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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.

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Electric Vehicle Report published at Logistics UK conference

Logistics UK launched its 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Report on the second day of its Future Logistics Conference, held at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 10-11 May 2023.

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Update on Clean Air Zone briefing note

Logistics UK has updated its monthly members-only Clean Air Zone (CAZ) briefing note.

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Operation Brock deployed for last May ’23 Bank Holiday weekend

On 21 May the contraflow operation on the M20 known as Operation Brock was reinstated to deal with any delays during the last May Bank Holiday this weekend.

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Entries now open for Logistics UK Van Awards 2023

Nominations are now open for Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023, the annual event that recognises, rewards and celebrates the dedicated businesses driving the sector and all their achievements over the past year.

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DVSA issues revised Categorisation of vehicle defects

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has informed Logistics UK that it has now issued revised documentation for the Categorisation of vehicle defects. 

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Logistics UK welcomes Driver CPC consultation as “opportunity to introduce some flexibility”

The recent Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) consultation contained several proposals to reform the training legislation given that the UK has left the EU it now has the right to adapt the rules that were retained from the time of EU membership.

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“Affected members need to plan ahead” during HM the King’s coronation, warns Logistics UK

Localised restrictions have been in force since 3 April, but a much more notable raft of closures will come into effect this Friday as the capital sees a huge influx of visitors for the Coronation of the King.

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Vans Today 2023 an “excellent kickstart to the year”, says Logistics UK

We’d like to thank everyone who helped organise, attended and spoke at our Vans Today 2023 event last Thursday at Leicester City Football Club.

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Capacity concerns amid smart motorway scrapping need to be addressed, urges Logistics UK

Following the Prime Minister’s summer campaign pledge, plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled across the country, including those paused pending a safety review and those earmarked for construction during the third Road Investment Strategy (2025 to 2030).

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Cardiff congestion charge: Logistics UK chasing more details

Last week, Cardiff City Council announced a proposed scheme to introduce a congestion charge in the city in an attempt to reduce traffic and improve air quality.

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New truckstop in Tilbury sets the benchmark

Logistics UK has long been calling for more comprehensive provision for the UK’s HGV drivers, so we are pleased to announce that a new truckstop opened last week in Tilbury: at a location with huge demand less than two miles from Tilbury dock and right on the doorstep of Tilbury2.

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DVS safety permits help halve serious collisions since 2018

The safety of all road users is a key priority for the logistics sector, which has been demonstrated by industry’s high DVS compliance rate; figures from TfL demonstrate that more than 94% of HGVs in London operate with a DVS safety permit.  

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Entries open for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2023

Entries are now open for Logistics UK’s prestigious Logistics Awards 2023.

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DVSA vision will keep Britain moving, says Logistics UK

DVSA’s vision to 2030, published earlier this month (4 April 2023), demonstrates the objectives this agency needs to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably, Logistics UK has said.

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A6 upgrades promise to turbocharge the NI economy, Logistics UK says

The opening of 25.5 kilometres of dual carriageway from Dungiven to Drumahoe, following the completion of Phase 2 of the much-needed upgrade to the A6, promise to give Northern Ireland’s economy a welcome boost, Logistics UK has said.

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Van operators on the frontline of decarbonisation challenge, new supplement reveals

Van operators are industry pioneers, on the frontline of the transport sector's transition to zero-carbon vehicles, according to David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, with the Light Commercial Vehicle market perceived to be the low-hanging fruit in the race to decarbonise the sector.

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Logistics UK hosts its first decarbonisation event for Northern Ireland

Logistics UK will be hosting its first ever Northern Ireland (NI) decarbonisation event on 25 April 2023.

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Government must prioritise investment in the road network, says Logistics UK

Advice published by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) last week (5 April 2023) regarding the Road Investment Strategy should serve as a catalyst for government to prioritise investment in the road network according to Logistics UK

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Logistics businesses need to test new Border Operating Model

Following the publication of the government’s consultation on its new Border Target Operating Model last week (5 April 2023), Logistics UK has said that the model must be thoroughly and continuously tested by business, to ensure that it remains fit for purpose.

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Plan ahead to avoid disruption at the Channel, urges Logistics UK

Given the disruption and long delays experienced at the Port of Dover last weekend (31 March-2 April 2023), Logistics UK is urging its members to check the latest ferry crossing information before setting out and to ensure that they have their paperwork in order before making the crossing.

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