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Industry recovery still has some way to go, according to Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Report

After three years of heightened trading conditions and huge pressures on the supply chain caused by the global pandemic, business group Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Report (released on 13 June 2023) shows that recovery is starting to be seen across the sector.

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Logistics UK to release its Logistics Report 2023 at Multimodal

“I am delighted that Logistics UK is once again, a strategic partner to the Multimodal conference at the NEC in Birmingham in 2023,” said Logistics UK Chief Executive, David Wells.

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ULEZ scrappage scheme extension welcomed by Logistics UK

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced an extension to the vehicle scrappage scheme associated with the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), to now include London-based small businesses.

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Logistics UK and RHA jointly seeking clarification on phase 2 of Direct Vision Standard (DVS)

Following a meeting at Transport for London (TfL) on 24 May, Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have issued a joint letter to the Mayor of London, the Deputy Mayor for Transport and the TfL Commissioner.

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Time is running out to enter Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023

Is your van operation the best of the best? If so, make sure that your business gains the recognition it deserves!

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Glasgow LEZ enforcement comes into effect and “members should check compliance now” urges Logistics UK

As of 1 June 2023, Glasgow’s city centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into full effect and apply to all vehicle types.

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Consultation on transforming northern transport launched and “we’ll be monitoring closely,” says Logistics UK

Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week consultation, taking place from 25 May to 17 August, for its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the north of England.

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Glasgow airport secures funding to test feasibility of “world-first” hydrogen production

A consortium led by Glasgow Airport and Ikigai – a net zero consulting co-developer – has secured funding from the Scottish government to test the feasibility of a hydrogen production, storage and distribution hub to support zero emission flight at the airport.

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Nearly half of vans in outer London not compliant with ULEZ

According to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, almost half of vans registered in outer London do not comply with the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

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Government is listening to Logistics UK’s concerns over border target operating model, says Minister of State

Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Nichola Mallon, raised members’ concerns over the draft Border Target Operating Model - which will introduce new controls on imports from the EU and Rest of the World from October 2023 - at a roundtable meeting with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office.

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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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