UK Civil Aviation Authority reveals roadmap for major increase in drone deliveries

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight, unlocking benefits across society.

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Scotland's HGV EV infrastructure hot spots identified

A new report by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Heriot-Watt University reveals the hot spots where electric vehicle infrastructure is needed to support zero emission heavy good vehicles across Scotland.

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Logistics UK welcomes plans for lower freight charges on HS1

In response to the announcement of proposed lower charges for freight movements using High Speed 1 (HS1) by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 30 September, Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at Logistics UK, said:

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Member alert: Weekend slip road closures on M25 as Junction 10 project progresses

A series of slip road closures over three weekends will mean drivers travelling on the M25 or A3 will have to use junction 10 differently.

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Logistics UK highlights the importance of our sector to growth at Conservative Party Conference

While the highlights of the Conservative conference were the pitches from the four party leadership contenders – Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat – there was plenty of policy debate relevant to the logistics sector on the fringes.

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Windsor Framework delay - Logistics UK's Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon responds

The government has announced a delay to customs and parcel changes that were set to come into effect from 30 September.

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UK rail freight movements up 7% year on year

The Office for Rail and Road (ORR) has reported that the quantity of freight moved by rail increased by 7% year on year in the quarter April-June 2024.

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Member alert: Wisley Interchange closures for October

Wisley Interchange Junction 10 is facing closures next month for gyratory and jet lane construction works.

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Logistics UK responds to consultation on National Planning Policy Framework

Logistics industry needs consistency and commitment in order to thrive says Logistics UK's Jonathan Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy.

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Logistics UK highlights the sector’s role driving growth at Labour Party Conference

As the Prime Minister commits to build a new Britain, Logistics UK highlights to Labour conference delegates that our sector is crucial to growth and trade.

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The results are in: Logistics Performance Tracker Q2 2024  

Logistics UK’s Logistics Performance Tracker highlights industry concerns about changing trade processes and ongoing supply chain challenges.

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Logistics UK joins with European counterparts to raise concerns over new UK import controls

Working with its sister organisations, Transport Logistics Netherlands (TLN) and Transport Logistics France (TLF), as well as members of the Freight Liaison Group, Logistics UK has written to the Secretary of State for Trade, Jonathan Reynolds MP to request a meeting to discuss issues relating to controls and charges on sanitary and phytosanitary goods imported into GB since 30 April 2024 under the government’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).

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Logistics UK continues political outreach to keep the sector front of mind

Logistics UK is working to establish strong relationships with new government ministers, last week hosting new Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood MP at a meeting with members in central London. Ms Greenwood’s portfolio includes the future of roads and she spoke about the government’s mission-led agenda, praising the importance of logistics across the economy.

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Generation Logistics takes careers message to the streets

Generation Logistics, the careers awareness and recruitment campaign, continues to challenge the way young people think about the industry, as demonstrated by its latest promotional activity, which has seen the campaign bring its message to young people out on the streets of Britain.

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The best of the van industry celebrated at the Van Awards 2024

Logistics UK championed the “best of the best” van operators at a celebratory lunch held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on 13 September to announce the winners of its prestigious Van Awards 2024. 

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enews 18/09/24

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.

Logistics UK members scoop honours at Export & Freight awards

RiverRidge has won the Road to Net Zero award at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards 2024.

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British business unites in call for Lower Thames Crossing consent

Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade.

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Increasing fuel duty would harm growth and drive up prices, Logistics UK warns

Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to Logistics UK’s submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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Government announces changes to workers' rights

The government has announced its proposed New Deal for Working People, otherwise known as the Programme to Make Work Pay.

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