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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Our Briefing Note available to Logistics UK members explains how the batteries can be transported and, where possible, with the use of some special provisions, be outside the full scope of ADR. Click logistics.org.uk/briefing-notes

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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

trading in the early 1950s along with the stories of the company's workforce. It was also great to Will Stone MP for Swindon North at the facility's opening to talk about the sector and it's importance to the local area.

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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

of Logistics UK, logistics leaders shared their views on the positive and negative impacts that the new administration’s policies have had upon the sector, while John McTernan shared his experiences from working in politics and his insights on how to best engage with the government.

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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 · 04/07/2025

arrangements currently found in the maintenance sector. “The promised benefits of Earned Recognition need to materialise soon, and Logistics UK will continue working with the DfT and DVSA to support the initiative, but decisions like this will make the scheme less attractive for operators.”

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

is united that delegated testing would deliver flexibility and efficiencies for transport operators without compromising safety, and the expectation has always been that self-certification would operate at a standard significantly higher than the voluntary

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

“Delegated testing has always been the main incentive in which operators were encouraged to adopt the Earned Recognition (ER) scheme, so for the government to dismiss the option out of hand is hugely disappointing and frustrating. “The industry

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The announcement that the DfT will not modify heavy vehicle testing and allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’, will be met with disappointment and frustration says Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, Phil Lloyd:

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We highlighted issues across infrastructure, skills and decarbonisation, sharing our recommendations in each area. It was great to have open and two-way dialogue. Logistics UK look forward to continuing to work together.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Today Logistics UK and members met with the Welsh government’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates MS for an online meeting. This focused on the top priorities for the sector, including the longstanding ask for Wales to have a deliverable Freight and Logistics Plan.

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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 · 23/06/2025

on its new plan for freight and logistics and by pressing for inclusion in the work of the new Supply Chain Centre, the new grid Connections Accelerator Service and Growth and Skills Levy reforms.” The Industrial Strategy can be read, in full, here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Industrial Strategy

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

welcome the fact that an efficient logistics system has been identified as critical to boosting UK productivity. We will continue to engage closely with the government to drive the economy forwards, including

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Industrial Strategy

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Logistics is integral to all parts of the economy – indeed, nothing moves without it, and our members supply our hospitals, schools, factories, shops and homes with everything they need, everywhere, every day. “While it is disappointing that our sector has not been named as “foundational”, we

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

In response to the publication today (23 June 2025) of the government’s Industrial Strategy, Kevin Green, Policy Director here at Logistics UK said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy recognises the critical importance of the logistics sector in helping to deliver the government’s growth plans.

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Industrial Strategy

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

VIDEO: a group representing the haulage industry @logisticsuk.bsky.social has welcomed news the government's putting half a billion pounds into the Lower Thames Crossing It means work will be able to start on the road link between Kent and Essex #kmfmnews

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

of holdups at this vital interchange. It is imperative that the government also sets out a plan for providing and securing the full funding required to complete the project – our members deserve to be able to deliver efficiently for the industry they support, so that the economy can benefit.”

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

business group Logistics UK said: “Efficient logistics with minimal delays is critical to the delivery of the government’s growth agenda, and our members are delighted to hear that funding has been made available to start work on the long-planned Lower Thames Crossing, after a decade

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Press Release: Lower Thames Crossing funding announcement – now logistics needs the full funding plan, says Logistics UK Speaking about today’s (16 June 2025) announcement of government funding to start construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, Kevin Green, policy director at

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Salmon Scotland @scotlandsalmon.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Great to support the @logisticsuk.bsky.social event at the Scottish Parliament yesterday which highlighted the importance of forward thinking and ambitious #logistics operations. Thanks to Alexandra Herdman, @fionahyslop.bsky.social and @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP for the event.

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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 · 04/06/2025

calls for agility in skills provision, modular training, and sector-wide upskilling, but without acknowledging logistics, we risk overlooking the workforce needed to keep the entire system running. It’s time for policymakers

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Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity

Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🚛 Logistics has one of the highest vacancy and skills shortage rates. 📦 It is essential to the success of nearly every priority sector listed. 🌱 It’s a critical enabler for net zero and green transport goals. The report rightly

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

goods, services, and people, logistics is not just a support sector – it's foundational. From supply chain resilience to e-commerce fulfilment and decarbonisation, logistics underpins productivity across every industry. So why is it absent from the government’s strategic priorities?

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Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity

Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

"The latest Skills England report identifies 10 priority sectors essential to the UK’s growth and skills development, including finance, clean energy, digital and creative industries. But there's one glaring omission: logistics. In an economy that relies on the seamless movement of...

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Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity

Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

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Phil Martin @philm-dft.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Phil Roe, President of @logisticsuk.bsky.social opens the LUK Annual Conference at the QEII centre.

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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

and EU to be ambitious in this ongoing reset of relations and in the upcoming Review of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. “As always, our industry stands ready to provide real-world advice and expertise to governments on both sides of the Channel to ease the passage of goods to the end user.”

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

are still challenges facing the logistics sector when it comes to customs, the Schengen Area rule of a maximum of 90days stay within any 180-day period and the restrictions this places on servicing touring artists, and Logistics UK will continue to urge the UK government

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

we are delighted at this commitment to a joint agreement that should smooth the passage of agrifood and plant products into and out of the country while protecting the UK’s biosecurity. We also welcome the commitment to work towards linking the UK and EU Emission Trading Schemes. “There

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

as they must pay fees on each of the smaller shipments that they combine together. "Since the UK’s decision to leave the EU was announced, Logistics UK has been consistent in calling for a comprehensive SPS Agreement between both economies. We have been making the case robustly to government and

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

“The current requirement for Sanitary and PhytoSanitary (SPS) checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU and vice versa is adding time, bureaucracy and cost to UK traders and logistics operators. It is a burden that is hard to manage for SMEs and groupage operators in particular,

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

in principle. It is now vital that the technical discussions and implementation, shaped by the input of businesses which have the expertise, are completed as a matter of urgency, so that UK traders and logistics businesses can realise the benefits of trading under the revised terms.

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

the detail can be assessed: “The new deal has the potential to drive growth throughout the UK by boosting GB agrifood trade to NI, and between GB and the EU, through reduced bureaucracy, costs and border delays. While the technical details have yet to be agreed, our members will welcome the deal

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

with the EU, by reducing bureaucracy, costs and border friction, according to business group Logistics UK. The revisions, announced at the EU/ UK Summit, will be welcomed in principle by the sector, says Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Nichola Mallon, but full judgement will be reserved until

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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

to Logistics UK members here (logistics.org.uk/fact-sheets-...), to become a member visit our website or call 03301 756133.

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Fact Sheets & Compliance Sprints

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Member Advice Centre has produced a briefing note to help operators understand the current process for identifying and dealing with vehicle safety defects and the rectification actions required when a safety recall is initiated. The Fact Sheet is available

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Fact Sheets & Compliance Sprints

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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

transport and logistics in his organisation and beyond. A huge congratulations to both Bethany and Phil and we look forward to the awards ceremony at the end of June! #ewTLAwards

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Phil has been shortlisted in the 'Male Agent of Change' category which will be awarded to a male role model who is actively committed to encouraging, advancing, sponsoring, or championing the progress of women in

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Bethany has been shortlisted for the 'Industry Champion' Award which will be awarded to a female pioneer whose longstanding and continuous support of women in transport and logistics has led to impactful and measurable change.

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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 · 09/05/2025

have been unsettled by the lack of clarity and consistency provided for traders since tariffs were announced: hopefully the agreement will lead to a period of greater stability.”

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Logistics UK - Policy Hub @logisticsuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

should bring. After so much discussion and uncertainty around our trading relationship with the US, our members will appreciate the clarity and greater certainty that the agreement should provide. Businesses

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