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 …
Read More »Logistics UK invited to join key government Brexit Business Taskforce
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 …
Read More »Logistics UK partners with Avail to modernise driver hire experience
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 …
Read More »Statement from Logistics UK’s announcement on SPS rules for hauliers between GB and NI
“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 …
Read More »Logistics UK to host series of Van Webinars
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 …
Read More »Howard Tenens Logistics & Toolstation win Partnership of the Year
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 …
Read More »Comment from Logistics UK on DVS announcement from TFL
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 …
Read More »Logistics UK appoints Economics and Research Manager
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 …
Read More »Logistics UK comment on reports of disruption to NI-GB trade
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. …
Read More »Logistics UK report examines COVID-19 impact on industry
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 …
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