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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 proposed NI Protocol were released at this meeting, it was clear that the Prime Minister has a detailed understanding of ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Logistics firms clean up at annual awards

Logistics UK announced the winners of its sixth annual Logistics Awardsin London on   8 December. Entries for the awards - sponsored by jetwash manufacturer Kärcher - came from road, rail, sea and air sectors including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries and recognised companies and individuals that have made a ... [+]

Logistics UK appoints trade and devolution expert

Logistics UK has appointed Nichola Mallon as head of trade and devolved policy bringing over 14 years of experience working within local government, the devolved Assembly and government in Northern Ireland. Director of policy, Kate Jennings, said: “Nichola’s appointment allows us to reinforce Logistics UK’s unique position as the only business group ... [+]

Record entries for Logistics Awards

Logistics UK says it has received a record number of entries for its Logistics Awards 2022 – around double the figure received in previous years. The shortlist for the event at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on the evening of Thursday 8 December include: CharterSync, McCulla (Ireland) UK and PD ... [+]

Logistics UK supports shortsea conference

Logistics UK is supporting the Coastlink Conference on short-sea and feeder shipping in Liverpool on 3-4 May 2023. The conference –at the Royal Liver Building – will include a diverse range of industry expert speakers and interactive panel discussions, hosted by Peel Ports Group. [+]

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