Great to meet the Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA today to highlight the significant economic contribution made by the logistics industry amidst a range of pressures, not least the rising cost of doing business and the huge investment required to decarbonise. Logistics UK

In Edinburgh & the home of Scotch Whisky Association for the UK Domestic Advisory Group set up under the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement. Great to meet Nick Thomas-Symonds MP & highlight, with other DAG partners, key trade barriers & how they can be addressed in the review of the TCA. #Logistics

In London today for a meeting of the Joint Customs Consultative Committee - a partnership forum between HMRC & industry. Great to get an in person catch-up with my Logistics UK trade policy colleague Josh Fenton and I made time for a quiet walk around London.

This excellent compliance briefing from our experts in the Member Advice Centre will be held in Belfast on 16th May. It is open and free to all Logistics UK members, so make sure to book your place.

From a dilapidated prison to a working distillery & amazing tourist attraction not just for Belfast but for NI. And on top of all that, transforming one of the best parts of the city, North Belfast (not that I'm biased). A tour worth catching. #McConnellsWhisky Crumlin Road Gaol

Great to see the critical role of the logistics industry in building resilient supply chains recognised by government by ensuring Logistics UK is a founder member of the new Critical Imports Council. Logistics UK

Great turnout for our 'Pathways to decarbonising your HGV fleet' conference. Thank you to all our speakers for sharing their expertise & practical insights into HVO, biomethane & hydrogen and to all our members who took time out of their busy day to be there. Logistics UK

Full house this morning at our Pathways to Decarbonising your HGV fleet. Looking forward to presentations from local experts on HVO, Biomethane and Hydrogen Logistics UK Nichola Mallon #logistics #NIdecarb #northernireland

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Early start with a live TV interview at 05.40 on BBC News (UK) World Business Report & an interview on LBC after 7am on new UK rules on EU imports going live in 4 weeks time, the new EU Entry Exit System set for October & the impact on logistics businesses, GB shelves & households.

What are NI’s competitive advantages?

Re connectivity, we are on a path to 97% full fibre broadband against a UK average of 57% after the Openreach announcement this week!

That is a huge success but perhaps we could get it out there a bit more!?

Thank you Fleur Anderson MP Hilary Benn & the rest of the visiting delegation for taking the time to meet with Logistics UK & other business reps to discuss business, trade and Windsor Framework related issues.

Highlighting the importance of the A5 in saving lives & the need for wholesale procurement, planning & delivery reform when it comes to infrastructure. If we keep doing the same thing we'll get the same results. An Independent Infrastructure Commission is the game changer we need

Speaking to BBC The View about the difficulties facing the Infrastructure Minister & the key issues inpacting the logistics industry we need Executive action on including delivery of key road projects,building skills & a workforce for the future & support to transition to net zero

Watch ⁦BBC The View⁩ on ⁦BBC iPlayer⁩

Minister ⁦John O' Dowd⁩ - on MOTs, potholes, high speed rail, the A5, and more.

With ⁦Nichola Mallon⁩ ⁦Deborah Erskine⁩ & ⁦Seanadóir Mal O’Hara⁩

Plus ⁦Gavan Reilly⁩ - on new Taoiseach.

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Some fascinating insights into the electoral landscape in GB shared by George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times at the CBI Northern Ireland Annual Lunch, and great company and conversation at the table too.

Coming up tonight....

Infrastructure Minister John O' Dowd - on MOTs, the A5, the All Island rail review, and more.

With analysis from Nichola Mallon Deborah Erskine & Seanadóir Mal O’Hara

Plus, Varadkar out. Harris in? Gavan Reilly has latest from Dublin.

🔴Live | BBC One NI | 10.40pm

Refreshing, honest & inspiring day spent in the company of women working in the resource,sustainability & logistics industries. Not least 16 yr old Sophie Gregg, an apprentice HGV mechanic at Dennison Commercials Ltd. Thank you CIWM Northern Ireland for a great #iwd2024 event #InspireInclusion

On the train to Derry for CIWM NI's Women in Resources & Sustainability Conference. I'm really looking forward to chairing the conversation on Breaking Barriers: Women in Waste & Logistics & hearing from so many inspiring women. Happy International Women's Day #inspireinclusion

Head of Trade and Devolved Policy here at Logistics UK Nichola Mallon, was invited to give evidence to the European Scrutiny Committee EU Scrutiny Committee on the new EU Entry & Exit System and the impact it will have on our members and on UK/EU trade.

The session can be viewed on demand…