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Logistics UK is reminding operators that light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of over 2.5 tonnes will need smart tachograph 2 (ST2) devices for international hire and reward journeys from 1 July. The new rule includes operators in Northern Ireland crossing the border with the Republic of Ireland. ST2 devices have been compulsory for international heavy goods vehicles of over 3.5t since 19 August 2025. ST2 technology is ...
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Logistics UK is organising two free webinars for its members on the effect of the Middle East conflict.
The first, to be held on 22 April between 1300 and 1400 and led by chief executive Ben Fletcher, will include an analysis of the impact of the conflict and how the organisation ...
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Logistics UK is calling for a renewed focus on the delivery of the plan for freight promised in the government’s integrated transport strategy. It said the situation in the Middle East has put transport networks and supply chains under the spotlight as never before, and a comprehensive integrated transport strategy ...
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With the Operation Brock truck queuing scheme due to come into force on Dover and Folkestone approaches on the M20 this Easter weekend, Logistics UK says that the system epitomises the piecemeal and short-term approach policy makers take to ageing transport infrastructure.
Head of trade policy James Mills called for a ...
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Logistics UK says it is imperative that the Welsh government acts swiftly to deliver the plans outlined in the Maritime and Logistics Plan, published on 19 March.
The plan, published after several lengthy delays, identifies a set of priority challenges and opportunities for the sector, including the need to decarbonise freight, ...
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Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds unveiled details of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU on 9 March.
The deal would remove the need for Export Health Certificates costing up to £200 for agri-food goods, Phytosanitary Certificates (around £25 alongside inspection fees of at least £127.60), Organic Certificates of ...
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Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise a UK-EU agreement on the movement of food and animal products to reduce unnecessary border.
A UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement has been in negotiation for some time, and would align UK standards with EU rules, removing the need for most routine border checks ...
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Logistics UK called for swift introduction of a deal between the UK and EU on movement of SPS food and agri products when it met Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn.
The Northern Ireland Business Stakeholder Group meeting in Belfast on 25 February also discussed how the Windsor Framework could ...
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Logistics UK says that reports that the government has shelved the Single Trade Window IT scheme to simplify international trade are “deeply concerning”.
Head of trade policy, James Mills, said: “If true, they will be a blow for our members and there must be a credible alternative. Growing uncertainty makes it ...
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Logistics UK is urging the Welsh Senedd to publish its long-awaited freight and logistics strategy as a matter of urgency, following the omission of the sector from the latest Welsh budget.
Policy manager Josh Fenton said: “The final Welsh budget fails to recognise one of the country’s largest and most critical ...
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