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Logistics UK successfully urges DfT to issue guidance on rule change

Following pressure from Logistics UK, the Department for Transport (DfT) has now issued guidance for members on how DVSA will enforce the requirement to record activity away from the vehicle.

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£20 million funding to deliver 1,000 public EV charge points – but will commercial vehicles benefit?

The government has this week announced a £20 million funding package to deliver 1,000 new public electric vehicle charge points nationwide.

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New freight hub at Manston Airport approved

US land developer Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) has finally been given approval to redevelop Manston Airport into a cargo hub, despite long standing opposition from the planning inspectorate and community groups.

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From CHIEF to CDS: Members briefed on changes to customs handling systems 

HMRC is closing its customs handling system CHIEF for import declarations on 30 September 2022, and for export declarations on 31 March 2023, and replacing it with a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as the UK’s single system for declaring goods.

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Industry working with government to target skills shortages

Following its widespread call for information for the government’s Labour Market and Skills Consultation, the Department for Transport (DfT) has published a summary of the responses received.

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Shortlist for the 2022 Van Awards announced

The shortlisted entries for the 2022 Van Awards have been announced this week, with the winners set to be announced at a celebratory lunch at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on 16 September 2022.

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Act now to protect supply chain, says Logistics UK

Figures from Logistics UK’s latest Logistics Performance Tracker demonstrate the unsustainable financial pressure businesses are currently facing.

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Demand for biomethane doubles, as CNG Fuels opens its tenth refuelling station

Logistics UK member CNG Fuels announced the opening of its tenth biomethane refuelling station yesterday (17 August 2022).

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Consultation on alternatively fuelled vans is perfectly timed, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has welcomed a consultation on alternatively fuelled vans (AFVs), announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) last week (9 August 2022).

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Traffic Commissioners to headline Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022

The Traffic Commissioners will once again be headlining Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 autumn conference series, updating delegates on their latest guidance and priorities for the coming year.

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Highway Code is updated to reflect tougher sentencing guidelines

The Highway Code was updated to reflect a change in the law relating to two driving offences recently (27 July 2022).

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Groundbreaking campaign reveals recruitment opportunity for logistics sector

Government and the logistics sector launched an exciting new campaign – Generation Logistics – yesterday (10 August 2022), which aims to tackle the industry’s long-term recruitment issues and future-proof the industry’s talent pipeline.

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Road User Charging must avoid double taxation, Logistics UK says

Logistics UK has said that if any Road User Charging (RUC) system is introduced in the UK it must be carefully phased in to avoid double taxation.

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Global supply shortages lead to seven-month decline in new vans

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined for the seventh consecutive month in July, down by more than a fifth (20.7%) to 18,722 new units registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Logistics UK welcomes consultation on restoring ‘grandfather rights’

Logistics UK has welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the government’s announcement last Friday (5 August 2022) of a call for evidence on potential changes to the driver licensing regime.

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Plan ahead for travel to Kent ports, Logistics UK urges hauliers

Logistics UK is reminding members travelling to Eurotunnel or the Port of Dover in Kent to plan for potential delays and disruption to their journeys, despite easing of the situation.

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Logistics UK welcomes DfT’s consultation on strategic road network circular

Following calls from Logistics UK, the Department for Transport (DfT) has published a consultation on proposed changes to a circular that explains how National Highways (NH) will engage with the planning system.

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Generation Logistics set to shift perceptions of the logistics sector

Next Wednesday (10 August 2022) will see the public launch of Generation Logistics, a year-long, high-profile national campaign of engagement and promotional activities, which aims to shift perceptions of the industry and attract the next generation of logistics workers.

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Van Drivers’ Handbook updated to reflect the latest developments

Now in its sixth edition, Logistics UK’s popular Van Drivers’ Handbook, has recently been fully updated to cover topics from legal requirements and defensive driving to speed limits and Clean Air Zones.

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One day remaining to enter Van Awards

There is just one day remaining to enter Logistics UK’s popular Van Awards competition.

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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.

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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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