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MT ArticleNew national planning framework includes dedicated freight and logistics policy
The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy for the first time ever, recognising the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleBIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
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MT ArticleHellmann UK turnover falls as contract logistics and road freight volumes decline
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics saw UK turnover fall 14.7% and pre-tax profit drop 37% in 2025, dogged by post-Brexit road freight volume declines, difficult global freight markets and a slowdown in renewable energy-related contract logistics.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK teams up with AXA to help hauliers cut fleet risk
Logistics UK has forged a strategic partnership with AXA UK aimed at helping fleet operators and members manage and reduce risk exposure.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Whilst the number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EV) has hit record rates, they are not being trained quickly, resulting in an increasing shortfall of qualified EV technicians, predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, Logistics UK is warning.
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FCZ ArticleEV technicians not being trained quickly enough to meet demand
Successful attempts to plug the HGV technician skills gap are not yet translating through to those qualified to work on electric lorries, with the shortfall predicted to hit 43,000 by 2035 according to industry figures.
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MT ArticleNI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Logistics UK has recruited Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland policy lead, operating out of its Belfast office.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes new logistics minister to help rejuvenate economy
The creation of a dedicated minister for logistics is a reflection of the critical role the industry can play in cranking up the UK economy, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleWorkplace safety starts from the ground up, says Logistics UK
With 47% of logistics and transport professionals reporting musculoskeletal disorders, Logistics UK is emphasising the importance of creating a safe working environment – starting from the ground up.
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MT FleetsMT Fleet Data rankings
Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.
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MT ArticleGXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals
GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Belshill, near Glasgow, have secured an “inflation-beating” pay rise, according to union Unite.
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FCZ ArticleRTFO at crossroads: can low carbon fuels bridge the decarbonisation gap?
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation has cut 7.9 million tonnes of CO2e in 2024 alone, but with its post-2032 future unresolved and the ZEV mandate looming, fleet operators and policymakers are divided on whether low carbon fuels are a vital bridge or a costly distraction.
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MT ArticleRHA urges government to tackle HGV technician shortage through education reforms
The RHA has welcomed the government’s plans to place technical education on an equal footing with academic study, saying the reforms could help tackle the growing shortage of HGV technicians and other skilled workers across the road transport sector.
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MT ArticleCyber security and AI are investment priorities for logistics firms, new report reveals
Cyber security technology and AI investment is surging across the UK logistics sector as firms prepare for an increasingly automated future, according to new research by Logistics UK, HSBC UK and research firm Analytiqa.
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MT ArticleInPost tops CILT logistics provider rankings for first time
InPost has claimed the top spot in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT UK) annual Top 30 Logistics Service Providers ranking for the first time, ending Unipart Logistics’ reign at the summit.
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MT ArticleMP joins with Logistics UK to call for Scotland’s A75 to become a dual carriageway
Logistics UK has joined forces with John Cooper, MP for Dumfries and Galloway, to call for the A75 in southwest Scotland to become a dual carriageway to improve connectivity between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, drive regional economic growth and improve road safety.
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MT Article“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage
Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...
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MT ArticleAdvice for haulage workers about how to THRIVE as temperatures soar
As heatwaves become the new normal in the UK, employers are being offered advice and tips on how to ensure their driving workforce keeps cool and continues to operate safely.
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MT ArticleIndustry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
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MT ArticlePut logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
The road transport and logistics sector has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place freight and supply chain infrastructure at the centre of his economic growth plans.