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Driver CPC changes - minimum course length halved from seven to three and a half hours

Driver CPC changes mean greater flexibility while maintaining road safety, says Logistics UK.

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Member alert: Three days to go - DVS Phase 2 to start in London on 28 October

With only a few days to go until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, two groups which represent the majority of those operating road vehicles which will be affected – Logistics UK and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) – have issued an urgent reminder to businesses to check whether their vehicles require a permit in order to continue operating in the capital.

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Industrial Strategy Green Paper: Logistics UK preparing submission to demonstrate sector's foundational significance for growth

Join our Teams call on 31 October and give your feedback.

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Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE attends BTOM meeting with Defra Minister

Wells' meeting which also included other senior industry representatives, comes after the recent government announcement that the introduction of Safety and Security declarations is to be delayed.

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Digital Transformation in Logistics 2024: Partnership and devolution key to solving skills issues, argues West Midlands employment chief

Logistics UK's Digital Transformation in Logistics 2024 conference saw keynote speaker Helen Dearn OBE urge businesses to inspire young people in the West Midlands and more widely to want to join the logistics sector.

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National Highways launches autumn T.R.I.P. campaign

The T.R.I.P. campaign is designed to help drivers remember the key actions they need to take before they set out on the strategic road network, particularly on long and unfamiliar journeys.

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The government's new dedicated infrastructure authority revealed, alongside NIC report

The government has confirmed that its 10-year infrastructure strategy will be published at the same time as the 2025 spending review, alongside the establishment of the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.

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Additional HGV parking is welcomed but more needs to be done, says Logistics UK

Following the announcement by Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood of the latest successful applicants in the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, Jonathan Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy at Logistics UK, stresses how the group is supportive of the news but calls on the government to go further:

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Government pledges to “place maritime at the heart of its bold plans for change”

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was the keynote speaker at a recent UK Chamber of Shipping event and set out her vision for the sector.

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New air freight service announced between Cardiff Airport and China

Leading air freight operator European Cargo is establishing a new base at Cardiff Airport. The operation, which launches in mid-October, will provide a regular freight service from the Welsh government-owned airport to China.

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Logistics UK responds to government's £1.1 billion investment in Stanstead Airport

Following the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stanstead Airport announced today (14 October 2024), Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at business group Logistics UK commented:

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Industrial Strategy Green Paper - Logistics UK responds

The government announced the publication of “Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy”, the Industrial Strategy Green Paper on 14 October,

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Stansted Airport receives £1.1 billion investment

Following the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport announced this week, Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK commented:

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Lower Thames Crossing: Delaying decision is "deeply concerning", says Logistic s UK

Following the announcement by Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, Secretary of State for Transport to delay the decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing, Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE said, “The postponement of the decision on the Lower Thames Crossing’s Development Consent Order (DCO) is deeply concerning and runs counter to what the new government has said about getting Britain building again.

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Postponement of EU Entry/Exit system "good for business" says Logistics UK

Plus: Logistics UK responds to the government announcement that the introduction of BTOM Safety and Security declarations is to be delayed.

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Logistics UK reacts as Northern Ireland Executive approves A5 upgrade

In a significant policy win for Logistics UK, Stormont ministers have approved the long-awaited A5 road upgrade project - including a full dual carriageway.

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Logistics UK responds to publication of Traffic Commissioners annual report

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have on 7 October 2024 released their Annual Report to the Secretary of State for 2023 to 2024.

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Tesco launches 10th rail freight service as it ramps up net zero mission

A further 31 million cases of goods a year are set to be moved across the country by the Tesco rail network rather than by lorry, as Tesco continues to roll out its rail service across the UK.

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More recognition for Generation Logistics with two key awards

Generation Logistics, the awareness campaign co-ordinated by CILT (UK) and Logistics UK, has achieved more national recognition this week by scooping two prestigious accolades at the Memcom Excellence awards.

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UK pot hole crisis: Transport Minister Louise Haigh vows one million fixes per year after seeing cutting edge new technology

The decline of British roads has been a staple of conversation and frustration among drivers for far too long. With a new government in charge when will the situation improve?

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