European automotive suppliers are making their supply chains more sustainable, but they face the challenge of financing these efforts from existing operations and industry sentiment is not very optimistic. Policymakers should take the necessary steps to provide support, but industry will also need to work harder to stay ahead. CLEPA’s research on sustainability reports reveals that suppliers … [Read more...]
New law’s threat to UK supply chain & businesses
Business group Logistics UK has raised concerns about the government’s proposed Retained EU Law Bill currently making its way through Parliament and the risks which its adoption will pose to UK businesses and the nation’s supply chain. In a letter to PM Rishi Sunak, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive David Wells OBE has highlighted the industry’s concerns about the Bill, which is due to be … [Read more...]
Future of Freight is positive, says Logistics UK
The publication of the Future of Freight plan by the Government is a positive step forward for industry, said Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK. It reaffirms government’s vital support of one of the largest sectors of the UK economy and helps to provide clarity for logistics businesses moving forward. “The inclusion of £7 million investment to boost the uptake of innovative … [Read more...]
Fuel duty rise would be kick in the teeth for logistics
Logistics UK, the business group representing more than 18,000 members charged with keeping the UK stocked with all that it needs, is urging the government to maintain the freeze on fuel duty, ahead of today's Budget. As David Wells, the organisation’s chief executive explains, any duty rise would have a severe impact on the industry’s ability to meet the government’s … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 August
MINI is going to the dogs, for the best reason. It's joined forces the Dogs Trust to ensure animals are cared for, carried safely and enjoy their time with owners, particularly as ownership numbers have dramatically increased during lockdown. Business group Logistics UK has called for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to EU HGV drivers, in the wake of mounting … [Read more...]
Suppliers optimism and caution for 2021
Parts suppliers have started 2021 with mixed feelings of optimism and caution. Optimism, because demand for vehicles and components is picking up more rapidly than expected and the appetite for new, innovative technologies is accelerating. Caution, because the scars from 2020 are deep and the level of uncertainty remains high. Thorsten Muschal (above), member of the management of … [Read more...]
£1 Billion plan to support auto supply chain
The Automotive Transformation Fund is a programme that aims to establish a competitive and sustainable UK Supply Chain. It offers a share of up to £1 billion of funding for industrial research and capital projects to support the industrialisation of a high-value, electrified automotive supply at scale. This is an expression of interest (EoI) competition and companies have until 14th October to … [Read more...]
Autonomous deliveries to Nissan production lines
StreetDrone autonomous technology company has won UK Government funding as part of a consortium tasked with delivering an autonomous logistics capability to Nissan’s Sunderland car plant. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport grant will be used to develop 5G connected and self-driving 40-tonne trucks capable of moving parts and assemblies between Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing plant and … [Read more...]
UK Global Tariff outlines trade after Brexit
Britain has outlined how it plans to trade with the world after it leaves the European Union at the end of 2020. It will replace the European Union’s external tariff with a 10% duty on cars but cut tens of billions of pounds of supply chain charges. This will pave the way for trade deals with the United States and the Brussels-based bloc, helping JLR in particular compete with Audis and … [Read more...]
Help for supply chain to meet zero strategy
Automotive technology companies looking to support the government’s road to zero strategy through the development and manufacture of low carbon vehicle technology will have the opportunity to receive new levels of advice, insight and support from leading industry experts at LCV2019. Hosted on the UK Government Pavilion, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the new ‘Meet the Experts’ … [Read more...]