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Logistics is fundamental to Scotland and Scottish government policy needs to reflect scale of sector, says Logistics UK

Friday 21 June 2024

Logistics UK met with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop to discuss how logistics underpins the Scottish economy, and how Scotland can unlock the power of the sector to drive inclusive growth. There are almost 11,000 logistics businesses in Scotland and over 200,000 people employed in logistics roles – 7.8% of the Scottish workforce and Logistics UK and its members stressed the need for Scottish government policy to reflect the scale of the sector.

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Unleash the power of logistics - Welsh government policy must reflect the scale of the sector, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 19 June 2024

Logistics UK has published a comprehensive report 'Logistics: underpinning the Welsh economy'.

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Logistics UK response to the Labour Party's General Election Manifesto

Thursday 13 June 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Labour Party's General Election Manifesto.

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Logistics UK response to the Conservative Party's General Election Manifesto

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Conservative Party's General Election Manifesto.

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Logistics sector primed for future growth says Logistics UK

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Logistics UK's annual Logistics Report shows how the industry is cautiously optimistic for 2024 and beyond and identifies the areas where the sector can help accelerate the economy.

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Logistics UK response to Liberal Democrats' General Election Manifesto

Monday 10 June 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Liberal Democrats' General Election Manifesto.

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Unleash the power of logistics – Scottish government needs to appoint dedicated logistics minister, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 04 June 2024

To realise the power of the Scottish logistics sector fully, leading business group Logistics UK is urging the Scottish government to appoint a dedicated minister for logistics and supply chain.

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Dedicated Logistics and Supply Chain Minister demanded by Logistics UK from next government to drive economic growth

Wednesday 22 May 2024

As the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP announced the General Election will be held on 4 July 2024, business group Logistics UK urged all political parties to include the organisation’s call for the appointment of a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain by the UK’s next government in their election manifestos, if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy.

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Logistics industry needs a permanent solution to Operation Brock says Logistics UK

Wednesday 22 May 2024

With half term traffic set to increase travel times and congestion through the UK’s Channel ports this weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to identify and implement a permanent alternative to its Operation Brock traffic management scheme.

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Let Logistics UK's Transport Manager events ease the legislative load

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Logistics UK's Transport Manager conference series, now in its 24th year, will return from September with live events at 10 venues around the UK as well as a virtual event.

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