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Raising speed limit for HGVs in Scotland will boost efficiency and improve road safety, says Logistics UK

Thursday 05 December 2024

Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review Consultation could pave the way for Scotland’s HGV operators to have parity with Wales and England by raising the speed limit for HGVs on single track roads raised to 50 mph.

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New Transport Secretary must back logistics to support growth mission, says Logistics UK

Friday 29 November 2024

The new Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, must seize the opportunity to drive Labour’s growth mission by prioritising logistics and acknowledging its foundational role in the economy, says Logistics UK.

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Transport Strategy is missing half the picture, says Logistics UK

Thursday 28 November 2024

Logistics UK has said that the final Integrated National Transport Strategy must recognise the critical role logistics plays in supporting our communities and economy

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NCRCG welcomes on board one of the UK's largest trade associations

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Logistics UK has been announced as the first trade body to become a National Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG).

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Industrial Strategy must acknowledge strategic importance of logistics, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 26 November 2024

In its submission to the UK government’s Industrial Strategy consultation, Logistics UK presses for the final strategy to acknowledge logistics’ role in underpinning the economy and create the policy environment for the sector to thrive.

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Logistics UK Transport Manager conferences attract highest attendance ever: limited spaces left for remaining events

Friday 22 November 2024

Record numbers have attended this year's series of Transport Manager conferences and there are only three dates left - book your place now to avoid disappointment.

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East West Rail consultation - additional freight capacity welcomed

Friday 15 November 2024

The DfT has launched a public consultation on East West Rail - a new rail link between Oxford and Cambridge which has the potential to increase freight capacity.

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Logistics UK maps critical supply chain infrastructure and identifies cost of underinvestment

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Logistics UK’s latest report “The UK Logistics Network" maps the UK's critical supply chain infrastructure and serves as a starting point for a conversation between government and business on how to identify the UK Logistics Network.

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Government needs to address widespread dissatisfaction with lorry stops says Logistics UK

Wednesday 06 November 2024

63% of HGV drivers are dissatisfied with the number of available stopping places and more needs to be done, says Logistics UK

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Fuel duty freeze welcome – but huge tax grab will stifle growth says Logistics UK

Thursday 31 October 2024

Logistics UK expresses its members’ mixed emotions about the new government’s first Budget - while the industry is reassured by the freeze in fuel duty, the hike in National Insurance contributions from employers and higher business rates, amongst other tax rises, will be a real challenge for a sector that operates on small margins.

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