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Top of the world, ma! Generation Logistics wins prestigious international award

The Generation Logistics campaign scooped yet another award this week, being named Best Marketing Project / Initiative at the Association Excellence Awards.

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The Budget in focus: Mixed emotions for logistics industry

As the dust settles on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, delivered on 30 October, Logistics UK’s CEO David Wells OBE examines in detail what it will mean for the logistics sector.

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The Budget in focus 2: Some further detail

Positives for the logistics sector include:

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Logistics UK responds to MPs advocacy for support with electric van transition

In a Westminster Hall debate on 29 October, Sarah Edwards MP, called for enhanced support for the transition to electric vans in the logistics sector, highlighting the high costs, regulatory hurdles, and lack of infrastructure that impede the shift toward net-zero emissions.

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Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood responds to Westminster debate on the Lower Thames Crossing

Jim Dickson MP led a Westminster Hall debate on 29 October, calling for accelerated progress on the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Member alert: Interested in innovation in logistics? Join our Innovation Working Group!

Logistics businesses are increasingly collaborating with technology companies to trial and implement new innovations, to deliver safe, efficient, green and interconnected logistics.

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enews 07/11/24

Your weekly member email from Logistics UK sharing the latest updates addressing industry-relevant developments, legislation and compliance updates and campaigns to help you stay informed.

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October Budget 2024: Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE welcomes fuel duty freeze announcement but raises concerns over tax increases elsewhere

Speaking in response to the Budget announcement on 30 October, Wells said:

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Chancellor pledges additional £500 million to fix UK pothole crisis

In the October budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an extension of her previous commitment to fix the nation's pothole crisis.

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Logistics UK Virtual Transport Manager - one month to go

There is only one month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, which takes place on Friday 29 November.

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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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