Tag Archives: Logistics UK

One of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK, will be launching its route map to help decarbonise the logistics industry via a webinar on 10 November 2021, as it publishes its Route to Net Zero manifesto on the dedicated Transport Day at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). During …

The government must increase its focus on job training for Level 2 to support the economy, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups. Elizabeth de Jong, Logistics UK’s Policy Director, hosted a Fringe Event at the Conservative Party Conference, with panellists Alex Burghart MP, Minister for …

Speaking about industry concerns over the temporary visas granted by government for HGV drivers this week, Elizabeth de Jong said: “Logistics UK is concerned at the news that the temporary visas for HGV drivers granted by government may be for only a two month duration, rather than the declared three …

The changes to the HGV driver testing process recently announced today show the government is now moving at pace towards a solution to the current driver shortage, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s leading business groups. The increase in testing capacity by a third is very welcome, but …

Only a few tables remain for the Logistics UK Northern Ireland Logistics Lunch which takes place on 1 October 2021 at the five-star The Merchant Hotel in Belfast. And with the event’s reputation as the industry’s social event of the year, anyone still wanting to attend is urged to book …

Affordable leasing and short-term hire options are essential for logistics businesses to acquire the vital plant and machinery they need for their operations, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups. On 31 August 2021, Logistics UK joined six other groups in writing to the Chancellor of …

As the ongoing shortage of HGV drivers continues to affect the logistics and retail sectors, two of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK and British Retail Consortium (BRC) have written to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to outline key three steps the government can take …

With less than one month until Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer – the essential one-day conference for anyone responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles – the business group is urging fleet engineers to book their places now to ensure they are up to date with the latest developments in technology and enforcement. …

With the industry facing a serious shortage of skilled workers, business group Logistics UK has launched a comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.” And as Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director at Logistics UK explains, the guide is one way …

With entries closing this week for Logistics UK’s Van Awards, supported by Van Excellence, the business group is urging all operators to apply now for the chance to be recognised as the ‘best of best’ in this vital market. The awards ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham …