Logistics Magazine

Covering the whole of the logistics industry and supply chain, Logistics Magazine tackles the big strategic issues facing the industry – decarbonisation, innovation and automation – as well as the compliance issues so critical to the safety of all transport operations.

The new weekly, digital-only Logistics Magazine includes the following content:

• features on transport issues across all modes – road, rail, sea and air
• interviews with senior people from the government, academia and industry
• news on the latest transport legislation and public consultations
• compliance advice section

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Latest articles

Ask the MAC

With Rob Saunders, Manager, Member Advice Centre.

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Generation Logistics case study

Lucy Clarkson - Operations Transport Manager, Oxalis

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DfT Task and Finish Group to address parking shortfall for HGVs

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced an industry-led Task and Finish Group (TFG) to examine how standards of truck parking facilities can be raised nationwide, as well as how the capacity of available spaces can be increased.

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Logistics UK keeps industry front of mind with politicians

With a General Election set to take place in the next few months, Logistics UK has maintained its focus on keeping logistics front of mind with key policy makers.

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Exporters urged to meet CDS deadline

HMRC has reminded businesses exporting goods from the UK that less than a month remains to move across to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

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New Continental truck tyre combines low rolling resistance with high mileage

Continental Tyres recently announced the introduction of the fifth-generation Conti Eco tyre line.

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Engineering the next stage of vehicle compliance

Unlike cars, commercial vehicles do not currently have an audited repair standard for bodyshops against which to be evaluated, yet insurance and accident management companies need to be able to assess where to place vehicles for safe, reliable repairs.

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Working for our members – championing multimodal logistics

Logistics UK represents all modes of logistics, with members from road, rail, water and air.

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Snapshot of the 2024 local council and mayoral elections

There's an election happening this year in case you hadn't heard! Possibly September, probably November according to experts. Either way, Logistics UK will be keeping a close eye on developments and what the implications might be for the logistics industry. In the meantime, we got a snapshot of the mood of the country on 2 May when the local council and mayoral elections took place.

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Logistics UK Freight Councils and Member Briefings

Logistics UK’s May round of regional and devolved councils is now well underway.

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Generation Logistics Case Study

Edward Knight, Driver Trainer Instructor, HOYER

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Policy Campaign Highlights

Logistics UK's policy wins this month include Zero Emission Van Plan and Changes to Welsh 20mph limit.

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High Speed Rail Group publishes five recommendations for the government post HS2 announcements

A comprehensive long-term strategy to develop the UK’s inter urban rail network is essential for future economic growth and achieving net zero, according to a new report from the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG).

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Ask The Mac

With Tom Griffith, Manager of Compliance Information.

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Member alert - M25 closures Friday 10 May 9pm to Monday 13 May 6am

Logistics UK members are advised that the M25 will be shut between junctions 9 (A243 Leatherhead) and 10 (A3 Wisley) from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May 2024. This full closure is needed to install a new bridge.

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Stellar April 2024 for van market but electric van registrations down on last year

According to figures published on Tuesday 7 May by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose by 5.4% in April 2024 – the 16th consecutive month of growth for the sector.

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£1.8 million up for grabs for SMEs able to improve freight industry

The Department for Transport and the Connected Places Catapult have launched the third Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator to support innovation across the sector, including to decarbonise freight and improve UK supply chains.

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Logistics UK discusses key issues with Scottish Parliament

Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, met with the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee in the Scottish Parliament on 2 May to give evidence on behalf of the logistics industry.

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Logistics UK meets with Northern Ireland Minister of Finance

A number of trade associations in Northern Ireland (NI) jointly signed a letter to the Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, requesting a meeting to discuss the recent public consultation issued by her department on proposals to remove a number of rates relief measures for businesses.

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Pothole carnage linked to local government crisis

According to new research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), published on 29 April, potholes in the UK cost £14.4 billion annually, putting extra pressure on local authority budgets.

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