Our Briefing Note available to Logistics UK members explains how the batteries can be transported and, where possible, with the use of some special provisions, be outside the full scope of ADR. Click logistics.org.uk/briefing-notes

trading in the early 1950s along with the stories of the company's workforce.

It was also great to Will Stone MP for Swindon North at the facility's opening to talk about the sector and it's importance to the local area.

of Logistics UK, logistics leaders shared their views on the positive and negative impacts that the new administration’s policies have had upon the sector, while John McTernan shared his experiences from working in politics and his insights on how to best engage with the government.

arrangements currently found in the maintenance sector.

“The promised benefits of Earned Recognition need to materialise soon, and Logistics UK will continue working with the DfT and DVSA to support the initiative, but decisions like this will make the scheme less attractive for operators.”

is united that delegated testing would deliver flexibility and efficiencies for transport operators without compromising safety, and the expectation has always been that self-certification would operate at a standard significantly higher than the voluntary

“Delegated testing has always been the main incentive in which operators were encouraged to adopt the Earned Recognition (ER) scheme, so for the government to dismiss the option out of hand is hugely disappointing and frustrating.

“The industry

We highlighted issues across infrastructure, skills and decarbonisation, sharing our recommendations in each area. It was great to have open and two-way dialogue. Logistics UK look forward to continuing to work together.

on its new plan for freight and logistics and by pressing for inclusion in the work of the new Supply Chain Centre, the new grid Connections Accelerator Service and Growth and Skills Levy reforms.”

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welcome the fact that an efficient logistics system has been identified as critical to boosting UK productivity. We will continue to engage closely with the government to drive the economy forwards, including

Logistics is integral to all parts of the economy – indeed, nothing moves without it, and our members supply our hospitals, schools, factories, shops and homes with everything they need, everywhere, every day. “While it is disappointing that our sector has not been named as “foundational”, we

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of holdups at this vital interchange. It is imperative that the government also sets out a plan for providing and securing the full funding required to complete the project – our members deserve to be able to deliver efficiently for the industry they support, so that the economy can benefit.”

business group Logistics UK said: “Efficient logistics with minimal delays is critical to the delivery of the government’s growth agenda, and our members are delighted to hear that funding has been made available to start work on the long-planned Lower Thames Crossing, after a decade

to give logistics the recognition – and investment – it deserves." Bethany Windsor CMILT, Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics.

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