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Out and About and In The Mix
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.
- Hosted the Logistics UK Environment Working Group meeting, where members fed back ideas to consultation responses on the zero emission vehicle transition, Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Ofgem consultations. Members also heard from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.
- Logistics UK has joined the West Midlands Combined Authority Logistics and Distribution Board.
- Met with National Highways to discuss the uptake of zero emission vehicles.
- Met with HMRC and the RHA, along with members, to push for a Trusted Haulier scheme for groupage operators moving goods from GB to Northern Ireland.
- Hosted the first Freight Council meetings, with members convening in Scotland, Wales and the South West.
- Met with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency about the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
- Attended a maritime evening reception in the Scottish Parliament, jointly hosted by the British Ports Association and the UK Chamber of Shipping.
- Briefed the office of James Wild, Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, on the impact of the Budget on the logistics sector.
Published On: 23/01/2025 13:18:31
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Zero Emission Van Plan shortlisted for prestigious awards
Zero Emission Van Plan shortlisted for prestigious awards
The Zero Emission Van Plan is a joint campaign by the BVRLA, Logistics UK, RECHARGE UK, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and the EV Cafe, and has been shortlisted as a finalist for not one, but two awards next year, the Trade Association Forum (TAF) and the Public Relations and Communications Associaiton (PRCA).
The Zero Emission Van Plan campaigns for regulatory reform and other measures to help operators with the green transition. Since being established, positive meetings have taken place with ministers, backbench MPs and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), where the team is actively exploring solutions to some of the problems highlighted by the coalition.
The two awards ceremonies happen to be taking place on the same night, 27th February, and is a huge credit to the incredible team effort everyone has put into the campaign.
Results coming soon!
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