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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.
Although traditionally a quiet month for the media, the Logistics UK press office has remained busy during August, handling a range of media enquiries and opportunities, both reactive and proactive.
Jack Perrin, Shift Manager – GXO
With Tom Griffith, Manager – Member Advice Centre (MAC), Logistics UK
A number of concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the vehicle safety defects and recalls procedures in the UK, both in regards to the process that manufacturers/producers/distributors follow in the identification and rectification of defects and in the operator’s understanding of their obligations to check and manage vehicle safety defects and recalls.
REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust, have announced the publication of a new resource titled “Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers.”
A recent forum convened by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as part of its Connecting Ports talk show series discussed the possibility of autonomous ships transporting goods along coastlines, inland waterways, within cities and even perhaps on the high seas.
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.
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.
Network Rail has launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, with the policy being open to both passenger and freight operators.
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.
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.
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.
The UK government, NATO and Ukraine are leading an international campaign to Make Noise For Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day.
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.
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.
With Ray Marshall, Manager - Compliance Information, Logistics UK.
The Operator Licence Compliance Information Service (OLCIS) has undergone a full review and update across a range of subject areas within the transport industry. This update will be available from September exclusively to OLCIS subscribers.
Stacey Nickless, Customer Service and Export Manager, Buffaload.
Leeds-based Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, celebrated its 50th year of courier deliveries on 1 August, Yorkshire Day.
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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