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The results are in: Logistics Performance Tracker Q2 2024  

Logistics UK’s Logistics Performance Tracker highlights industry concerns about changing trade processes and ongoing supply chain challenges.

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Logistics UK joins with European counterparts to raise concerns over new UK import controls

Working with its sister organisations, Transport Logistics Netherlands (TLN) and Transport Logistics France (TLF), as well as members of the Freight Liaison Group, Logistics UK has written to the Secretary of State for Trade, Jonathan Reynolds MP to request a meeting to discuss issues relating to controls and charges on sanitary and phytosanitary goods imported into GB since 30 April 2024 under the government’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).

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Logistics UK continues political outreach to keep the sector front of mind

Logistics UK is working to establish strong relationships with new government ministers, last week hosting new Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood MP at a meeting with members in central London. Ms Greenwood’s portfolio includes the future of roads and she spoke about the government’s mission-led agenda, praising the importance of logistics across the economy.

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Generation Logistics takes careers message to the streets

Generation Logistics, the careers awareness and recruitment campaign, continues to challenge the way young people think about the industry, as demonstrated by its latest promotional activity, which has seen the campaign bring its message to young people out on the streets of Britain.

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The best of the van industry celebrated at the Van Awards 2024

Logistics UK championed the “best of the best” van operators at a celebratory lunch held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on 13 September to announce the winners of its prestigious Van Awards 2024. 

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enews 18/09/24

Your weekly member email from Logistics UK sharing the latest updates addressing industry-relevant developments, legislation and compliance updates and campaigns to help you stay informed.

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Logistics UK members scoop honours at Export & Freight awards

RiverRidge has won the Road to Net Zero award at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards 2024.

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British business unites in call for Lower Thames Crossing consent

Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade.

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Increasing fuel duty would harm growth and drive up prices, Logistics UK warns

Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to Logistics UK’s submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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Government announces changes to workers' rights

The government has announced its proposed New Deal for Working People, otherwise known as the Programme to Make Work Pay.

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Great British Railways to have statutory duty to promote use of rail freight

Great British Railways, proposed new overarching body for infrastructure and train management, is to have a statutory requirement to promote rail freight, according to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh.

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Logistics UK's Director of Policy and Communications Kevin Green warns of increased food prices and product shortages from new border controls

Working with independent modelling experts MDS Transmodal, Logistics UK’s exclusive insight examines the potential impact of delays on trade across the Channel Short Straits – the route between Dover and Calais – on the UK economy.

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Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE addresses Lower Thames Crossing parliamentary reception

David Wells OBE, CEO of Logistics UK, joined MPs, businesses and industry leaders at a parliamentary reception 5 September to highlight the benefits that the delivery of the crossing would have for the UK economy and exports.

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It's party conference time and Logistics UK are out and about representing members' interests

The party conference season has begun and the Logistics UK team is across it all, talking to the key opinion leaders and policy makers from across the UK, hosting events at the Labour and Conservative conferences and networking at the Liberal Democrat and SNP conferences too.

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DVS requirement change - the countdown is on...

Members are advised to check their existing vehicle permits as soon as possible ahead of rule changes.

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Sponsor Generation Logistics – is your company involved?

The award winning campaign opens sponsorship opportunities for year three.

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10 November confirmed as EU's Entry/Exit System launch date as government commits £10.5 million support to improve infrastructure

Following years of delay due to readiness concerns, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched on 10 November; this will require non-EU travellers to provide biometric information, such as fingerprints and facial scans, at the border. 

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Join the movement - become a Generation Logistics sponsor

The Generation Logistics campaign is raising awareness of the sector and the wide range of logistics roles available among young people. 

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Logistics UK reacts to claims government is planning fuel duty hike in October budget

Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to rule out an end to the current fuel duty freeze when questioned by journalists during a whistlestop tour of Germany yesterday raising concerns that the logistics sector could see the cost of a litre of diesel increase by 5p.

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Member alert: Blackwall Tunnel southbound closed weekend of 6 to 8 September plus M62 closures

The crossing - which has already seen a series of weekend closures this year - will remain open northbound, according to Transport for London (TfL). The Woolwich Ferry, Rotherhithe Tunnel and Tower Bridge are all expected to be busier.

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