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Trade groups call on EU to suspend 90/180 day rule to protect jobs and supply chains

2026-02-17T16:58:00Z

Transport and logistics trade groups have joined forces to call on the European Commission (EC) to delay enforcement of new biometric border processes.

Government shelves project to create frictionless post-Brexit border trading

2026-02-17T15:20:00Z

A major contract awarded to Deloitte and IBM to create a Single Trade Window to help remove post-Brexit border trading delays has been shelved by the UK government, raising “deep concerns” among Logistics UK members.

Chancellor meets with haulage and logistics industry to discuss routes to growth

2026-02-16T10:40:00Z

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited LTS Global Solutions in Coleshill last week to take part in a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the future of the UK’s road freight and logistics sector and the government support it needs to help drive economic growth.

MT 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.

‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision

2026-02-13T15:26:00Z

A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.

Do the maths: Apprenticeships can pay more than a degree, says Logistics UK

2026-02-11T10:51:00Z

Apprenticeships can often offer much higher pay levels than a degree and hold the key to driving economic growth, according to Logistics UK, which is calling for the education system to help plug the skills gap by putting a much greater focus on apprenticeships rather than prioritising university degrees.

Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles, warns Logistics UK

2026-02-10T09:52:00Z

The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning.

Logistics UK launches Grey Fleet Checks to cut operator risk

2026-02-04T16:13:00Z

Fleet operators using “grey fleets” of employees’ own vehicles are often unaware of their legal responsibilities in running these fleets, leaving them vulnerable to serious financial and legal risks, Logistics UK is warning.

Government urged to fast track electric van legislation

2026-01-28T12:56:00Z

Draft legislation, published following the DfT’s zero-emission vans consultation, should be approved as a matter of urgency to encourage the adoption of cleaner electric vehicles and help put an end to electric vans being treated as HGVs.

Welch’s urges operators to respond to government consultation on zero emission trucks

2026-01-27T11:11:00Z

The government is consulting on how to phase out diesel HGV sales by 2035 for vehicles up to 26 tonnes and by 2040 for all weight classes. Industry expert Jamie Sands warns success depends on solving infrastructure and energy challenges, not just vehicle regulations. Trinity Francis reports.

HGV technician dearth tackled in industry/college tie-in

2026-01-23T15:48:00Z

The shortage of heavy vehicle technicians is being addressed with the creation of a partnership between a Leicestershire college and Logistics UK.

Freight overlooked in Welsh budget

2026-01-23T13:29:00Z

Logistics was entirely missed out of the £27.5bn Welsh budget published this week, a decision that overlooks the significance of the sector to the country’s economy, according to freight groups.

Logistics sector calls for cool heads in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade

2026-01-20T15:07:00Z

Logistics UK is urging politicians on both sides of the Atlantic to take a measured approach to trading negotiations to protect global supply chains and prevent the creation of inflationary measures.

Government consultation calls for industry comment on plans to decarbonise HGVs

2026-01-14T18:24:00Z

The government has launched a public consultation looking at how to increase the number of zero emission trucks on UK roads, cut CO₂ emissions from new diesel HGVs, and how best to phase out the sale of diesel trucks up to 26 tonnes by 2035 and the sale of all ...

Government rating of councils’ pothole repair performance welcomed by Logistics UK

2026-01-12T12:55:00Z

A new traffic light rating system, published by the government this week, which allows drivers to check the performance of local highway authorities on tackling potholes, has been welcomed by the logistics industry.

Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility

2026-01-09T10:32:00Z

The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.

Industry gives qualified welcome to £18m government boost to Plug-in-Truck Grant

2026-01-06T13:53:00Z

The logistics industry has reacted with cautious optimism to the £18m top-up for the Plug-in Truck Grant, which allows hauliers to claim up to £120,000 off new electric trucks.

Logistics UK recruits James Mills as new head of trade policy

2026-01-05T10:57:00Z

Logistics UK is strengthening its policy team and boosting support for its members on trade and customs issues with the appointment of James Mills as its new head of trade policy.

Freight electrification on collision course with energy planning

2025-12-23T15:30:00Z

The UK freight sector is being overlooked in national and regional energy planning despite facing some of the highest electricity demands of any industry, Logistics UK has warned.

EU waters down plans to ban new ICE vehicles

2025-12-22T14:58:00Z

The European Commission has proposed a “targeted amendment” to CO2 emissions deadlines for HGVs amid a lack of confidence among operators about EV charging infrastructure.