Logistics UK
About us
Logistics UK is the champion of the logistics sector, the backbone of the UK economy and global trade, providing a unique and authoritative voice for our members.
Who we are
Logistics UK is the only trade association representing the whole of the UK’s logistics sector.
With more than 22,000 members, we bring together businesses operating across road, rail, sea, air and inland waterways, as well as ports, airports, warehousing, retailers and manufacturers. As one of the UK’s largest business groups, we provide a strong, authoritative voice for an industry that is critical to the country’s economy and everyday life.
Why do we exist?
We exist to empower a strong and unified logistics sector in every part of the UK.
Logistics contributes £175 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy each year, employs 8% of the national workforce and facilitates more than £1 trillion of international trade.
Our role is to:
- Support safe, sustainable, efficient and compliant operations.
- Provide a unique and authoritative voice for our members.
- Advance the wider sector as critical to economic growth across the UK.
What do we do?
We support, represent and influence on behalf of our members.
We provide industry-leading services, expert advice and thought leadership, while representing members’ interests with government, regulators and policymakers. We help businesses navigate change, address challenges and seize new opportunities.
By working across every mode of transport and every part of the supply chain, we help create the conditions for a stronger, more efficient logistics sector that benefits businesses, communities and public services across the UK.
Nothing moves without logistics
Nothing moves without logistics. Every day, our sector keeps homes supplied, businesses operating and public services running, making it fundamental to the way we live and work.
The Industry
Our members
Our members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.
Logistics UK members operate more than 200,000 lorries – almost half the UK fleet
Logistics UK members deliver over 90% of freight moved by rail
of our members consign 70% of UK visible exports by sea
of our members consign 70% of UK visible exports by air
Membership
Supporting your business
Our membership provides you with the tools to keep your operation safe, efficient and compliant. As a Logistics UK member, we also champion your best interests when it comes to new transport policies and key issues.
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Road Operator Membership
Perfect for all organisations that operate commercial vehicles.
Multimodal Operator Membership
Great option for organisations that move goods by rail, water or air, or provide entry or leaving destinations for these goods, such as ports, airports or rail terminals.
Public Service Membership
A tailored membership for all government-funded bodies who operate vehicles to provide their services.
Supplier Membership
For any organisation that provides tools, products or services to ensure that the logistics industry remains best-in-class.
Buyer Membership
For organisations or divisions within organisations who are responsible for the purchasing of logistics services and managing supply chain processes.
Executive Membership
A new, strategic membership for leaders working at the helm of the logistics sector. It equips you with the tools and insight you need to form your business strategy and navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
