The truck driver shortage is not, it seems, confined to the UK and efforts across the globe are emerging to tackle the situation.
Operation Brock in Kent has been deployed overnight from Wednesday 10 July ahead of the summer holidays beginning on Friday 19 July.
The new Labour government should focus on three areas critical for business in its first 100 days, according to CBI’s Chief Economist Louise Hellem.
The incoming government could begin kickstarting growth in its first 100 days by partnering with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC.
Logistics UK joined a business delegation to see aviation in action during a behind the scenes tour of Heathrow airport.
Transport for London (TfL) is consulting on user charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels once the new Silvertown Tunnel opens in spring 2025.
The next next weekend closure will take place from 9pm on Friday 12 and the opening time on Monday 15 is no later than 6am.
A new permit system to improve the flow of freight through Operation Brock, Dover TAP, the town of Dover and into the port will be introduced from 10 July 2024.
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Highlighting the importance of logistics ahead of the election.
To fully realise the potential of Northern Ireland’s economy, business group Logistics UK is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to develop and deliver a NI-specific logistics strategy.
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Logistics UK Deputy Director, Michelle Gardner and Senior Policy Manager – Scotland, Alexandra Herdman met with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop MSP, Thursday 20 06 to discuss how logistics underpins the Scottish economy, and how Scotland can unlock the power of the sector to drive inclusive growth.
Logistics UK's Water and Shippers' Council hosted a joint Council meeting which took place at DFDS on 5 June.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) launched its manifesto on 19 June, in which it reinforced its commitment to delivering an independent Scotland in the EU. The manifesto also advocated for multi-year spending plans and a "net worth rule" to evaluate infrastructure investments.
Logistics UK hosted the inaugural Sir James Whitehead Address on 19 June, bringing together an audience of logistics leaders, policy makers and thought leaders to discuss the sector’s political and economic landscape.
Reform UK launches it ‘contract’ Nigel Farage launched Reform UK’s ‘contract’ on 17 June, describing it as “not just another party manifesto”.
The five-mile stretch between Junctions 10 and 11 will close both ways at 9pm on Friday 12 July and will remain shut in both directions until 6am on Monday 15 July.
Direct Vision Standard – permit applications open on Monday 24 June for Phase 2
Over 150 delegates attended this year’s Fleet Engineer event for a full day of presentations from industry experts, manufacturers and government agencies in addition to the opportunity to catch up with colleagues from across the sector.
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