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Logistics Magazine covers the latest breaking news stories affecting the industry, including COVID-19, Brexit, technological developments and decarbonisation.

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COVID-19 leads to improvement in delivery times

Road congestion and delivery times continue to be positively impacted by changes to traffic levels caused by coronavirus restrictions, Logistics UK’s latest Logistics Performance Tracker (LPT) reveals.

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Prepare for some disruption, Michael Gove MP warns Logistics UK members

Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, told delegates to prepare for the new rules and regulations that come into effect on 1 January 2021 at Logistics UK’s Get Ready for Brexit event yesterday (25 November 2020).

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Driving change in the vans Logistics UK's event to discuss the opportunities

From developing new technologies, to adapting to a rapidly changing environmental agenda, the vans market is continuously changing.

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Has COVID-19 affected compliance? Traffic Commissioner shares his view

Tim Blackmore OBE, Traffic Commissioner for the North East of England, shared his view on how Coronavirus has affected compliance in the industry with delegates at Logistics UK’s virtual Transport Manager conference, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, last week.

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Logistics UK announces its 2020 award winners

Twelve of the UK’s leading logistics businesses were celebrating last Friday after being recognised as the ‘best of the best’ at Logistics UK’s 2020 Logistics Awards, sponsored by Port of Dover.

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Ten point plan: logistics calls for clearer vision on zero carbon HGVs

The Prime Minister set out his plan for what he called a “green industrial revolution” on Wednesday 18 November, to tackle climate change and transition to a ‘net zero’ economy.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans MD leaves to run its newest dealer group

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Managing Director Steve Bridge is leaving to take on the top job at its newest dealer group.

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Fix gaps in Brexit guidance to avoid delays and shortages, Logistics UK says

Yesterday, Logistics UK called on government to provide the clarity and systems its members require to prepare for Brexit, so that trade can keep flowing across the UK’s borders after 31 December 2020.

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DfT launches campaign to update logistics businesses on new rules

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a communications campaign to ensure that logistics businesses and HGV drivers are aware of the actions they will need to take before the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020.

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Getlink co-opts infrastructure chief as director

Getlink, the Paris-based company that operates and manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and the Eurotunnel Shuttle service, has co-opted Carlo Bertazzo, Chief Executive of infrastructure group Atlantia, as a director.

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Decision to maintain existing London Congestion Charge boundary will protect businesses, says Logistics UK

The government’s decision not to expand the London Congestion Charge has come as a huge relief for struggling businesses, Logistics UK has said.

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Transport for the North chief Barry White to step down

Barry White, Transport for the North’s (TfN) Chief Executive, has confirmed he will step down in May 2021.

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DfT opens first five Brexit Information and Advice sites for hauliers

The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened its first five Information and Advice sites. These are designed to give hauliers advice on how to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020.

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Logistics UK chief warns of inflation risk in the event of a No-Deal Brexit

Logistics UK is warning of the potential economic impact which a no-deal Brexit could have on the fortunes of UK PLC.

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HGV drivers among the hardest roles to fill, reveals Logistics UK report

HGV drivers have overtaken mechanics as the hardest roles to fill, according to Logistics UK’s sixth Logistics Performance Tracker (LPT6).

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A senior Cabinet Minister has been confirmed to speak at Get Ready for Brexit conference

With fewer than 70 days to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, logistics businesses are working hard to prepare for the new trading relationship.

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Drones could soon be transporting PPE kit between hospitals

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 testing kits could soon be couriered between NHS hospitals by drones, after an NHS-driven project received a £1.3m grant from the UK Space Agency.

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TfL suspends its HGV scrappage scheme after less than a month

Transport for London has suspended its HGV scrappage scheme after less than a month, owing to high demand from transport operators.

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Traffic Commissioner underlines the importance of vehicle maintenance

Logistics UK’s popular one-day Fleet Engineer conference returned yesterday, but it was an event with a difference.

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Business confidence falling, Logistics UK survey reveals

Since May 2020, Logistics UK’s Logistics Performance Tracker has been monitoring the performance of the industry on a monthly basis.

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Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19,  Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.

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Our frequent features will tackle the broader issues affecting logistics such as the COVID-19 vaccination programme, technology and innovation, the political and economic landscape, global trade and the drive to reduce emissions across all transport modes.

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Each month we explore a different topic in depth in our popular Compliance section, while each week we will publish answers put to our Member Advice Centre team.

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