Logistics UK’s response to the government’s Industrial Strategy

In response to the publication today (23 June 2025) of the government’s Industrial Strategy, Kevin Green, Policy Director at business group Logistics UK said:

“Today’s Industrial Strategy recognises the critical importance of the logistics sector in helping to deliver the government’s growth plans. Logistics is integral to all parts of the economy – indeed, nothing moves without it, and our members supply our hospitals, schools, factories, shops and homes with everything they need, everywhere, every day.

“While it is disappointing that our sector has not been named as 'foundational', we welcome the fact that an efficient logistics system has been identified as critical to boosting UK productivity. We will continue to engage closely with the government to drive the economy forwards, including on its new plan for freight and logistics and by pressing for inclusion in the work of the new Supply Chain Centre, the new grid Connections Accelerator Service and Growth and Skills Levy reforms.”

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk