Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 4 October 2023 announcement of the cancellation of the HS2 extension, between Birmingham and Manchester, damages investor confidence and harms the development of the national logistics network that the UK needs to thrive, according to business group Logistics UK.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP’s “motorist’s friend” speech at the Conservative Party Conference on 2 October 2023 has missed the chance to drive down inflation by cutting the red tape that hinders logistics businesses, according to Logistics UK.
The Driver Academy Group – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and supported by Manpower and Logistics UK – has secured a record number of women and ethnically diverse trainees for its second round of government-funded HGV driver training courses.
Logistics businesses have urged the Welsh government to provide a clear future plan for logistics at a roundtable hosted by Logistics UK and attended by Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS.
Supply chain consulting and warehousing solutions specialist, Bis Henderson, has brought together the strengths of its Consultancy and Space businesses under a single new identity - Visku - leveraging the expertise and network capabilities of the two previously independent businesses.
Following on from Logistics UK’s Van Awards at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham on 15 September, we now have our final shortlist for the Van Business of the Year award which will be presented at the Logistics UK Logistics Awards on 7 December.
A bid to block the Development Consent Order (DCO) granting approval to reopen the airport site near Ramsgate was thrown out by a High Court judge last Friday following a two-day hearing in July.
Saturday 23 September marked the UK’s official start of autumn, so National Highways is encouraging drivers to be prepared before they travel, by carrying out checks to ensure their vehicle is ready for the damp, cold and foggy conditions which are likely around the corner.
From 00:01 on Saturday 30 September until 05:00 on Monday 2 October and from 00:01 on Saturday 7 October until 05:00 on Monday 9 October the Blackwall Tunnel will be closed for southbound traffic, and all drivers will be required to take alternative routes.
Vehicle operators across the logistics industry were invited to attend Logistics UK’s first ever Urban Logistics and Vans Forum today at the Hilton London Euston Hotel.
Speaking after Wednesday’s press conference by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, has made it clear what he thinks about the proposed delay.
In October 2024, new safety standards are due for HGVs operating in London with Transport for London (TfL) launching its Progressive Safe System (PSS) to replace the current Safe System.
New data from the Driver Academy Group, the consortium leading the government-funded HGV driver training comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and Logistics UK, has revealed that more than 1,300 HGV driving trainees have passed their practical test since the scheme was launched and are ready to drive.
With logistics businesses continuing to face increasing financial pressures as a result of the switch to zero emission vehicles, significant questions are being raised by the industry over the energy infrastructure required to support a fair transition to a green economy.
Today sees the opening salvo of Logistics UK’s popular annual Transport Manager conference series, with the first event held at the Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil.
Six highly deserving businesses and individuals from across the logistics industry are celebrating this week following the announcement of Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2023.
On 11 September 2023, in its ongoing bid to help recruit and retain HGV drivers, the government has awarded £8 million – with a further £11 million to be allocated from industry – to provide significant upgrades to 39 roadside facilities across England.
In the wake of the government announcing the 39 roadside operators which have won government funding to the tune of £8m – supported by a £11m injection from the private sector – Logistics Magazine grabbed five minutes with Roads Minister, Richard Holden to discuss the improvements that will be funded by the grants.
With its own dedicated programme offering specific support and advice for the logistics industry in Northern Ireland, Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is returning to the Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast on 5 October 2023 for a full day of exclusive talks, topical information and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Following on from Logistics UK’s successful Supply Ukraine initiative, launched at the start of the war in the region, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) is currently identifying possible support among hauliers to move some much-needed humanitarian supplies to Poland.
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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