Logistics UK - Policy Hub
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Welcome to the official Bluesky channel of Logistics UK! We’re one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry. This channel highlights the policy work that we are undertaking on behalf of our members.
Lithium batteries have become part of everyday life and are in almost all the electronics that we use.
The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?
The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?
September 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Lithium batteries have become part of everyday life and are in almost all the electronics that we use.
The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?
The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?
Logistics UK's Acting Chief Executive & Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green was invited to the opening of Howard Tenens Logistics' brand-new Heritage Centre at their site in Swindon.
Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began
Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began
July 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Logistics UK's Acting Chief Executive & Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green was invited to the opening of Howard Tenens Logistics' brand-new Heritage Centre at their site in Swindon.
Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began
Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began
More than 20 logistics professionals gathered for dinner last night to discuss The Labour Party’s first year in government with John McTernan, Senior Adviser at Burson and former Political Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive
In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive
July 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
More than 20 logistics professionals gathered for dinner last night to discuss The Labour Party’s first year in government with John McTernan, Senior Adviser at Burson and former Political Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive
In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive
Great to be recognised across the House in this morning's Department for Transport oral questions as an essential growth-driving sector.
June 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Great to be recognised across the House in this morning's Department for Transport oral questions as an essential growth-driving sector.
Logistics is "Unstoppable force for economic growth", says Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP.
Read the full story from our inaugural annual conference in Logistics Magazine here: tinyurl.com/35emp5tj
Read the full story from our inaugural annual conference in Logistics Magazine here: tinyurl.com/35emp5tj
June 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Logistics is "Unstoppable force for economic growth", says Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP.
Read the full story from our inaugural annual conference in Logistics Magazine here: tinyurl.com/35emp5tj
Read the full story from our inaugural annual conference in Logistics Magazine here: tinyurl.com/35emp5tj
Member warning: Logistics firms urged to protect themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Read the full story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/49a2mv59
Read the full story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/49a2mv59
May 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Member warning: Logistics firms urged to protect themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Read the full story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/49a2mv59
Read the full story in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/49a2mv59
Press Release
EU/UK DEAL IS A POSITIVE STEP WHEN RESETTING RELATIONSHIP WITH EU, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade
EU/UK DEAL IS A POSITIVE STEP WHEN RESETTING RELATIONSHIP WITH EU, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade
May 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Press Release
EU/UK DEAL IS A POSITIVE STEP WHEN RESETTING RELATIONSHIP WITH EU, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade
EU/UK DEAL IS A POSITIVE STEP WHEN RESETTING RELATIONSHIP WITH EU, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
Changes to the required checks on plant and animal products moving between GB and EU, and between GB and Northern Ireland, have the potential to strengthen the UK Internal Market and boost trade
Operator’s guidance on Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls Briefing Note.
With vehicle safety at the forefront of operator’s minds, the rise in safety defects and recalls are becoming a greater risk to operations. The process of managing these recalls can become challenging. Our
With vehicle safety at the forefront of operator’s minds, the rise in safety defects and recalls are becoming a greater risk to operations. The process of managing these recalls can become challenging. Our
May 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Operator’s guidance on Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls Briefing Note.
With vehicle safety at the forefront of operator’s minds, the rise in safety defects and recalls are becoming a greater risk to operations. The process of managing these recalls can become challenging. Our
With vehicle safety at the forefront of operator’s minds, the rise in safety defects and recalls are becoming a greater risk to operations. The process of managing these recalls can become challenging. Our
UK needs to show ambition resetting EU relationship, says Logistics UK.
Find out all the details ahead of the UK/EU summit taking place next week, in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43rxxkv4
Find out all the details ahead of the UK/EU summit taking place next week, in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43rxxkv4
May 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
UK needs to show ambition resetting EU relationship, says Logistics UK.
Find out all the details ahead of the UK/EU summit taking place next week, in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43rxxkv4
Find out all the details ahead of the UK/EU summit taking place next week, in Logistics Magazine: tinyurl.com/43rxxkv4
We are delighted to announce that our Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics, Bethany Windsor and President, Philip Roe have been named as finalists for the upcoming everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards!
May 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We are delighted to announce that our Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics, Bethany Windsor and President, Philip Roe have been named as finalists for the upcoming everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards!
How are global trade developments affecting your business?
With international trade experiencing renewed challenges - including evolving policies and shifting global relationships, logistics businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment, your perspective matters more than ever.
With international trade experiencing renewed challenges - including evolving policies and shifting global relationships, logistics businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment, your perspective matters more than ever.
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
How are global trade developments affecting your business?
With international trade experiencing renewed challenges - including evolving policies and shifting global relationships, logistics businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment, your perspective matters more than ever.
With international trade experiencing renewed challenges - including evolving policies and shifting global relationships, logistics businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment, your perspective matters more than ever.
How are the new #tariffs affecting your business?
With international trade facing renewed disruption, driven by US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliation, logistics businesses are under pressure.
Your voice matters more than ever.
As the leading trade association for the sector,
With international trade facing renewed disruption, driven by US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliation, logistics businesses are under pressure.
Your voice matters more than ever.
As the leading trade association for the sector,
May 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How are the new #tariffs affecting your business?
With international trade facing renewed disruption, driven by US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliation, logistics businesses are under pressure.
Your voice matters more than ever.
As the leading trade association for the sector,
With international trade facing renewed disruption, driven by US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliation, logistics businesses are under pressure.
Your voice matters more than ever.
As the leading trade association for the sector,
Thank you to @samcarling.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Thank you to @samcarling.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Thank you to @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to Lord McLoughlin for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Thank you to Lord McLoughlin for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to Kirsteen Sullivan MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thank you to Kirsteen Sullivan MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to Julie Minns MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Thank you to Julie Minns MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to Greg Smith MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
May 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Thank you to Greg Smith MP for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if
Thank you to Dame @niagriffith.bsky.social for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth
May 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thank you to Dame @niagriffith.bsky.social for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth
Thank you to @alexjjnorris.bsky.social, Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth Minister for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in
May 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Thank you to @alexjjnorris.bsky.social, Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth Minister for joining Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in
Thank you to @philbrickellmp.bsky.social for hosting Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in the #IndustrialStrategy
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in the #IndustrialStrategy
May 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Thank you to @philbrickellmp.bsky.social for hosting Logistics UK in Parliament.
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in the #IndustrialStrategy
The #logistics sector:
✅ Keeps the #economy moving
✅ Can drive #decarbonisation — with a gov-backed net zero roadmap
✅ Could unlock £8bn/year in growth if backed in the #IndustrialStrategy
Logistics UK's Member Advice Centre has produced a new Briefing note covering the changes to the heavy goods vehicle inspection manual.
The updated manual was published on 13 March 2025 and cover the braking systems, glass and view of the road, sideguards, rear underrun devices
The updated manual was published on 13 March 2025 and cover the braking systems, glass and view of the road, sideguards, rear underrun devices
April 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Logistics UK's Member Advice Centre has produced a new Briefing note covering the changes to the heavy goods vehicle inspection manual.
The updated manual was published on 13 March 2025 and cover the braking systems, glass and view of the road, sideguards, rear underrun devices
The updated manual was published on 13 March 2025 and cover the braking systems, glass and view of the road, sideguards, rear underrun devices
Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP last week announced the launch of the Department for Transport's new maritime decarbonisation strategy, to replace the 2019 Clean Maritime Plan.
The announcement was welcomed by Logistics UK, which has
The announcement was welcomed by Logistics UK, which has
April 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP last week announced the launch of the Department for Transport's new maritime decarbonisation strategy, to replace the 2019 Clean Maritime Plan.
The announcement was welcomed by Logistics UK, which has
The announcement was welcomed by Logistics UK, which has
This week Logistics UK and Airlines UK hosted our fourth annual air freight seminar, with this year’s theme focussing on ‘delivering growth: air cargo’s role in the UK Industrial Strayegy’.
Thank you to our sponsors European Cargo and East Midlands Airport as well as Clyde & Co for hosting us.
Thank you to our sponsors European Cargo and East Midlands Airport as well as Clyde & Co for hosting us.
April 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This week Logistics UK and Airlines UK hosted our fourth annual air freight seminar, with this year’s theme focussing on ‘delivering growth: air cargo’s role in the UK Industrial Strayegy’.
Thank you to our sponsors European Cargo and East Midlands Airport as well as Clyde & Co for hosting us.
Thank you to our sponsors European Cargo and East Midlands Airport as well as Clyde & Co for hosting us.
"What a view! A gorgeous day to be at Traffic Scotland for a Strown Eowyn debrief. Lots of lessons learned from both the challenges and the successes of the storm. Great to see such collaboration between government and industry." Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager
March 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"What a view! A gorgeous day to be at Traffic Scotland for a Strown Eowyn debrief. Lots of lessons learned from both the challenges and the successes of the storm. Great to see such collaboration between government and industry." Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager