Scotland to France ferry route will increase freight connectivity and help boost trade, says Logistics UK

Responding to the news of a new direct ferry service between Scotland and France, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Nichola Mallon explains how the benefits will be felt across the whole of the UK: 

“This new direct sailing route between Scotland and France is welcomed as it will increase freight connectivity between the GB market and European markets. As well as increasing route options when exporting goods to mainland Europe, it will increase the resilience of UK supply chains and help drive growth across the whole economy.” 

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