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Logistics UK has described the EU’s pragmatic approach to the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), to keep borders flowing as a relief to the logistics sector after France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland said they would delay full implementation of EES to “maintain border fluidity”.
Chief executive Ben Fletcher said: “Logistics UK has warned consistently that EES must not be allowed to create unnecessary delays ...
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Ashford International Truckstop was crowned overall winner of Logistics UK’s Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026 campaign on 7 September.
The initiative, launched in March, is part of Logistics UK’s ongoing efforts to draw attention to the need to raise the standards of truck stops across the UK roadside network ...
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As the public queues to view the Bayeux Tapestry for the first time on British soil in a thousand years, Logistics UK played tribute to the complex operation that brought it to the British Museum.
Chief executive Ben Fletcher, explained: “While the history of the tapestry and the story it tells ...
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FTA Ireland will bring together government, industry and transport leaders at its Sustainable Transport Seminar 2026 on Wednesday, 16 September at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, west of Dublin.
Recognised as an official EU Ireland Presidency Associated Event, the seminar will connect Ireland’s transport experience with wider European priorities on decarbonisation, competitiveness, ...
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The freight sector is beginning to show green shoots of recovery, says Logistics UK.
Following the conflict in the Middle East, firms are reporting greater confidence in business outlook and financial health, according to its latest quarterly Logistics Performance Tracker survey, published on 20 August.
Business outlook has improved from 5.8 in ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed Transport Minister Keir Mather’s appointment as Minister for Maritime, Aviation and Logistics by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Chief executive Ben Fletcher said: “Minister Mather has always been a great champion of our industry’s work and we welcome his appointment to oversee engagement with our vital industry. ...
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With the summer get away beginning in earnest this weekend, Logistics UK has reacted says it is disappointed that at the ongoing reliance on the Operation Brock traffic management scheme that forces lorries heading to Dover and the Channel Tunnel to queue on the M20.
It argues that the lack of ...
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Logistics UK chief executive Ben Fletcher called for a dedicated Northern Ireland Freight and Logistics Strategy during a visit to the province when he and his colleagues met with key political figures including Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly Dr Steve Aitken. Discussions focused ...
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Labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, but a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk to future productivity and growth said Logistics UK in its 2026 Employment and Skills Report, published on 1 July. Employers are facing increasing difficulty securing the technical, managerial and specialist skills required ...
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The second UK-EU summit, confirmed to take place in Brussels on July 22, must focus on reducing non-tariff barriers, says Logistics UK chief executive, Ben Fletcher. He urged the UK government and the EU to implement practical steps to drive economic growth through trade.
He added: “ The UK’s economy grows ...
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