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Strategic infrastructure projects are vital to driving growth, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 29 January 2025

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's key speech on delivering growth, Logistics UK says that the support for nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Heathrow’s third runway and the Lower Thames Crossing, is the type of government action industry has been urging for.

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New strategy must boost growth through frictionless trade with Europe, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s call for stakeholder input into the forthcoming Trade Strategy, Logistics UK stresses that immediate changes should be made to border processes to ease the movement of goods between the UK and Europe.

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Rail freight needs to be at the heart of rail investment in Wales, says Logistics UK

Friday 17 January 2025

The announcement from the Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens that rail is her “number one priority for Wales” is good news for the sector but the needs of rail freight must be considered alongside those of passenger services, says Logistics UK Senior Policy Advisor – Rail, Ellis Shelton

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Regulatory alignment will boost electric van adoption, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 07 January 2025

Regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans will boost the uptake of electric vehicles, according to Logistics UK, and Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy, Jonathan Walker describes the current situation as “nonsensical”.

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Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2024 winners showcase skills, expertise and passion

Friday 13 December 2024

Logistics UK has announced the winners of its eighth annual Logistics Awards celebrating the companies and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry in the past year. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone shortlisted.

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Welsh budget should recognise role of logistics in driving growth, says Logistics UK

Thursday 12 December 2024

The Welsh government has published its draft budget for 2025-26 promising to “create the conditions for growth” and Josh Fenton, Logistics UK's Policy Manager – Wales, explains why the logistics sector should be at the heart of this strategy.

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National Planning Policy Framework announcement - government recognises importance of logistics facilities for the economy

Thursday 12 December 2024

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), announced today (12 December), which recognises the importance of logistics developments to the economy for the first time.

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'Logistics has strategic role in delivering government's growth mission', outlines Logistics UK in meeting invitation to new Transport Secretary

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Following the appointment of Heidi Alexander MP as Secretary of State for Transport, Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE has written formally to the new Secretary of State, welcoming her into her new role and seeking a meeting at the earliest opportunity.

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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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