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Logistics UK warned that the UK’s international trade connections have fallen behind its competitors in recent years, in its response to the ‘Build It In Britain’” pledge by the Labour Party on 17 April
Deputy policy director Michelle Gardner said it was vital that there is renewed focus on ports and other logistics infrastructure, as well as work to reduce border friction and paperwork.
She added: “Ports and other logistics hubs are ...
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Logistics UK said on 3 April that it was disappointed by the intended charging structure for imported products of animal origin from the EU, such as fresh food, which is to be imposed as part of the government’s post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model.
“Logistics businesses have been pressing government for detail ...
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Logistics UK is calling on the government to clear up the confusion after it indicated that fresh fruit and vegetables are to be reclassified as “medium risk” goods for border inspections.
Speaking ahead of the introduction of the first stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which will see ...
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The next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain to drive future growth across the whole economy, said an industry business group in an ‘Election Manifesto’ published on 17 January.
Logistics UK says that focusing on investment and growth in the industry would bring dividends for the whole ...
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Freight forwarding and logistics company Bleckmann won the International Logistics Business of the Year title at Logistics UK’s annual awards in London on 7 December.
There were also awards for the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Unit (Public Services Operator of the Year), Wise (Most Innovative Company of the Year), Robert Wynn ...
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With only two weeks to go until Logistics UK’s 2023 Welsh Lunch, those wishing to attend are advised to book now to avoid disappointment. It takes place at the Cardiff Marriot Hotel on Friday 24 November and celebrates the accomplishments within Welsh logistics over the past 12 months.
Sponsored by FAUN ...
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Logistics UK is warning that planned industrial action by Northern Ireland vets and meat inspectors next week could be highly disruptive to businesses and consumers. Employees of the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group, who carry out checks on live animals and food products are due to start five days of ...
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Logistics UK delegates urged the Welsh government to provide a clear future plan for the industry at a roundtable attended by Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters.
At the event, hosted at Owens Group’s facility in Cardiff Bay, members and industry leaders discussed the key priorities for the Wales ...
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The Government published it Border Target Operating Model setting out the new, post-Brexit regime of import controls on 29 August.
While introducing new systems and technology, implementation of key features has been put back, to give business more time to prepare.
It introduces a new regime for security and biosecurity controls, including ...
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Logistics UK is calling for a longer term alternative to Operation Brock as a means to handle freight traffic through the Channel ports during disruption.
The traffic management system, which is being deployed ahead of predicted heavy holiday traffic this weekend (22/23 July), increases costs and disruption to operators, it says.
Head ...
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