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James Mills to steer Logistics UK trade policy

[ January 5, 2026   //   ]

Logistics UK has appointed James Mills as its new head of trade policy. He brings 20 years’ experience to the trade association, including senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party. In his Logistics UK role, he will ensure that members anticipate, and manage change related to trade and border issues, and will also engage with ministers and senior officials to elevate logistics’ voice in government. 

He said: “In recent years we have seen rapid and often complex change for businesses moving goods across borders, making it essential that policy supports efficient trade and supply chain resilience. I’m excited to be joining Logistics UK and working closely with members and key stakeholders across the sector to help ensure the industry’s voice is heard clearly in trade and border policy areas.”

Deputy director of policy, Michelle Gardner,  added: “James has extensive experience developing policy that has gone on to shape legislation, and in bringing together broad coalitions across industry and government to turn complex ideas into deliverable outcomes.”

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