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Lower Thames Crossing approval is a momentous decision, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 25 March 2025

The approval of the Lower Thames Crossing is “momentous” and will benefit businesses up and down the country who are currently hamstrung by delays crossing the Thames, according to Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells.

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Additional time following Windsor Framework delay must be used wisely, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 19 March 2025

HMRC has confirmed that the implementation of the next phase of the Windsor Framework will be delayed from 31 March until 1 May.

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Skills shortages ease, but risks to the logistics workforce remain says Logistics UK

Monday 17 March 2025

The number of HGV drivers in employment may have risen in the last quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey (February, 2025) but business group Logistics UK is warning the sector against complacency that employment issues are over for the industry.

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Lack of Windsor Framework awareness inhibiting trade with Northern Ireland, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee on the operation of the Windsor Framework, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon outlined how there is a lack of awareness over the practicalities of the Framework

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Effective logistics key to housebuilding programme and economic growth, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Following the introduction to Parliament of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Logistics UK urges the government to ensure that greater housebuilding is complemented by reforms that enable suitable logistics development to support a growing economy.

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Logistics UK strengthens multimodal knowledge with new director appointments

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Logistics UK has strengthened the strategic development of its multimodal offering with the appointment of four new directors to the organisation’s non-executive board. 

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Invest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, says Logistics UK

Friday 07 March 2025

54 new charging and hydrogen refuelling hubs for zero emission HGVs is a significant investment for the future, but low carbon fuels can help the sector decarbonise today.

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Scotland to France ferry route will increase freight connectivity and help boost trade, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 05 March 2025

Logistics UK has responded to the news of a direct ferry service between Scotland and France.

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Carbon budget highlights more government action is needed, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Seventh Carbon Budget by the Climate Change Committee, which sets national carbon emission targets for 2038 to 2042.

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Logistics critical to success of government's growth strategy, say business leaders

Wednesday 26 February 2025

The leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry is made a cornerstone of the government’s Industrial Strategy, which is set to be published in the coming months.

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