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Self-flying aircraft and avionics manufacturer Windracers held a launch event on 16 January for its new ULTRA MK2 model which it says brings more power, payload, fuel economy and ease of use to this growing sector of aviation logistics.
On 13 January Marks & Spencer announced the introduction of 85 lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet.
Simon Kendler, Regional Freight Manager – Network Rail
With Ray Marshall, Manager – Compliance Information.
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.
Apprentices bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to businesses and are an invaluable resource for the logistics industry and, as National Apprenticeship week approaches, Logistics UK would like to hear your case studies!
With Percy Thrower, Manager - Dangerous Goods Information.
Stellantis has become one of the few OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – for both cars and vans in 2024.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced on 6 January that from April 2025, it is directing HS1 to lower its charges for freight train operating companies to use the high speed rail line from London to the Channel Tunnel.
To ensure Logistics UK is representing the views of members and focusing on the topics that matter most, Logistics UK has launched its annual Logistics Industry Survey.
In total, Heathrow handled over 1.5 million tonnes of cargo in the calendar year 2024.
Sarah Donmez, UK Commercial Bid Manager – Kuehne+Nagel
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander promises to deliver "realistic pipeline of transport schemes" on 9 January, marking her first time at the despatch box in the role.
Amazon has announced it has ordered more than 140 new electric Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 trucks and eight Volvo FM zero-emission lorries.
During a session of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, MPs heard from newly appointed CEO of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) Emma Pinchbeck, and Head of Net Zero at the CCC, Dr Emily Nurse.
Trading conditions continue to be tough and the economic outlook for 2025 looks mixed. While growth is expected to return to the economy at some point this year, it is predicted to be only in the range of one or two percent which will not cause significant change for our industry.
Some positive news for rail freight as regulator announces that train companies which use a high speed rail line that runs through Kent will be charged less to use the track from April.
Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation (which will run until 3 March 2025) will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans, as well as preventing legacy legislation from inhibiting the uptake of electric vehicles in the future.
Ferry services from Dover to Calais have been cancelled due to strike action.
On 6 January 2025 TfL revealed that it plans to open the Silvertown Tunnel to the public on Monday 7 April 2025. Construction work and testing are apparently now ‘sufficiently complete’ to announce an opening date.
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.
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.
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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