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Prime Minister celebrates logistics professionals as “the lifeblood of our economy”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has signalled his support for young people considering logistics careers, describing the sector as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and celebrating logistics professionals as “the lifeblood of our economy” where “nothing happens without you and your colleagues.”

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Revolutionary electric ‘air taxis’ one step closer as Node4 set to support Skyports Infrastructure

Once the stuff of science fiction, passenger-carrying electric urban air taxis could soon be a reality in major cities across the world.

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NCB Hazcheck collaborates with World Wildlife Fund in crucial milestone to tackle illegal trade

NCB has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a ground-breaking, not-for-profit partnership aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of illegal wildlife trade.  

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Van news: Deadline extended for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2023

Due to huge popular demand, business group Logistics UK has extended the entry deadlines for both its Logistics Awards and Van Awards 2023 until 5pm on Friday 28 July to enable interested businesses to complete their submissions. 

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Labour will “incentivise going electric” says Bill Esterson MP in Next Gen Van 2023 keynote

Logistics UK’s Next Generation Van event returned to Coventry this week to provide a range of practical advice and case studies for van operators across the UK.

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DPD expanding robot deliveries to 10 more UK towns and cities

After a successful trial in Milton Keynes, parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed plans to expand autonomous robot deliveries to 10 more UK towns and cities in the next 12 months, starting with Raunds in Northamptonshire.

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Getlink simplifies border crossing between EU and UK

Following several months of testing with Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle Freight and ‘unaccompanied trailers’ customers, Getlink is planning to launch Sherpass in autumn this year: a services platform that simplifies border crossings for freight and the supply chain.

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Tyneside Clean Air Zone now applies to vans

Newcastle and Gateshead Councils have introduced a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) for non-compliant vans/light goods vehicles that will come into effect on 17 July 2023.

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Operation Brock returns to M20 ahead of busy summer season

A record number of post-pandemic passengers are booked to cross the channel in July and August on ferries from Dover and via Le Shuttle. To ensure that traffic can flow as smoothly as possible in these circumstances, the Operation Brock traffic management scheme was reinstated on Thursday 13 July and will remain in place until further notice.  

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France travel warning: Brit drivers could face fines during summer holidays

A special sticker will be needed in the new clean air zones in Aix-Marseille-Provence region, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, Reims, Strasbourg and Toulouse.

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Logistics UK writes to Minister of State for Transport urging better progress on decarbonisation

Logistics UK has written to Jesse Norman MP, the Minister of State for Transport, calling for the urgent publication of the Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) strategy.

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XPO trucks supporting Tour de France powered by sustainable biofuel for the first time

XPO, a leading provider of transport and logistics solutions in Europe, will serve as the official transport partner for the Tour de France for the 43rd time this year, but with a difference – its fleet will be powered by sustainable biofuel for the first time, reducing carbon emissions by up to 90%.

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Planning system call for evidence is a “positive opportunity for logistics,” says Logistics UK

Speaking on 4 July after the government announced a call for evidence on freight, logistics and the planning system, Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at Logistics UK said: “The call for evidence on freight, logistics and the planning system is long awaited, much needed and should act as a catalyst for long-term planning reforms that recognise the importance of our industry.

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Northern Ireland Duty Reimbursement Scheme launched

As of 30 June 2023, traders can now reclaim duty on goods moving into Northern Ireland which do not subsequently move into the EU, after HMRC launched its Duty Reimbursement Scheme.

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Last chance to book for Logistics UK’s Next Generation Van conference

With less than a week to go until Logistics UK’s Next Generation Van conference, the business group is urging anyone who wishes to attend to book now to avoid disappointment.

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Navigating the cost squeeze

Costs are undoubtedly a key concern for all sectors of the UK economy currently, including the logistics sector.

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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship increase welcomed but remains insufficient and “fails to recognise the needs of industry”

Following the outcome of the exceptional funding review for apprenticeships, Logistics UK has expressed its disappointment at the small increase in funding for the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship.

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Logistics UK shares the Transport Committee’s disappointment regarding government’s response to the Fuelling the Future report

“While government’s response did note it would publish a Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) Strategy, something Logistics UK has been consistently calling for,” says Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director of Policy, “this strategy is now over six months late.

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Generation Logistics powers into its second year with support from the Department for Transport

Generation Logistics, the industry-led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing awareness and finding the next generation of logistics talent, has secured backing from the Department for Transport (DfT) as it continues the communication and education programme into a second year.

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Logistics UK announces return of Transport Manager conference series

Logistics UK’s Transport Manager conference series, now in its 23rd year, will return in autumn 2023 with live events at 10 venues around the UK as well as a virtual event.

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