Logistics UK - Policy Hub

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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

Lithium batteries have become part of everyday life and are in almost all the electronics that we use.

The transportation of these batteries has become the norm, but do you know how to package and transport them safely as not to cause damage to them?

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.

Logistics UK's Acting Chief Executive & Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green was invited to the opening of Howard Tenens Logistics' brand-new Heritage Centre at their site in Swindon.

Such a fantastic facility displaying the historic vehicles that have served the company since it began

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.

More than 20 logistics professionals gathered for dinner last night to discuss The Labour Party’s first year in government with John McTernan, Senior Adviser at Burson and former Political Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

In a conversation chaired by Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive

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

The announcement that the DfT will not modify heavy vehicle testing and allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’, will be met with disappointment and frustration says Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, Phil Lloyd:

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.

Today Logistics UK and members met with the Welsh government’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates MS for an online meeting.

This focused on the top priorities for the sector, including the longstanding ask for Wales to have a deliverable Freight and Logistics Plan.

Great to be recognised across the House in this morning's Department for Transport oral questions as an essential growth-driving sector.

Industrial Strategy Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

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.”

The Industrial Strategy can be read, in full, here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Industrial Strategy Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

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

Industrial Strategy Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

In response to the publication today (23 June 2025) of the government’s Industrial Strategy, Kevin Green, Policy Director here at Logistics UK said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy recognises the critical importance of the logistics sector in helping to deliver the government’s growth plans.

VIDEO: a group representing the haulage industry @logisticsuk.bsky.social has welcomed news the government's putting half a billion pounds into the Lower Thames Crossing

It means work will be able to start on the road link between Kent and Essex #kmfmnews

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

Press Release: Lower Thames Crossing funding announcement – now logistics needs the full funding plan, says Logistics UK

Speaking about today’s (16 June 2025) announcement of government funding to start construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, Kevin Green, policy director at

Great to support the @logisticsuk.bsky.social event at the Scottish Parliament yesterday which highlighted the importance of forward thinking and ambitious #logistics operations.

Thanks to Alexandra Herdman, @fionahyslop.bsky.social and @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP for the event.

Logistics is "Unstoppable force for economic growth", says Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP.
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Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

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

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

calls for agility in skills provision, modular training, and sector-wide upskilling, but without acknowledging logistics, we risk overlooking the workforce needed to keep the entire system running.

It’s time for policymakers

🚛 Logistics has one of the highest vacancy and skills shortage rates.

📦 It is essential to the success of nearly every priority sector listed.

🌱 It’s a critical enabler for net zero and green transport goals.

The report rightly

Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

goods, services, and people, logistics is not just a support sector – it's foundational. From supply chain resilience to e-commerce fulfilment and decarbonisation, logistics underpins productivity across every industry.

So why is it absent from the government’s strategic priorities?

Skills England: Skills for growth and opportunity Findings of Skills England's analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

"The latest Skills England report identifies 10 priority sectors essential to the UK’s growth and skills development, including finance, clean energy, digital and creative industries.

But there's one glaring omission: logistics.

In an economy that relies on the seamless movement of...

Phil Roe, President of @logisticsuk.bsky.social opens the LUK Annual Conference at the QEII centre.