The UK’s trading relationships have suffered more than the EU’s following its exit from the trade bloc, according to business group Logistics UK, with the country’s exports down 23% from 2017 to 2024 while imports fell only by 5%.
Speaking about today’s publication of the National Infrastructure Strategy, Jonathan Walker, Logistics UK’s Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy said:
Chancellor increases transport investment but cuts day-to-day spending.
"Imperative the government sets out plan for providing and securing the full funding required".
The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) published a series of documents on 10 June outlining the government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and automated vehicles in transport.
The Spending Review announcement on 11 June was welcomed in principle by business group Logistics UK, but, as Kevin Green, Policy Director explains, the government’s growth ambitions will only be realised if it prioritises the needs of the logistics sector in its forthcoming Industrial, Trade and Infrastructure strategies:
The inaugural Logistics UK Annual Conference took place on Wednesday 4 June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster.
The government announced on 2 June it will not introduce additional import checks on fruit and vegetables from the European Union due to its anticipated new SPS deal with the EU.
The impact and potential implications of AI on the logistics sector are the source of much speculation and no little concern. Is it a threat to jobs and established ways of working or a transformative opportunity? Here, Logistics magazine talks to AI specialist Kieran Reynolds, Energy & Industrial Business Unit Lead at Cambridge Consultants to get some answers.
Speaking at the inaugural Logistics UK Annual Conference 2025, Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood acknowledged just how important the logistics sector is.
Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Industry, has underlined the critical role of the logistics sector in driving economic growth during a speech at the Logistics UK Annual Conference.
Shadow Secretary of State promises to "listen" to logistics businesses in order to help build an efficient and prosperous sector which will help build growth in the economy.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is consulting on its West Midlands Futures Green Paper until 8 June. Its purpose is to outline a strategic vision which plans to improve the region’s economy, transport, housing, and digital infrastructure by 2035.
Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle charge points, helping them save up to £1,100 a year.
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.
Transport for London (TfL) announced on 27 May that it is seeking views on a number of changes to the Congestion Charge to help keep London moving, encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and promote sustainable travel across the capital.
Maritime Transport's two new intermodal rail services will connect DP World London Gateway with inland terminals at Ham Hall and iPort Doncaster.
The conference for senior leaders in logistics is just a few days away with an impressive list of speakers including Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Secondary legislation that will abolish the mandatory requirement for Category B licence holders to undertake five hours of training before driving a zero tailpipe emission vehicle up to 4.25 tonnes has completed its passage through the House of Commons and, as of 19 May, the House of Lords.
UK and allies expose Russian intelligence campaign targeting western logistics and technology organisations.
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