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Logistics magazine is the leading transportation trade publication for professionals in the logistics delivery and supply chain industries. Logistics magazine provides a 360-degree view of today's business world with coverage of freight, warehousing, distribution, global trade and more.

Logistics Magazine covers the latest breaking news stories affecting the industry, including COVID-19, Brexit, technological developments and decarbonisation.

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Ten police forces join National Highways’ new safety camera trial

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.

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TyreSafe urges EV drivers to “take charge” of their safety

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.

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Scottish Parliament roundtable on logistics decarbonisation

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.

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Vauxhall’s Luton plant will manufacture electric vans in UK from 2025

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.

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London businesses need a freight commissioner, says Logistics UK

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.

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Future-proof your mechanics with Logistic UK’s new EV training courses

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.

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Logistics UK reacts to newly published Rail Reform Bill

The Rail Reform Bill was published on Tuesday and Logistics UK’s senior policy advisor Ellis Shelton had a response.

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Port of London Authority launches Net Zero River Plan for Thames

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.

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Government launches consultation on brownfield land and intervenes on London Plan 

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.  

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Labour will reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

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.

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Take care of your tyres!

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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The safest and most dangerous European countries to drive in 

New research has revealed that the most dangerous European country to drive in is Romania, with Serbia and Bulgaria coming second and third respectively.

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Zero Emission Van Plan launched

Logistics UK has joined forces with BVRLA, REcharge UK, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and The EV Café to create the Zero Emission Van Plan, which launched in Parliament on Tuesday.

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Rollout of EV chargers to be ramped up: consultation launched on planning rights for EV chargers

New measures to support electric vehicle drivers from the government’s Plan for Drivers have been launched, including cash for councils, grants for schools, and new proposals to boost chargepoint numbers.

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Logistics UK joins BVRLA, Recharge UK, AFP and The EV Café to launch ‘Zero Emission Van Plan’

The plan, being launched on 20 February, sets out the steps the group wants to see from government to support the greater take up of zero emission vans across the UK.  

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Labour cuts £28bn green investment pledge by half 

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves jointly announced last week that they would cut the green prosperity plan from £28bn a year to under £15bn – only a third of which would be new money.

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CMA publishes final decision on Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation 

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final decision on 9 February that it will not recommend that the Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) be replaced with a UK block exemption, when the CBER expires on 25 April 2024.

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Global Week of Action by climate protest groups

Please be advised that a number of climate protest groups, including Extinction Rebellion (XR), have indicated an intention to conduct a ‘Global Week of Action’ with the objective of “holding the insurance industry accountable for its role in the climate crisis.”

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FedEx Express UK rolls out new e-cargo bikes in London

FedEx Express Europe has introduced new-model e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Greater London.

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M42/M6/A45 Overnight and Full Weekend Closures - 15-19 February 2024

Transport for the West Midlands has informed Logistics UK of three sets of essential works being carried out over the weekend of 16-19 February which will impact the A45, the M42 junction 5-6 and the M6/M42 link road.

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Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.

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