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While investment in the road network tends to sit near the top of the transport industry’s agenda, the related issue of providing decent facilities for the nation’s army of HGV drivers tends to receive less attention.
Wins recently achieved by the Logistics UK policy team.
Logistics UK submitted its concerns and industry recommendations to the UK government earlier this week (1 February 2023), ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget.
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, highlighted the issues HGV drivers currently face regarding roadside facilities and the need for drastic improvement, while speaking at a Transport Focus event held at the Hollies Truckstop in Cannock last week (26 January 2023).
With the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) looming large on the horizon, the Mayor of London has launched a new £110m scrappage scheme providing financial assistance to help eligible Londoners scrap their highest polluting vehicles.
Arnold Brighton, Apprentice Data Analyst, DFDS
A comprehensive and reliable public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint network is critical if the logistics sector is to play its role in helping tackle the climate crisis, reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero by 2050.
After 12 months of transition and transformation, FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is ready to deliver real change on the ground for its accredited operators in 2023.
The logistics industry has maintained a significant presence in the news over the past month thanks to the efforts of Logistics UK’s press office.
Cutting the Energy Bill Support Scheme will have a significant impact on the ability of the UK logistics industry to plan for a lower carbon future, Logistics UK has said.
Logistics UK has reiterated its call for mitigations to be made in relation to the expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), earlier this week (24 January 2023), following new figures from Auto Trader showing that van operators will struggle to buy suitably compliant vehicles in time for its introduction on 29 August 2023.
The skills shortage within the UK is an ongoing issue for the logistics industry, and without the government’s full commitment and support to mitigate it, will continue to be a concern for the sector.
Danny left school at 16 and dived straight into work, with the aim of forging a clear and fulfilling career path.
Percy Thrower, Manager of Dangerous Goods Information, Member Advice Centre
Logistics UK has largely welcomed the levelling up announcement made by government last week (19 January 2023), saying that many of the successful bids include schemes with the potential to improve infrastructure capacity and reduce congestion in local areas.
Logistics UK is encouraging its members to respond individually to a public consultation on updating and changing MOTs in Great Britain, which was launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) last week (18 January 2023).
Ross Jermy, Chief Technology Officer, UKWA
Telematics solutions are a vital tool for any transport operator. Not only do they have an important role to play in supporting compliance, but they can also be used to digitise workflow and identify ways to increase fuel efficiency by offering insights into driver behaviour and enabling improved vehicle routing.
There are now just seven short years until the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans comes into force.
Logistics is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the UK and whether businesses operate a large fleet of 100 vehicles, or just a single vehicle, it is vital to ensure your operation remains compliant.
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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