"Embrace technology to enhance resilience, but it is we, the people working in logistics, that will still power the sector".
During a session of the Transport Select Committee on the Future of Transport Data, MPs heard from Logistics UK Deputy Director – Public Affairs Ben Garratt, Maritime UK Chief Executive Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE and RailX Chairman Steve Freeman.
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The rate of pothole repairs on local roads in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high according to a new report, with an estimated two million repairs in the current financial year.
Heads of the UK’s leading logistics trade associations are urging the next government to recognise the value the sector provides to the economy and appoint a dedicated minister for logistics with cross-departmental responsibilities.
According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 5 March 2024, new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grew by 2.2% to 17,934 units in the best February performance since 1998.
For the week commencing 4 March 2024, the Logistics UK Fuel Card price for diesel is 118.48 pence per litre (ppl) excluding VAT.
On Monday 4 March, Logistics UK and Airlines UK hosted their third joint annual air cargo seminar, this year’s theme being ‘A Manifesto for Air Cargo’.
Logistics UK has learned that the long-awaited Low Carbon Fuels Strategy (LCF) will be published in May 2024.
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Logistics UK has this week (13 March) launched manifestos for the North and the Midlands ahead of Mayoral elections taking place on 2 May.
Logistics UK has written to Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove and Shadow Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook about the importance of planning reform to support the logistics sector.
The Chancellor has commissioned the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to undertake a study into electricity distribution networks and to provide recommendations on the policy decisions required to make the network fit for net zero.
This week, Logistics UK submitted its response to a Greater London Authority (GLA) survey on its guidance document on how industrial land use in London should work. This guidance document will form part of the London Plan that will be reviewed later this year, after the May mayoral elections.
London Gatwick has revealed that by using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in its diesel vehicles, the airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 90%, a saving of more than 950 tonnes annually.
In the Autum Statement in 2023, the Chancellor announced that he would be commissioning the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to provide recommendations on infrastructure policy interventions and ensure that self-driving and connected technologies can deliver economic growth across the UK.
National Highways will be closing the M25 in both directions between junction 10 and 11 over a full weekend for demolition works.
Chancellor right to retain fuel duty cut to keep economy delivering, says Kevin Green, Logistics UK’s Director of Policy.
Following last week’s launch in Parliament of the Van Plan, Logistics UK has signed a joint letter to the Chancellor along with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), RECHARGE UK, Association of Fleet Professionals and The EV Café.
Last week, the Department for Transport launched a consultation into proposed changes to the current night flight regime at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, London’s three biggest airports.
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