Truck and Track Autumn 2022 www.truckandtrack.com 70 LOGISTICS UK NEWS Figures from Logistics UK’s latest performance tracker demonstrate the unsustainable financial pressures that businesses are currently facing. The current situation is predicted to worsen by 82% of respondents, who expect the cost of transporting goods to escalate further in Q3 of 2022. Responses to the survey, completed by 165 of Logistics UK’s members spanning 12 business sectors, demonstrate that the logistics industry is struggling with inflated prices, as bulk diesel increased by up to 42% in the first six months of the year. Sarah Watkins, Logistics UK’s Deputy Director – Policy Information, comments: “Operating costs have continued to rise substantially: as a result, freight rates across all modes are predicted to increase in Q3 2022 compared with Q2 2022, with domestic and international road freight rates expected to rise by an average of 5.9% and 5.0%. With 95% of respondents predicting the cost of living to worsen in Q3 2022, and a third of respondents anticipating a decrease in orders in Q3 2022 as consumers reduce spending in response to the cost of living crisis, it is vital that immediate action by Government is taken to ensure the health of the UK supply chain. “In June 2022, Logistics UK wrote to Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi asking him to take decisive action via the immediate introduction of a 6p per litre reduction in fuel duty, in addition to the 5p per litre reduction that was announced as part of the 2022 Spring Statement. That reduction was absorbed by rising fuel prices. It is estimated this would result in an average saving in operational costs of £2,424 per annum for each 44-tonne truck operated and the business group has renewed its call on government to work with industry to reduce operating costs, where possible, and protect the nation’s integral supply chain.” To view a summary of the most recent Logistics Performance Tracker, please visit: https://logistics.org.uk Act now to protect Supply Chain, says Logistics UK Logistics UK has announced the extension of its 30-year partnership with the AA for a further five years, which will continue to offer its members access to the pay-for-use Logistics UK Recovery Service. This renewal extends a partnership between the two industryleading organisations that began in 1992 and has resulted in assistance at over 250,000 incidents and 50,000 roadside recoveries for Logistics UK members. David Wells OBE, Chief Executive, Logistics UK, comments: “We are thrilled to be renewing this service with the AA, following our successful 30year partnership. In the logistics sector, having access to reliable breakdown assistance for your fleet of commercial vehicles is absolutely vital, but it can represent a significant cost to your business, particularly when operating a large mixed fleet of cars, vans and HGVs. Over the years, members have recognised the value and cost-effective nature of our pay-for-use recovery service and we are delighted to continue offering this to our members as it keeps the UK’s logistics industry trading.” Entitlement to the Logistics UK Recovery Service (provided by the AA) is free for Logistics UK members. With no annual fee, operators will only incur a charge if, and when, the recovery service is required, but will also receive a reduced tariff compared to standard commercial AA rates. Edmund King OBE, AA president, comments: “While much has changed in industry over the past 30 years, the shared core values of a customerfocussed approach remain at the heart of the two organisations. As a result, we are delighted to extend our partnership with Logistics UK to provide this vital recovery service. Logistics is a crucial industry to the UK’s economy and, at the AA, we are proud to assist in keeping these essential vehicles moving.” To find out more about the Logistics UK Recovery Service, please visit: www.logistics.org.uk/recovery Logistics UK renews partnership with the AA James Starling, Business Services Director at the AA (left) and David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of Logistics UK TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TO ALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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