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.
A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or who are using mobile phones while driving is being extended, with police across the country taking part.
TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety organisation, is calling on drivers to "take charge" of their safety by conducting vital tyre checks while waiting for their batteries to charge.
Logistics UK held a roundtable on logistics decarbonisation and modal shift in Scotland on 22 February, chaired by Edward Mountain MSP, Convenor of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The event was attended by logistics and energy businesses and MSPs: Douglas Lumsden, Brian Whittle and Jamie Halcro Johnston.
In positive news for the automotive industry, Vauxhall’s owner, Stellantis, has announced that it will begin making electric vans in its Luton factory next year, securing the future of 1,500 UK jobs at the plant.
The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the capital, according to business group Logistics UK.
Data from Statista indicates that the UK’s electric heavy goods vehicle market is predicted to see a 70% growth by 2026, with more than 2,100 battery-powered vehicles expected to be operational on the nation’s roads.
The Rail Reform Bill was published on Tuesday and Logistics UK’s senior policy advisor Ellis Shelton had a response.
Last Thursday 15 February, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and a coalition of terminal and vessel operators and supporting stakeholders published a plan for a net zero future in a bid to accelerate progress towards decarbonising the Thames.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) launched a consultation on “strengthening planning policy for brownfield development” on 13 February – which closes on 26 March – setting out plans to encourage councils to prioritise housing developments on brownfield land.
Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK that Labour will restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in an effort to rebuild consumer and investor confidence and help encourage people to make the switch to electric.
The same recurring problems have caused vehicle breakdowns during the months of February and March on National Highways’ motorways and A-roads over the last three years, according to new research from National Highways.
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