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Logistics UK has called on the new Labour government to partner with the freight sector to develop its promised industrial strategy. Logistics can boost productivity for all areas of the economy, says the industry business group.
The logistics sector is key to driving economic growth and, as one of the UK’s largest employers, can deliver skilled roles and break down barriers to opportunity.
Chief executive David Wells said: “Logistics underpins all sectors ...
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Logistics UK is urging all political parties to include its call for the appointment of a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain in the next government in their election manifestos,
Chief executive David Wells said that investment and growth in the logistics industry would bring dividends for the whole economy.
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Logistics UK is urging government to find a permanent alternative to its Operation Brock traffic management scheme for the Channel ports.
Originally developed as a traffic management scheme in the event of a No Deal Brexit, Operation Brock is the contraflow system set up to keep traffic on the M20 and ...
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a statement denying press reports that checks on imports from the EU were to be delayed and would start as planned from 30 April.
It said the UK government has full confidence that the facilities, infrastructure and systems at the ...
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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 ...
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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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