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Member Alert: Non-compliant HGV drivers are being sent back 37 miles at Dover

Logistics UK HGV driver members are advised to ensure they have the correct permit before attempting to enter the Port of Dover, or face being turned back.

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enews 31/07/24

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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David Wells OBE, Logistics UK's CEO, joins stellar line up of officials at Downing Street Summer Business reception

The first official reception held by the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at No 10 Downing Street was the Summer Business reception at which key business leaders from across the country were invited.

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How the Microsoft outage has affected logistics so far

A faulty software update by cyber security firm CrowdStrike led to severe disruptions across the global supply chain.

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Logistics UK responds to Kent Council leaders' letter to government regarding EU Entry and Exit System (EES)

Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy said: “The logistics sector is in wholehearted agreement with the sentiment expressed in the letter from Kent Council Leaders, urging the government to do everything in its power to reduce the risk of disruption when EES checks at the UK’s borders are introduced by the EU later this year.

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Logistics UK responds to government's plans to introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

This Bill will support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the UK by introducing a revenue certainty mechanism to encourage investment in the construction of SAF plants across the UK.

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Your chance to shape our industry - take part in the Logistics UK Performance Tracker 2024

The survey is conducted quarterly, and results are used to engage with government and provide business benchmarking information to Logistics UK members. The survey takes around 10 minutes.

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The Employment Rights Bill - what are the implications for employers?

This legislation will effectively ban “exploitative zero-hour contracts”, ensuring that workers have a right to a contract that reflects the number of hours they regularly work.

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Government pledges to promote rail freight in King's Speech

The government’s announcement will see the introduction of a statutory duty on Great British Railways (GBR) to promote the use of rail freight, alongside an overall growth target set by the Secretary of State and safeguards to ensure that freight operators continue to receive fair access to the network.

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Help us get our trucks in a row - Logistics UK calls on government for more support for hauliers

The 2040 deadline banning the sale of new diesel trucks is looming and many haulier companies are struggling to make the target date.

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Delay to EES is welcomed but there is still more for new government to focus on to smooth EU border arrangements, says Logistics UK’s Policy Director Kevin Green

The new Labour government needs to place urgent emphasis on sorting out post EU Exit border arrangements or see holiday traffic-type queues become a regular occurrence which threaten the UK’s supply chain.

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Deadline extensions announced for Logistics UK Logistics Awards and Logistics UK Van Awards

You now have until Friday 26 July at 5pm to get your entries in! Don't delay, enter today.

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Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE meets with new Minister for the Future of Roads

David Wells OBE, Logistics UK Chief Executive, met this week with Lilian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport, responsible for the Future of Roads.

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Logistics UK’s Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, Jonathan Walker, responds to Chancellor’s planning reforms

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced, on 8 July, that the government would reform planning to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and housing, including speeding up decision-making on transport and energy projects.

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The King's Speech: Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy at Logistics UK responds

“The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech," said Gardner, "and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure."

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Three months turns into six. DVS grace period extension doubled - Logistics UK responds

After intense negotiations between TfL and Logistics UK, it's welcome news for London's hauliers.

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First 100 days: New government must prioritise logistics to kickstart growth, says Logistics UK

The incoming government could begin kickstarting growth in its first 100 days by partnering with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC.

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Colossal cargo conveyor belt to tackle driver shortage in Japan

The truck driver shortage is not, it seems, confined to the UK and efforts across the globe are emerging to tackle the situation.

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Touchdown for Logistics UK at Heathrow, the UK's busiest air cargo hub

Logistics UK joined a business delegation to see aviation in action during a behind the scenes tour of Heathrow airport.

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