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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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Great British Railways to have statutory duty to promote use of rail freight

Great British Railways, proposed new overarching body for infrastructure and train management, is to have a statutory requirement to promote rail freight, according to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh.

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Logistics UK's Director of Policy and Communications Kevin Green warns of increased food prices and product shortages from new border controls

Working with independent modelling experts MDS Transmodal, Logistics UK’s exclusive insight examines the potential impact of delays on trade across the Channel Short Straits – the route between Dover and Calais – on the UK economy.

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Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE addresses Lower Thames Crossing parliamentary reception

David Wells OBE, CEO of Logistics UK, joined MPs, businesses and industry leaders at a parliamentary reception 5 September to highlight the benefits that the delivery of the crossing would have for the UK economy and exports.

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It's party conference time and Logistics UK are out and about representing members' interests

The party conference season has begun and the Logistics UK team is across it all, talking to the key opinion leaders and policy makers from across the UK, hosting events at the Labour and Conservative conferences and networking at the Liberal Democrat and SNP conferences too.

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DVS requirement change - the countdown is on...

Members are advised to check their existing vehicle permits as soon as possible ahead of rule changes.

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Sponsor Generation Logistics – is your company involved?

The award winning campaign opens sponsorship opportunities for year three.

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10 November confirmed as EU's Entry/Exit System launch date as government commits £10.5 million support to improve infrastructure

Following years of delay due to readiness concerns, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched on 10 November; this will require non-EU travellers to provide biometric information, such as fingerprints and facial scans, at the border. 

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Join the movement - become a Generation Logistics sponsor

The Generation Logistics campaign is raising awareness of the sector and the wide range of logistics roles available among young people. 

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Logistics UK reacts to claims government is planning fuel duty hike in October budget

Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to rule out an end to the current fuel duty freeze when questioned by journalists during a whistlestop tour of Germany yesterday raising concerns that the logistics sector could see the cost of a litre of diesel increase by 5p.

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Member alert: Blackwall Tunnel southbound closed weekend of 6 to 8 September plus M62 closures

The crossing - which has already seen a series of weekend closures this year - will remain open northbound, according to Transport for London (TfL). The Woolwich Ferry, Rotherhithe Tunnel and Tower Bridge are all expected to be busier.

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Vehicle Excise Duty changes from 1 April 2025 announced

It was announced in the 2022 Autumn Statement (17 November 2022), that HM Treasury planned to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vehicles, including cars, vans and motorcycles, from April 2025.

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Network Rail launches initiative to help new rail freight flows

Network Rail has launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, with the policy being open to both passenger and freight operators.

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Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2024 shortlist revealed

Logistics UK has today revealed the shortlist for its prestigious Logistics Awards 2024, the industry’s blue riband event that recognises the achievement of businesses and individuals from across the sector which powers all parts of the economy.

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Release the drones... Amazon takes 'one hour delivery service' to the skies in UK

You might think that being able to order something online and have it delivered the very next day is impressive enough. Well, strap yourselves in because, if current trials go to plan, you could be receiving your order within an hour of placing it.

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Manchester, Nottingham and Birmingham... look out for the Generation Logistics AdVans this weekend!

Generation Logistics, the award-winning awareness campaign for the sector, is continuing to innovate in the ways people consider careers in logistics with the use of three innovative AdVans to coincide with GCSE results day.

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Make noise for Ukraine - honk your horns on 24 August

The UK government, NATO and Ukraine are leading an international campaign to Make Noise For Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day.

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Logistics UK launches new compliance training hub

To help operators streamline the coordination of training plans across their teams, Logistics UK has launched a new “one-stop” booking site for its industry-leading virtual and in-person training courses. 

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Important safety advice for van members

This week a contractor delivering for Amazon lost his life when his van was hijacked while he was working. Logistics UK sends its sincerest condolences to the driver’s family for this tragic loss.

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Logistics UK Van Awards 2024 - shortlist announced

The entries have been reviewed and the judges have made their decisions. The big question is... who made the shortlist?

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Logistics UK urges government not to increase fuel duty

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery.

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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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