its time as an EU member. The pause in negotiations means the UK’s trading terms with Canada will now be worse than when it was part of the EU’s deal with the country.
Implementation of Ireland’s first freight strategy has started positively, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), which represents the interests of logistics businesses across the country.
Yesterday saw the introduction of the first stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which sets out a new approach to security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the UK’s border with the EU.
HGV training specialist HGVC has again been awarded a lead role on the government’s extended Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the first MOT for cars, vans and motorcycles will remain at three years from registration and annually thereafter.
On 26 January Maritime Minister Lord Davies announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships.
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.
The Department for Business and Trade launched its Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy on 17 January, at an event led by Minister of State, Nusrat Ghani.
After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from the role with effect from 31 January 2024.
On 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out his next Budget.
A new study by solar experts Hemsol has revealed that Norway is the greenest country in Europe.
Findings from the Office for Environmental Protection, released last Thursday, said the country was “largely off track” to meet legally binding environmental ambitions on climate change adaptation, safeguarding the supply of clean water and managing exposure to harmful chemicals.
Central to Logistics UK’s democratic structure, and one of the most important ways that we interact with members, is through our freight councils.
To ensure Logistics UK is representing the view of members and focusing on the topics that matters most, Logistics UK has launched its annual Logistics Industry Survey
Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.
Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.
Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.
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