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Logistics UK maintained a high profile in the media during February, with the press office providing comment on a wide variety of issues to ensure its members’ views continue to be represented.
With Ray Marshall, Manager – Compliance Information.
Responding to the publication on 26 February of the Seventh Carbon Budget by the Climate Change Committee, which sets national carbon emission targets for 2038 to 2042, Logistics UK’s Director of Policy Kevin Green says the report rightly recognises the incentives and government policy that are needed to support the sector achieve net zero.
Logistics UK has submitted its response to the government’s Van Mandate Consultation, highlighting the barriers which need to be removed to encourage increased uptake of battery electric vehicles.
Operators are being urged to plan their journeys in advance as National Highways prepares to close the M25.
Government funding is set to revolutionise northern rail, reducing journey times and enhancing reliability for both passengers and freight operators.
A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team have been and who they've seen in the past week.
Rivian’s all-electric commercial van comes in two variants: the 500 Series and the 700 Series, using advanced Lithium Ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology and offering flexible solutions for daily logistics operations.
Rachel Forsythe, Customs Compliance Manager – Unipart Company
If you wish to drive in the UK, you must meet certain standards such as theory and driving test, which we all know. A lesser known standard is that for eyesight.
Percy Thrower, Manager – Dangerous Goods Information, Logistics UK.
Logistics UK has submitted written evidence to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the Holyhead Port Storm Damage and Closure.
Maddi Solloway-Price, coming to a regional freight council soon near you so register now!
The Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme for rail and inland water freight and the Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) have been extended by a year and will now end on 31 March 2026, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warned on 13 February that the delays in updating the UK’s maritime decarbonisation strategy and uncertainty over government support for net zero shipping could jeopardise the UK’s leadership in this area.
National Highways has announced that it be closing the M4 near Bristol for a full weekend next month as part of ongoing works on the A432 Badminton Road Bridge.
The first Logistics UK Road Council of 2025 met on 13 February at 10-11 Carlton Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH. The Road Council is the culmination of Regional Freight Councils and where policy positions and the direction of travel for Logistics UK is set.
Last week, the government laid legislation to confirm National Minimum and Living Wage rate changes coming on 1 April 2025.
Logistics UK's Policy Director Kevin Green says the UK’s Trade Strategy needs to deliver investment in an efficiently functioning border to support the nation’s trade in goods if the economy is to grow and flourish.
Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE highlighted the critical role logistics will play in making Heathrow expansion plans a reality.
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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