With only a few days to go until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, two groups which represent the majority of those operating road vehicles which will be affected – Logistics UK and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) – have issued an urgent reminder to businesses to check whether their vehicles require a permit in order to continue operating in the capital.
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Wells' meeting which also included other senior industry representatives, comes after the recent government announcement that the introduction of Safety and Security declarations is to be delayed.
Logistics UK's Digital Transformation in Logistics 2024 conference saw keynote speaker Helen Dearn OBE urge businesses to inspire young people in the West Midlands and more widely to want to join the logistics sector.
The T.R.I.P. campaign is designed to help drivers remember the key actions they need to take before they set out on the strategic road network, particularly on long and unfamiliar journeys.
The government has confirmed that its 10-year infrastructure strategy will be published at the same time as the 2025 spending review, alongside the establishment of the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.
Following the announcement by Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood of the latest successful applicants in the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, Jonathan Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy at Logistics UK, stresses how the group is supportive of the news but calls on the government to go further:
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was the keynote speaker at a recent UK Chamber of Shipping event and set out her vision for the sector.
Leading air freight operator European Cargo is establishing a new base at Cardiff Airport. The operation, which launches in mid-October, will provide a regular freight service from the Welsh government-owned airport to China.
Following the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stanstead Airport announced today (14 October 2024), Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at business group Logistics UK commented:
The government announced the publication of “Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy”, the Industrial Strategy Green Paper on 14 October,
Following the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport announced this week, Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK commented:
Following the announcement by Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, Secretary of State for Transport to delay the decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing, Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE said, “The postponement of the decision on the Lower Thames Crossing’s Development Consent Order (DCO) is deeply concerning and runs counter to what the new government has said about getting Britain building again.
Plus: Logistics UK responds to the government announcement that the introduction of BTOM Safety and Security declarations is to be delayed.
In a significant policy win for Logistics UK, Stormont ministers have approved the long-awaited A5 road upgrade project - including a full dual carriageway.
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have on 7 October 2024 released their Annual Report to the Secretary of State for 2023 to 2024.
A further 31 million cases of goods a year are set to be moved across the country by the Tesco rail network rather than by lorry, as Tesco continues to roll out its rail service across the UK.
Generation Logistics, the awareness campaign co-ordinated by CILT (UK) and Logistics UK, has achieved more national recognition this week by scooping two prestigious accolades at the Memcom Excellence awards.
The decline of British roads has been a staple of conversation and frustration among drivers for far too long. With a new government in charge when will the situation improve?
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight, unlocking benefits across society.
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