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Logistics UK - Policy Hub

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Welcome to the official Bluesky channel of Logistics UK! We’re one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry. This channel highlights the policy work that we are undertaking on behalf of our members.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Lithium batteries have become part of everyday life and are in almost all the electronics that we use. The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Logistics UK's Acting Chief Executive & Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green was invited to the opening of Howard Tenens Logistics' brand-new Heritage Centre at their site in Swindon. Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
More than 20 logistics professionals gathered for dinner last night to discuss The Labour Party’s first year in government with John McTernan, Senior Adviser at Burson and former Political Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair. In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Great to be recognised across the House in this morning's Department for Transport oral questions as an essential growth-driving sector.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Logistics is "Unstoppable force for economic growth", says Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP. Read the full story from our inaugural annual conference in Logistics Magazine here: tinyurl.com/35emp5tj
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Member warning: Logistics firms urged to protect themselves against Russian cyber attacks Read the full story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/49a2mv59
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Press Release EU/UK DEAL IS A POSITIVE STEP WHEN RESETTING RELATIONSHIP WITH EU, SAYS LOGISTICS UK Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Operator’s guidance on Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls Briefing Note. With vehicle safety at the forefront of operator’s minds, the rise in safety defects and recalls are becoming a greater risk to operations. The process of managing these recalls can become challenging. Our
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
UK needs to show ambition resetting EU relationship, says Logistics UK. Find out all the details ahead of the UK/EU summit taking place next week, in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43rxxkv4
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We are delighted to announce that our Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics, Bethany Windsor and President, Philip Roe have been named as finalists for the upcoming everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards!
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
How are global trade developments affecting your business? With international trade experiencing renewed challenges - including evolving policies and shifting global relationships, logistics businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment, your perspective matters more than ever.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
How are the new #tariffs affecting your business? With international trade facing renewed disruption, driven by US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliation, logistics businesses are under pressure. Your voice matters more than ever. As the leading trade association for the sector,
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to @samcarling.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to Lord McLoughlin for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to Kirsteen Sullivan MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to Julie Minns MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to Greg Smith MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to Dame @niagriffith.bsky.social for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to @alexjjnorris.bsky.social, Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth Minister for joining Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thank you to @philbrickellmp.bsky.social for hosting Logistics UK in Parliament. The #logistics sector: ✅ Keeps the #economy moving ✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap ✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in the #IndustrialStrategy
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Logistics UK's Member Advice Centre has produced a new Briefing note covering the changes to the heavy goods vehicle inspection manual. The updated manual was published on 13 March 2025 and cover the braking systems, glass and view of the road, sideguards, rear underrun devices
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP last week announced the launch of the Department for Transport's new maritime decarbonisation strategy, to replace the 2019 Clean Maritime Plan. The announcement was welcomed by Logistics UK, which has
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This week Logistics UK and Airlines UK hosted our fourth annual air freight seminar, with this year’s theme focussing on ‘delivering growth: air cargo’s role in the UK Industrial Strayegy’. Thank you to our sponsors European Cargo and East Midlands Airport as well as Clyde & Co for hosting us.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
"What a view! A gorgeous day to be at Traffic Scotland for a Strown Eowyn debrief. Lots of lessons learned from both the challenges and the successes of the storm. Great to see such collaboration between government and industry." Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The approval of the Lower Thames Crossing is “momentous” and will benefit businesses up and down the country who are currently hamstrung by delays crossing the Thames, according to Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE. Full quote below ⬇️ Announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Today Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade & Devolved Policy at Logistics UK is giving evidence at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on biosecurity at the border (animal and plant health). The video shows Ms Mallon's opening answer to the question posed by the chair
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom has laid secondary legislation before parliament on 25 February 2025, which would see the holder of a category B driving entitlement allowed to drive electric vehicles up to 4.25 tonne
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
On Friday, Amanda Hack, MP for North West Leicestershire, had the opportunity to tour the SEGRO plc East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park. The visit included a tour of one of Amazon’s Fulfilment Centres and the Maritime Rail Freight Terminal.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Logistics UK's Policy Director Kevin Green says the UK’s Trade Strategy needs to deliver investment in an efficiently functioning border to support the nation’s trade in goods if the economy is to grow and flourish. Read the lead story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/9y5j9k9v
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Want to move goods by #rail? Don't know where to start? 'Demystifying Rail Freight' is a workshop jointly organised by Great British Railways Transition Team and Logistics UK aimed at simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants. Register now for free: tinyurl.com/railfreight25
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
The Logistics Industry Survey 2024/25 closes imminently - complete the survey today and share your views! With questions on #skills, #decarbonisation, #infrastructure, #trade and the UK #economy, the survey is Logistics UK's annual poll of experiences...
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
If you wish to drive in the UK, you must meet certain standards such as theory and driving test, which we all know. A lessor known standard is that for eyesight. In the UK we have two standards, one for Group 1 entitlements
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Great turnout and mix of members at our Logistics UK NI Freight Council last week, very kindly hosted by TST Group at their headquarters in Ballymena.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Government should listen to the logistics industry when developing its forthcoming Trade Strategy to ensure trade can flow as smoothly as possible across the nation’s borders. Read the full story in this week's Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/mtwhf6s
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE chairs ministerial round table with Future Roads Minister @liliangreenwood.bsky.social MP. "Logistics UK was delighted to showcase our innovative sector to the minister today. Industry has ambitious plans to decarbonise, but we need government to support our
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
"Fantastic to speak with the Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves following her growth speech this morning and the announcements on Heathrow and Lower Thames Crossing.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Are you interested in moving goods by #rail but don't know how to enter the market? Demystifying Rail Freight is a workshop jointly organised by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) and Logistics UK aimed at simplifying the rail freight industry for new entrants.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
With the New Year here and the return to the office, 2025 sees several updates to the ADR agreement which came into force on 1 January 2025. This briefing note covers the most notable updates along with the addition of 11 new UN numbers covering Sodium Ion batteries and electric vehicles.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
'The view for 2025 from Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE'; read the full story in this week's Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43ecnfjb
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The Logistics Industry Survey 2024/25 - have your say! The survey is Logistics UK's annual poll of experiences and perceptions of the freight market and trading environment. It helps us to provide insights to the levels of current and future
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Now in their 18th year, the everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Logistics UK is saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Stobart, founder of the iconic haulage business, Stobart. Stobart is a longstanding member of Logistics UK and we send our condolences to all of Eddie's family and friends.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Josh Fenton, Policy Manager – Trade, Customs and Borders and Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy attended the Wales Road Transport Advisory Group meeting in Bridgend on Thursday.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
With the festive season in full swing, many employees will be focusing on the party spirit and joy that the season brings. With this, people may drink or take drugs. As an employer, you need to be aware of your rights and what steps you can introduce to protect the business and other road users.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
As we approach the final session of our Transport Manager Conference series for 2024, we'd like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and venues
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
The latest news from our sector courtesy of Logistics Magazine: Dathlu Logisteg Cymru! (Celebrating Welsh Logistics!): tinyurl.com/53k8vrkd Logistics UK joins cyber resilience group: tinyurl.com/3rx4t384
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Virtual Transport Manager is taking place today and will be available on-demand for 30 days after the final session. If you haven't managed to join us this year at an in-person event or cannot make our final date in Birmingham, our virtual
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
The Women’s International Networking (WIN) programme from the Department for Business and Trade brings together a closed network of trailblazing female entrepreneurs, building lasting connections that fuel success and helping you to access new markets overseas.
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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Logistics is a people business, and there is no better way to gain an oversight of issues on the near and far horizon than by hearing from supply chain experts, keynote speakers and government ministers at our strategic events and conferences.
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