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Vision for future of Strategic Road Network “vital for logistics sector”, says Logistics UK

New proposals for the future of England’s motorways and major A-roads were published last week as part of plans to connect the country and grow the economy in an environmentally sustainable way.     

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Two new fully electric cranes at Tees Dock deliver on “promises for a more sustainable future,” says Logistics UK

Two new electric harbour cranes, representing an £8.6 million investment, are the latest arrivals at Tees Dock as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.

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Longer semi-trailers a “win-win for UK economy”, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has welcomed the permanent approval of longer semi-trailers on UK roads (LSTs), as announced by government, hailing it as an opportunity to reduce road emissions and industry costs.

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IfATE calls for more action to grow skills for transport and logistics sector

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published a report following a major review into skills training needs for the transport and logistics sector.

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HS2 reaches carbon-cutting milestone and must continue to “strive for positive change”, urges Logistics UK 

HS2 has announced that 10 million tonnes of material have been delivered to – and removed from – construction sites by rail, in what it calls a “major milestone in HS2’s plan to cut carbon emissions by removing lorries from roads”. 

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Varamis Rail’s high-speed freight solution “ticks the boxes”, says Logistics UK

Varamis Rail – the UK’s first high-speed rail logistics company providing fast, zero-emission end-to-end logistics services – hosted an event at Birmingham International Station last week to show invited guests how it is delivering a new, fully electric rail service between Glasgow and Birmingham.

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Electric Vehicle Report published at Logistics UK conference

Logistics UK launched its 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Report on the second day of its Future Logistics Conference, held at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 10-11 May 2023.

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Update on Clean Air Zone briefing note

Logistics UK has updated its monthly members-only Clean Air Zone (CAZ) briefing note.

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Operation Brock deployed for last May ’23 Bank Holiday weekend

On 21 May the contraflow operation on the M20 known as Operation Brock was reinstated to deal with any delays during the last May Bank Holiday this weekend.

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Entries now open for Logistics UK Van Awards 2023

Nominations are now open for Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023, the annual event that recognises, rewards and celebrates the dedicated businesses driving the sector and all their achievements over the past year.

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DVSA issues revised Categorisation of vehicle defects

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has informed Logistics UK that it has now issued revised documentation for the Categorisation of vehicle defects. 

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Logistics UK welcomes Driver CPC consultation as “opportunity to introduce some flexibility”

The recent Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) consultation contained several proposals to reform the training legislation given that the UK has left the EU it now has the right to adapt the rules that were retained from the time of EU membership. 

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“Affected members need to plan ahead” during HM the King’s coronation, warns Logistics UK

Localised restrictions have been in force since 3 April, but a much more notable raft of closures will come into effect this Friday as the capital sees a huge influx of visitors for the Coronation of the King.

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Vans Today 2023 an “excellent kickstart to the year”, says Logistics UK

We’d like to thank everyone who helped organise, attended and spoke at our Vans Today 2023 event last Thursday at Leicester City Football Club.

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Capacity concerns amid smart motorway scrapping need to be addressed, urges Logistics UK

Following the Prime Minister’s summer campaign pledge, plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled across the country, including those paused pending a safety review and those earmarked for construction during the third Road Investment Strategy (2025 to 2030).

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Cardiff congestion charge: Logistics UK chasing more details

Last week, Cardiff City Council announced a proposed scheme to introduce a congestion charge in the city in an attempt to reduce traffic and improve air quality.

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New truckstop in Tilbury sets the benchmark

Logistics UK has long been calling for more comprehensive provision for the UK’s HGV drivers, so we are pleased to announce that a new truckstop opened last week in Tilbury: at a location with huge demand less than two miles from Tilbury dock and right on the doorstep of Tilbury2.

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DVS safety permits help halve serious collisions since 2018

The safety of all road users is a key priority for the logistics sector, which has been demonstrated by industry’s high DVS compliance rate; figures from TfL demonstrate that more than 94% of HGVs in London operate with a DVS safety permit.  

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Entries open for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2023

Entries are now open for Logistics UK’s prestigious Logistics Awards 2023.

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DVSA vision will keep Britain moving, says Logistics UK

DVSA’s vision to 2030, published earlier this month (4 April 2023), demonstrates the objectives this agency needs to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably, Logistics UK has said.

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