Tag Archives: Logistics UK

In response to the recent announcement that the government will not implement an EU ruling into UK law which would have meant all motor vehicles operating on private land will need motor insurance – also known as the ‘Vnuk’ ruling – James Firth, Head of Road Freight Regulation Policy at …

Logistics UK, the business group representing more than 18,000 businesses across the UK’s logistics sector, has been invited to join the government’s Brexit Business Taskforce. The invitation, made by Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove MP, is in recognition of the group’s work helping government to keep Britain …

One of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK, has announced a partnership with Avail – a driver hire technology platform – to offer its members a transparent, low-fee alternative to traditional agencies. The new partnership aims to overcome the common frustrations experienced by commercial vehicle drivers and operators alike …

“The government announcement on SPS rules for hauliers moving goods from GB to NI using groupage (combining small shipments of goods with the same or near origin and destination in a single load) comes after pressure from the logistics sector to ease the administrative burden after Brexit. The guidance will …

Logistics UK has revealed it will be hosting a series of seven Van Gold Partner Webinars to take place on alternate weeks starting from 15 February 2021. The webinars – sponsored by the AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL – will each be around one …

Howard Tenens Logistics, a quality focused, independent family business delivering mutual value through great people, collaboration and technology has won Logistics UK “Partnership of the Year” award for their partnership with Toolstation. Logistics UK, one of the biggest business groups in the UK, supporting, shaping and standing up for efficient …

Speaking about the latest news from Transport for London (TfL) on the start date for the Direct Vision Standard scheme, Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy – South at Logistics UK said: “The safety of all London’s road users is of prime importance to Logistics UK and we welcome the flexibility …

Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Ryan Barnett as its Economics and Research Manager. Ryan will join the business organisation’s influential policy team, who are vital to achieving the most for its members, not only in its discussions with government and decision makers, but also with its research, guides …

Speaking  about reports of disruption to NI-GB trade, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, commented: “Issues which have occurred at the GB/NI border are due, in part, to businesses not having a full understanding of the new border requirements for moving goods to and from Northern Ireland. …

The logistics industry stepped up to deliver for the nation in 2020, despite facing a worsening shortage of HGV drivers, economic and financial hardship, and significant disruption to operations, according to Logistics UK. The business group has launched its COVID-19 Logistics Report 1, which provides a detailed overview on how …