MPs drop in to learn about the logistics sector

MPs were briefed on Logistics UK's new interactive map, which shows how many people are employed by logistics businesses in each constituency. Also showcased was the UK Logistics Network report, which highlights the UK’s key logistics road and rail routes and international gateways; a modern logistics operation using virtual reality headsets, courtesy of DHL, and how the property sector is investing in and delivering state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure, courtesy of SEGRO.  

Logistics UK was pleased to welcome Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government Alex Norris MP, Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith MP, Shadow Business and Trade and Shadow Transport Minister Greg Smith MP, former Transport Secretary Lord McLoughlin, Sam Carling MP, Julie Minns MP, Sean Woodcock MP and Kirsteen Sullivan MP, as well as staff from the offices of Rachel Taylor MP and Dr Luke Evans MP.  

Attending for Logistics UK were Ben Garratt, Deputy Director – Public Affairs, Natalie Chapman – Head of Public Affairs, Callum Jones – Public Affairs Stakeholder and Events Manager, Jonathan Walker – Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, and Bethany Windsor – Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics.  

Mr Garratt said: “It was great to welcome so many Parliamentarians to Logistics UK's drop-in, and to demonstrate just how important our sector is to promoting growth in the economy.  

"Logistics is fundamental to our economy, our way of life and the nation’s prosperity. Nothing moves without logistics: it supplies our hospitals, schools, factories and shops with everything they need, everywhere, every day.  

“The sector contributes £185 billon to the economy every year and employs 8% of the UK workforce, and research by Oxford Economics in 2023 shows that by establishing the right partnerships, regulations and infrastructure for logistics, the government can deliver productivity gains that will boost the UK economy by up to £8 billion per year."