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Figures released Monday (5 August) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market dropped -8.5% last month with registrations for the sector of 24,689 LCVs, when compared to July 2023.
With thefts from vehicles on the increase, operators are looking at ways to ensure that their vehicles are safe whilst on the public highway and when the vehicle is parked up overnight.
Given the amount of disruption and change over the last few years, logistics leaders are paying renewed attention to how they can identify emerging risks and explore how these not only impact on their risk framework, but also how they are related to expected growth and greater strategic focus over longer time horizons.
Logistics UK’s CEO, David Wells OBE, met with Richard Parker, the new Mayor for the West Midlands on 25 July. The Mayor has a strong focus on youth unemployment in the West Midlands and showed a keen interest in the Generation Logistics initiative.
Logistics UK met with London Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, on 24 July. During the meeting, the Deputy Mayor thanked Logistics UK and members for our work in supporting the review of phase 2 of the London Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
Did you know that an estimated 2.25 million pieces of litter are dropped every day in this country, with 73.3% of it associated with drinking (coffees, soft drinks and alcohol) according to Keep Britain Tidy?
From Yeovil to Falkirk, Newcastle to London, Belfast to Cardiff... Transport Manager is coming to a town or city near you.
Interview with CEO of MASH Makes, Jakob Bejbro Andersen, PHD
The new electric vehicles will be added over the next year and will be the first of Royal Mail’s famous red vans to include the new King’s cruciform and livery.
A round up of Logistics UK's biggest policy wins on behalf of its members.
Kailan Patel, Finance Apprentice, St Modwen Indurent.
With Becky Martin, Senior Transport Advisor.
The announcement of government cuts (29 July 2024) in infrastructure spending will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kickstart economic growth, says Kevin Green, Logistics UK's Director of Policy & Communications.
The new government will make more than £100m in funding available for five research and development projects that aim to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Speaking about this week’s statement made by the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner MP, Logistics UK’s Policy Director Kevin Green said: “The government’s announcement on freeing up “grey belt” sites for building more homes is encouraging news for the economy but does not address the fact that these homes will need to have access to all the logistics that we take for granted in our everyday lives.
Britain’s freight drivers and holiday makers are being warned they could face 14-hour queues unless the government gets a grip on the introduction of new EU border checks.
Award winning campaign opens sponsorship opportunities for year three.
Logistics UK HGV driver members are advised to ensure they have the correct permit before attempting to enter the Port of Dover, or face being turned back.
The first official reception held by the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at No 10 Downing Street was the Summer Business reception at which key business leaders from across the country were invited.
Anyone who’s travelled around remote Scottish islands such as Jura and Islay will know it can be a challenge getting from ‘a’ to ‘b’ by car or van, especially when the weather ‘comes in’. Enter the drone – Royal Mail’s latest initiative aimed at delivering packages in a more reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly way.
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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