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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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A6 upgrades promise to turbocharge the NI economy, Logistics UK says

The opening of 25.5 kilometres of dual carriageway from Dungiven to Drumahoe, following the completion of Phase 2 of the much-needed upgrade to the A6, promise to give Northern Ireland’s economy a welcome boost, Logistics UK has said.

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Van operators on the frontline of decarbonisation challenge, new supplement reveals

Van operators are industry pioneers, on the frontline of the transport sector's transition to zero-carbon vehicles, according to David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, with the Light Commercial Vehicle market perceived to be the low-hanging fruit in the race to decarbonise the sector.

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Logistics UK hosts its first decarbonisation event for Northern Ireland

Logistics UK will be hosting its first ever Northern Ireland (NI) decarbonisation event on 25 April 2023.

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Government must prioritise investment in the road network, says Logistics UK

Advice published by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) last week (5 April 2023) regarding the Road Investment Strategy should serve as a catalyst for government to prioritise investment in the road network according to Logistics UK

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Logistics businesses need to test new Border Operating Model

Following the publication of the government’s consultation on its new Border Target Operating Model last week (5 April 2023), Logistics UK has said that the model must be thoroughly and continuously tested by business, to ensure that it remains fit for purpose.

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Plan ahead to avoid disruption at the Channel, urges Logistics UK

Given the disruption and long delays experienced at the Port of Dover last weekend (31 March-2 April 2023), Logistics UK is urging its members to check the latest ferry crossing information before setting out and to ensure that they have their paperwork in order before making the crossing.

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New trade deal will deliver for UK plc in the long term, says Logistics UK

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the new UK trade deal with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) last week (31 March 2023), Logistics UK has said that while it may only deliver modest benefits in the short term, the deal’s impact on the UK economy over the long term promises to be significant.

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Three weeks remaining until Vans Today 2023

There are just three weeks remaining until Logistics UK’s popular Vans Today event returns for 2023. This year’s half-day briefing will feature an unrivalled line-up of speakers, including industry experts from National Highways, SMMT and Aviva.

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Will new air quality bill drive change or simply tax Welsh logistics, asks Logistics UK

Logistics UK is querying the impact that the Welsh government’s new Environment Bill could have on air quality across the country.

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Logistics UK calls for major reforms in response to Labour Party consultation

Logistics UK has called for reforms across a host of major policy areas, including infrastructure, decarbonisation and skills, in its recent submission to the Labour National Policy Forum Consultation (17 March 2023).

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Logistics UK calls for Britain’s best van operators to throw their hats into the ring

Logistics UK’s Van Awards are returning for 2023 and the business group is calling for the UK’s best van operators to start preparing their entries.

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Logistics UK calls for faster progress on low carbon plans to support business investment

Following the government’s announcement made today (30 March 2023), Logistics UK has welcomed progress on green energy and energy security but expressed disappointment at the continued lack of a plan for a green transition for larger logistics vehicles.

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The worst of the supply chain crisis may be over but mega threats persist, logistics expert warns

The acute supply chain crisis experienced by the logistics industry in recent years is almost over, a leading logistics expert has declared.

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Budget was a missed opportunity on decarbonisation, said Logistics UK

The Chancellor’s spring Budget last week (15 March 2023) represented a missed opportunity to encourage logistics businesses to decarbonise their operations, Logistics UK has said.

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Warnings on climate change extremely concerning, says Logistics UK

The logistics sector is ready and willing to play its part in helping the UK economy to reach net zero by 2050, Logistics UK has said, following warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Industry experts to share their insights at Vans Today 2023

Following last year’s inaugural conference, Logistics UK’s popular Vans Today conference is returning for 2023.

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