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David Wells OBE, Logistics UK Chief Executive, met this week with Lilian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport, responsible for the Future of Roads.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced, on 8 July, that the government would reform planning to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and housing, including speeding up decision-making on transport and energy projects.
“The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech," said Gardner, "and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure."
After intense negotiations between TfL and Logistics UK, it's welcome news for London's hauliers.
The incoming government could begin kickstarting growth in its first 100 days by partnering with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC.
The truck driver shortage is not, it seems, confined to the UK and efforts across the globe are emerging to tackle the situation.
Logistics UK joined a business delegation to see aviation in action during a behind the scenes tour of Heathrow airport.
The new Labour government should focus on three areas critical for business in its first 100 days, according to CBI’s Chief Economist Louise Hellem.
Operation Brock in Kent has been deployed overnight from Wednesday 10 July ahead of the summer holidays beginning on Friday 19 July.
Transport for London (TfL) is consulting on user charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels once the new Silvertown Tunnel opens in spring 2025.
The next next weekend closure will take place from 9pm on Friday 12 and the opening time on Monday 15 is no later than 6am.
A new permit system to improve the flow of freight through Operation Brock, Dover TAP, the town of Dover and into the port will be introduced from 10 July 2024.
To fully realise the potential of Northern Ireland’s economy, business group Logistics UK is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to develop and deliver a NI-specific logistics strategy.
Highlighting the importance of logistics ahead of the election.
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Logistics UK Deputy Director, Michelle Gardner and Senior Policy Manager – Scotland, Alexandra Herdman met with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop MSP, Thursday 20 06 to discuss how logistics underpins the Scottish economy, and how Scotland can unlock the power of the sector to drive inclusive growth.
Logistics UK hosted the inaugural Sir James Whitehead Address on 19 June, bringing together an audience of logistics leaders, policy makers and thought leaders to discuss the sector’s political and economic landscape.
Logistics UK's Water and Shippers' Council hosted a joint Council meeting which took place at DFDS on 5 June.
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