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Logistics UK welcomes  measures to improve transport connectivity across the UK 

Following the publication of Lord Sir Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review in November 2021, which made recommendations to “improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK”, the government published its response on 7 December as a Written Ministerial Statement.

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Driver CPC changes will “bring flexibility to industry”, says Logistics UK

Changes to the way in which HGV drivers can achieve their professional qualifications will give the logistics industry flexibility in how and when training is taken, according to business group Logistics UK.   

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RoSPA’s road safety factsheet: winter driving tips

As part of our continuing series to support UK drivers, help them prepare for winter conditions and avoid issues and accidents, this week we are sharing some advice by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

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Government announces fresh measures to support innovation in logistics sector

Logistics UK has been highlighting to government that logistics is an innovative sector and can act as an important testbed for other sectors for some time, so it’s been exciting over the past 10 days to see a number of announcements which offer encouragement for the future of our industry.

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Future of flight takes to the skies

One of Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787s has crossed the Atlantic on a world-first flight from London Heathrow to JFK International Airport, New York solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in air travel decarbonisation.

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National Highways announces winners of roadworks innovation competition

Three winning ideas are to be trialled with National Highways which will use the latest technology to help ease the pain of roadworks for drivers, businesses and local communities.

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Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023 at final event in record-breaking conference series

Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group’s final Transport Manager conference for 2023, held on 30 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

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Logistics UK CEO writes to Welsh Minister for Economy as skills gap “urgently” needs addressing

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration.

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Delivering Decarbonisation update: ground-breaking net zero conference establishes key industry takeaways

Logistics UK’s Delivering Decarbonisation conference – held last week at the America Square Conference Centre in London – equipped logistics professionals with the knowledge and information needed to mould their business strategies, and explored the roadmap to net zero, delving into the plans, initiatives and ongoing projects that are shaping the decarbonisation journey for logistics businesses. 

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Logistics UK welcomes Business Secretary’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan to “continue development of zero emissions technology”

Plans to build on British excellence in advanced manufacturing to secure long-term private investment, create high-paid jobs and build a solid platform to net zero have been unveiled by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch this week (26 Nov).

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Need-to-know Autumn Statement insights for businesses with van fleets

Last week (22 November) the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, made his Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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Logistics UK's full letter to the Welsh Minister for Economy

With skills shortages in Wales continuing to be a barrier to economic success, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, David Wells, has written to Vaughan Gething MS at the Welsh Government to request a meeting to discuss solutions to the issue and explore areas of potential collaboration. The full letter is printed below.

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Reduce transit costs with Logistics UK's new freight ferry service

Shipping goods by ferry can add cost and administrative delays to freight movements, due to fluctuations in pricing and space availability.

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Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet, appointing new transport ministers; what you need to know

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken an extensive ministerial reshuffle.

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£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

Last Friday (17 November 2023) the government announced its plans for an £8.3 billion long-term roads repair programme, enough to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country over the next 11 years.

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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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