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Thames Crossing delay is deeply disappointing, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK has described the government’s decision to postpone a decision on whether to build the Lower Thames Crossing as “deeply concerning”. Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh said on 7 October that she would delay until at least May 2025 the decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the route, which would link the port of Tilbury with the A2 in Kent. Logistics UK chief executive David Wells the ... [+]

Rhenus runners and walkers raise €33,000

Rhenus employees worldwide united for a good cause during the second annual Rhenus Run Club - Charity Edition on 9-15 September. This year, the participants not only laced up their running shoes but also put on their hiking boots to demonstrate their commitment to making ... [+]

Safety and Security decs delayed once more

The government announced on 7 October that it was postponing introduction of Safety and Security Declarations, originally scheduled for 31 October as part of the UK’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) until 31 January 2025. Head of Trade at Logistics UK, Nichola Mallon, said that while ... [+]

LTS gains Planet Mark

Coleshill, West Midlands-based logistics and shipping company LTS Global Solutions has been awarded Planet Mark Business Certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. In 2022, the business moved into a 133,000 sq ft purpose-built Net Zero carbon in construction facility at Hams Hall and since ... [+]

Gothenburg opens hydrogen truck station

A truck hydrogen refuelling station opened at the Port of Gothenburg on 6 October. It is directly adjacent to Gate 6, one of the port’s busiest which, being at the entrance to the ro ro terminal, is also one of the most truck-heavy locations in ... [+]

CSafe unveils flask of the future

Cold chain specialist CSafe has launched a CGT Ultra D - a multi-use, dry ice dewar (vacuum flask) for advanced therapy medicinal products that maintains temperatures below -70C for over 37 days. The product is being unveiled at Meeting on the Mesa cell and  gene industry ... [+]

Kuehne+Nagel completes vast Lego building

Kuehne+Nagel is to operate a new distribution centre for the Lego Group in Australia. Spanning 26,500 square meters and equipped with a storage capacity of 26,000 pallets, it will seerve B2C and B2B across Australia and New Zealand. The distribution centre has achieved a five-star ... [+]

Ulster red tape still a worry for hauliers

The Road Haulage Association has called for call for processes to be simplified for just-in-time goods, moving between Great Britain and Ulster, including a new declaration category, in recommendations to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn published on 1 October. It also wants ... [+]

Logistics UK calls for clarity as Entry/Exit System set for further delay

Logistics UK has called on the UK government to step up its engagement with the European Commission to clarify when the EU’s new Entry/ Exit System will be implemented, following press reports that introduction may be delayed again beyond November 2024. Head of trade and devolved ... [+]

Scots specialist opens Perth hub

M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth with a 15,000sqft warehouse and is increasing its fleet by over 10 new vehicles. The new site is its fifth delivery hub, joining its headquarters in Aberdeen, along with Inverness, Dundee and Argyll and a ... [+]

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