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Commercial drivers and motorists began using the Silvertown Tunnel on Monday 7 April. It is the first new road crossing under the Thames for 58 years.
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) weighing up to 4.25 tonnes grew for the sixth month in a row according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Consultations and announcements.
Logistics UK welcomed an array of leading industry experts to discuss subjects ranging from vehicle maintenance to decarbonisation, from managing compliance challenges to how to benefit from apprenticeship schemes.
Responding to US tariffs, the Department for Transport is relaxing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules for automakers and giving firms more support on meeting targets.
Shipping "charge ports" and future fuels earmarked as key to decarbonising the industry.
Last month (11 March 2025), The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was laid in Parliament to support the delivery of the government's Plan for Change ambitions to build 1.5 million homes in England and fast-track 150 planning decisions on major economic and infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament.
Lucy Johnson, Early Careers Partner – Wincanton
With Becky Martin, Senior Transport Advisor.
Logistics UK and several of our members held an important roundtable on the Industrial Strategy on 4 April.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill was passed on Monday 31 March.
Members should expect delays on the A46 due to HS2 structure work near Kenilworth.
Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP last week announced the launch of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) new maritime decarbonisation strategy, to replace the 2019 Clean Maritime Plan.
The Logistics UK Non-Executive Board has voted to extend the tenure of Phil Roe as the organisation’s President for the next two years.
This week, Logistics UK was invited by the Welsh Government to join its taskforce to examine the disruption at Holyhead caused by storm damage to the port infrastructure, and identify ways to minimise similar issues in the future.
The government announced this week that the Plug-In Truck Grant, launched in 2016 to help bridge the price gap between the cost of ultra-low emission vehicles and traditional diesel trucks, has been extended for a further 12 months.
Logistics UK and Airlines UK hosted their fourth annual Air Cargo Seminar on Tuesday 1 April welcoming over 60 delegates to the City of London offices of law firm Clyde & Co.
Backed by funding from DEFRA’s Smarter Greener Logistics programme, Cross River Partnership has launched a new zero-emission freight and logistics hub at London’s Waterloo Station.
Last month, the UK government announced a new strategy, setting out how to decarbonise the shipping industry by 2050.
With Logistics UK's Tom Griffith, Manager – Member Advice Centre
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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