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Fleet Engineer returns for 2024!

Logistics UK’s ever-popular Fleet Engineer event is taking place on 19 June at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. The conference will offer industry expert speakers, views from manufacturers and excellent networking opportunities.

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Logistics UK's brand NEW Operating Light Commercial Vehicles

Logistics UK is pleased to announce a brand NEW event for those operating light logistics vehicles, for 2024 on 21 May at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Coventry. With expert speakers including Andy Neale, Catherine Bowen, Julie Gowland and others offering top tips, insights and excellent networking opportunities, its the event not to be missed!

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Q) Can you provide some clarity on the requirements to wear seat belts? Can you confirm whether our environmental operatives when handling waste are exempt from wearing a seat belt whilst delivering/collecting waste door to door?

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Q) We have vehicles which are fitted with tachograph units; however, they are not used.

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Lack of clarity and additional costs over border checks will drive up prices, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has warned that the confusion and lack of clarity surrounding the implementation of new border checks on imported products from the EU, starting on 30 April 2024, will hit businesses’ bottom lines and, ultimately, consumers’ back pockets.

Monday 29 April 2024

Logistics UK's response to the EFRA Committee’s letter to Defra regarding border checks

Friday 26 April 2024

Logistics UK expresses support for the EFRA Committee’s request for a clear and unambiguous explanation from Defra as to how import checks will be rolled out.

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Logistics UK's response to Labour's support for rail freight

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the Labour Party's proposals for rail freight.

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Response to DEFRA’s comments on border checks

Responding to the DEFRA blog post published this morning, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at business group Logistics UK, says: “Our members do not share the government’s confidence that facilities, infrastructure and systems at the border will be ready for the new checks due to come into effect in two weeks’ time for foods and other items from the EU."

Friday 19 April 2024

Logistics UK confirmed as founder member of Critical Imports Council

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Logistics UK has been confirmed as a founder member of the UK government’s new Critical Imports Council, which has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.

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Logistics UK response to Labour's “Build it in Britain" announcement

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Logistics UK has commented on the Labour Party's 'Build it in Britain' announcement.

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Response from Logistics UK to new DfT proposals for getting young people into transport

Logistics UK has responded to DfT proposals to allow young people to undertake their theory tests to become an HGV driver before obtaining a provisional licence.

Thursday 11 April 2024

Logistics UK's response to government announcement on local roads repairs

Wednesday 10 April 2024

Logistics UK has responded to the government's announcement on roads resurfacing.

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Thursday 04 April 2024

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“Too little, too late" to help logistics businesses, says industry body

Logistics UK has reacted with disappointment to today’s (3 April 2024) announcement on the intended charging structure for imported products of animal origin from the EU, such as fresh food, which is to be imposed as part of the government’s post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model.

Wednesday 03 April 2024

A celebration of innovation and expertise: The Logistics Awards 2024 are open for entries

Tuesday 02 April 2024

Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2024 are now open for entries. The Awards, now in their eighth year, reward companies and individuals that embody the skills, expertise and ‘can do’ spirit of the logistics industry.

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Sort the border to prevent supply chain breakdown, Logistics UK urges government

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Logistics UK is warning that travel delays – and the knock on-effect these could have on imports of food from Europe moving forwards – could be significant, unless the UK government takes steps to clarify its post-Brexit border arrangements with the EU.

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