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Logistics UK has called on the Welsh and Scottish governments for robust policies for freight and logistics.
For Wales, it says that whichever party leads the Welsh government after the Senedd election in 2026 needs to develop a freight and logistics strategy, while enhancing Wales’ freight transport corridors, expanding course provision for training and apprenticeships and delivering the energy infrastructure required for decarbonisation.
Logistics UK’s manifesto, released ahead of the election on ...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant role to play in the logistics careers of the future and is not a threat to jobs, but cultural change will be as important as technological change to maximise the opportunities, said experts during a round table discussion.
The session, on Upskilling and Reskilling ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed transport secretary Heidi Alexander’s plans for a government review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and supports the ambition of “enabling a modern, efficient transport system that harnesses international investment, boosts connectivity and strengthens UK competitiveness”.
Senior policy manager Alexandra Herdman commented: "Logistics UK has been calling for ...
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Logistics UK will appoint Ben Fletcher as its new chief executive from 1 December, following the departure of David Wells at the end of July.
Ben Fletcher was lately chief operating officer at manufacturer’s group, Make UK where was responsible for public affairs, membership and the business arms of the organisation ...
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With the EU’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) checks on travellers due to be implemented on Sunday 12 October, it is essential the EU sticks to its promise of a phased roll out, to ensure there is no disruption for freight traffic, says Logistics UK.
Under EES, the EU’s new border processes ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed the appointment of Keir Mather MP as Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation with responsibility for freight and borders.
The group’s acting chief executive Kevin Green is now urging the new Minister to seize the opportunity to drive growth through an ambitious freight and logistics plan, saying: ...
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David Wells is to step down as chief executive of Logistics from the end of July and his replacement is now being sought. Wells joined Logistics UK in 2009 as Finance Director and became Chief Executive in early 2015 His tenure included a rebrand from the Freight Transport Association to ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed plans by the Treasury of £66 million spending on transport announced on 24 July that will include extra funding to explore upgrades to the A75 to the port of Cairnryan. Head of infrastructure policy, Jonathan Walker, said that strengthened the transport links between Great Britain and ...
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Inland and coastal waterways should be core components of modern multimodal transport and expanding their use can reduce road congestion, lower emissions, improve air quality and enhance regional connectivity, according to a new Logistics UK report. "The UK Logistics Network: Waterborne Freight", launched at Multimodal on 18 June, highlights the ...
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The UK's trading relationships have suffered more than the EU's following its exit from the trade bloc, according to a Logistics UK survey. It said that the country's exports were down 23% from 2017 to 2024 while imports fell only by 5%.
In a speech at Multimodal 2025 at the NEC ...
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