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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 when it trades, but unnecessary trade friction is increasing costs, reducing competitiveness and preventing potential economic growth. The best way ...
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Logistics UK chief executive Ben Fletcher is pressing for greater resilience to be built into the economy to ensure goods can keep moving during periods of volatility. It follows publication of the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics which show that, despite modest growth in the economy during ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed the UK government announcement on 28 May that the UK and EU intend to scrap trade barriers affecting fresh food movements from mid-2027. According to Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s chief executive, the move has the potential to boost the UK’s economy by £5.1 billion1 annually:
“Our members ...
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The trade deal between the government and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) will boost confidence and create real momentum for says Logistics UK.
Chief executive Ben Fletcher said: “By lowering tariffs and speeding up customs processes, the GCC agreement should help drive trade between the UK and one of the world’s ...
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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. ...
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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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