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Hundreds of Skills Bootcamp trainees complete HGV driver training

The HGV Skills Bootcamp, established by the government in response to the skills shortage in HGV drivers at the height of the pandemic, is bringing new employees into the logistics workforce, according to new data released by the Driver Academy Group.

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Logistics UK welcomes efforts to stabilise the economy but says more detail is needed

News that the government is taking steps to stabilise the economy have been welcomed by Logistics UK.

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More than 100 jobs at risk at the Port of Liverpool

The Unite union has confirmed that the jobs of a total of 132 employees at the Port of Liverpool are at risk.

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Virtual Transport Manager Conference to return following previous success

Being a transport manager is one of the busiest and most important roles in any transport operation.

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Transitioning to electric vehicles – share your experiences

Logistics UK is currently working on producing an Electric Vehicle report, scheduled to be published in the spring.

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Logistics UK welcomes its 20,000th member

Logistics UK was delighted to welcome its 20,000th member recently (30 September 2022) – Groundworks Direct Limited, a family run groundworks and civil engineering business based in Durham.

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Chair of Logistics UK’s Water Council joins UK’s largest port operator

Tim Morris, Chair of Logistics UK’s Water Freight Council, has been appointed Group Head of Corporate Affairs at Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator.

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Amazon makes billion-Euro investment in electrifying its transportation network

E-commerce giant and Logistics UK member Amazon announced plans to invest more than €1 billion over the next five years to further electrify and decarbonise its transportation network across Europe earlier this week (10 October 2022).

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Van market rises by 10.8% in September

The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 10.8% in September, with the plate change making it one of the most popular months of the year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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The high price of going electric for smaller operators

With the phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel vans set for 2030, a key concern among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be the transition to hybrid or zero tailpipe emission commercial vehicles, and the costs incurred as a result.

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Logistics UK welcomes government’s response to Transport Committee’s inquiry

Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s publication of its response to the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into the road freight supply chain last week (29 September 2022).

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Logistics UK chief urges members to respond to review of logistics skills

David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, is urging members to take part in a major review of transport and logistics skills training.

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Any road charging policy must avoid double taxation, Logistics UK says

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.

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Growth Plan misses Fuel Duty opportunity, says Logistics UK

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).

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Drivers are your greatest assets, Traffic Commissioner tells conference delegates

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).

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Final entertainment booking confirmed for Logistics Awards 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.

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Working group expresses range of views on Category B consultation

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.

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Serious vehicle maintenance issues identified three months after MOT

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).

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Logistics UK welcomes energy bill announcement

Logistics UK welcomes the announcement made by government yesterday (21 September 2022) regarding support for businesses facing rising energy bills.

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Winners for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2022 are announced 

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.

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