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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 harder for businesses to plan and invest. The UK has fallen from 4th to 19th in the World Bank’s Logistics ...
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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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With the row raging between Europe and Europe over the future of Greenland, Logistics UK has urged politicians on both sides of the Atlantic to take a measured approach to trade and avoid destabilising global markets and supply chains.
US President Trump has vowed to slap tariffs on countries that oppose ...
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Logistics UK has appointed James Mills as its new head of trade policy. He brings 20 years’ experience to the trade association, including senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party. In his Logistics UK role, he will ensure that members anticipate, and manage change related to trade ...
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Winners of Logistics UK’s annual awards in London on 11 December included
Freight by Water Business of the Year: Port of Dover
Highly commended: Ellerman City Liners
Logistics Partner of the Year: Uniserve and Sainsbury’s
Highly commended: Aramex UK
Air Freight Business of the Year: Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year (sponsored ...
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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 ...
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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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