Trade Associations

200,000 lorry drivers required in the next 5 years

200,000 new lorry drivers needed over the n...

Feb 10, 2025Comments off

The logistics industry plays a crucial role in society with 81% all freight in this country transported by road. Firms and lorry drivers across the

White truck on the road

RHA seeks £2bn compensation from truck man...

Feb 07, 2025Comments off

UK hauliers that were affected by a cartel of truck manufacturers have until 14 February to register for a class action being brought by the

Light commercial vehicle, LCV, Wear and Tear

Light commercial vehicle market declines in...

Feb 06, 2025Comments off

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to

New car market; EV salary sacrifice, Employee Car Ownership

EV share rises despite contracting new car ...

Feb 06, 2025Comments off

The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and

Modern electric EV delivery vans are being charged in company parking garage

MOTs on electric vans should be deferred

Feb 04, 2025Comments off

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vans as some fleets report finding tests

Somerset haulier achieves two major industry accreditations

Somerset haulier achieves two major industr...

Feb 04, 2025Comments off

Massey Wilcox Transport Ltd, a family-run haulier based in Somerset, is celebrating after being awarded two significant industry accreditations. It has achieved one of the

Container port

Use border experience to ease future trade

Feb 03, 2025Comments off

Government should take learnings from the logistics industry when delivering its forthcoming Trade Strategy to ensure trade can flow as smoothly as possible across the

Excavator

Chancellor Reeves’ infrastructure ini...

Jan 30, 2025Comments off

On 29th January 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the government’s strategy to stimulate economic growth through significant investments in transport and infrastructure. A central component

Abnormal load

Addressing the challenges in Abnormal Load ...

Jan 27, 2025Comments off

Abnormal load transportation is a critical component of the UK’s logistics sector, facilitating the movement of oversized and heavy cargo essential for various industries, including

Two English Channel ferries in the Port of Dover

Logistics UK calls for prioritisation of fr...

Jan 24, 2025Comments off

Logistics UK, one of the nation’s largest business groups and the sole trade association representing the entire logistics sector, has urged the government to prioritise