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Manufacturer partnership to see electric vans built with recycled, low carbon aluminium

Electric vans built with recycled, low-carbon aluminium extrusions are set to become a reality, thanks to a partnership between automotive start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) and Hydro Extrusions, a specialist in providing innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions.

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Logistics UK encouraged by Autumn Statement but needs to see the detail

The Autumn Statement contains encouraging signs for logistics businesses looking to drive recovery in the economy, but according to business group Logistics UK, the detail of the Chancellor’s proposals will show whether or not the industry will see real changes as a result.

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Logistics investment urgently needed to avoid economic “storm clouds”, says Logistics UK

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Automated Vehicles Bill has “potential to transform our sector”, says Logistics UK

New laws were introduced into Parliament last week to put safety at the heart of the roll-out of self-driving vehicle technology and position the UK as a world leader in this exciting, estimated £42 billion market.

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Secretary of State for Transport says DPD’s new Docklands eco-sortation centre will “support important industry that contributes billions to economy”

Last week, parcel delivery company DPD officially unveiled its new £40m eco-regional sortation centre in Bromley-by-Bow that will enable the firm to deliver up to 80,000 ‘green' parcels into London each day. 

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Limited spaces remaining for Logistics UK’s Welsh Lunch

With just two weeks to go until Logistics UK’s hotly anticipated 2023 Welsh Lunch, anyone wishing to attend is advised to book now to avoid disappointment.

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National Highways says it’s “committed to treating every road” after first major gritting run

As temperatures dipped across the country last weekend, gritters were sent out on motorways and major A-roads for the first significant operation of this autumn.

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53 third-party logistics firms training new HGV drivers via Logistics UK-affiliated ‘Skills Bootcamps’ scheme

The Driver Academy Group (DAG) – a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising Manpower and Logistics UK – is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 new HGV drivers as part of its majority-funded ‘Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving’ scheme.

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LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK

The £200 million of funding by the government this week to create Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is excellent news for logistics providing the funding is allocated correctly, according to business group Logistics UK. 

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Nearly 12,000 vans stolen in past twelve months, says DVLA

11,714 vans have been stolen in the UK over the past year according to a new report from the DVLA.

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Extension of the longer semi-trailer trial

The Department for Transport has confirmed the longer semi-trailer trial transition period has been extended to 29 February 2024 and that updated guidance will be published following feedback from industry representatives.

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Logistics UK advises delegates to “book asap to avoid disappointment” for remaining Transport Manager conferences

With just three remaining live events – in London on 14 Nov, Cardiff on 23 Nov and Birmingham on 30 Nov – and one virtual event on 10 Nov – it is strongly advised that anyone wishing to attend Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2023 conference series signs up now to ensure their place and keep their compliance knowledge up to date.

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Farnham starts six-week public consultation for traffic enforcement cameras

In late 2022, Surrey County Council started a scheme called HGV Watch to help improve compliance with HGV weight restrictions around the county.

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Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

The Aviation Council met last week to continue its progress towards futureproofing the UK aviation sector and maintaining the industry’s status as one of the strongest in the world.  

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Help manage your finances with HMRC

As part of Talk Money Week, HMRC wants to let you and your employees know about services available online and in the HMRC app that can help boost and manage your finances.

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Autonomous vehicles move into UK fast lane following historic King’s Speech

An autonomous vehicles bill has been outlined in the King’s Speech, which the government says will unlock a “transport revolution” and position the UK as a “global leader” in the sector.

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Logistics UK’s full letter re: Direct Vision Standard – resolution of issues

As part of the policy team's ongoing work to press key messages to government on Direct Vision Standard (DVS), Logistics UK alongside the Road Haulage Association and AICES, sent a joint letter on 26 October to senior officials in TfL and London Councils which addressed key points including lack of accreditation of required kit, lack of real-world testing and also unrealistic implementation timescales. This is the letter in full.

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Logistics UK calls for government to “give sector the certainty it needs to invest in the future”

Ahead of the government’s upcoming 22 November Autumn Statement – an update on its plans for the economy based on forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – Logistics UK has submitted the industry’s representation to HM Treasury and the Chancellor, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP.

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Logistics UK’s full letter to the Chancellor ahead of government’s Autumn Statement 2023

Alongside Logistics UK’s 26-page submission ahead of the government’s Autumn Statement, the business group’s Chief Executive, David Wells OBE, wrote a letter to the Chancellor to share the representation and request a meeting with officials to discuss the requests and recommendations. This letter is displayed in full below.

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Speaker line-up revealed for Logistics UK’s Delivering Decarbonisation event

Logistics UK has revealed an impressive speaker line up for its first ever Delivering Decarbonisation conference, taking place on the 21 November at America Square Conference Centre in London.

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