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Logistics UK calls for freight focus

[ April 2, 2026   //   Chris Lewis ]

Logistics UK is calling for a renewed focus on the delivery of the plan for freight promised in the government’s integrated transport strategy. It said the situation in the Middle East has put transport networks and supply chains under the spotlight as never before, and a comprehensive integrated transport strategy must take the work of the sector into account, balancing the needs of the travelling public and business.

Chief executive Ben Fletcher commented: “In recent discussions with government, Logistics UK urged officials to recognise the interdependent nature of the country’s freight and transport networks and to include freight within its final strategy. The decision to produce a separate freight plan will delay any changes which will benefit our sector, and so it is vital that this new plan is delivered at pace with clear delivery milestones.

“The logistics sector is an essential user of the transport network and its role in underpinning supply chains across all UK industries and enabling economic growth must be reflected in the government’s long-term vision for how transport is designed and delivered. Our members are keen to help deliver the growth agenda the country needs but to do that will need a functioning, effective transport network.”

Logistics UK is calling for a renewed focus on the delivery of the plan for freight promised in the government’s integrated transport strategy. It said the situation in the Middle East has put transport networks and supply chains under the spotlight as never before, and a comprehensive integrated transport strategy must take the work of the sector into account, balancing the needs of the travelling public and business.

Chief executive Ben Fletcher commented: “In recent discussions with government, Logistics UK urged officials to recognise the interdependent nature of the country’s freight and transport networks and to include freight within its final strategy. The decision to produce a separate freight plan will delay any changes which will benefit our sector, and so it is vital that this new plan is delivered at pace with clear delivery milestones.

“The logistics sector is an essential user of the transport network and its role in underpinning supply chains across all UK industries and enabling economic growth must be reflected in the government’s long-term vision for how transport is designed and delivered. Our members are keen to help deliver the growth agenda the country needs but to do that will need a functioning, effective transport network.”

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