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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 UK has warned that the new offence, carrying a penalty of up to £6,000, for crossing the border with an inadequately secured vehicle will not tackle the root problem of people trafficking across the Channel.
Logistics UK welcomed the publication of the independent Skidmore Net Zero Review report last week (13 January 2023).
Logistics UK – as part of the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group (NIBBWG) – attended a number of high level ministerial meetings last week to discuss the ongoing and future impacts of the Northern Ireland Protocol on NI trade, and to set out the solutions that will provide its members with much-needed trading certainty moving forward.
Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
Martin Candish, Head of Compliance Information, Logistics UK
Despite the World Bank’s sobering warning that we may be on the cusp of a global recession, David Wells, the boss of Logistics UK, is surprisingly upbeat in his assessment on its likely impact on the logistics industry.
Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in Sheffield and Tyneside will start to charge non-compliant vans for entering their city centres in the coming months.
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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