Transport & Logistics
Haulage, freight, aviation, maritime, rail, automotive and supply chain.
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regulators
Key regulators
These regulatory bodies oversee compliance in this sector:
- CAA UK's aviation regulator. Responsible for aviation safety, airspace policy, economic regulation of airports, and consumer protection. Issues air operator certificates, …
- DfT Government department responsible for transport policy. Sets standards for road, rail, aviation, and maritime transport. Works with agencies (DVSA, MCA, …
- ORR Independent safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways. Regulates health and safety for the mainline rail network, London Underground, light …
Guided journeys
Step-by-step guides for businesses in this sector:
Start a transport and logistics business
Launch a transport or haulage business with the right operator licence
Start journey →Getting started with international road haulage
Upgrade your domestic haulage operation for international road freight
Start journey →Growing your goods vehicle fleet
What changes when you grow your goods vehicle fleet, from O-licence variations to OCRS scrutiny
Start journey →What to do when stopped by DVSA at the roadside
How to handle a DVSA roadside inspection, what examiners check, your rights during the stop, prohibition powers, and what to do afterwards to address any issues raised.
Start journey →Goods vehicle compliance quick check
Quick compliance check across all goods vehicle operator obligations
Start journey →Responding to DVSA enforcement or Traffic Commissioner action
What to do if your transport business faces DVSA enforcement action or a Traffic Commissioner public inquiry. Covers understanding your OCRS score, preparing for a public inquiry, fixing vehicle maintenance and drivers' hours gaps, and demonstrating compliance improvement.
Start journey →Guidance for transport & logistics
Sector-Specific
- Running a maritime business — How to register ships with the UK Ship Register and comply with maritime regulations. Covers …
- Get an operator's licence for goods vehicles — How to apply for an O-licence to operate goods vehicles for business. Covers Standard and …
- Aviation cargo security compliance — How to become a Known Consignor or Regulated Agent for air cargo. Covers CAA certification, …
- Vehicle Type Approval — Get type approval for vehicles manufactured or imported into GB.
- Set Up an MOT Testing Station — Become a DVSA Authorised Examiner to conduct MOT tests.
- Run an MOT Testing Station — Maintain DVSA compliance, manage testers, handle inspections, and avoid disciplinary action as an MOT Authorised …
- Vehicle Dealer Regulation — Understand FCA authorisation, consumer rights, and trading standards for motor dealers.
- EV Charging Infrastructure — Install EV chargepoints and access government grants.
- Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing — Understand O-licence requirements for operating goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
- Driver CPC Requirements — Understand Driver Certificate of Professional Competence requirements for HGV and bus drivers.
- Tachographs and Drivers' Hours — Understand tachograph requirements and drivers' hours rules for goods vehicle operations.
- Transporting Dangerous Goods (ADR) — Comply with ADR regulations for transporting dangerous goods by road.
- Vehicle Maintenance and MOT — Understand vehicle maintenance standards and MOT requirements for goods vehicles.
- Apply for development consent for major infrastructure — How to apply for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Covers …
- DVSA Enforcement and Your Operator Compliance Risk Score — Understand how DVSA uses the Operator Compliance Risk Score to target enforcement, what Green, Amber …
- Facing a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry — What triggers a Traffic Commissioner public inquiry, how to prepare your case, whether you need …
- Goods Vehicle Operator Compliance Checklist — A yes/no audit checklist covering all key goods vehicle operator obligations including O-licence conditions, vehicle …
- Avoid overloading and secure your loads — How to comply with load security requirements and avoid overloading offences. Covers the DVSA code …
- Clean Air Zones and emission requirements for goods vehicles — How Clean Air Zones affect goods vehicle operators. Covers the CAZ classification framework, current zones …
- Insurance for goods vehicle operators — What insurance goods vehicle operators need. Covers mandatory motor fleet insurance under the Road Traffic …
- Vehicle excise duty and HGV Levy for goods vehicles — Current VED rates for heavy goods vehicles by weight band and axle configuration, and the …
- Compliance for van and light goods vehicle operators — What applies when operating vans and light goods vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. Vans do not …
- Smart tachograph requirements and transition — Smart tachograph v2 requirements, the transition from analogue and digital units, retrofit deadlines for international …
- International Road Haulage Permits and Cabotage — How to comply with post-Brexit international haulage rules including TCA permit-free access, ECMT permits for …
International Trade
- Traveling abroad for export business — Business visas, travel insurance, temporarily exporting samples/equipment, and tax/NI for overseas work.
- Export customs declarations and procedures — How to declare exports, what documentation you need, and how to avoid the most common …
- Export logistics and shipping documentation — Freight methods, Incoterms, commercial invoices, packing lists, and working with freight forwarders.