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Vote Logistics says trade group 

[ January 22, 2024   //   ]

The next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain to drive future growth across the whole economy, said an industry business group in an ‘Election Manifesto’ published on 17 January.

Logistics UK says that focusing on investment and growth in the industry would bring dividends for the whole UK whole economy.

Chief executive David Wells said: “Whether manufacturing or retail, healthcare or education, every part of our economy relies upon logistics to provide all the goods needed to generate business and growth. Innovative, integrated infrastructure backed by a national logistics network will deliver efficiencies and opportunities that can benefit us all. Giving logistics a voice at the heart of government would ensure that the needs of industry and business are heard, and that our sector can work with government to drive up the country’s productivity.”

Logistics UK launched its new manifesto, endorsed by senior leaders from across the sector, alongside publishing new survey data showing fewer than a third of adults think the government is doing enough to support this vital sector.  The Logistics UK-commissioned Ipsos survey of over 2,000 adults reveals that four in five adults agree that the strength of the UK’s economy depends on having an efficient logistics sector that delivers goods in a timely and cost-effective way.

Wells added: “The establishment of a cross-Whitehall Logistics Productivity Forum, led by a dedicated logistics and supply chain government minister, would ensure that benefits from our sector can be delivered to the whole economy.”

The Logistics UK Manifesto also called for skills partnerships and reforms to funding models to ensure a continued pipeline of talent is attracted into the sector, with continued support for the successful Generation Logistics; innovative and integrated infrastructure, backed by investment in a national logistics network; a fair transition to a green economy, underpinned by an agreed roadmap to net zero, depending on the availability of technology, infrastructure investment, regulatory reform and tax incentives; and backing for trade as a driver of innovation and productivity, with reduced border friction through new and expanded trading relationships with Europe and the rest of the world>

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