Logistics News
Manfreight Unveils £14 Million Chilled Storage Facility in Belfast
Family-run Craigavon transport and logistics company, Manfreight, is set to open a new £14 million chilled storage facility in Belfast. The 50,000-square-foot facility is located in Belfast Harbour and is backed by a significant funding package from HSBC UK. This marks the first purpose-built warehouse to be constructed in Northern Ireland in over 25 years. […]
Logistics UK warns Chancellor that raising fuel duty could hinder economic growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering reversing the 5p-a-litre fuel duty cut introduced by Rishi Sunak in 2022 and possibly aligning fuel duty with inflation as the Government seeks ways to address a multi-billion-pound deficit in public finances. Logistics UK is urging Reeves to maintain the current fuel duty rate, emphasizing that this stability is […]
Member Alert: Non-compliant HGV drivers are being sent back 37 miles at Dover
Logistics UK HGV driver members are advised to ensure they have the correct permit before attempting to enter the Port of Dover, or face being turned back. How does the permit system work? Freight drivers must follow the correct route on the M20 and collect a permit at the front of Operation Brock. If they […]
Logistics must not be an afterthought of home building programme, says Logistics UK
Speaking about this week’s statement made by the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner MP, Logistics UK’s Policy Director Kevin Green said: “The government’s announcement on freeing up “grey belt” sites for building more homes is encouraging news for the economy but does not address the fact that these homes will need to have access to […]
Logistics UK’s Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green, responds to the Chancellor’s spending cuts announcement
The announcement of government cuts (29 July 2024) in infrastructure spending will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kickstart economic growth, says Kevin Green, Logistics UK’s Director of Policy & Communications. Speaking after the announcement of spending cuts in key infrastructure projects by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP, Kevin Green said […]
100, 99… 95… the days are running out to avert Brexit border chaos, warns Logistics UK
Britain’s freight drivers and holiday makers are being warned they could face 14-hour queues unless the government gets a grip on the introduction of new EU border checks. Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade & Devolved Policy warned that “time is running out” and that there was an “urgent need” for the government […]
Transport Manager 2024 – the ultimate logistics road show!
From Yeovil to Falkirk, Newcastle to London, Belfast to Cardiff… Transport Manager is coming to a town or city near you. Run a safe and legal operation with the help of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager conferences. Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences returns this autumn with ten events taking place across the country […]
Logistics UK discusses Generation Logistics with new Mayor for the West Midlands
Logistics UK’s CEO, David Wells OBE, met with Richard Parker, the new Mayor for the West Midlands on 25 July. The Mayor has a strong focus on youth unemployment in the West Midlands and showed a keen interest in the Generation Logistics initiative. Following last week’s announcement in the King’s Speech, all local leaders […]
Nearly £300,000 could be spent to deliver cycling and walking schemes in Mid Suffolk as part of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
Close to £300,000 could be spent on the delivery of cycling and walking schemes in a Suffolk district. Members of Mid Suffolk’s cabinet will be discussing the approval of the money to deliver on the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), during a meeting on Tuesday next week. The plan was approved in early […]
Third iteration of West Suffolk Classic, at The Great Meadow, in Kedington, near Haverhill, breaks records
The third iteration of an annual classic car show broke records both for charity and footfall. West Suffolk Classic took filled The Great Meadow, in Arms Lane, Kedington, near Haverhill, with over 220 vehicles on Sunday. Exhibitors stretching from Kent to the Peak District joined the revellers, showing off vehicles including Rolls Royces, Minis, Fords […]
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