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Logistics UK welcomes longer trailers

Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s decision to permanently allow longer semi-trailers, announced today (10 May), saying it would reduce road emissions and costs. It said it would bring many environmental benefits by reducing congestion and numbers of vehicles on the road, as well as potentially increasing road safety. It added that over the past few years of the trial, Logistics UK members have proved that LSTs provide operators with a ... [+]

Business support NI trade deal but questions remain

Logistics businesses trading between GB and Northern Ireland strongly support the Windsor Framework trading agreement between the EU and UK, according to Logistics UK research. But while 79% of those surveyed welcome the certainty which a new trading agreement will bring for their businesses, the sector still has questions about ... [+]

Logistics UK ‘cautiously optimistic’ over NI trade plan

Following a meeting with Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak on 28 February, Logistics UK said it was cautiously optimistic that the Windsor Framework would ease the passage of goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). Head of trade and devolved policy, Nichola Mallon, said: “While our review of the details ... [+]

Logistics UK takes Ulster concerns to the top

Logistics UK's head of trade and devolved policy, Nichola Mallon, joined other Northern Ireland business leaders on 22 February to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP, to discuss the NI Protocol and how it can work better for logistics businesses.   Speaking after the meeting, she commented: "While no details of the ... [+]

Logistics UK takes Ulster concerns to the top

Logistics UK's head of trade and devolved policy, Nichola Mallon, joined other Northern Ireland business leaders on 22 February to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP, to discuss the NI Protocol and how it can work better for logistics businesses.   Speaking after the meeting, she commented: "While no details of the ... [+]

Logistics UK recruits three

Logistics UK has appointed three new directors:  Louisa Hosegood, Simon Hobbs and Gavin Murdoch. “Our new directors join us at an exciting time in our organisation’s development,” says Logistics UK Mrs Hosegood, now strategy and transformation director for Bis Henderson Group, previously worked in senior roles with John Lewis Partnership, Marks & ... [+]

Logistics UK airs Northern Ireland concerns

Logistics UK members met Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker MP, to discuss key issues facing logistics in Northern Ireland at its Freight Council in Belfast on 2 February. Head of trade and devolved policy, Nichola Mallon described it as a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities ... [+]

Logistics UK deplores new migrant fines

Logistics UK has objected new fines for UK hauliers found to be carrying clandestine migrants or crossing the border with an unsecured vehicle, imposed by the Government in a new bill on 16 January. Senior policy manager, Chris Yarsley, said that the new penalty of up to £6,000 could deter EU ... [+]

Northern Ireland trade under scrutiny

Logistics met the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly on 11 January to discuss the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on NI trade, along with solutions to provide future trading certainty. Head of trade and devolved policy at Logistics UK, Nichola Mallon, commented: “We emphasised the need for a negotiated outcome between ... [+]

Logistics UK calls for more French border staff as Operation Brock restarts

The reinstatement of the Operation Brock traffic management system on the M20 for coastbound traffic on 13 December will provide more certainty for those moving goods across the UK border said Logistics UK. However, following disruption during previous implementations of the system, in December 2021 and during the summer holidays, due ... [+]

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